Dawn Yvonne Reese

Dawn “Beige” Yvonne (Landes) Reese, 83, of Hobart, passed away in Spencer, IN, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. She was born July 1, 1939, to Charles and Mabel Landes, who precede her in death. She was also preceded by three brothers: Gary, Dane and Cliff (Barb) Landes; her former husband, Gerald “Skip” Reese, and countless close friends. She is survived by her two adoring children: Gary (Laurie) Reese and Kelly (Ed) Stevens; and her five beloved grandchildren, all of whom she was so very proud and loved unconditionally: Bailee and Chad Stevens, and Abigail, Blake and Cora Reese. Lastly, she is survived by her inseparable and loving sister Reva (Landes) Hauber and Reva’s two sons Ryan (Sabrina) Hauber and Cody (Jessica) Hauber, who loved Beige as if they were her own sons, and countless close friends. Known to almost everyone as “Beige” (pronounced beej), she returned from Germany when her husband’s military duties concluded. She would become a fixture and beloved member of the city of Hobart. If friends were pennies, she would have been the wealthiest woman in history. She had innumerable talents, hobbies and passions. She was also was an amazing artist, outstanding calligrapher and furniture restoration expert. If you’re lucky enough to have a piece of her furniture in your home, you know exactly what that means. Beige had an amazing smile which never left her face (unless you tried to take her picture) and the most infectious laugh that you likely hear in your head right now if you were fortunate enough to have heard it. That laugh will be the sound that echoes in our thoughts, her love will remain as the guide for our lives and her memory the fingerprint on our hearts for the rest of our days. This short time since her passing has felt like an eternity already and she will be missed by all tremendously. Memorial visitation for Dawn will be Friday, April 7, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 7:00 p.m., at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart, Pastor Matthew Nichols officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, t2t.org, would be appreciated. www.burnsfuneral.com.

Dawn Yvonne Reese

July 1, 1939 - March 26, 2023