Dawn Earline Washburn, 81, of Kentland, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette. She was born February 22, 1929 in Medina County, Ohio to Elizabeth and Earl Merryweather. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1947, and attended Hanover College. Her marriage was to Angus D. Washburn on December 22, 1951, and after their marriage, they moved to their family farm in Kentland. She was a member of Covenant Federated Church, formerly known as Kentland Presbyterian Church. She served as President of the Women's Christian Association for several years and was very involved with many church activities. She was a member of Kentland Jr. Women's Club, Tri Kappa Sorority, South Newton Production Company, Newton County Historical Society, Northwest Jefferson Home Economics Club and Le'Chapeau Red Hat Group. She was also an auxiliary member for George Ade Memorial Health Care facility, served on its Foundation Board and helped write the TLC Newsletter for a number of years. Surviving are two sons, Alan Washburn (wife: Jenny) of Kentland and Andrew Washburn (wife: Bonnie) of Westerville, Ohio; a sister, Margaret Klapproth of Parma, Ohio. Also surviving are two grandsons, Ryan Washburn (wife: Brigitte) of Kentland and Marc Washburn of Orlando, Florida; two step-granddaughters, Katherine Chilton of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Angela Robbins of Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. (CDT) Monday, November 29, 2010 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home in Kentland. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. (CDT) Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at Covenant Federated Church in Kentland, with Rev. Wayne Meyer and Ralph Goldsberry officiating. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery in Kentland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Newton County Historical Society, George Ade Memorial Health Care Center, Covenant Federated Church or donor's choice.