Service Information
Dawn M. Zelm, age 69, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home in Hutchinson.
Arrangements are pending with Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Obituary
Dawn Marie Zelm was born on October 7, 1955, in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was the daughter of W.C. and Jean (Baier) Nichols. Dawn received her education in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School class of 1974.
Dawn made her home in Hutchinson. She was blessed with four children, Kelly, Leah, Kyle, and Jarrod.
Dawn enjoyed caring for her family, crafting, humming, gardening, and cooking. She cherished time spent loving on her family, grandchildren and friends.
Dawn passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home in Hutchinson, at the age of 69 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Dawn is survived by her:
Children, Kelly, Leah, Kyle, and Jarrod:
Grandchildren, Talia, Tryceton, Taevyn, Traethon, Tyrus, Harrison, Charlotte, Jace, and Tatum;
Great-grandchildren, Topanga and August;
Siblings, Colleen, Kathy, Shirley, and Bonnie;
Close Friend, Maria Hernandez;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Dawn is preceded in death by her Parents, W.C. and Jean Nichols; Siblings, Doug, Dennis, Nic, and Jackie.
Candy J Anderson says
So sorry for your loss! I know she was the best mom, grandma, and friend! She will be very missed!
Connie Kalenberg says
May your memories be a source of comfort.
I meet Dawn in 1st grade at St. A’s, our friendship continued through the years and all the crazy times we shared and memories made.
My thoughts and prayers to her family, may she rest in peace.
Kelli Bruhn says
Kyle and family,
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Josh, Kelli and Mara Bruhn
Char and Bill Lidberg says
Prayers and blessings to all of the family.
Dawn Ogren says
Oh, so sorry to hear this. I was a classmate of Dawn’s in 1974. Always liked her.