Connie Marie Dawson, 73, of Oakley, died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. She was born December 1, 1945, in Colby, KS, to Leonard and Elizabeth (Schurr) Swart. She married Dennis Dawson on April 18, 1964. Connie was a member of the Sun Beam Club and enjoyed quilting. She was a bookkeeper and secretary.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents and favorite Uncle George, and Mildred Schurr.
She is survived by her husband Dennis; brother Terry (Carol) Swart; chosen daughter Michele Dawson, chosen granddaughter April (Ryan) Sidesinger, and great- grandchildren Lennox and Hadley Sidesinger.
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019, also at the Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the Oakley Library or Baalmann Mortuary to help with funeral expenses, and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com