Obituary of Dawn M. Vaughn

Dawn Marie (Gross) Vaughn, 44, of Niles, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was born on November 15, 1972 in Niles to Fred C. Jr. and Valda Jean (Biggs) Gross. A 1990 graduate of Brandywine High School, Dawn went on to further her education at Michiana Business College, receiving her associates degree in accounting and business. On November 22, 1997 she married the love of her life, Trent S. Vaughn at a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dawn loved to shop, travel and visit foreign destinations. Her greatest passion was her love for her family and friends. She was her children's biggest cheerleader, attending hundreds of sporting events. She had no greater love than that for her grandchildren. Dawn will always be remembered for her kindness towards others and her infectious laugh. Dawn is survived by her husband, Trent Vaughn of Niles, children; Kristen (Justin) Lamirand of Niles, Samantha Vaughn of Mishawaka and Matthew Vaughn of Niles, her mother Valda Jean Skinner of Niles and Mawmaw to Carson Cooper and Emma Lamirand. She is also survived by her siblings; Tammy (Donald) Dennison of Niles, Scott (Pamela) Gross of South Bend, David (Marie) Gross of Niles, Fred Gross III of Niles, Farrah Gross of South Bend, Brandi Gross of South Bend and Brittany Gross of South Bend. She also leaves countless families and friends whose lives she touched. She is preceded in death by her father, Fred C. Gross, Jr. A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Niles. Funeral services will be held on Friday at Brown Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with an interment to follow at Silverbrook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Dawn's memory to Caring Circle, formerly Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 or to Relay for Life. Dawn lived a short but beautiful life. We encourage you to leave your memories for her family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.