Dawn Ann Gribben

Dawn Ann Gribben, age 89, formerly of DeWitt, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Suttons Bay, Michigan. She was born October 23, 1936, the only child of Charles and Edith (Brauer) Garguilo, in New York City, New York.

Dawn married Patrick P. Gribben, Jr on October 24, 1959, and they were happily married for 54 years. They enjoyed travelling all over the world, a hobby generated from Dawn’s early work at Trans-World Airlines (TWA) in New York. In 1966, they moved their family from New York to Lansing, Michigan, and they remained in the greater Lansing area for over 50 years, becoming active members of the community. Dawn was active with the Sparrow Hospital Guild and Wharton Center at Michigan State University.

Dawn was known for her needlepoint art. She was an acclaimed needlework artist and had pieces displayed all over the country, including ornaments for one of the White House Christmas trees in Washington DC.

Dawn was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Patrick. She is survived by their two children, Deirdre (David) Wickham of Elk Rapids MI, and Mark (Susan) Gribben of Robertsdale AL. She is also survived by grandchildren; Kelsey (Anthony) Epperson, John Patrick (Paige) Gribben and Charles (Erin) Gribben as well as by three great-granddaughters; Ali Ann Epperson, Hayden Willow Grace Gribben and Regan Darly May Gribben.

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the Memory Care staff of Fox Run (Novi, MI), Hospice of Michigan and Medilodge of Leelanau (Suttons Bay, MI) for their compassionate and loving care of Dawn.

Arrangements were handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, Interment in St Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lansing. The family will hold a private Celebration of Dawn’s Life later.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Dawn’s family at her tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.