Dawn K. Walton, age 57 of Centralia, passed away on February 6, 2023 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Dawn was born on December 16, 1965 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Shirley Miller. Survivors include her mother, Shirley Miller of Junction City; five children, Elizabeth Ann Walton of Centralia, Bryan Anthony Walton of Centralia, Amber Haley Walton of Centralia, Caleb Steven Mansker of Georgia, and Jordan Paul Mansker of Centralia; six siblings, and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and her significant other, Steven Mansker. Dawn worked as a CNA for several years. She loved her kids and grandchildren. Dawn loved to help people and even after her passing helped several people with her gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Private celebration of life services will be held. Crouse Funeral Home in Salem is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.CrouseFH.com or on the funeral homes Facebook page.