Dahlia R. Buwalda

Baby Dahlia Rhea Buwalda, four months old, of Decatur, IL, peacefully entered Heaven the morning of Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born on July 25, 2023, the precious daughter of Sydney Lauridsen and Joshua Buwalda. Dahlia was the most perfect, happy baby girl. She was a little Chatty Kathy, full of love and always smiling. Dahlia is survived by her loving parents, Sydney Lauridsen and Joshua Buwalda; many grandparents, Susan (Craig) Nordine, Dan (Jodi) Lauridsen, and Ty Mear; five siblings, Skylah Buwalda, Natalia LaGesse, Shane Dille, Elijah Buwalda, and Micha Bass; aunts and uncles, Emma Lauridsen, Mary Bulthuis, Janae Lang, Zachary Lang, and Daniel Bulthuis; great grandma, Carol Lauridsen; and many great aunts, great uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by one great grandma, Debra Mear; and one great grandpa, Ray Heckel; and paternal great grandparents, Wayne and Rozanne Buwalda. A celebration of Dahlia’s life will be held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 3:00PM – 8:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.