Dewey Dawes (D.D.) Cripps, 87, of Naperville, Ill., formerly Crossville, passed away April 27 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born January 22, 1925 in Dry Creek to the late William Shelia and Tassie Belle (Farler) Cripps. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mildred (Art) Horswill; two brothers, Shelia Berry Cripps and James Cripps; a grandson, Darin Dawes Cripps; a special niece, Brenda Kay Horswill; and a special great-nephew, Jason Neil Morgan.