BORN

1958

DIED

2014

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Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

3200 Black at Essington Roads

Joliet, Illinois

Dale Dickinson Obituary

Dale A. Dickinson

Born: May 6, 1958; in Joliet, IL

Died: July 30, 2014; in Channahon

Dale A. Dickinson, age 56. Peacefully Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at his late residence. Born on May 6, 1958, to Kay (nee Booklund) and the late Jim Dickinson in Joliet, IL. He attended Joliet Catholic Academy. He was an avid golfer that treasured his Wednesday night golf with the West Side Sports League. He was also a dedicated Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago White Sox fan.

Those left behind to mourn are his mother, Kay Dickinson; fiancee, S. Bee (Fox) Hale; daughters of his heart, Kara Hale and Kali Fox; brother, Butch (Debbie) Dickinson; niece, Angel; great-nieces, Brooke and Simone; beloved aunts, Judi, Sue and Barb Booklund; childhood cohort cousin, Kathy Bailey; his two furry children, Jake the dog and Wacko the cat; and numerous cousins.

A special "shout out" to Dr. Kathy Albain, Oncologist at Loyola Medical Center and fellow Blackhawks fan. Deep appreciation also goes to Heartland Hospice caregivers.

Funeral Services for Dale A. Dickinson will be Saturday, August 2, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Friday, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

Published by Herald-News from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2014.
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I send my condolences to his family I just found out on WED Aug.27 I didn't know he was sick at a time he was my best friend he's in happy and better place I Loved him then and still do this is Dales ex Nancy

nancy

August 27, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Dale,one of the nicest people Ive ever had the pleasure of calling a friend.Heaven got a really good angel!
Julia Harris Smith Otis

August 1, 2014

R.I.P.Cousin you will be missed by all.

Nadine & Tony Janusas

August 1, 2014

So sorry for your loss. My memories of Dale are all wonderful ones. My prayers are with the family at this time. J.Toth

August 1, 2014

Dale was one of the kindest people I've had the privilege of calling friend. Peace and Blessings to his family and friends, he'll be missed. Peggy Rettko-Bick

July 31, 2014

So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one

July 31, 2014

Gone too soon, our condolences to the family.

Paul & Ramona Delrose

July 31, 2014

Karen Piasse , with my Deepest sympathy .

July 31, 2014

My sincere condolences to the the family. Rest n Peace Dale.

Marybeth Charley

July 31, 2014

Dale was always very nice to me no matter what.......Im very sorry for your loss....he will be missed but forever in our hearts with love and memories..... Love Patti......

Patricia Martin

July 31, 2014

Many Prayers and in my thoughts Dale & Family. We had such great times growing up my friend, So sad to see you go, R.I.P. Dear Friend

Dave Corcoran

July 31, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the family. I feel like Dale was still a "kid," much too soon for him to leave us. You are in my prayers.

Jean Ruppe

July 31, 2014

I am very sad to hear the news of dales passing. My condolences to the whole Dickinson family.

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July 31, 2014

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