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DALE O. TRUMBO

1943 - 2018

BORN

1943

DIED

2018

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Laird Funeral Home - Elgin

310 South State Street

Elgin, Illinois

DALE TRUMBO Obituary

ELGIN - Dale O. Trumbo, 74, of Elgin passed away on March 22, 2018. He was born on June 14, 1943 in Elgin, the son of Charles and Margaret Trumbo. Dale graduated from Elgin High School, class of 1961. He was a Veteran, serving the US Marines. Dale had worked for Com-Ed 25 + years prior to his retirement, and currently, he was a partner/owner of the Dutch Inn West. Dale enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends. He will be deeply missed. Survivors include his two children: Chad (Jeanette) Trumbo and Neile (Dennis) Purcell; two grandchildren: Tyler and Danielle Trumbo; a brother: Dave (Diane) Trumbo; nephews: DJ, John and Rick Trumbo; along with his former wife and good friend: Marge Milam. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 4:00 PM, at the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin, with visitation from 2:00 PM until the time of service. A celebration of his life will follow at the Dutch Inn West. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to a charity of ones choice. 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Mar. 24 to Mar. 28, 2018.

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Margie Milam

March 28, 2018

We met when we were 15, we dated, married, had two great children, divorced, shared two beautiful grandchildren and best of all we remained very good friends. All of your family and friends will keep telling your stories, speaking your name and you'll live on forever!

March 25, 2018

Dear Family of Dale: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Dale. I will remember him forever for his humor, as well as hanging out in his '57 Chevy . We lost touch as I moved to Michigan many years ago, but he will be missed.

Jim Kienlen

Steve Schmidt

March 24, 2018

So sorry to the family of Dale and Dale may you now have eternal rest and peace!

March 24, 2018

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such as those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR

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310 South State Street, Elgin, IL 60123

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