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Dan Mills
October 19, 2020
Hi little brother. Sorry it's taken me so long to write you but I hope you know I think of you and miss you so much. This week will be emotional for me. Thinking of your birthday on 21st, your death on 24th and what would have been Jerry and mine 12th wedding anniversary on 22nd. Am sure somehow you know he passed away February. Please help give me strength. Perhaps you can spread the word up there too?
Love you little brother. Always did. Always will.
Dan
Phyllis "Hoops" Tolson
October 21, 2009
Today is definitely a day to celebrate!Dale eventhough you may not be here in body, I am celebrating your spirit on your Birthday today and years to come; by reading some cherished cards, letters thru photos and memories. Still missing YOU!
Love you always,
Hoops, Candice, Jeremy, and the girls you never had the chance to meet (Amaree', Katora & Tamia
10/21/09
Marsha Crawford
November 16, 2008
I grew up with Dale in Rome. We had a lot of fun during our grade school years. He was a really good guy, and I was so sorry and sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Russ Turnbow
November 6, 2008
I remember Dale well. His birthday was the day after mine Oct 21. We did cub scouts and boy scouts together. He was always a good friend.
Russ Turnbow Pekin, IL
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Rick Reed
October 31, 2008
I grew up with Dale in Rome. We had a great time thru grade and high school. Dale played the drums very well in our attempts to become a good band. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. It truly was a simple,fun time in Rome.
Rick Reed and family.
Bob & Kristi Bedois-Sharpe
October 30, 2008
I met Dale in Washington, DC many years ago. We had both attended the University of Maryland and always cheered for our Terps!! I'm glad they won that basketball national championship in 2002 for you, Dale. I know you were passionate about their basketball program. Rest easy, my friend. You will be missed.
Wes Schreiber
October 30, 2008
I met Dale on the first day of High School Band practice Freshman year and thought highly of him from that day on. He was one of the classmates that I often thought about and was lucky enough to hear from briefly several years ago. I have no doubt that many people have better lives because they have known him. He will be missed.
Steve Fay
October 30, 2008
Dale will always be remember in my thoughts of the "class of 72". My thoughts and prayers are for the ones he left behind. His spirit lives on.
Russell (Rusty) Mitchell
October 29, 2008
I'm very sorry to hear Dale passed away! I hope he had a good life! Rome Grade School seems so long ago, but I remember him as someone who would do well with whatever he pursued!
Laura and Zane Wehner
October 29, 2008
Dale,
May the peace which comes from our shared memories comfort all of us now and in the days ahead. You are a remarkable man with a wonderful sense of humor! Rest my friend as you are in a far better place than us. God Bless You!
Selinda (Strong) Karl
October 29, 2008
Dale, What can I say. You brought smiles to all who knew you. We were in school together from the first grade at Rome East Grade School, then onto Rome west where I remember we all gave Mr Green and Mr Mercer hard times. You were so cute and small and then about midway thru high school at IVC you grew. You was a friend to all. I am saddened to hear of your passing. You are much too young Dale but I hope you are preparing a place for all your friends in heaven for that great reunion party when we are all together again.
Gary Childs
October 29, 2008
Forty years later, I'm still grateful Dale and his Rome friends took in some IVC classmates from the big city -- OK, Chillicothe -- and set into motion a chain of events/memories that will never be forgotten.
I just hope the statute of limitations is up on those midsummer-night raids on the Spillman's produce stand on Route 29.
Rest in peace, Dale, and condolences to your family and co-workers through the years. By reading the Guest Book, it's obvious you did good -- for 40 more years.
martin nelson
October 28, 2008
TO ALL OF YOU WHO KNEW DAVE HE WAS ALOT OF FUN IN HIGH SCHOOL WE WILL MISS YOU GREATLY YOU FREIND MARTY NELSON MAY GOD HELP US WITH YOUR PASSING
Phyllis Tolson
October 28, 2008
Dale: Words can't express how much I will miss you and love you. There are so many memories that I will always cherish, you were such an inspiration on & off the job; the good times @ lunch & don't forget softball games. I could write a book. Thank you for being in my life and may you rest in peace. My sincerest condolences to the family, Mary, Stan, Dan, Dave, Sarah, Joanna, Rhondda, Calvin and Mona. I Love you all. Safe journey.
Sheryl Horak
October 28, 2008
Dale, your smiles, laughter and always a helping hand will be missed. Even though we are sad, I know all of heaven rejoiced in welcoming you home. Sheryl Raytown, mo
Joe Kratz
October 28, 2008
Dale, all of your coworkers from DOT are mourning your passing. You had such a great sense of humor. I really enjoyed our lunches together. Rest easy friend.
Jeff Heft
October 28, 2008
Dale and I grew up together. We had a rock band called Pegasus, we double dated lots of times, and ran around together. He was a good friend and will be missed. My prayers are with the family.
Missy Ricketts
October 28, 2008
Dale was everone's friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Missy Hicks Ricketts
Joan (Kehr) Adami
October 28, 2008
Dale was my boyfriend (our senior year) in high school, and was someone I will never forget! We had lots of fun together, and although we didn't stay in contact, I was always glad to hear about how well he was doing.
I am so very sorry to hear about his death, and send my condolences to his family...he was a GREAT guy.
Melody Walrath
October 28, 2008
You were a great guy! We will all miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
David Ulett
October 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Dales' family at this time. He was a good man and will be missed by many.
Gary Bremer
October 28, 2008
Sorry to hear about Dale. He was a good person and will be missed I'm sure. We graduated from IVC togther.Gary Bremer
Barb (McLaughlin) O'Connor
October 28, 2008
Dale and I had fun in high school in Chillicothe, IL. We laughed, talked and even skipped a few classes to go "riding around". I am sad to learn of his death. My sympathies to his family....
Dale Fleming
October 28, 2008
A great man. Always remember him sitting behind his drum set in the late 60's. What a great time we had.
He will be missed.
Dale & Roxane Fleming
Marti Giuliano
October 28, 2008
Dale - you went way too young. You were always great to work with and to be around. Your years at DOT were meaningful and I will always remember the support when things were tough and the great laughs over lunch. You will be missed.
Vicki Owens
October 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dale's family.
IVC Class of 1972
Dave Perkins
October 27, 2008
Dale and I had a lot of fun when we were kids growing up in Chillicothe IL. He had a wonderful sense of humor and he was very smart. I often remember him as I pass by the house where he grew up and smile. He was a heck of a guy and I will dearly miss him.
Jim Cindy and Jennifer
October 27, 2008
your desk is empty now, but it will always remind us of your big hearty laugh and fun at a couple of Christmas parties at the office. Rest now.
Sue Bender
October 27, 2008
I will miss the way you always make me smile! Rest easy now my friend!
Donna Fitch
October 27, 2008
Dale,
You truly had the heart of a lion and the absolute soul of a poet. You served your country with honor and diginity that only an "airman" knows. Gods speed on your journey. Rest well, my friend, knowing that that your contributions for your country truly kept us free. I miss your opinion, enthusiasm and insight of the intimate details of this nation. The nation sighed for a moment when you left us. I know that all of God's angels and guardians accompany on your new assignment. Peace my brother. Love always,
Donna
Doug Burson
October 27, 2008
We will miss you Dale
Phil Peeler
October 27, 2008
Dale,
Rest easy & stand at ease. You served your country & friends well. You will be missed.
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