Dale Allen Beadle

Dale Allen Beadle

Dale Beadle Obituary

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Dale Allen Beadle, 61, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away on February 25, 2026, after a battle with cancer.

He was born on June 26, 1964, in Springfield, Illinois, to Earl T. Beadle and Shirley M. Tuttle.

Dale graduated from Greenview High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.

Dale worked as a security guard at the Holiday Inn in Springfield before earning his Associate Degree in Architectural Design. He later dedicated several years of service to the State of Illinois.

He enjoyed drawing and was an enthusiastic supporter of the St. Louis Cardinals and his favorite football team. Dale will be remembered for his creativity and his loyalty to the teams he loved.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley Tuttle of Nashville, Illinois; his brothers, Paul (Pam) Beadle of Indianapolis, Indiana; Donald (Hyong Son) Beadle of Edmond, Oklahoma; and David Beadle of Springfield, Illinois; his sister, Teresa Hake of Nashville, Illinois; his stepsisters, Pamela (Joe) Mathes of Denver, Colorado, and Betty Jo Tuttle of Roswell, New Mexico; his stepbrother, Jeffrey Tuttle of Greenview, Illinois; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Beadle; his stepfather, King Tuttle; and his brother-in-law, Gary Hake.

Cremation rites will be accorded. In accordance with Dale’s wishes, no services will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the donor’s choice.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home

206 N Main P.O. Box 257, Athens, IL 62613

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