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Dale Morren

09/07/1948 - 04/05/2025

Dale Morren obituary, 09/07/1948-04/05/2025, Portage, MI

BORN

09/07/1948

DIED

04/05/2025

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Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home - Kalamazoo

917 South Burdick

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Dale Morren Obituary

Dale Willis Morren passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 76 years old. Born on September 7, 1948, in Portage, Michigan. He passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice, following complications from a stroke. Dale was the son of Willis Morren Jr. and Jeanette Goff (Morren). As a talented cement mason, Dale left his mark throughout Kalamazoo and surrounding areas. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandra Morren; children Shelly (Mark) Worden, and Max Morren; grandchildren, Ty and Livia Worden, Travis (Izzy) Morren, Joy Moan; great grandchildren, Maddox Morren, Amie, Lainey, and Sally Moan ; brother Tom (Trudy) Morren. His family meant everything to him, and his memory will live on in their hearts until they are reunited in heaven. Though his time here feels too short, Dale's legacy lives on in the many lives he touched. He will be deeply missed. A private service will be held with family.

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Published by Kalamazoo Gazette from Apr. 9 to Apr. 13, 2025.

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Peggy Chapman

May 27, 2025

Dale was a daily walker at Prairie View Park. He loved the wildlife in the park and would stop to share sightings as well as life events. Dale helped work on the butterfly garden and Girl Scout projects. My husband John and I always enjoyed talking with him. He will be missed but kept in our hearts.

Dewayne cord

April 14, 2025

You leaving this earth causes sorrow with many!
I remember the great times we had finishing Concrete on many Construction sites! You r truly missed!
You´re friend always
Dewey Cord

Tod Watson

April 11, 2025

My condolences for your loss. Dale was a good man that worked hard and his only know vice to me was a Daly dose of coke in the can and a hostess ding dong at break time.

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Cheryl Benson

April 11, 2025

We send our most sincere condolences to Sandy and all of the children and grandchildren. Dale always had a gentle heart, and a quiet strength that made him so wonderful. My heart aches for your loss and may his soul find peace, resting in a place of eternal light and love beyond this world - until you see him again. From: Cheryl Benson and family, Don Hunt and family.

Gay Lou & W. Jay Brown

April 11, 2025

Dear Sandy and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Dale´s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. May God give you peace and comfort you.

Mindy

April 10, 2025

Dear Sandy, Shelly, Max & your families ~ I am so sorry to hear of Dale's passing and I know your hearts are breaking. He was always so kind to me and my family. My Mom and Dad and all of us thought so highly of him and have lovely memories visiting you all when we went to Michigan. I remember as a kid thinking you all were such a fun, good looking, and stylish family --and you know Shelly is forever my favorite (second) cousin. Hugs and love to you all and my sincere condolences.

LeeAnn Taylor-Grinage and Jean Cook

April 10, 2025

My sister, Jean Cook and I, LeeAnn Taylor were sad to hear if Dales passing. We remember a trip we all took to Cedar Point one summer when all the kids were young. A big thunderstorm broke out and we all had to rush for cover. Dale and Gary ran for the cars, and there the rest of us stood under some sort of wooden structure. Of course we all laughed about it later. So sorry for your loss Sandy. May he rest in peace and hope you remember all the happy times.

Travis & Maddox & Izzy Morren

April 10, 2025

My Grandfather Dale Morren was a true legend. To have him as a grandfather was a blessing.
I miss him everyday but his legacy still lives on in my memory and heart today. No matter the time or day he´d be there with a smile and gun smoke playing on tv, but he truly loved my grandmother most of all.

Steve Tigchelaar

April 9, 2025

Dale was certainly a very good friend we always had a great time together growing up . Will really be missed by everyone that knew him. Steve& Connie Tigchelaar

Cathy (Morren) and Ken Garnaat

April 9, 2025

To Sandy, Shelly, Max and Dale's whole family, and the extended Morren relatives, Dale will be missed. I am praying for you. May God be close to your hearts at this difficult time. With much, much, much love, Cousin Cathy (Morren) and Ken Garnaat.

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