Thomas E. Dalton

Thomas E. Dalton obituary, Canton, IL

Thomas E. Dalton

Thomas Dalton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sedgwick Funeral Home & Crematory - Canton on Jan. 10, 2026.
Thomas E. Dalton, 76, of Washington, passed away at 5:10 PM on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born on January 15, 1949 in Pekin, a son of Thomas L. and Betty (Lemons) Dalton. He married Patricia Kirkpatrick on June 15, 1991 in Washington. She survives.
Also surviving are his children, Heather Dalton of Peoria; Thomas Michael Dalton of Washington; step-daughter, Melanie Coppenbarger of Washington; seven grandchildren, and several grandchildren.
Preceding Thomas in death were his parents.
Thomas worked and retired from Risinger Bros. Transfer as a Truck Driver and later as a Safety Manager. He proudly served his country in the United States Marines, and loved cats.
Per Thomas wishes, cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. Burial of ashes will take place in Glendale Cemetery in Washington at a later date. Memorials can be made to T.A.P.S in Pekin. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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