ROCHELLE — W. Dale Bearrows, 72, of Rochelle, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017, at Rochelle Community Hospital. Dale was born Aug. 17, 1944 in Rochelle, the son of George William and Eloise Mae (Kruse) Bearrows. He was united in marriage to Joyce Myers on Jan. 31, 1970.
Dale worked as a mechanic and also as a custodian for Rochelle Township High School. He was a member of the Ogle-Lee-DeKalb CB Club. He was an assistant Boy Scout leader for many years and was a member of the Wulapeju Lodge 140 Order of the Arrow. Dale was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle for over 40 years, where he also served as a deacon. He loved camping, spending time outdoors, and being with his family.
Dale is survived by his wife, Joyce; son, Bill (Dawn) Bearrows of Flower Mound, Texas; daughter, Connie Bearrows of Rockford; granddaughter, Ashley of Flower Mound, Texas; two great-grandsons, Liam and Lincoln; brothers, Don, Paul (Barb,) Brian (Patricia,) and Rick (Marla) Bearrows; sisters, Karen Bearrows and Becky Salinas; brother-in-law, Ron (Rev. Joy) Myers; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Dale is preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Bearrows, and sister, Patricia A. Nichols.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 at Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. Sixth St., Rochelle.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle, with Pastor Jim Tilley officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
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