Dale R. Turner, 90, of Monticello, passed away at 8:30 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Piatt County Nursing Home, Monticello.Dale was born on February 28, 1934, in Milmine, IL the son of Alva and Cora (Thomas) Turner. He married Shirely A. Meece on January 20, 1956, in Monticello, IL. She passed away on February 10, 2019.Dale is survived by his children, Gary (Andrea) Turner of Cisco, Carla (Wes) Taylor of Monticello, Janet Warnick of Monticello, Mike (Joy) Turner of Bement; grandchildren, Courtney, Derek, Caroline, Audrey, Zeb, Wyatt; great grandchildren, Rebecca, Bridget, Mark, Gwendolyn, Gabriella, and Sutton. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son-in-law Scott Warnick, and brother John Turner.Dale retired from Firestone in Decatur. He was a member of the Monticello United Methodist Church, Monticello Masonic Lodge #58 AF&AM, ANSAR Shrine, and the Scottish Rites. Dale earned the nickname "Bulldog" when he played on the first Bement High School football t

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