Dennis Lee Dake's Obituary
Dennis Lee Dake, 57, of Decatur passed away at 6:40 am Friday April 07, 2006 in Saint Mary's Hospital.
Funeral service celebrating his life will be 1 pm Tuesday April 11, 2006 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home where visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be given to the American Diabetes Association. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is assisting the Dake family with these arrangements.
Dennis was born in Granite City on August 20, 1948. He was a truck driver for J&R Schugeo for many years. He married Mary "Darlene" Bagley in Blue Mound on June 01, 1985, she survives.
Also surviving include his children; Kevin Dake of Decatur, David Dake and wife Maggie of New Ulm, MN, Denise Dake of Clinton, Kevin Carter and wife Kiyomi of Numazu, Japan, David Carter of Decatur, Cheryl Gentry and husband Bruce of Decatur, Jeff Carter and wife Rhonda of Decatur and John Carter of Peoria, grandchildren; Austin, Adam, Andrew, Ethan, Cassidy, Ashley, Ivie, David, Jr, David, Michael, Kelly, Erica, Jeffrey, Christopher, Darlene, Jacob, Timothy and McKenize and great grandchildren; Brittany, Amber, brother; George Dake of Cape Corral, FL.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson; Corey Bartosik, granddaughter; Tiffany Carter and daughter – in – law; Michelle Carter.
You may view the online obituary and send condolences to the Dake family: www.moranandgoebel.com
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