Dale Owen

Dale Owen, age 82, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away Monday evening, January 20, 2003 at his home.   
Dale was born January 23, 1920 in Pinckneyville, IL the son of Thomas and Viola (Hubler) Owen.  He was united in marriage to Mabel E. Presswood and she preceded him in death November 13, 1981.  Dale was a veteran of the US Army during WWII and was awarded the Bronze and Silver Star and a Purple Heart Medal.  He worked as a self-employed painter in the Pinckneyville area.
Dale is survived by three sons; Kenneth D. Owen and wife Carol A. of East Carondelet, IL, Douglas R. Owen and wife Nancy L. of Cahokia, IL, Robert W. Owen and wife Janie of Bangor, PA, eight grandchildren; Thomas A. Owen and wife Kristina, Michael W. and Joshua J. Owen, Melandie L. Goedecke and husband Jason, Nicole R. Owen, Heather A. Owen, Jessica M. Owen, Danielle N. Owen,  two great grandchildren, Dalton M. Owen and Bryce Pachorkowski, four brothers; Thomas Owen of Cahokia, IL, Ray Owen of Michigan, Doug Owen of Sparta, IL, and Joe Owen of Alabama, and many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.  Dale was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son, Tommy Owen, and four brothers, Alfred, Waldo, Wilfred, and one sister, Dorothy Owen Hopp. 
Funeral services were held Thursday morning, January 23, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in the Trinity Assembly of God Church in Pinckneyville, IL with Pastor Kenneth Owen officiating.  Interment was in the Mueller Hill Cemetery.
Friends called at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m., then at the church Thursday morning from 8:00 a.m. till services.
Memorials may be made to the Family of Dale Owen.

