In loving memory of

Dale S. Monroe
November 18, 2016

Dale S. Monroe, age 58, of Barry, died Friday, November 18, 2016, at 12:11 pm in Quincy, Illinois.

Dale was born November 25, 1957 in San Francisco, California, the son of Rita Wheeler and Ahbar Kahn.

After his birth, Dale moved to Fairbanks, Alaska with his mother. He was taken from Fairbanks to Bluejacket, Oklahoma with Ruth Monroe. He married Lorena Saunders on March 3, 1997 in Miami, Oklahoma.

Dale loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He loved to go fishing and hunting, and enjoyed playing jokes on people. Dale would help anyone in need, if he could.

Survivors include his wife, Lorena Monroe of Barry; four children, Amanda Stamps of Skiatook, OK, Jasmine Monroe and Benjamine Monroe, both of Barry, and Nathan Blackorby of Quincy; three grandchildren, Alex Jobe of Muskogee, OK, and Baillie and Gabriella Blackorby, both of Hannibal, MO; and many brothers and sisters, including, William Darrell Murr of Casa Grande, AZ.

Dale was preceded in death by mother, Rita Wheeler, his adopted mother, Ruth Monroe, and a brother, Clay Monroe.

Services: A gathering to celebrate Dale's life will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Barry, Illinois.

Burial: Dale's ashes will be taken to the Quapaw Stomping Grounds in Quapaw, Oklahoma for a ceremonial burial.

Memorials: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home to help with expenses

www.hansenspear.com

Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

Tributes

Adam hocking wrote on Nov 21, 2016:

"I only knew him for a sort time but he always brightened my day he was a wonderful man and will be missed terribly missed my thoughts and prayers go out to his family rest in peace bud"

Marla Urton wrote on Nov 20, 2016:

"Tag Man, you win. Rest in peace, my friend. You will be missed and always remembered for your youthful exuberance and ready smile. Thank you for the privilege of being my friend. You blessed my life and many others."

Ruby Fesler wrote on Nov 20, 2016:

"I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you."

Donna wrote on Nov 20, 2016:

"Thoughts and prayers to the family!"

Jane Ralph wrote on Nov 20, 2016:

"So very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family."

John woods wrote on Nov 20, 2016:

"I WORKED WITH HIM AT KNAPIEDE HE WOULD ALL WAYS BRIGHTEN MY DAY WHEN I SEEN HIM HE WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED REST I PEACE"

Tonya Pinkston wrote on Nov 20, 2016:

"So sorry for your loss.. My thoughts and prayers go to the whole family.."

Virgil stamps wrote on Nov 20, 2016:

"RIP Dale i enjoyed the time I had to spend with and meet my father in law you will be missed CHEIF"