MARSEILLES - Dale M. Branson, 71, of Marseilles, passed away Feb. 11, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17 at the Mueller Funeral Home, 800 First Ave., Ottawa with Rev. Sherry Stevenson officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Memorial Park following the services. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Due to current State of Illinois guidelines, face coverings will be required.

Pallbearers will be Harry Donnelly, Craig Durkee, Dave Brue, Bill Govednik, Craig Linton and Mark Collins.

Dale was born May 2, 1950 in Ottawa to William and Margaret (Wallace) Branson.

Survivors include four children, Thomas (Ann) Dobbels of Yorkville, Laurie (Scoots) Collins of Ottawa, Brian Branson of Ottawa and Kevin Branson of Ottawa; 10 grandchildren, Gavin Dobbels, Nick Damato, Alyssa Damato, Mandy Stephens, Craig Stephens, Mark Collins, Matthew Collins, Haley Collins, Olivia Branson and Christian Branson; one great-granddaughter, Aubree Stephens; a brother, Norm Branson; and his former wife, Jackie (White) Mente.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Don “Wildman” Branson, Roger Branson and Neal Branson.

Dale worked in the Laborer Union Local 393. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, socializing with friends, and spending time with his family.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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