My dad has passed away. He will be missed.


W. Dale Scott
W. DALE SCOTT, 83 ROCKTON - W. Dale Scott, 83, of Rockton died at 3:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born April 24, 1925, in Rockford, the son of Walter and Ethel (Seaton) Scott. Formerly married to Dawn Nelson on March 2, 1949, in Shirland. Self-employed as a real estate appraiser. Member of Rockton United Methodist Church and Rockford Association of Realtors. Former Assessor and taught many classes on Real Estate Appraising. Graduated from Hononegah High School, Class of 1942. Survivors include daughters, Gail (Jim) Johnson of Rockton, Gloria (George) Halvorsen of South Beloit and Gwen (Randy Campbell) Stook of Rockton; son, Glenn (Kelly) Scott of Pecatonica; grandchildren, Chelsea, Abby, Dawn, Jenica and Heather; seven great-grandchildren; mother of the children, Dawn Scott of Rockton; and significant other, Mary Jane Henry of Machesney Park. Predeceased by parents and infant sister. Funeral ceremonies at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, with visitation from 9 a.m. to time of service; the Rev. Tom Kingery, pastor of Rockton United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial in Shirland Township Cemetery, Shirland. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the Old Stone Community Food Pantry, P.O. Box 201, Rockton, IL 61072 and Rockton United Methodist Church, 102 West Chapel, Rockton, IL 61072.