Dale A. Hull, 63, Thawville, IL

Dale A. Hull, 63, of Thawville, IL passed away Saturday, March 27 at Gibson Areal Hospital following a short illness. Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 30 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton from 4 until the 7 p.m. memorial service. Pastor Joe Hughes will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials for the family’s wishes.

Mr. Hull was born Jan. 13, 1947 at Portland, OR, the son of Melvin and Orpha Nelson Hull. He married the former Janit Aldous at Kankakee, IL on Sept. 26, 1991 and she survives in Thawville. Also surviving are children Tony (Kristina) Hull of Fleming Island, FL, Robin Hull of Woodland, IL, Jeanette Hull and Shelly Hull both of Sheldon, IL, Brandy (Kira) Hull of St. Anne, IL and Deanna Hull of Momence, IL. Step-children Alicia Weber of St. Anne, IL, Robert Hull of Chicago, IL, Barry Hull of CT, Gayleen (Randy) Spry of Bradley, IL, Jamie (Trena) Rasmussen of Danforth, IL, Gregg (Sarah) Rasmussen of Clifton, IL, Josh (Jennifer) Rasmussen of Momence, IL, Raymond (Julie) Hop of Momence, IL and William (Devon) Hop of Kentland, IN. There are 34 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, one foster daughter, Debbie (John) Zalite and 2 brothers, Lonnie Hull and Leland Hull both of Momence, IL, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are special friends, Scott and Kayla Allen, Claude and Donna Wildmen and Tim Evans. Deceased are his parents, brothers Les and Larry Hull, sister, Lois Hoover and one son, Michael Hull.

Mr. Hull had been a laborer and farm hand. He was of the Nazarene faith and an active member of the Lakota Sioux tribe. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and hunting and belonged to the North American Hunting Club. He also liked NASCAR racing.

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