Obituary MORTON - Dale O. Dobbins, 72, of Morton, IL, died at 12:13 pm May 1, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Born on Nov. 8, 1940 in Peoria, IL to Russell and Helen Clauson Dobbins, he married Leslie Burlison on June 8, 1963 in Peoria, IL. She preceded him in death on Jan, 5, 2004. He later married Jane Romack on Nov. 6, 2004 in Washington, IL. She survives. Also surviving are 4 children: Jane (Terrence) Lindsey of Peoria, IL, Steven (Kim) Dobbins of Imperial, MO, Cathy (Steven) Stella of East Peoria, IL, and Jim (Emily) Dobbins of Alpharetta, GA, 9 grandchildren, Ross, Owen, Breanne, Michael, Liam, Branden, Abby, Sydney, and Hayden, and 1 brother, David (Pat) Dobbins of Cary, NC and his beloved dog, Maxine. He wss preceded in death by his parents. He was a United States Army veteran. Dale graduated from Bradley University in 1963, where he was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi. He last worked for Peoria Distributors of Quality as an accountant and retired in 2005. He had previously worked at Baker-Hauser and Sturm Freightways. He was a member of the South-West Kiwanis, serving as their treasurer for many years. He also served as the treasurer of the Central Illinois Youth Symphony for many years. Dale was a member of United Presbyterian Church in Peoria, where he served as an elder and helped organize transportation for the elderly of the church. Dale was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, Bradley basketball fan, and enjoyed model trains. He also enjoyed visits from his grandchildren and his friends. A Memorial Service will be at 3pm Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Rev. Stephen McKinney-Whitaker will officiate. Visitation will be from 1-3 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Cremation rites have been accorded and inurnment will be at a later date.