Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Rhoades, Dale M. 2002 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Sandy Heintzelman sheintz@iserv.net December 27, 2009, 4:39 pm Ionia Sentinel Standard, 15 May 2002 Dale M. Rhoades, 66, of Lake Odessa passed away at his home on Mon., May 13, 2002. He was born on Jan. 18, 1936 in Detroit, to Lawrence and Clara (Graham) Rhoades. Dale had served in the U.S. Army and Air Force for 30 years until his retirement, and then worked at the Federal Center in Battle Creek until 1933. He had received the Bronze Star during his service in Vietnam. Dale enjoyed working on his computer and had a particular love for nature. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and pets. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Wayne Rhoades; and his sister, Beverly Hatfield. He is survived by Kaye, his loving wife of 27 years; his children, Robin (Kate) McMillen, Pat McMillen, Kerry (Theresa) McMillen, Chris (Art) Wasserman, Larry (Jennifer) Rhoades and Linda (Chris) Suda; 14 grandchildren; his brother, Phil Rhoades; his mother-in-law, Beth Begerow; and many other loving relatives and friends. In keeping with Dale’s wishes, his body has been donated to Michigan State University Medical school. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the Humane Society or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are being handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/r/rhoades1848nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb