Dale L. Kaley

Dale L. Kaley, 89, of South Bend, passed away on the evening of November 23rd in his residence with his loving family by his side.

Dale was born to Chester S. and Goldie F. (Patsel) Kaley on June 3, 1934, in Rochester, Indiana.  Dale married the love of his life, Almena Romaine Ness, on July 26, 1955. She preceded him in death on December 23, 2012. He owned and operated Kaley Construction Company, and retired from Edward Rose and Sons, in 2009 after 26 years of service.

Dale is survived by his two sons; Rodney D. (Debra) Kaley of Plymouth, Indiana, and Thomas L. (Nora) Kaley of Woodbine, Maryland. He was the proud grandfather of seven; Dawn Marie Beery, Brandon D., Sean A., Tyler T., Todd L. Kaley, and Jeffrey M. & Ryan J. Buckel. Dale was also the great grandfather of 12. Also surviving are his sisters, Luanne Koenig of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Mary Ruth Bruegel of South Bend. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, along with sisters, Laurel, Peggy, Carol and his brother, Edward.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, November 30th, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm, in the Hanley and Sons Funeral Home, 23421 SR 23, South Bend, and one hour prior to the service. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11:00am, December 1st, with Pastor Howard Ness officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his loving wife at the Porter-Rea Cemetery inside Potato Creek State Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland ProMedica Hospice, 230 W. Catalpa Dr. Unit D, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

The HANLEY and Sons Funeral Home “Southwest Chapel” and Cremation Service is handling arrangements and extends our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to all of Dale’s family and friends.  To leave an online condolence or to share a memory, please visit http://www.hanleyandsonsfuneralhomes.com.

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