Dale Bailey Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dale Bailey of Machesney Park, Illinois, who passed away on February 12, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Dale had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Dale may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Holt Bailey and Gladys Bailey (Booth); his wife Rita Bailey; and his children, Virginia Jackson, Nina Garman and Euel Bailey.
He is survived by: his daughter Julia Johnson (Tim); his grandchildren, Alex Johnson and Katrina Crane (Cody); and his close friend Sharlene Moore.
