Dale Leo Mckown

Dale L. McKown, 85, passed away on February 22, 2022, at home. A private family memorial service will be held in the Unity Presbyterian Church, Fort Mill, SC with burial in Swan Lake Cemetery, Peoria, IL. There will be no visitation.

Mr. McKown spent his adult life working in the field of education as a teacher and administrator, earning a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, a M.A degree at the University of Colorado, and an Educ. Spec. degree from Western Illinois University.

Mr. McKown was born April 11, 1936, in Elmwood, IL to Leo and Lois (Bateman) McKown. He married Sharon L. Trotter on June 28, 1969, in Florissant, MO.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon; a son, Eric (Amy); a daughter, Sarah Norek; and grandchildren Lexie, Cameron, Nicholas, and a step-grandchild, Chase.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, may they rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or charity of one’s choice.