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Dale M. Kilgore
December 27, 1948 - May 29, 2026
Dale M. Kilgore, 77, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:47 am in Franciscan Health - Michigan City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1506 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN with Rev. Walter Ciesla officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Wednesday at the church. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements.
He was born December 27, 1948 in La Porte, IN to the late William and Catherine (Sullivan) Kilgore. On November 15, 1986 in Michigan City, IN he married Brenda Johnson who survives in Michigan City, IN.
Also surviving are three daughters, Kelly Racek of Michigan City, IN, Caitlin (Bill Ayers) Kilgore of La Porte, IN, and Kelsey Kilgore of Michigan City, IN; son, Michael (Jessica) Kilgore of Michigan City, IN; six grandchildren, Adam, Lorelei, Masen, Luke, Logan and Camren; and his two sisters, Mary Ann Kilgore and Kimberly Kilgore, both of Oceanside, CA.
Dale retired as a quality controller at TP Orthodontics and also had worked at Michiana Industries. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Michigan City, IN. Dale enjoyed hiking, nature, watching programs about Bigfoot and was an avid history buff.
Contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Campaign, 1506 Washington St., Michigan City, IN 46360 .
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