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Dale Priban Obituary

Priban , Dale M.

After a courageous battle with cancer, Dale M. Priban passed away on August 9, 2020 in Lombard, IL at the age of 71. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 43 years, Susan, nee Stapleton, many sisters and brothers-in law, several nieces and nephews, along with countless close personal friends. Dale was born on December 2, 1948 in Illinois to father Martin H. Priban and mother Lorraine Priban, nee Pavlet, who predeceased him. He grew up in a close-knit and loving family. Dale enjoyed American history, classic cinema, science fiction, and writing fictional tales. Dale's extensive and impressive memory contributed to his success at games of trivia. Before retirement, Dale worked in the field of distribution for United Stationers, Inc. Dale requested to be cremated. His ashes will be interred in the family plot at Chapel Hills West in Oakbrook Terrace. The family would like to thank the staff of Good Samaritan Hospital, Loyola Hospice, and Home Angels Caregivers for their constant, attentive treatment and compassionate care throughout his illness. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite Humane Society in Dale's memory

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 1, 2020.

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Jim Stastny

September 9, 2022

Recently, while visiting the Chicago area, I learned of Dale´s death. We were good friends from Havlicek elementary school, Lincoln junior high, Boy Scouts, and although we went to separate high schools, we hung around around during those years. After high school he went to college, I went into the military. We stayed friends for a while then after many years we lost touch. He and I had many, many laughs together. I knew his mom, Lorraine, and dad, Martin, as well as his aunt Edna and uncle Charlie quite well. I often had dinner with the family.
While in elementary and junior high school we often went to the Saturday double features at one of the local movie houses. During high school we often double dated with our girlfriends. As Boy Scouts we went on many camping trips with Troop 40. I will always remember the fun times we had together. I´m sorry he´s gone.

Pamela Keeler

April 14, 2021

Majorly nice guy. He and I were friends in college at SIU. Just friends. I remember he collected beer cans loved sci fi movies and loved Bruce Lee movies. He visited me in Miami once on a trip he was taking and we saw something very very strange over Biscayne Bay. I wanted to talk to him about that but I guess that conversation will have to be put on hold. So sad that he went way too soon and that cancer took him.

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