


Obituary of Dale M. Cook
Dale M. Cook, age 59, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. Dale was a hard working man, having spent over 30 years at Brakur Custom Cabinetry in Shorewood. He enjoyed listening to good music, and he especially enjoyed some good grilling. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. Dale was a dedicated father and grandfather, and he loved spending time with his granddaughters and his pets.
Dale is survived by his loving wife, who was his everything, Sherry Lake-Cook (nee Smith); his daughter, Lidia M. Cook (fiancé Lande C. Henderson); his grandchildren, Liana M. Cook, Larissa T. Cook, and Lyla R. Cook.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Dorothy (nee Belt) Cook; his brother-in-law, Richard R. Smith; and father-in-law. Richard L. Smith.
All friends and relatives are invited to celebrate Dale’s life together with a visitation on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 4-6 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black (at Essington) Rd., Joliet.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
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