Dale Eugene Kelly, of Rockford, departed this earthly life August 2, 2026. He was born September 19, 1964 in Wilmington, Delaware the son of Paul Sr. and Glaydis Kelly. Dale lived in Rockford since 1965 coming from Delaware. He was employed 15 year by Rockford Memorial Hospital and as a lab technician by UW Health Swedish American Hospital 29 years. He loved to skate and was a former skate guard by the Ing Skating Rink as a teen. Dale had a love and a passion to restore his 1978 Oldsmobile. He graduated from East High School and attended Rock Valley College.

Dale leaves to cherish many loving memories, his mother, Glaydis Kelly; two brothers, Glen (Scherri) Kelly and Paul (Ann) Kelly; nieces, Kirstin Porter, Kennedy Porter, Kapree McGowan, Audrianna Blake, and Kennedy Cates; nephew, Atreyo (Amanda) Kelly; two aunts, Jean Taylor and Mattie Keyes; uncle Calvin Keyes; a host of great nieces, and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Paul Kelly Sr. and all grandparents and uncle Joe Keyes.

Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.