Michael W. McKee
Alton | Monday, January 17 2022
Michael W. McKee, 79, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, after a brief illness.
He was born on October 2, 1942, in Alton, IL the son of the late William D. & Marilyn (Milner) McKee.
He married Kathleen Dorsey on August 20, 1966, at All Saints Catholic Church in University City, MO. She survives.
He graduated from Alton High School in 1960 and then worked with Pharmaceutical Research for Mallinckrodt Medical, where in 1984, he was the recipient of the August M. Homeyer Award for Special Achievement. After retirement, he spent time traveling the world fishing and cruising. Anyone who knows Mike also knew he enjoyed frequent trips to Louisiana for friends, family, and food.
Michael is survived by two daughters, Sheila (Eric) Aton of Madison, WI and Michelle (Yamil) Darwich of Appleton, WI, two granddaughters, Clare Aton and Molly Aton, both of Madison, WI; two grandsons, Yamil Darwich and Wally Darwich, both of Appleton, WI.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Luke McKee.
Cremation Rites will be accorded.
Internment will be at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital at stjude.org; St. Labre Indian School, 112 St. Labre Campus Dr., Ashland, MT 59003; or Impact of Alton.
Obit Provided By:Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
Marilyn Hope Waide (Lake)
Mike McKee kept up with his classmates, keeping his friendships alive, even though separated by miles and time. He offered comforting words and the hospitality of his home to friends who needed support. He loved his family, travel, and life. He will be missed.
Larry Donahue
So sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I went to school with him from 2nd grade until we graduated from High school. He was a really nice guy. I remember his house just a block of College Ave. he Had a club house in the back yard, if memory serves me I think it was a tree house.