Robert Mckee

LA VALLE- Robert E. McKee, age 69, of LaValle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. He was born on July 31, 1942, in Evergreen Park, Ill., the son of John Waters, his stepfather and mentor, Eugene McKee, his father, and Katherine (Scott) Waters. Starting as a teenager, Robert worked his entire career in the printing industry. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Robert lived in Chicago, later moved to Antioch, Ill., and then moved to LaValle, where he fulfilled his dream of living in a cabin on the lake for six years. He was an avid cyclist and conquered the 400 Mile Trail. Robert was a lover of dogs and a member of the Delta Society therapy dog groups. He is survived by his children, Robert J. (Kirsten) of Madison, Laura Spears of Spring Grove, Ill. and Samuel (Myronie) McKee of Portland, Ore.; and grandchildren, Kayla and Matthew Spears and John, Kai, Eleanor and Kiera McKee. Robert was preceded in death by his two Samoyed Huskies, Lakota and Scout. A memorial mass will be held at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1128 St. James Court, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, with Monsignor Thomas Baxter presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dogs on Call, Inc. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the town of Wonewoc. Cemetery: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dogs on Call, Inc. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the town of Wonewoc. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. A memorial mass will be held at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1128 St. James Court, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, with Monsignor Thomas Baxter presiding.