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Roger McKee Obituary

Roger W. McKee of Grayslake Roger W. McKee passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at the age of 54. He was born March 18, 1958, in Lake Forest, to Richard and Audrey McKee. Roger was an employee for Allstate in Northbrook for 32 years. One of his favorite pastimes was snowmobiling. Roger is survived by his wife of 20 years, Karen; his siblings, Joan Utter, Melinda (Arnie Utke) McKee, Debra (Chester) Oszkandy, Patricia Borgstrom and Mark McKee; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and a great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Audrey McKee. Friends of the family may visit Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the funeral chapel. Internment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Safe Place, 2710 17th St., Zion, IL 60099. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Feb. 11, 2013.

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Judy and Shawn O'Malley

February 17, 2013

Karen,
So sorry to hear about Roger.
We will be keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers.

Nora Fasano

February 11, 2013

Karen and family,
Our hearts ache for your loss. Roger was a remarkable person and a good friend taken much too soon.
May God wrap his arms around you and give you the strength to accept his plan. Roger will always be with you in spirit and within your heart. Memories can never be taken....
Terry and Nora

Gus Therios

February 11, 2013

May all the happy memories give you strength during this difficult time. God bless.

February 11, 2013

Karen,

so sorry to hear about Roger. Thinking of you at this time and praying for you.
Sincerely, Dawn Savage

Joanne Atsaves Warshawsky

February 11, 2013

I was truly saddened by Roger's death. His passing will
leave a void in the hearts of everyone who knew him. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with Karen and his family

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