Macomb, Illinois
Mar 29, 1943 – Aug 3, 2025 (Age 82)
James Frank Keeney, 82, of Macomb, IL, passed away at his home on August 3, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Born on March 29, 1943, in Moline, IL, to Clarence and Rita (Cox) Keeney, Jim graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, IA, before attending Western Illinois University. At...
Read MoreAlways a gentleman, proudly shared the football field with Jim as an official on the Gateway staff. Jim was not only a friend, but a valued confidant and often relied upon consultant. I'm proud to have known such a good and giving man.
Steve Rhoads
August 08, 2025 | Friend
Fond memories of our golf rounds together.
Chuck Oprian
August 05, 2025
I had the good fortune to have known Jim for over 50 years. He was an iconic figure at Western. He was a key component of the University Union leadership triumvirate of Bill Brattain, Jim Miner, and Jim Keeney. Together they shaped the lives of thousands of students fortunate to find themselves learning from these three great men. My Dad once told me the world is composed of two classes of people-givers and takers. Jim was clearly in the former, always there to lend a helping hand to someone...
Gordy Taylor
August 04, 2025 | Work
