Larry McKee

Larry McKee obituary, Sterling, IL

Larry McKee

Larry McKee Obituary

Visit the Schilling Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

   Larry D. McKee, 81, of Rock Falls passed away Monday September 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. Larry was born June 6, 1944 in Sterling the son of Cecil and Donzetta (Clemente) McKee. He married Glenna Jones on June 11, 1965 in Rock Falls. 

   Survivors include his wife Glenna; one daughter Michelle (Jeff) Phillips; one son Michael (Erika) McKee; one grandson Josh (Leanne) Phillips; two great-grandsons Jimmy Phillips, and Carson Adcock. 

   Larry was preceded in death by his parents. 

   Cremation rites have been entrusted to Schilling Funeral Home  & Cremation.

   Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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