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Samuel A. "Sam" McKay

1942 - 02/26/2026

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1942

DIED

02/26/2026

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Samuel McKay Obituary

McKay, Samuel "Sam" A.

June 18, 1942 - February 26, 2026

Samuel "Sam" A. McKay, 83, of East Moline and Hampton, Ill., passed away February 26, 2026, at Hope Creek Care Center.

Arrangements are pending at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline.
Published by The Rock Island Dispatch Argus on Mar. 1, 2026.

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