Timothy Keck

Timothy Keck obituary, Carlyle, IL

Timothy Keck

Timothy Keck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Zieren Funeral Home on Feb. 16, 2026.
Timothy D. Keck, age 66 of Mulberry Grove, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Tim was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 15, 1959, a son of Lawrence "Larry" and Dianne (Ross) Keck. He retired after many years working at a cheese factory in upstate New York. Tim was a self proclaimed do it yourself carpenter who could fix or build just about anything. He enjoyed bowling and was an avid golfer, competing in multiple leagues at Twin Oaks Golf Course, where he valued his time both on the course and visiting with friends in the clubhouse. He rarely passed up a chance to play a hand of Texas Hold Em with family and his friends in the Smokin' Aces Poker Club. Whether he was in his shop, on the course, or around the card table, Tim treasured friendship, laughter, and the simple joys of life.

Tim is survived by two sons, Timothy Keck (Kristen) of Duke, Oklahoma and Matthew Keck of Altus, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Kaylee, Alyssa, and Kynlee Keck; his love, Lesly Goodin of Mulberry Grove; a brother, John Keck of Largo, Florida; three sisters, Amy Keck of Carlyle, Laural Miller (Dave) of Carlyle, and Molly Cox of Lamar, Colorado; and several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Dianne Keck, and a sister, Deb McCarten.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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