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Sean McKeough Obituary

McKeough, Sean Patrick Age 42, passed peacefully surrounded by family November 29, 2016. Cherished son of Cleatus Mary Walker (nee Wiot) and stepson of the late Roy Walker; dear son to Timothy (Denise) McKeough; loving partner to Erin Raymer; devoted brother to Timothy (Jamie) and Patrick (Lauren); stepbrother to Monica (Kraig) Gottfried, Julie Walker, John (Janet) Walker, Daniel Walker, James Walker, and Margaret (William) Stalker; adored uncle to Brigid, Nora, Reagan, Declan, MacKenzie and Tyler; caring friend to all. His generosity and spirit will be greatly missed. Memorial gathering will be Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 9:00a.m. until the time of mass at 10:00a.m. at St. Barnabas Parish, 10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity: riotfestfoundation.org/donate. A separate celebration of Sean's life will take place Friday, January 6, 2017 at Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Details to follow at smqmemorial.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 7, 2016.

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Adrianna Lopez

April 4, 2018

I love you Sean! Greatly missed! Too good to be forgotten. My heart is broken, till we meet again.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

November 19, 2017

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Sean will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 26 NOV, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Millie Rodriguez

December 10, 2016

Deepest condolecences to the family.

December 9, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Makowski

December 9, 2016

Sympathy to the entire family he is smiling down on all of you

December 8, 2016

My sincerest sympathies to the family.

May you find comfort from what is recorded at Hebrews 6:10. "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power."


PD, GA

Bill Eiden

December 7, 2016

The Eiden family wishes to express our sincere condolences to the entire McKeeogh and Walker families, although we've never met Sean personally we will forever appreciate his outstanding generosity. We've been able to enjoy his Riot fest creation for several years, something I'll treasure for life, he will truely be missed. Our prayers are with him.

patricia tatro

December 7, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to the family...I worked for Tim & Denise in Mountain Home, AR. Met Sean twice the first time was Christmas he gave everyone $100.00 bills for a present to all his employees, brought me to tears. I had never met him as I was a fairly new employee. What a generous man!!! RIP

jim and roz carter

December 7, 2016

i kept this picture of sean in my wallet back in the day. our heartfelt sympathy to tim, cleatus and all sean's loved ones at this time of unbearable sorrow. you are in our prayers.

roz carter

December 6, 2016

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

December 6, 2016

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Sean will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 11 DEC, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

December 6, 2016

The thoughts and prayers of the Mount Carmel High School community are with your family during these days. May the saints of Carmel welcome Sean into God's eternal embrace and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel wrap you in the mantle of her love and care.
- Mount Carmel High School

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