Gary "Mack" Willis Mackey
February 20, 1935 - September 13, 2011
Gary “Mack” Willis Mackey, 76 of Rockford, IL died on September 13, 2011 at 2:17 p.m. in Amberwood Care Center. He was born on February 20, 1935, in Portland, Oregon; son of Harold and Helen Rudolph. Owned Forest City Pattern Works in Rockford. Mack was a member of The Baltic, SMSF, Elida, Blackhawk Social Clubs, along with many others. He also loved spending time with his “extended family” in Hayward, and Rockford. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and collected lures and other hunting & fishing memorabilia. He is survived by his daughters; Stacey (Paul Hain) Maaske of Roscoe, IL, Suzan (Tim) VanVleet of Loves Park, IL, Stephanie (Nick Migliore) Mackey of Rockton, IL; grandchildren, Jordyn Maaske of Rockford, IL, Brittany VanVleet, DaCoda VanVleet, Zachary VanVleet, all of Loves Park, IL, Jayme Christiansen of Rockton, IL; brothers, David Mackey of North Carolina, Robert (Nancy) Rudolph of California, Richard (Phillis) Rudolph of Washington. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Helen Rudolph; father, Harold Mackey; brother, Ronald Mackey; and sister in law, Marsha Mackey. Mack touched many lives and will be dearly missed, he was a loyal friend to all who knew him. Services will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, Rockford, IL is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a memory or condolence online, visit www.graceFH.com.
Gary “Mack” Willis Mackey, 76 of Rockford, IL died on September 13, 2011 at 2:17 p.m. in Amberwood Care Center. He was born on February 20, 1935, in Portland, Oregon; son of Harold and Helen Rudolph. Owned Forest City Pattern Works... View Obituary & Service Information