Obituary of Brett Mackey

  Brett W. Mackey, 59 of Mount Morris, died Tuesday October 3, 2023 at Rock River Hospice & Home surrounded by family. Brett was born October 2, 1964 the son of John and Vera (Haas) Mackey.

   Brett enjoyed working with his hands, he had a passion for music, collecting coins and other unique items. He was a social butterfly, and would make friends with everyone he would meet. Most of all, he loved spending time with his daughter Brittany and his grandchildren. 

   Survivors include one daughter Brittany (James) Mackey of Green Valley; two brothers Kevin (Helen) Mackey of Freeport, Toby (Cindy) of Harpersferry WV; four sisters Rita Taylor of Dakota IL, Wanda (Dennis) Gudith of St. Augustine FL, LaDonna (David) Bishop of Dixon, Lorena (Roger) Taylor of St. Augustine FL; three grandchildren Grayson, Remington, and Jonathon; and several nieces and nephews. 

   Brett was preceded in death by his parents John (Vera) Mackey; three brothers Johnnie Mackey, Todd Mackey, Barry Mackey; two sisters Tina Boyle, and Jenny Schneider.

   Memorial services will be 1PM Saturday October 14, 2023 at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling, with the Rev. DR. Scott Porter of Abiding Word Church, officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, from Noon to 1PM. 

   A memorial has been established.

   Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com