Stephen P. "Steve" McKenney, 72, of South Elgin, formerly of Sandwich, IL, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025. Steve was a devout animal lover and enjoyed reading, especially Westerns. He was most fond of sharing family time with his family. Beloved husband of Brenda (nee Wilson); loving father of Shannon (Andrew) Burless, Nicole (Eduardo) Rodriguez, Stephen McKenney, and Maureen Jackson; proud Papa of Oliver; dear brother of James (Esther) McKenney, William Ruddle, and Michael Ruddle; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Vistation Saturday, June 28 from 11:00am until time of service 1:00pm at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert St. (at State St.), South Elgin. Following services cremation private at Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at www.michaeljfox.org are appreciated. Info (847)289-8054