Gary J. Mackey DDS., age 66, a resident of Wheaton, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 3, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana to Chester and Irene Mackey.
Gary grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. He earned his DDS from UIC Dental School in Chicago. For many years Dr. Mackey had his practice in the Wheaton area at Wheaton-Winfield Dental.
He enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating and fishing. He loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of almost 46 years, Lynne Mackey, three children, Jennifer Mackey Jankowski, Brian (Linda) Mackey and John (Teresa) Mackey, four grandchildren, Angela, Olivia, Julia and Sean, and his mother Irene Mackey. He is also survived by his brother, Greg Mackey and sister, Judy Bourgeois.
He was preceded in death by his father and infant grandson, Samuel Brian Mackey and his sister, Linda.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St. in Wheaton, where a service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.