Dex McKenzie

Dex Statler McKenzie, 48, of Kankakee passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home. He was born November 17, 1972 a son of Robert and Nancy (King) McKenzie. On August 4, 2020 he married Leigh Ann Gagnon on Good Harbor Bay Beach in Michigan. Dex was the type of man to give you the shirt off his back if you needed him to. He loved fast cars and going for long drives. He enjoyed collecting and purchasing tools. He enjoyed a nice drink and good conversation with friends. Most of all he loved spending time with his children. He is survived by his loving wife, Leigh Ann; his children, Mersadiez McKenzie, Lucas McKenzie, Jillian McKenzie, Reileigh Turro, Cade Turro, Ronneigh Turro, Rubeigh Turro, and Ramseigh Turro; his father, Bob “Spuds” McKenzie; a brother and sister-in-law, Shon and Tricia McKenzie of Nevada; a niece and nephew, Samantha Greenwalt and Brock McKenzie; a special family friend, Audra Taylor; and many close friends that he considered family. Dex is preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Jones; a baby girl, Paige Marie; his maternal and paternal grandparents. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Knights of Columbus Cameo Room in Kankakee from 2-5pm. A Memorial Service will start at 5pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.