Robert J. Makkay

Robert J. Makkay, 83, of Kankakee, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born on August 22, 1939, the son of Irene Makkay. In 1995, he married Janet Meredith in Tennessee. Robert was a hard-working individual. After serving for several years as an Air Force Mechanic, he later owned his own business. He developed and operated Makkay Auto Body and Precision Auto Crafters for 52 years. As a man of many talents, he was also a great woodsmith. So great, in fact, that he also owned Eagle Custom Woodworking for a number of years. Robert is survived by his dear wife of 28 years, Janet Makkay; his son, Todd (Dani) Makkay; stepdaughters, Tammy (Lance) Hatting and Donna (Dave) McComb; his brother-in-law, Jerry (Alice) Meredith; three grandchildren, Kelsey Makkay, Jake (Mallory) Makkay, and Caleb Hatting; and two great-grandchildren, Kamdyn and Adalyn Makkay. Cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.