Kevin Jon McAlpine, 64, of Ottawa, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home. A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at a later date.
Kevin was born June 16, 1961 in Ottawa, IL the son of William and Opal McAlpine. Kevin worked as a carpenter and was extremely skilled in his craft. There were very few homes he hadn’t worked on. Working for so many people, he got to know many lifelong friends. He didn’t go anywhere where he didn’t know someone. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed golfing, playing horse shoes and bocce ball. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion.
He is survived by his loving partner of 26 years, Brenda Aussem; his children, Matthew (Sarah) McAlpine, Keith (Abby) McAlpine, and Casey (Kylie Judd) McAlpine; his grandchildren, Hunter, Madi Girl, Maverick, and Josie McAlpine; and his siblings, Bill (Mary) McAlpine, Jeff (Connie) McAlpine, Klayton (Connie) Hayes, and Paul (Sheryl Tipton) Hayes; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Opal and his brother, George Hayes.
Memorials in Kevin’s honor may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the family.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350
815-433-0300
www.ottawafuneralhome.com
