Keegan Jeremy Walter Obituary (1991 - 2015)

With the deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Keegan J. Walter 23, a beloved son, brother, grandson, great-grandson, nephew, best friend, friend, classmate, and light of our lives. Keegan passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, in Chicago, IL. Services to celebrate Keegan's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Keegan will be laid to rest in the Goodwin Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation beginning at 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, February 10th at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Keegan's memory to Mt. Zion Foundation for Quality Education. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Keegan was born on August 23, 1991, in Decatur, IL the son of Adam and Michelle (Munson) Walter. He was a 2009 Mt. Zion High School graduate and was currently enrolled in classes at the University of Illinois-Chicago. He followed his dreams and love for music by working as a DJ for The Trap House in Chicago and as a promoter for On Point Parties. Keegan leaves to mourn, but cherish his memories, his father: Adam Walter of Decatur, mother: Michelle Batorson and her husband Charles of Watertown, NY; brother: Toby Walter and his wife Dayna of Fort Hood, TX; paternal grandmother: Beverly Walter of Decatur; maternal grandmother: Barbara Goodwin of Indianapolis, IN; maternal step-grandfather: James Wilson of Pittsburgh, PA; maternal great-grandmother: Mary Goodwin of Decatur; aunt: Abbie Jones and her husband Tim of Decatur; uncle: Christopher Wilson and his wife Jeannie of Pittsburgh, PA; also surviving are many other aunts, uncles, and cousins and former step-father Bill Hotwick of Mt. Zion and step-sisters: Brittany Morgan and Amber Hotwick. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: Charles Walter; maternal great-grandfather: Russell Goodwin Sr.; and maternal great aunt: Lisa (Goodwin) Tippit. Keegan loved life and everyone in it. He had the biggest smile that could light up a room and he gave the best hugs. We will forever miss him. He made this world a better place. Goodbye for now son, my little buddy. We can't imagine how hard this life is going to be without you and we will miss you so very much. We love you.