Theodore "Ted" R. McLean

Theodore "Ted" R. McLean 88, of DeKalb passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Symphony Northwoods in Belvidere, IL.  He was born April 26, 1935, in DeKalb, IL where he along with his siblings Norma, Michael & Patrick were raised by their parents Roy and Ida Jane (Goff) McLean.

While attending high school Ted played football and met Judie Barauski , he graduated in 1953. He married Judie in 1955. He served in the United States Army from 1957-1959.  He worked for many years at Duplex in Sycamore until it closed. He then went to work as a custodian for NIU for 20 years, where he retired. Twice. Ted was an avid sports fan with season tickets to his beloved NIU Huskie football team. He was also a diehard Bears and Cubs fan. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, American Legion Post #66, and The DeKalb Moose Lodge.

Survivors include; fiancé; Bobbie Halverson of DeKalb, three daughters; Vicki (Richard) Anderson of Cortland, Rebecca (Dave) Mathey of Kingston, and Patricia Sundly of Machesney Park, IL. Two brothers; Michael (Peggy) McLean of Sycamore and Patrick (Barb) McLean of DeKalb. Six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife Judie, his parents, a granddaughter; Kristen Minnihan and sister; Norma Johnson.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 22, 2024, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10:30am with Deacon Steve Puscas officiating with an additional visitation from 9:30am until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial with full military honors provided by DeKalb American Legion Post #66 will be immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Barb City Manor in DeKalb. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.