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Michael James “Mike” McKenna

Birth	:	3 Sep 1946 Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	14 Sep 2014 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Sacred Heart Cemetery, Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4650002, -95.1446991
Plot	:	Section 9, Row 3A, Lot 14, Plot 4
Description	:	Michael was born November 3, 1946 in Elgin, IL to James and Marye Champlin McKenna. Mike grew up in Storm Lake, IA attending Saint Mary's Catholic schools. He graduated from Iowa State University with a major in farm operations and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. It was at Iowa State that he met Christine Latta and they married on April 18, 1970. They bought a farm and settled in Blakesburg, IA. Mike was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He was passionate about his family, farming and preserving the land for future generations. He served in... Read More	Michael was born November 3, 1946 in Elgin, IL to James and Marye Champlin McKenna. Mike grew up in Storm Lake, IA attending Saint Mary's Catholic schools. He graduated from Iowa State University with a major in farm operations and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. It was at Iowa State that he met Christine Latta and they married on April 18, 1970. They bought a farm and settled in Blakesburg, IA. Mike was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He was passionate about his family, farming and preserving the land for future generations. He served in the Army National Guard. He was employed by Doane and Hawkeye farm management companies and was a founding partner of Mid States Farm Management in Ottumwa, IA. He also worked as Wapello County's Iowa State Extension Director for several years. With the help of his sons, Mike raised hogs and farmed the land in Blakesburg for 30+ years. He was a gifted conversationalist and an avid listener of NPR radio programs. Michael and Christine were blessed with four sons; Matt (Sherri) McKenna of Kansas City, MO, Ryan (Sarah) McKenna of Kansas City, MO, Mark (Dana) McKenna of Ankeny, IA, Patrick (Jackie) McKenna of West Des Moines, IA and 9 wonderful grandchildren. In addition to his sons, Michael is also survived by his siblings Rosemarye (John) Rathke; Kathleen (Bruce) Osterman; Kevin (Jan) McKenna; Maureen (Brad) Strader; Stephen McKenna; Teresa (Brian) Caslavka and Melissa (Dennis) Fagan. He is also survived by his companion Betty Moore, who brightened his life in recent years. Preceding him in death were his loving wife of 39 years and his parents.

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Where is Michael James “Mike” McKenna's memorial?
Michael James “Mike” McKenna's memorial is located at: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Early, Sac County, USA.
When did Michael James “Mike” McKenna death?
Michael James “Mike” McKenna death on 14 Sep 2014 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Michael James “Mike” McKenna's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4650002
Longitude: -95.1446991

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Christine Theresa Latta McKenna

(1948 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4650002, -95.1446991

2. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018

3. Protestant Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4294014, -95.1483002

4. Sac County Farm Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4295560, -95.1175190

5. Nemaha Cemetery
Nemaha, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -95.0905991

6. Chase Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5036011, -95.2288971

7. Emmanuel Cemetery
Cook Township, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3993988, -95.2063980

8. German Methodist Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5045000, -95.2481000

9. Cook Center Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4432983, -95.2649994

10. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5396996, -95.2294006

11. Salem Reform Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3555984, -95.1866989

12. Oakland Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4272100, -94.9910760

13. Richland Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -95.2238998

14. Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5035000, -95.3095000

15. Schaller Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5046000, -95.3117600

16. Linton Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3330994, -95.1474991

17. Clinton Township Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3330600, -95.1475000

18. Donna Lynn Salis-Christensen Burial Plot
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5882134, -95.0544960

19. Cory Grove Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3932991, -94.9788971

20. Maple Valley Township Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5752600, -95.3199980

21. Newell Catholic Prairie Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6144000, -95.0328000

22. Storm Lake Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6352800, -95.1744400

23. Cedar Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4430000, -94.9110000

24. Ferguson Cemetery
Lake View, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3142014, -95.0132980