Delores Marie McKenna
August 5, 1938 - July 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Delores McKenna, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Delores passed away peacefully on the morning of July 4, 2025, at the age of 86.
Born on August 5, 1938, in Shakopee, Minnesota, to Francis and Barbara Wacker, Delores lived a life marked by compassion, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was the cherished wife of the late Richard McKenna, with whom she shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, and lasting memories. In addition to her role as a devoted wife and mother, Delores worked at the local bank for over a decade, where she was known for her kindness, reliability, and warm smile.
Delores was preceded in death by her husband Richard McKenna, as well as her siblings Francis Wacker, Lorene Seurer, Kathryn Theis, Sylvester Wacker, LeRoy Wacker, and infant brother Leon Wacker, and her granddaughter Kristina McKenna. She is lovingly remembered by her siblings Barbara Lenzmeier, Mary Ann Weber, Donald Wacker, and Jim Wacker; her children: Dana (Michael Beutz) McKenna, Kevin (Ana Maria) McKenna, Michael (Tamy) McKenna, Kelly (Rick) McKenna-Coleman; her grandchildren Josh (Jessica) Hein, Tammy Jo (David) Johnson, Jonathan (Martha) McKenna, Jeffrey (Michelle) McKenna, Mikayla (Reece) Turner, Nicole (Alex) Vidakovic, Nathan (Cassy) Coleman, Austin (Carolyn) McKenna, Zackery Coleman, and Trentyn Coleman; and her precious great-grandchildren Ava Hein, Ben, Aria, and Mya Johnson, Clark McKenna, Oliver and Emilia McKenna, Rhett, McKenna, and Ryatt Turner, Novak and Sylvia Vidakovic, and Annabeth Coleman, along with countless relatives and friends who were blessed with her presence.
Delores will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her generous heart, and the unwavering love and support she offered to everyone around her. Her home was a haven of warmth and comfort, where everyone was welcome, and her presence was a quiet anchor to those who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.
Visitation Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 4-5 PM, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 5 PM, at Church of St. Mark, 350 Atwood St. South, Shakopee. Interment Catholic Cemetery. Livestream. https://youtube.com/live/ZnCPVsIf7Nc?feature=share
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