1957
2013
Megan Marie Manning Antenucci
Des Moines
Megan Marie Manning Antenucci, 56, a lifelong resident of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 29, 2013, after a courageous struggle with breast cancer. Visitation begins Tuesday, July 2 at 5 p.m. at Dunn's Funeral Home with a Rosary to follow at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 at St. Augustin Catholic Church where she was a lifetime parishioner, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Megan was born March 13, 1957, the beloved daughter of Michael John Manning, founder and President of the Des Moines Insurance Agency, and Marie Jeannette Nelson Manning, a journalist for KRNT-TV, the Des Moines Register and press secretary for the Republican Party of Iowa. Megan attended St. Augustin grade school, St. Joseph's Academy, and Dowling Catholic High School (class of 1975) where she was active in vocal music, drama, and debate. After attending Indiana University from 1975-77, she graduated with honors from Iowa State University in 1979. Megan married her best friend, Mike Antenucci on August 2, 1980.
She had a love of words, and began her career as a journalism teacher at Valley High School and editor with the Iowa Development Commission. Megan attended Drake Law School, where she was Executive Editor of the Drake Law Review, and graduated Order of the Coif in 1985. Megan was proud of her family, her Irish and Norwegian heritage, her successful 26-year career as a trial lawyer with Whitfield & Eddy, her years as managing partner, her work as past President of the Iowa Defense Counsel Association, and being named a fellow of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Megan loved summers at the family cottage in Island Lake, Wisconsin, and never missed hosting the annual 4th of July celebration for extended family. It is only fitting that she would be buried on July 3, so she doesn't miss orchestrating the 4th of July celebration in heaven with her parents, grandparents and Uncle Arnie. She particularly enjoyed the Iowa State Fair, where her daughter Maggie won many awards for her culinary skills.
In addition to her loving husband Mike, son Michael, 25, and daughter Maggie, 22, she is survived by her sister, Mary Manning Bracken, many nieces and nephews, and will be missed by her law firm partners and friends. Memorial contributions may be given to the family for a memorial fund in honor of Megan to be designated at a later date.
We love you, Megan, and know you are still watching over all of us.
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Megan lived behind me as a child. I would have sleepovers with Marie Manning (she was like a Mom to me). I am so sorry for your loss. No words can fill the void having Megan in your life. She was a sweet bright ray of sunshine. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Joan Wuellner Conrad
July 31, 2013
I'm sorry Mike, for your loss.
Miles Marshall
July 9, 2013
My thoughts are with you all. Mary and I were good friends at St. Augustin's. ~ Rosi
Rosi Gowdey
July 3, 2013
Mike, My hearfelt sympathies to you and your family. Megan was such a sweet person. Always a bright smiling face to see in my work day in radiology. She will be missed.
Rose Kettler
July 2, 2013
Mike im so sorry for your loss. Im very lucky to have got the opportunity to be apart of megan through the time at starbar you two shared. We all will miss Megan and the joy she shared with us when you guys were in. We will see you very soon.
Thersa roberts
July 2, 2013
Mike,
May God wrap his arms around you and help guide you through! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
God Bless,
Vickey and Scott
July 2, 2013
Mike
I am so sorry that you have lost your best friend and beautiful bride , I will pray a prayer for your loss and Megans new beginning with the FATHER
LOve you my friend
Dave Hammond
July 1, 2013
MIKE, i am so sorry to hear of your loss.our prayers are with you and your family
tommy spencer
July 1, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Megan's passing. Traveling in Mikes's van to Island Lake or tailgating at ISU games, have always been fond memories. Megan, you will be truly missed.
Eugene Schmitt
July 1, 2013
MIKE I AM SO SO SORRY MY FRIEND
JOE CORDARO
July 1, 2013
You will be missed my friend. Much love and sympathy to the family.
Karen Free
July 1, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Mike and family. The P3 staff so enjoyed getting to know Megan and her family during her time with us. Prayers for comfort coming your way.
Ange, Powell 3 RN
July 1, 2013
Megan was my friend especially in grade school. Will miss her contributing spirit and all the good she did to help others.
Cathy Seifert Kownacki
July 1, 2013
Des Moines is a better place because of Megan's life. God Bless to Mike, the children and of course Megan.
Jerry Crawford
July 1, 2013
I had the honor of working with Megan at the Whitfield Law Firm. She always had her door open and was always willing to take time to hear whatever it was you had to say. She will be missed.
Barbara Maher
July 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family today. Megan was a wonderful lawyer, bar leader and friend. She will be missed.
Mike Weston
July 1, 2013
Truly a wonderful LADY. You will be missed.
July 1, 2013
Happy 4th of July in heaven Megan! What a wonderful life and legacy that you created in this world.
July 1, 2013
megan was wonderful...she will be missed my thoughts and prayers to her family...
bob grask
June 30, 2013
prayers for you all. Went to high school with Megan.
toni johannesen-hammond
June 30, 2013
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