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Megan Marie Manning Antenucci

1957 - 2013

Megan Marie Manning Antenucci obituary, 1957-2013, Des Moines, IA

Megan Antenucci Obituary

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.

Published by the Des Moines Register from Jul. 1 to Jul. 3, 2013.
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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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