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Mary Kenning Obituary

Mary E. Kenning, 84, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Thursday, January 31,2008. She will always be lovingly remembered by her family, friends and neighbors for her warmth, humor and tenderness as well as her independent western spirit. She was born in Elmo, Missouri on January 7, 1924 and moved to Phoenix in 1943. She was married 55 years to her beloved husband, the late Arthur J. Kenning. She is survived by her daughter Janet; son James and wife Barbara; sons William and Douglas; grandchildren Therese, Molly, Cooper and Rachel and her devoted older sister Helen Snodderley of Clearmont, MO. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 6, 2008 from 5-7 pm at Melcher Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ (480)832-3500. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 am,Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1244 N. Power Rd., Mesa.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 3, 2008.

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Carolyn Tanner

February 4, 2008

You are all in my thoughts & prayers in the loss of your Beloved Mother.Open Your Arms Wide
& Let Our LORD JESUS CHRIST Wrap His Loving Arms Around You All & Bring You Comfort during this time.
Your Friend In Jesus
Carol Tanner

Deb Kesinger

February 4, 2008

Dear Jim, Barbara, and Theresa,

May our heavenly Father watch over you during this time of sorrow and give you peace. With heartfelt sympathy.

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