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John McKenna Obituary
April 27, 1946 – November 23, 2025
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April *, 1946.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Mary McKenna and his son John David McKenna II, OD.
John grew up in a rural community on the Northeast side of Indianapolis. He attended Warren Township schools, graduating from Warren Central High School in 1964. John later earned his associate's degree from IU, Indianapolis Campus. After graduating from high school, John joined the National Guard and continued in the Army Reserve.
John was interested in many things. He loved playing baseball at an early age. He went on to enjoy fishing, golfing, bowling and was an automobile enthusiast his entire life.
John worked for Indianapolis Power & Light Company for 33 years until his retirement in
2001. He and his wife Marty moved to The Villages in 2003, where they both enjoyed meeting new friends. They both enjoyed attending church regularly and especially Bible studies, learning more about Jesus. They quickly became a part of the Oxford Assembly of God family.
John was happily married to Martha {Marty) McKenna for 35 years.
Many thanks to Vitas Hospice for the wonderful care he received during his illness. John passed peacefully at home on November 23, 2025, at 79 years old.
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