McKensie ""Kenny Clare"" Culp

McKensie Clare Culp, age 25, formerly of Rochester, died on Sunday, July 30, 2017, following complications from an epileptic seizure. She was recently diagnosed with genetic epilepsy.

Kenny Clare was born on July 23, 1992. She attended St. John the Evangelist Catholic Grade School, Willow Creek Middle School, and Mayo High School, graduating in 2011. She attended Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wis., before moving to Denver. She graduated as a skin esthetician from The Aveda Institute of Denver, and passed the Colorado State Board Exam.

At the time of her passing, Kenny Clare was dating the love of her life, Thomas Lund. Kenny Clare was a colorful social butterfly who had a contagious smile. She could effortlessly make people laugh. From a young age, she had a natural athletic ability. McKensie participated in Mayo varsity soccer, Mayo varsity dance team, and treasured mountain snowboarding. She was a loyal fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers. Kenny Clare lived life to the fullest. The world was blessed to have her. She will be deeply missed.

McKensie is survived by her mother and father, Kurt and Jill Culp of Rochester; sister, Chiara Culp of Rochester; boyfriend, Thomas Lund of Denver; "fur-baby" Jack Russell Terrier, Oliver; grandmother, LaNore Anderson of Thorp, Wis.; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

McKensie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Dr. Clyde and Vieno Culp, maternal grandfather, Hanford D. Anderson; uncle, Peter Wood; and uncle, Kim Culp, MD.

The memorial Mass for McKensie will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Visitation will be held starting at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel. Burial of her ashes will be in the Oakwood Cemetery Columbarium in Rochester.

Memorials are preferred to Catholic Charities and/or Epilepsy Research at Mayo Clinic.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.