Francis M. Mckinney

Francis was born February 26, 1937 to Dale and Mary (Creason) McKinney in St. Charles where he lived his entire life. On September 21, 1957 he married Jacquelyn Shreves and together they raised six children. Francis is survived by his wife Jackie of 52 years and her mother Edna Shreves Keeton of St. Charles. His children, son, Mark McKinney and wife, Laurie of St. Charles; daughter, Janna Helton and husband, Doug of St. Charles; son, Tim McKinney and wife, Kelly of St. Charles; daughter, Lynnette Shafer and husband, Pete of Winterset; son, Matt McKinney and wife, Stacie of Pleasant Hill, and daughter, Elizabeth Worsham and husband, Nathan of Saylorville and 22 grandchildren. He is also survived by his beloved brother, Arthur McKinney and wife, Pat of St. Charles and his two sisters, Beverly Tucker and husband, Bernard of Bondurant and Evelyn Young and her husband, Leo of Council Bluffs. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Sherrie Lynn; his parents and his fathers-in-law, Delmar Shreves and Finis Keeton. Francis attended all 13 years of his schooling in St. Charles and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1955. He was employed at Wonder Bread for 2 years and 5 months and faithfully worked at Iowa Power and Light (MidAmerican Energy) for 40 years, 2 months and 10 days. Francis enjoyed many passions and activities including his church of which he was a charter member, antique tractors, the WHO Tractor Ride, cars and playing fast and slow pitch softball. He was also proud of his children and accomplishments of his grandchildren. Visitation: 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, with family present to receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. March 15, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church, St. Charles, Iowa. Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church, St. Charles, Iowa. Memorial: Memorials in Francis' name may be directed to Calvary Baptist Church, 109 North Hartman, St. Charles, Iowa 50240.