John Michael (Mike) McKenna

Lots of memories of fun times together. There was never a dull moment when Mike was around!

Joey and family, Carol and I will miss Mike and will forever cherish our times together with Mike and Joey. He was such an athletic, kind, thoughtful and fun person to be around. I will miss him and will fondly think of him often as he golfs and hikes and laughs with and about us. CW and Carol Miller

From Julie Fontaine Golding- I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing, and know that the last years for you all required courage and love. Fortunately for Mike, he had both from his family and friends. As others have pointed out, Mike was in the center of our class, always. We were lucky he was part of everything we did, and he will be greatly m...more

From John Connelly - Mike was a best friend from the time his family moved to West Lafayette from Veedersburg when we were in the 2nd grade, the infamous class taught (sometimes) by Ms Cantrell--photo attached--all the way through college and beyond. There were camping trips, a back-packing trip in the Smoky Mountains, football, wrestling, you nam...more

From John and Bernie Speers - Dear Joey, Jon and I send you our most heartfelt sympathy. We have many fond memories of Mike. I remember when I first met you and him for dinner at Becky’s house. He was funny, entertaining, intelligent and engaging. He was the kind of person everyone wanted to be around. We will always be grateful to both of you...more

Katie, Forty years of friendship, so I have lots of memories with your dad. When I think of him, I see a tall lean man with a bushy mustache. I think of our ski trips up to Michigan and riding in the Mercedes (I can still picture that checked upholstery). We used to go cross country skiing with him in Elkhart (Ox Bow Park I believe). I also reme...more

Mike was one of the best! Our relationship goes back over 40 years. Couldn’t ask for a better friend that would do anything for you. I will truly miss him!

Mike McKenna was one of the best people I've ever known. Our friendship goes back many years, and I always enjoyed playing tennis with him in Elkhart. He was a pretty good player, and he also had a mischievous, got-you, smile and personality. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

I loved spending time with Mike. He always told great stories and he always made me laugh. I was lucky to have him as an uncle and a godfather. I will miss him dearly.

He was a fun guy and will be truly missed

I came to West Lafayette in the middle of my Jr year in High School. Mike made me feel the Kansas kid welcome. That glint in his eye always kept me on my toes cause I wasn't quite sure what he might say. I never should have worried cause he was always straight up with me. May his soul rest at peace until we meet again.

Mike was one of the kindest, funniest men I knew and he will be sorely missed by many. I still have the Red Bar T-shirt we all wore together once.