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McKenna, Earlene Frances
Earlene Frances McKenna, 59, died peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Vinton, with the Rev. Ardel Barta as celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Vinton. A rosary service will begin at 2:30 p.m. followed by a visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. and a Scripture service at 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vinton.
A full obituary will follow in Tuesday's paper.
Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home is caring for Earlene and her family. Condolences may be left at
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