Mark S. Kenna

Obituary

Mark Scott Kenna was born on July 17, 1950, in Evanston, Illinois. He was the son of Edward and Grace (Sarber) Kenna. He received his education in Winnetka, Illinois, and was a graduate of the New Trier East High School Class of 1968. Mark furthered his education at the University of Phoenix and George Mason University in Virginia.

Mark enlisted in the United States Army on May 4, 1983, in Phoenix, Arizona with a short break in service he was Honorably Discharged on June 6, 1997, at Fort Lewis, Washington. While in the Army, Mark achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and then Commissioned in May of 1994. Following his Army service, Mark enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 24, 1997 in Seattle, Washington. He received an Honorable Discharge on May 31, 2005 at Edwards Air Force Bace, California, and achieved the rank of Captain.

On November 28, 1986, Mark was united in marriage to Sandra Solomon in Phoenix, Arizona. They resided overseas in Germany, six different states in the U.S., and later made their home in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Mark and Sandra shared 38 years of marriage.

Mark enjoyed repairing, building, and programming computers. He was also an avid bowler; bowling a 200+ average and a perfect game twice. Mark also enjoyed playing golf (and losing golf balls). He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Mark passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 74 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Mark is survived by his:
Wife, Sandra Kenna of Hutchinson, MN;
Siblings, MaryGrace Surma of Georgia,
Timothy Kenna of Florida;
Many other relatives and friends.

Mark is preceded in death by his Parents, Edward and Grace Kenna; Siblings, Shirley Brandon, Deanna Recker, Nancy Schmidt, Edward “Butch” Kenna, Jr., and Raymond Kenna.