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Mark S. Kenna, age 74, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
No services will be held.
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.
Janet Schmidt says
Sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Marygrace Surma says
Mark and I were twin siblings, and although we did not live in close proximity to each other or keep in touch very much over the years, we spoke on the phone frequently over the past few years. He was a kind soul, and I will miss him greatly.
Dr. Gloria Solomon says
Nice to meet you. I have never heard of you. I am the sister of Sandy.
Dr. G Solomon
Karen Greve says
SANDY,
Sharing in your Sorrow.
At this time of sadness, may you find comfort, in your loving memories.
Karen, lunch lady at Tiger elementary
Patty Portillo says
To Sandy and family, my sincere condolences on the loss of Mark. May God provide His perfect peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Although I never met him, I knew of Mark from Sandy my longtime, childhood friend. Through Sandy, Mark would forward humorous email jokes which always made me chuckle. You will be missed, may you now rest in God’s eternal peace.
Patty Portillo
Dennis Asay says
Mark was a very good friend. Especially when I retired and found myself struggling with what to do with my self. Mark got me involved with bowling which I had not done in the last 40 years. I got him back buy introducing him back to the game of golf. We spent several hours together at the bowling ally and the golf course and we became very close until we moved to Florida. Then we used the internet to communicate and talked on the phone. I will miss Mark a lot as having a friend that I cold talk with about things like getting old. I hope he gets a good tee time on the other side so I don’t have to wait in line when I also make the journey.