Barbara J. McKinnon Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara J. McKinnon of Rockwell, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 87, on October 23, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara J. McKinnon or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Frank; her son Jim McKinnon; her son-in-law Martin Thyne; her grandson Joseph; and her siblings, Elizabeth Maher (Bob), Virginia Fyler (Ray), Davis Collins, Walter Collins, Dorthea Collins, Richard Collins and Stephen Collins.
She is survived by: her children, Frank McKinnon, Jr. (Dolly), Barbara Rich, Scott McKinnon (Jane) and Kim Tracy (Frank); her daughter-in-law Julie Payer; her grandchildren, Jamie McKinnon (Kristi), Amanda Ste Marie (Cory), Davis McKinnon (Amber), Nicole Ott (Chase), Dunovan McKinnon, Marcus McKinnon (Kayla), Lucas McKinnon (Macy), Valerie Minor (Cody) and Michael Thyne; her great grandchildren, Charlie May, Ethan, Logan, Lindsey, Darwin, Hudson, Cooper, Layla, Oliver, Mac and Murphy; and her sisters, Judith Monteiro and Sue Frongillo (Bob). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church (305 Elm St E, Rockwell, IA 50469). A prayer will be held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A wake will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 7:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery (305 Elm St E, Rockwell, IA 50469).
