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John A. McKiness
December 24, 1952 - December 5, 2022
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December 9, 2022 | 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Friday - Yurs Funeral Home Geneva
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- December 9, 2022 | 11:00 A.M. Friday
- Yurs Funeral Home Geneva
John Andrew McKiness, age 69, of St. Charles, died Monday, December 5, 2022 at Delnor Hospital, Geneva, IL. He was born December 24, 1952, in Geneva, IL. The son of Robert and Delores McKiness. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1971. He graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was an Electrical Engineer. On November 23, 1974 he married Annette Siercks at St. Patrick’s church in St. Charles,IL. He retired in 2019 after working for various electronic companies. He loved his birds – he had names for every one of them. He loved camping, taking trips with the family, his last big trip was last year celebrating Sara’s 40th birthday in Florida. He also loved being on his computer. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Annette McKiness, His children, Sara of St. Charles, Kevin of North Aurora, Kevin’s partner Jacqueline Johnson of North Aurora. His grand child Aiden Niziolek of South Elgin. His brother Ron of Arkansas, Sisters – Peggy Anderson of Batavia, Dolores Jeskie of Geneva, IL. He was preceded in death by his father Robert McKiness. Visitation is Friday, December 9, 2022 at 9 am until services at 11 am, at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 W. State Street (Rte 38) Geneva, IL.
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Carol Hurckes from St Charles, IL
"I haven't known John for very long having met him through Sara. His deep devotion to his family was immediately evident and he most certainly passed on his love of all god's creatures to Sara. His untimely passing will leave a huge hole in the hearts of those who loved him. My sincere condolences to the McKiness family and especially you Sara"
Kevin Denison from Gold Canyon, AZ
"Although a few year’s younger, I grew up with him and his siblings. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones he leaves behind."
Kathryn Garver from Mountain Home, AR
"So sorry for your loss."
Ken Siercks from ST Charles , IL
"My deepest condolences. I am still in shock. John will certainly be missed by our family."
Kathy (McKiness) Bremer from Groton, CT
"My deepest sympathy and condolences to everyone in the family - I am so sorry that I won't be able to attend the funeral - John will be missed."