Helga McKenney
Helga McKenney the daughter of David Tielinen and Semmi (Kokko) Tielinen was born March 6, 1923 and departed this life May 30, 2009 at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 24 days.
On Sept. 16, 1952 Helga and Richard McKenney were united in marriage in New York and to this union two children were born. She enjoyed long drives in the country, nature, light houses on the ocean, and an avid New York Yankees fan. Helga was a Pharmacist before her retirement.
Helga was a resident of Ava, Mo for the past four years moving here from Long Island, New York.
Helga was preceded in death by her husband, Richard. She is survived by two children, Cynthia East and husband Eric of Ava, MO, one son David McKenney and wife Diana, Babylon, New York, five grandchildren, Mark, Rachael, Jeffrey, Andrew and Dylan, great grandchildren, Jasmine and Rylee and a host of friends.
Memorial services will be Wed. June 3, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, with the Rev. Marty Blakey officiating. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.