John “Jack” McNally

John “Jack” McNally, 82, of Waukon passed away at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

John was born December 12, 1935 in Allamakee County to Richard J. and Lulana B. (Bray) McNally. He attended Country School. He worked as a hired hand for various farmers throughout his working years. He moved into an apartment at Northgate Care Center in 1981 where he continued volunteering to do handyman services.

John enjoyed the outdoors, driving his John Deere tractor, watching old movies and dressing up as Santa Claus for Northgate’s Annual Resident Christmas Party.

John is survived by his family and friends at Northgate Care Center; his three sisters: Flora (John) Engelhardt of Clermont, Beulah (Richard) Fadness of Cresco and Marlene Adams of Decorah; and many nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters: Gloria Duvel, Fronzie Jones/Bursby, Marlys Kleppe and Dorothy McNally, who died in infancy; his brothers: Richard (Buddy) McNally and Milton McNally, who died in infancy; and his half-sisters: Rosalyn Krambeer and Margaret Sebastian.