Dear Julie and the Macken family,

I was sorry to hear of your father's recent death.  While I didn't know your parents well, I was always touched by the kindness and warmth they showed whenever I would see them.  I hope you are able to focus your memories on the countless good times you had with both of your parents. You are in my thoughts and prayers. 

Dear Macken family,

We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing! He was such a sweet and caring man. You will feel that loss for a long time. Loosing a parent is such a hard thing! I know that you know all about that already. It's sure to be a relief of sorts for all of you too. He's so happy and healthy now!

And oh! but just think of what a glorious sight it must have been when your Dad met Jesus in Heaven! I can only imagine the beautiful glow of happiness that surrounded them! Just imagine the angels and heavenly hosts glorifying in the event. And just think of the reunion of your Dad with your Mom!! And the rest of his family and loved ones! My Dad and Mom among them along with my dad's twin brother that loved your Dad so much too.

Think of the heavenly feast they all shared, that I'll bet went on for hours, and then of course there was a game or 2 of golf with the old foursome!

I'm sorry that we weren't able to attend the funeral. It was our 3 year old granddaughter's birthday party on the 27th in Shakopee. We were with you in thought, and prayer though!

We love you all, and until we meet again,

Julie

We were saddened to learn of Dave's death. We missed his funeral. as we are in Arizona.  We so enjoyed visiting with Dave and Midge at daily Mass. Dave always had a story to tell and a kind word.   We miss those visits, but they will remain in our thoughts and prayers.  Please know that  we are thinking of you all at this difficult time.  Fondly,  Joe and Tris Daly     

Dear Macken Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I am speaking on behalf of all of us Horecks when I say how special your Dad was to us. He was such a kind man.  We remember many stories of DDAP opens, normal Saturday golf games, and just memories of a great friendship between our Dad and yours. Of course the friendship extended to your wonderful Mom and all of you kids too.  I was just telling my sister Julie how I thought of your family coming over every Christmas Eve with warm homemade bread.  Those memories will live on forever.  Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.  

God's peace to you,

Wendy Horeck Dey, and Bob, Steve, and Julie

To the entire Macken family and friends, What a privilege  it must have been to know Mr. Macken. We got to know him through the many funny, loving stories Kris would share with us. How he loved his family and oh how he missed Midge. We can just imagine him greeting her with a big hug and huge smile when he entered St. Peter's gate. Surely she was there to be among the first to welcome him home. We know all too well the loss of a parent is truly the most difficult. And leaves a tear in the fabric of the family that never is quite repaired. But we would never wish they stay here simply for us. He is free of his earthly body, now he is fleet footed and happy with his dear love of his life. Comfort yourselves that you were able to come together to guide him home. 
 With all of our love, Fred and Sharon 

Dear Julie and Macken family,

Our condolences.

My memories of your Dad was of a kind and gentle soul.  My Mother's father passed away around Christmas and she was told of the old Irish saying, "the gates of heaven are opened wide for those at Christmas".  

Peace,

Elissa & Mike

Dear Family - 

Please accept the sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy of Kris' co-workers at Mahogany Run Golf Course.  Many of us never had the privilege or pleasure of meeting Mr. Macken but feel like we knew him through stories told to us by his  dear 'Tag".  Many of us are familiar with and understand the deep sense of loss your family must feel, especially his children.  But we feel certain you must be grateful for the opportunity to have been able to say farewell to him or be at his side when his illumined soul passed from this world to the next.   How comforting it must be to know that such a gentle, kind, devoted soul as his could only have been welcomed to His Lord with open arms; how utterly joyous must his reunion with his beloved Midge have been - both of them now free of the physical limitations previously placed on them! 

We shall pray that your family is granted patience and tranquility, that with fortitude and resignation you are relieved of your anguish, and that, your hearts are consoled.  Dear David is well and happy - he would wish only the same for each of you!

I     lost        my     best      frinends    dad    dec 19     and    mom    in   2012       and    my    dog  aug   26   arthur

We wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Macken family at this sad time of the passing of Dave. Unfortunately, Porky & I only had two occasions to enjoy Midge & Dave. One was here at our home when they came to pick up Kris whom our daughter Kathy had been in college with. The other was a visit at their home where just the four of us could get acquainted and share some similarities. Dave & Don had been at St. Mary's College around the same time but did not know each other at all. They both loved playing golf and talking sports. We loved them from the get-go. After that wonderful day, we promised to get together regularly but as you can guess, the best laid plans, etc..                                          

Dave's passing will surely leave a void in your lives and a hole in your hearts but you know how devoted he was to all of you and to his faith and he would want you to remember him light-heartedly with all the fun memories he enjoyed with you during his life time. What a sweet man he was !!!! He and Midge can now hold hands again as God holds them in the palm of His hand.  Fondly, Porky & Mutz

Kevin & Vicki and the entire Macken Family, our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father and grandfather. Our prayers are with you every day and may God bless you with strength, hope, faith, peace and love as Dave led his life as true gentleman and devout Christian. May God grant him eternal rest and be at the right of the Father for eternity. We pray your memories will give you peace and hope. Bless you all.