Michael McKinney, 39, of Martelle, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Celebration of Life: 4-8:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, 3965 Deer Valley Drive, Marion, Iowa 52302. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is assisting the family.
Michael was born on September 3, 1985, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Donald and Pamela (Vranich) McKinney. He was united in marriage to Shianna Heser on February 27, 2010, in Robins, Iowa.
Michael enjoyed animals, food, smoking meat, going camping, and tinkering with things. He could take anything apart but never quite get it back together. Michael loved his kids and his family.
Michael is survived by his parents, wife, children, Skyler McKinney, Kaylee McKinney, and Kaitlyn McKinney; brother, David (Randene) McKinney; nieces, Jadyn Anderson and Maleeyah Lenards; nephew, Daityn McKinney; and father-in-law & mother-in-law, Patrick (Sandra) Heser.
Michael was preceded in death by his paternal & maternal grandparents, and his aunts, Deb Patterson, Linda McKinney, and Barb Hays.
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Cedar Rapids
My condolences to the family. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Michael as having a positive outlook and a quick smile back in high school days when the boys would spend time together. I’m thinking of you all and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
-Carla Green
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Pam, Don & family,
I am just hearing of Michael’s passing & I am so very sorry for your loss. May your precious memories help to sustain you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Sue Duffy
We are all thinking of you Shianna during this difficult time. You and your family have our sympathies.
So sorry to hear, condolences to all.
Hall family