Grace McKinley passed away at Grantsburg's Continuing Care Center June 12, 2008 at the age of 92, surrounded by her loving family.

Services were June 17, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Falun with Pastors Kevin Miller and James Carmon officiating. Music was provided by soloists Jim Glover and Vernon Bistram. Karen Miller was the organist. Casketbearers were James David Glover, Timothy Gerald McKinley, David Richard Pearl, Thomas Allen McKinley, Dale Vernon Bistram and Raj A. Upadhyaya. Interment was at Lakeview/Mud Hen Lake Cemetery in Daniels Township beside her husband, David.

Grace Hope Reeves was born March 4, 1916 in Camp, AR. She married David McKinley of Traer, IA in 1936. They were married for 69 years. To this union five children were born.

They moved to Siren in 1953 and farmed by Mud Hen Lake until 1997. They spent 20 years wintering in Texas where they made lasting friendships. David and Grace moved to Grantsburg after selling the farm. Grace taught Sunday School for many years, was an active member of the Gideon's Auxiliary and the Women's Fellowship at First Baptist Church of Falun.

Grace is survived by son, Allen (Louise), Grantsburg; daughters, Jane Sampe, Luck; Joyce (Jim) Glover, Grantsburg; Daisy McKinley, Circle Pines, MN; and Myrna (Vernon) Bistram, Siren; 18 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.

Also surviving are sisters Fern, Georgia, Jean, Pearl and Rosiva; brothers, Roy and Louis.

She was preceded in death by husband, David; parents, Lewis and Olive; brother, Russell; and sisters, Fanny, Rosella, Eva and Mary.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster assisted the family with the arrangements.