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Elsie (Croy) McKenna

Elsie (Croy) McKenna, 84, residing in Sandusky, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 21, 2015 at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a lengthy illness.

Elsie was born on November 17, 1930 in Sandusky, OH to the late Gustav and Anna (Anker) Croy.

Elsie graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1948. She was employed with the former Philco Company before she and Louis began to raise their family. Elsie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sandusky. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bridge, gardening, sewing, and family get-togethers.

Elsie is survived by her four daughters, Kathie (Ultan) Killean of Cincinnati, OH, Lori McKenna of Worthington, OH, Nancy McKenna of Sandusky, OH, and Amy (Rick) Rakosky of Milan, OH; one son, Thomas (Patsy) McKenna of Sandusky, OH; eight grandchildren, Erin and Allison Killean, Kyle and Kirk McKenna, Patrick and Flannery Maney, and Autumn and Alivia Rakosky; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, Elsie is preceded in death by her husband, Louis F. McKenna in 2002, three sons, Patrick, Kevin and Michael McKenna; and one sister, Lucille.

Friends may call on Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. A prayer service will be held at 9:30 am in the funeral home on Monday, October 26, 2015 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church-Sandusky, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 with Fr. Joe Steinbauer presiding. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky, OH.

Those wishing to contribute to Elsie's memory may do so to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Condolences may be shared on line at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.