John "Glenn" McNally, 89, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 24, 2008 at his home.

Born February 10, 1919 in Scammon, KS, he was the son of John Carl, and Myrtle (Carey) McNally. He was raised, by his paternal grandparents, and received his education in Girard, graduating in 1938. As a young man, Glenn enjoyed traveling the country as a Hobo, hopping trains to get where he needed to go. He later commented to his children that he made it all the way around the United States, twice. As a young man he also enjoyed building his Model T from the frame up with his grandfather. He also worked as a baseball player in work camps during the depression.

He was united in marriage on February 14, 1940 to Iris N. Keplinger, in Newton, Kansas. The couple made their first home in Wichita. In 1943 Glenn joined the Army Air Corp and proudly served his country for almost three years. While in the service he was stationed in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and Nevada. He joined the Air Corp to fly airplanes, and he learned to fly, the PT 17, PT 19, AT 10, and the AT 6, as well as others. After the service the couple returned to Wichita, where he became a certified flight instructor. They remained in Wichita until 1961, when they moved to Winfield. Glenn held many different positions while employed for 44 years at Beech Aircraft, retiring in 1984.

Glenn and Iris both loved to travel. When their family was younger they would often take family vacations in their station wagon to Florida, and Colorado, to visit family. After retirement the couple continued traveling to Texas, Louisiana, and Nebraska to visit family. They also enjoyed their return trip to Yellowstone where they had visited early in their marriage.

His family includes:
His wife: Iris McNally of Winfield;
His sons: Marc McNally of Winfield; Charles McNally and wife, Karen of Wichita;
His daughters: Carla Carothers and husband, John of Winfield; Sandra Alvarado and husband, Frank of Winfield; Susan Rainwater of Winfield;
His sister: Jeanine Tullos of Florida;
His grandchildren: Audra, Carmen, Molly, Kelli, Shauna, Emily, Alyna, Christie, Lakin, Katie, David, Kyle, Mike, Marc Donald, Carl, John, Nathan, Stetson, Brent, Joe; and
His 18 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents Glenn was preceded in death by two infant daughters, babies McNally; his granddaughter, Tiffany McNally; his infant granddaughter, baby Berniklau; his infant great-grandson, John David Carothers; his son-in-law, Richard Rainwater; and his daughter-in-law Pam McNally.

Funeral service will be held Friday August 29, at 10:00 A.M., at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Inurnment services will be held Tuesday September 2, at 1:00 P.M. at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at Miles Funeral Service on Thursday from 5 to 9 P.M., the family will greet visitors during these hours.

A memorial has been established in Glenn's name for Hospice Care of Kansas. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.milesfuneralservice.com.