Mark McConnaughey, age 57 of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in Des Moines, IA.

Survivors include his wife Jodie of Auburn; son and daughter-in-law Joel and Dani of Auburn; father Jack (Phyllis) of Auburn; brothers David of Auburn and Brian (Brook) of Plattsmouth; brother-in-law Rick (Nancy) Core of Peru; nieces and nephews Cara Bell, Jake Ott, Cheyenne Core, Blake and Brityn McConnaughey; special friends (like family) Jim and Nancy Kite and their family; many aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.

A funeral service will be Monday, August 23, 3:00 p.m. at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn. Visitation with family will be two hours prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Mark’s body will be cremated following the service and his ashes will be buried on Joel’s farm with a tree planting during a private family occasion.

Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to family choice.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.