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1943

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2025

Bernard Kennedy Obituary

A Celebration of Life for Bernard "Bernie" Russel Kennedy Jr., 81, Lawrence, KS is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Bernie passed away April 7, 2025, at LMH Health.

Bernie was born October 26, 1943, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Bernard Sr. and Bernice (Goff) Kennedy.

Bernie is survived by his daughters, Kelli Kennedy, Amy (Logan) Hastings, one granddaughter, Ashton Hastings, and Bernie's life partner, Sandee Kennedy.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carolyn (John) Kirby, and brother, Rory Kennedy Sr.

The family suggests memorials in Bernie's name to The American Heart Association and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Apr. 11, 2025.

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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