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Dennis Kennedy Obituary

Funeral services for Dennis Kennedy, 61, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. He passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at his home with his friend and care giver, Roger present alongside him.

Dennis was born April 4, 1957 in Lawrence, KS, the son of James Connell and Ardyth Nadine Kennedy.

He was a carpenter for the athletic department for the University of Kansas for 27 years and on disability for the last two years.

Dennis was divorced.

Survivors include his daughters, Cameo Kennedy (Kyle Higgins), Overland Park, KS; Raegan Morton (Tanner), Overland Park, KS; siblings, Vickie Miller (Allan), Cairns, Australia; Larry Kennedy (Jennifer), Lawrence, KS; Twin Diana Swisher (David), Lecompton, KS; close friend and care giver, Roger Bartels, Topeka, KS; three grandchildren; Kaylee Ogden, Brecken Morton, Brinkley Morton all of Overland Park, KS, numerous nieces and nephews and a special thanks to Dennis's favorite niece, Michelle Bellesine, Wichita, KS.

The family will greet friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22nd at the mortuary.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the Visiting Nurses.

Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to The University of Kansas Athletic Department benefiting the University's Baseball Program and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

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 May 20, 2018.

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Raegan Morton

May 14, 2022

I think about you all the time and miss all our good times. Love u!

Denise Coleman Mead

March 7, 2021

I am so sorry for the loss of a great guy.
Diane my prayers go out to all of you. I found out a few days ago.
My condolences, Denise

Donna Goodnight

May 24, 2018

Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

Shelley Lipp

May 22, 2018

You are with the angel's now...they have one of the very best!! May you R.I.P. Dennis!

Ron Stalkfleet

May 21, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Your father was a very caring and loving person.

Mary Higgins

May 21, 2018

Cameo and Reagan , I am so sorry for the loss of Dennis. He is now in a pain free world. RIP Dennis.

Terry Liebert craig

May 20, 2018

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs!

Isse Lemons

May 20, 2018

My deepest sympathies to Cameo and Reagan..sorry for your loss.
R.I.P. Dennis.

Jacque Goodnight

May 20, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers!

Barb Wente-Linke

May 20, 2018

Raegan,
Wishing you and your family our deepest sympathy for the loss of Dennis. May he be in peace now.

Raegan Morton

May 20, 2018

I will forever love you and keep a special place for you in my heart. Life won't be the same with out you. You were an amazing person and added so many special memories in my life. May you be pain free and let your wings soar. Until we meet again- love u wenon!

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Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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