Karen R. Kennedy

Karen R. Kennedy, age 79, passed away December 13, 2019.

She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on December 28, 1939 to the late Clifford and Maxine (McKeown) Miller. Karen graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1958. She retired from the Council Bluffs School System as the head cook at Roosevelt Elementary School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Kennedy Jr.; sister, Linda Gardner; daughter-in-law, Connie Kennedy.

Karen is survived by her sons, Jay Kennedy, Rob Kennedy (Marilyn), Mark Kennedy (Katie); 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; best friend, Judy Chamberlain; caregiver, Becky Baughman; a host of other family and friends.

Visitation is 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday December 16, 2019 at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service is 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment is in the Crescent, Iowa Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.