La Porte, Indiana
Father of 11, accomplished surgeon and community servant James Raymond Kennedy, M.D., passed away in his home from complications of Parkinson's disease. Born January 25, 1936 in Joliet, Illinois, Dr. Kennedy resided and practiced medicine in Kankakee, Illinois for 20 years, and has lived the last...
Read Moremy heart goes out to all my Kennedy family and to you Betsy, Jim was one of my "Dad"'s growing up and I truly loved him and all of y'all, you are in my thoughts and prayers and in my heart, love, anne henry meeks
Anne Henry Meeks
January 16, 2014 | Gatesville, TX
I wish to express my condolences to the Kennedy family on the passing of Dr. Kennedy. I used to listen to him on TBN on Sunday afternoons.
Sharon Anderson
September 13, 2013 | Ventura, CA
Betsy&Family,
Hazel and I extend our sympathy upon the death of
Dr Jim.We enjoyed our time with both of you at St. Jude.I had great admiration for Dr. Jim and his work at St. Jude.The employees loved him and looked forward to his coming every year.His care and concern
for all patients was outstanding.
Take care and God bless,
Roy&Hazel White
Roy&Hazel White
July 29, 2013 | 14523 S. Mullen St Olathe, KS
Dear Betsy, We just learned today of Dr. Kennedy's passing. We are very saddened by it. He was a very special soul. Thinking of you today and keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Colleen (Peach) Ryan O'Toole, Tom O'Toole, and Ryan O'Toole (Jim and Joyce Ryan's daughter)
Colleen O'Toole
July 26, 2013 | Burr Ridge, IL
Jim was a great friend and classmate both at Notre Dame and Stritch Medical School. No surprise that his career was so remarkable. His warmth and talents will be sorely missed.
Joe O'Connor, M.D.
July 17, 2013
Dear Betsy and family,
How saddened we were to hear about Jim.He was an inspiration to so many, and especially in the later years when he forged on(with your loving help)despite the many setbacks he experienced with his condition.
We have so many fond memories of him-many at Cook County, but also as a quick witted, knowledgeable conversationalist with his friends.He will be sorely missed by many but I know he is in the arms of God now and will always be remembered as a great...
July 15, 2013
My deepest condolences to the entire Kennedy family.
Cathi McNamara
July 15, 2013 | Chicago, IL
To Dave, Tim, Mary and all of the Kennedys. I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I now know where your family's call to service originated. I hope to see many of you at the Swim Across America event on Saturday.
Colleen
Colleen Mansfield
July 15, 2013 | Chicago, IL
Dear Betsy and the Kennedy clan,
"angels guard thee"
Dr. Kennedy is resting easy now missing you but loving life again. You are in my heart and prayers. Sis. B.
Brenda Eagan
July 15, 2013 | Loyola University SSOM, IL
