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Michael Kennedy Obituary
Born Aug. 21, 1993, in Kronach, Germany, he was the son of Joseph C. and Tanja L. Kirch Kennedy.
A 2012 graduate of Johnsonburg High School, he was employed by Kane Manufacturing. Michael belonged to Tabor Lutheran Church in Kane, the Grey Knights Drum & Bugle Corps in Johnsonburg, and had been a member of the Ruffed Grouse Society.
Surviving, in addition to his parents of Johnsonburg, are his stepmother, Barbie Umpleby Kennedy of Johnsonburg; a brother, Christopher Kennedy, and a sister, Carmellia Pratt, both of Johnsonburg; grandmother Connie Kennedy of Johnsonburg, grandparents Buster and Shirley Kennedy of James City, plus grandparents Ruth and Edgar Kirch in Germany and great-grandmother Ottielie Jungkunz in Germany; a step-grandfather, Harold Umpleby of Kane; plus several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home Inc. in Kane and are invited to a service at 11 a.m. Thursday at Tabor Lutheran Church, 200 Dawson St., Kane, with the Rev. Bill Waterman, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Kane.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Johnsonburg Vo-Ag Program or to the Johnsonburg Area High School, both c/o Judy Allegretto, 315 High School Road, Johnsonburg, PA 15845.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.ronaldmcdonaldfuneralhome.com
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Barbara Fowler Nickles
August 13, 2013
Joe and Connie
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son/grandson. I just wanted to let you know you and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. With Deepest Sympathy, Barb Nickles
Christine Szymanski
August 13, 2013
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Thomas Szymanski
August 12, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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