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Timothy Kennedy Obituary

Timothy Kennedy

January 31, 1942 - February 20, 2026

Prairie Village, Kansas - Dr. Timothy Driscoll Kennedy was born on January 31, 1942, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Jo Ellen Bowers Kennedy and Thomas Driscoll Kennedy. He died on February 20, 2026, after a short illness. Tim was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 43 years, Tudy Bryant Kennedy. He leaves behind his children, Laura Kennedy Gabriel (Jim), and Kevin Driscoll Kennedy; and grandchildren, Sarah (Esther) Kennedy Gabriel, and Daniel Thomas Gabriel, as well as special cousins and many friends and family. Full obituary details can be found at www.dignitymemorial.com.

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Published by Kansas City Star from Mar. 4 to Mar. 8, 2026.

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Mar

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

McGilley & Hoge Johnson County Memorial Chapel

8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204

Mar

14

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

McGilley & Hoge Johnson County Memorial Chapel

8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204

Mar

14

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Resurrection Catholic Cemetery

8300 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215

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8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204

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