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Michael D. Kennedy

FAIRMONT — Mass of Christian Burial for Michael D. Kennedy, 91, of Fairmont, Minn., will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont. Burial will follow the service in Calvary Cemetery, Fairmont, with full military honors by Lee C. Prentice American Legion Post 36 and the Martin County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1222. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church.

Mike passed away Thursday afternoon, May 23, 2019, at his home in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.

Michael D. Kennedy was born April 18, 1928, in Armstrong, Iowa, the son of Joe and Grace (Hurley) Kennedy. He received his education attending school in Seneca and Loras Academy in Dubuque, Iowa. Upon completion of his education, Mike enlisted with the U.S. Navy and he served his country proudly during World War II and earned his honorable discharge in 1946. On Nov. 27, 1948, Mike was united in marriage to Dorothy Ann Steffen at the parish rectory in Kenosha, Wis. Together the couple would make their home in Chicago, Mankato, Armstrong and finally Fairmont. They were blessed with four sons, Steve, Dan, Randy, and Brian. Mike worked for several years as a plumber after leaving the service. Mike and Dorothy then farmed for many years in the Armstrong area and moved to Fairmont after their retirement. Mike loved the warmth of the summer sun and jumped at the chance to be outside with the sun shining down on him as he worked on bettering his golf game. His love of warm weather also led him and Dorothy to make the trek to South Padre Island, Texas a yearly event when the snow began to fall in Minnesota. He so looked forward to seeing his “winter” friends and was sad when his health prevented him from making the trip south. Left to cherish his memory include his wife, Dorothy Ann Kennedy of Fairmont, Minn.; sons, Steve (Chris) Kennedy of Williamston, Mich., Dan (Linda) Kennedy of Clear Lake, Iowa, Randy (Carol) Kennedy of Johnston, Iowa; grandchildren, Megan (John) Coyle, Matt Kennedy, Ryan Kennedy, Jeff (Amanda) Kennedy, Scott (Carol) Kennedy, Erin (Joe) Hamlin, Holli (Jacob) Barthel, Jodi (Matt) Havlicek, Mark (Nikki) Kennedy, Travis (Becky) Kennedy; 15 great-grandchildren; as well as many other extended family and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Grace Kennedy; son, Brian Kennedy; brother, Richard Kennedy; sisters, Patsy Genglar, Jean Brekke and Joan Wilkinson.

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