Elaine Kennedy Obituary

We bid farewell to Elaine Kennedy (Le Mars, Iowa), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 26, 2025 at the age of 97. Elaine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elaine Kennedy to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Eckerman and Sayde Eckerman (McKenna); her husband Jim of Mary's Catholic Church; her granddaughter Victoria Kennedy; her siblings, Vincent Herman (Madeline), Michael Mark (Mary Anne), Helena Majel (Dick), Joseph Henry (Theresa), Martin Cecil (Martha), Raymund Francis (Mary), Harry (Lois), Dolores Arlyne (Mel) and Lawrence Edward (Brenda); her brother-in-law Dick Johnson; her parents-in-law, Eugene and Lillian Kennedy; and her siblings-in-law, Cecil Kennedy (Loretta), Eugene Kennedy (Dorothy), Helen Halaszyn (Stefan), Mary Myers (Ralph) and Elaine Tolan (John).

She is survived by: her daughter Karla Anthony (Bill) of Le Mars; her grandchildren, Tina Anthony, Buster and Jesse Anthony (Sara); her great grandchildren, Caleb, Connor and Carson; her granddaughter Shauna Schultz (Brian); her great grandchildren, Grayson and Kendall; her son Kevin Kennedy (Julie) of Centennial, CO; her grandson Jacob Kennedy (Donielle); her great grandchildren, Luna, Theo and Benjamin; her grandchildren, Carryn Steffen (Berett) and Lauren Kennedy (David Neitenbach); her son John Kennedy (Peggy) of Henderson, NV; her granddaughter Theresa Roe (Jason); her great grandchildren, Olivia, Harrison, Henry and Charlotte; her grandson Michael Kennedy (Krisla); her great grandchildren, James, Will and Jack; her granddaughter Colleen Kennedy; her daughter Sheila Kennedy of Minneapolis, MN; and her sister Sara'Sally'Johnson. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Rexwinkel Funeral Home (107 12th St SE, Le Mars, IA 51031). A prayer will be held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the All Saints Catholic Parish - St. James (109 6th Ave SW, Le Mars, IA 51031).

Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through http://www.rexwinkelfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.