Claude Gerald Kennedy Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Claude Gerald Kennedy (Van Buren, Missouri), born in Ironton, Missouri, who passed away on May 4, 2026 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Tony Kennedy and Ina Kennedy. He is survived by: his wife Gertie Kennedy of Van Buren; his children, Stephen Kennedy and Terry Betz of Van Buren; his sister Lois Kennedy Smee (Stan) of Jackson; and his grandchildren, Jenny Clark, Claire Betz-Haukap, Grace Betz Pipkorn, Zane Betz, Cory Kennedy, Laura Kennedy and Christin Kennedy. He is also survived by eighteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; along with a number of other relatives and many, many dear friends.
