Jane Kennedy died at peace on August 13, 2020 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Jane was born in Coon Rapids, Iowa to Clarence and Cecille Kennedy. She is survived by three siblings, Joan (Cooney), Kay (Duncan) and Mark Kennedy along with many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews to whom she was particularly devoted. Always friendly and happy to share a good laugh, Jane was like family to her close friends and their children. She was a favorite with children – she knew just how to talk with them and to make them feel visible.

While in the hospital, Jane marked the 16 ^th anniversary of the heart transplant she received at the University of Chicago hospital, a success that has encouraged transplant patients everywhere.

Jane received a BA degree from Duchesne College of the Sacred Heart in Omaha, Nebraska and later earned an Executive MBA from the University of Chicago. She retired after 18 years as Vice President of Human Resources at Follett College Bookstores.

Jane was a master bridge player and for the last 13 years has taught Duplicate Bridge to many. Her students say that Jane gave them a love of bridge but more importantly a love of Jane and of each other. They speak of her as young at heart, interested in everyone and everything, at ease in any setting. Jane loved bridge and was passionate about politics and as a master shopper, she was always ready with the exact right outfit for any occasion.

Jane was a member of Immaculate Conception/St. Joseph Church (ICSJ) in Old Town.

Visitation Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1431 N. North Park Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60610.

Contributions may be made in Jane's name to her church at 1107 N. Orleans St., Chicago, IL 60610 or to the charity of your choice.

For further information please call 312-421-0936.