Michael Paul Kennedy, age 59 of Bellingham, passed away suddenly on December 17, 2013. Michael was born on February 22, 1954 in Iowa City, Iowa, to Dr. James and Barbara Kennedy. Michael was a 1972 graduate of Iowa City West High School. He is survived by two sisters: Susan Elkin of Morgantown, West Virginia and Anne (Paul) Salamon of Cedar Rapids and a nephew, Karl Salamon. A memorial service omitted the word “later” will be held at a later date in Iowa City.