Irma (Kennedy) Fogo

Irma Vivian (Kennedy) Fogo, was born December 10, 1943, to Dave and Alma (Rogers) Kennedy at Esbon, Kansas. She departed this life on October 25, 2025, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 15 days.

She graduated from Esbon High School in 1961. While in school, Irma enjoyed being a majorette with the school band. After graduation she worked for Bell Telephone as an operator until it closed, at which time she went to work for the Jewell County Treasurer.

Irma was united in marriage with Don Fogo on August 24, 1962, and this union was blessed with two sons, Steven Troy of Smith Center, Kansas, and Randy Don of Esbon, Kansas. The family moved to Springfield, Missouri, in 1967, until returning to Esbon in 1977. Don and Irma purchased the Esbon Grocery, which they operated until they retired in 2013. They also purchased the Jewel Grocery, which they also operated until retirement.

In her leisure time Irma enjoyed golfing and bowling, but her greatest love was watching the Kansas City Royals baseball. She was always willing to help with any community projects or if you needed something special from the store, she would do her best to get it for you.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Dave and Alma Kennedy; her sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Dick Callaway; an infant brother, Tommy Kennedy; and nephew, Chuck Callaway.

Left to treasure her memory are her husband, Don; her sons, Steven and Randy; nephew, Rick Callaway and wife, Brenda; other relatives and her many friends.

Funeral services were 11:00 am, Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Esbon Community Church in Esbon, Kansas with Pastor Rodney Rose officiating. Interment was at the Esbon Cemetery.

Williams Funeral Home
241 West 4th Avenue
Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970

Phone 402-746-2500
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