John Kendrick Obituary

“Rest In Peace. You always saw the good in me when no one else did. Even though I was a nutcase you never gave up on me on a student and mentor. Love...Read More » ”
1 of 63 | Posted by: Jalin Preston - Harvey, IL

“JOHNNY !!! Way too soon !Wow. Great Person!! We Started playing baseball together with and against each other at the old Mt. Greenwood fields where...Read More » ”
2 of 63 | Posted by: Ray Lang - Chicago, IL - Friend

“My deepest condolences to Johnny's wife and family. My fondest memory of John was when the Kendrick kids, Nana, and Auntie Violet would come over for...Read More » ”
3 of 63 | Posted by: Mary Ann Piker - Johnsburg, IL

“John was not only a good friend but a great teammate. He will be greatly missed. He was the main part of one of the best high school baseball teams...Read More » ”
4 of 63 | Posted by: Tim Pyznarski - Palos Heights, IL

“Best centerfielder i ever played with and an even better friend. Wish i would have known sooner. See ya Johnny. Mike McCormick ”
5 of 63 | Posted by: Mike McCormick - Orland Park, IL

“Mr. Kendricks was one of the first people here at Thornton that welcomed me with a GREAT BIG SMILE. I have never seen anything different from him...Read More » ”
6 of 63 | Posted by: Lashanetta Bryant - FLOSSMOOR, IL

“John was always a pleasant surprise, I never could predict his funny comments but he always made me smile. Students always came to my class saying...Read More » ”
7 of 63 | Posted by: Yvette Eshiba - Calumet City, IL

“John was one of the first people to introduce himself to me when I first started with the district at Thornton HS. He was so kind, and had the most...Read More » ”
8 of 63 | Posted by: Debra Gill - Crete, IL - Coworker

“We are deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. I will always remember how John would stop briefly in my classroom or in the hall outside my door...Read More » ”
9 of 63 | Posted by: Larry & Marilyn Anderson - IN

“Johnny,Your untimely passing broke my heart. So many special memories that you helped create for me over the years we shared. ~Summer in Athens. The...Read More » ”
10 of 63 | Posted by: Toni DI Meola Kendrick - IL

“To John's wife and familyJohn will be missed by all. He was one of the most standup people I have ever known. May he rest in peace and continue...Read More » ”
11 of 63 | Posted by: eileen chereska hagele - MO

“John was a caring and compassionate teacher and colleague. I never saw him walk past any child or co-worker without a smile and a warm greeting. He...Read More » ”
12 of 63 | Posted by: Lena Condic - Oak Forest, IL

“The colleagues I share a hall with and I would see Mr. Kendrick daily, as his preferred entrance and exit was at the end of our hall. Each day there...Read More » ”
13 of 63 | Posted by: Michelle Graham - Wheaton, IL

“So sorry to hear of John's passing. John lived across the street from us growing up. Our neighborhood was one big family. I have many pictures of...Read More » ”
14 of 63 | Posted by: Lynn Kruse Kimsel - Largo, FL

“My condolences to John's wife and Kendrick family. So sorry to hear of the news about John. John was a friend of my brother Bill for many years in...Read More » ”
15 of 63 | Posted by: Denise Miletich - Family Friend

“I met John at Thornton. We spent several years working in the same hallway and sharing many conversations. John had a wonderful sense of humor. He...Read More » ”
16 of 63 | Posted by: Sirena Donaldson - flossmoor, IL

“We knew John from softball days on Sundays at Marist. Great guy. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. ”
17 of 63 | Posted by: Dennis and Katie (Hurley) Kettering

“I have worked with John for 11 years and found him to be a caring teacher who loved the students. He always had a smile on his face and treated...Read More » ”
18 of 63 | Posted by: Joe Janowiak - Woodridge, IL

“Wow! I'm just now hearing about this tragic news. Mr. Kendrick has always been encouraging and a welcoming presences in my brief 3 years at Thornton....Read More » ”
19 of 63 | Posted by: Dwight Morton - Frankfort, IL

“John and I had many good times together. Our trip to St Louis was one that I'll never forget . Rest In Peace my brotha . Hap Hap ”
20 of 63 | Posted by: John Harasen - Crestwood, IL

“Rest well Mr.KThis is the man who gave my nickname everybody call me till this day, best math teacher I ever came upon.You will me missed ”
21 of 63 | Posted by: Mariah McDowell - Harvey, IL

“Rest well in Heaven John...you presence will surely be missed here with us, but your spirit we will carry in our memories of you. My prayers are...Read More » ”
22 of 63 | Posted by: Sonia Marsalis-Smith - Harvey, IL

“My sincere condolences. I had the honor of being Mr. Kendrick's co-teacher in the past. He was an amazing teacher! He loved the students and always...Read More » ”
23 of 63 | Posted by: Lilcritia Coleman - Glenwood, IL

“I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kendrick last year at Thornton High School. Very seldom does one remember their first time meeting someone but I...Read More » ”
24 of 63 | Posted by: Sonja Crudup - Harvey,, IL

“I am so sorry for your loss. I met John almost 22 years ago when I was in charge of substitutes at Thornton High School. I always saw him with a...Read More » ”
25 of 63 | Posted by: Nefertiti Davis - Riverdale, IL

“Our condolences to the family. We are keeping the family in are in our prayers. ”
26 of 63 | Posted by: Ms. M Brownlee - Dolton, IL

“Mr.Kendrick was the best math teacher a person could ever have. he was always so happy and excited to teach the class. He would always tell us...Read More » ”
27 of 63 | Posted by: Camaria Orr - Harvey, IL

“Mr.kendrick was always excited to teach math . he was the best math teacher a person could ever have , im so heart broken that this has happened. Mr...Read More » ”
28 of 63 | Posted by: Camaria Orr - Harvey, IL

“Hi Kenny, Bruce, Karen and Patty,We are so sorry to hear that Johnny has passed. We have great memories of our families together at Auntie Helene...Read More » ”
29 of 63 | Posted by: The Matias Family - IL

“Mr. Kendrick Was An Amazing Teacher. I Enjoyed His Class As Well As His Conversation; He Truly Cares About His Students As Well As His Staff....Read More » ”
30 of 63 | Posted by: Kyla Turner - Harvey, IL

“God bless you guys...I'm so sorry for your loss. ”
31 of 63 | Posted by: Sue West - Moriarty, NM - Friend

“Hi, I am one of Mr.Kendrick's students. It truly pains me to find out the news. I can truly say he was the best math teacher I've ever had. He was...Read More » ”
32 of 63 | Posted by: Destiny Meares - Harvet, IL

“John Kendricks and I were Type 1 diabetes buddies. We kept each other encouraged as we struggled to live with this dreadful disease. I'm so deeply...Read More » ”
33 of 63 | Posted by: Karla Mitchell - South Holland, IL

“John was always so giving. I did some computer work for John when I worked at Thornton. He was so grateful when I fixed his wife's laptop. He had...Read More » ”
34 of 63 | Posted by: Andrew Chidester - Manhattan, IL

“My deepest condolences to Mr. Kendrick's family and friends, you will be kept in my prayers. Unfortunately, I did not have the experience to be able...Read More » ”
35 of 63 | Posted by: Jamyya Harris - Harvey, IL

“You will truly be missed, words cannot express how I'm feeling. ”
36 of 63 | Posted by: W Russell - Harvey, IL - Coworker

“We will keep John's family in our thoughts and prayers. I am a former TTHS alum and college baseball coach. I always enjoyed my talks with John...Read More » ”
37 of 63 | Posted by: Ed Mathey - Sycamore, IL

“My Deepest Sympathy to John's Family:Mr. Kendrick was not only a great teacher he was special human being ...Read More » ”
38 of 63 | Posted by: Denise Johnson - Dolton, IL

“My deppest sympathy to the family. Mr kendrick was my freshman year mathe teacher. He taught me so much and always encouraged me to dp my best. He...Read More » ”
39 of 63 | Posted by: Michael Green - Dolton, IL

“Mr. Kendrick was my math teacher at TTHS my junior year. He was a great teacher and he make sure that you understand the concept of math. He will be...Read More » ”
40 of 63 | Posted by: Keisha Ware - Chicago, IL

“I'm just grateful I got to know you not just as a teacher but someone that was invested in our success and future. You will be truly missed. ”
41 of 63 | Posted by: Taylor James - Lansing, IL

“On behalf of my Mom, Helen, and sisters Sue and Mar and brother, Matt, and I we want you to know how very sad we were to hear of Johnny's passing. It...Read More » ”
42 of 63 | Posted by: Linda Duczman O'Connell - Racine, WI

“Johnny, God Bless you and your entire family. Always a smile on your face and willing to help out anyone. A great teammate, a true student of the...Read More » ”
43 of 63 | Posted by: '78 MARIST BASEBALL '78 Marist Baseball - IL

“Mr.Kendricks was one of the best teachers I've had. He is one of the reasons why i am in school to be a math teacher today. I have nothing but fond...Read More » ”
44 of 63 | Posted by: Asha James - IL - Student

“Mr. Kendrick you were literally The Best Teacher Ever .. I had you math and I can honestly say you made sure all your students knew what they were...Read More » ”
45 of 63 | Posted by: Tanara Hampton - Harvey, IL

“Mr. Kendrick you were the best anybody can have as a teacher! You bent over backwards for your students. You were my favorite even tho I probably...Read More » ”
46 of 63 | Posted by: Ariel Preston - Harvey, IL

“In your life you touched so many andIn your death many lives were changed. ”
47 of 63 | Posted by: Letty Medina - IN - Friend

“My deepest sympathy to John's family. I am so saddened by this news. I will keep John and you in my prayers, and I wish you comfort and strength in...Read More » ”
48 of 63 | Posted by: Michele Dendler - IL - Friend

“I'm so sad to hear of John's passing. He will be greatly missed at TTHS. When John first started at Thornton I was assigned as his "Big Sister" ...Read More » ”
49 of 63 | Posted by: Cheryl Bruozas - Coworker

“I want to send my condolences to the family. He was my daughter's math teacher for the last 2 years and he was such an inspiration her. He found out...Read More » ”
50 of 63 | Posted by: Wendy Smith - Harvey, IL

“You taught me so much , I respected you through everything. ”
51 of 63 | Posted by: Marchon Walters - Harvey

“Saddened to hear of John's passing. My deepest sympathies to his wife and family. The Kendrick family was always a special part of my family growing...Read More » ”
52 of 63 | Posted by: Matt Duczman - Schaumburg, IL

“I am deeply saddened by this news. My prayers are with family and friends at this time. Mr. Kendrick wasn't just an AMAZING teacher but, an amazing...Read More » ”
53 of 63 | Posted by: Destiny Mahaffey - Harvey, IL

“This is the saddest news. John was a phenomenal teacher, thinker, colleague, and friend. I worked with him at Thornton and always enjoyed our...Read More » ”
54 of 63 | Posted by: Saralyn Richard - GALVESTON, TX

“Mr. Kendrick was a wonderful person. He was the first math teacher I've ever had that made math look so easy and he was math teacher when I was a...Read More » ”
55 of 63 | Posted by: Latrese Smith - Harvey, IL

“I am retired now, but whenever I saw john he was happy to see me and gave me a hug. What a terrible loss and just breaks my heart. I send my sincere...Read More » ”
56 of 63 | Posted by: ellene beard - south holland, IL

“John was a great math teacher and co-worker. Always upbeat whenever I saw him. ”
57 of 63 | Posted by: John Dennis - Gary, IN - Coworker

“My deepest condolences. Mr. Kendrick was one of my first friends when I transferred to Thornton eight years ago. He was a friendly and hilarious...Read More » ”
58 of 63 | Posted by: Elizabeth Villarreal - Coworker

“May you rest in peace mr. Kendrick! You were an extraordinary math teacher who really showed passion for his work! You will be missed! My sincere...Read More » ”
59 of 63 | Posted by: Gabriela Najera - Harvey, IL

“My heart goes out to John's wife & family.Many fond memories coming of age with John by my side.Marist high, the summer of 78, the Egg & I & my...Read More » ”
60 of 63 | Posted by: Tom Tracy - Chicago, IL - Friend

“Mr. Kendrick was an amazing teacher and person. He was my teacher for two years back when I was a student at Thornton Township High School. I will...Read More » ”
61 of 63 | Posted by: Miguel Alvarez - Harvey, IL

“RIP Mr. Kendrick you were my favorite math teacher at Thornton and I will miss you in the hallways at Thornton ”
62 of 63 | Posted by: Dawn Centracchio

“Coach Kendrick was my baseball coach at Thornton in 1994. We then taught together the last 18 years. He was friendly, kind, and extremely...Read More » ”
63 of 63 | Posted by: Brad Ablin - Mokena, IL