Madelyn Lucille (Pendarvis) Kennicutt, 95, of Peoria went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2016 at Brookdale Skilled Nursing in Denver, Colorado. She was born on July 19, 1921 in Henderson County, Illinois to Everett and Beulah (Dowell) Pendarvis.
Madelyn grew up in Biggsville, IL and attended Western Illinois University in Macomb. She began work for Modern Woodmen in Rock Island, IL.
Madelyn married Robert Kennicutt in 1947 in Biggsville, IL and they celebrated 68 years of marriage in 2015. They were long-time residents of Morton and Peoria, IL.
Madelyn was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria and was a faithful participant in the FTF Sunday School class. She enjoyed music, singing, reading and travelling with Dad, especially visiting their children in Singapore, Taiwan, China, Switzerland, Canada and Belgium. As the family was growing, she made a home for us, also attending most of our sporting and music events, while encouraging our educational growth.
Madelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, her sister Dorothy and husband Lee Cochran, and her brother-in-law, Lance Steele.
Madelyn is survived by her sons Steve (Maureen) Kennicutt of Greenwood, IN, Dan (Char) Kennicutt and Dave (Annie) Kennicutt , both of Highlands Ranch, CO, her daughter Karen (Bill) Lerch of Beaver Dam, WI; her sister Arlene (Lance) Steele of Biggsville, IL; her grandchildren Matthew Kennicutt, Jeremy (Brittany) Kennicutt, Aaron (Mindy) Lerch, April (Reggie) Uduhiri, Gwen and Beth Kennicutt, Stephen, Daniel and Joel Kennicutt; her great-grandchildren, Hannah, Jadon, Philip, and Raya Lerch, Toby Uduhiri, Emma James Kennicutt and her 4 nieces and 3 nephews and their families.
A private memorial service will be held at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, IL, where she is laid to rest alongside her husband, Robert.
Latest Condolences
| C. Borurguet |
My deepest condolence |
October 11, 2016 |
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
http://www.jw.org
| Laura Roos |
I feel his loos |
October 3, 2016 |
When he dies a being dear dot not endure the pain and the sadnes,is when the confort of thr word of God.
Jesus self feel affect by the death of your friend and give to the tears (Jhon:chapter 11 verse 35)Jesus gave way to tears he feel pain.
Us teach as Jesus and Jehovah detest the death, also Jehovah God you have the power necessary for combating the enemy and defeat him (Jhon chapter 11 verses 40 and 41)Jesus say to her:Did i not tell you that if you would beliebe you would see glory of God )and verse 41 say:Sothetook the stone away.The Jesus raised his eyes heaven ward and said:Father,i thank you that you have heard me.
For more information have over to:http://www.jw.org
