Obituaries

Barbara J. Kendrick

September 26th, 1957 – December 5th, 2021

Barbara Jean Kendrick, age 64 of Vermont, Illinois, passed away at 2:40 am on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was born on September 26, 1957 in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Harold L. and Helen L. (Wheeler) McCurdy. On September 25, 1976, Barb married Danny Kendrick in Vermont. He survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Christopher (and Jennifer) Kendrick and Joshua (and Ashley Davis) Kendrick, both of Astoria, Illinois, Gabriel Kendrick of Vermont, six grandchildren; McKinley Kendrick, Myles Kendrick, Taegen Kendrick, Malachi Kendrick, Kash Kendrick, and Kasen Kendrick, her brother David (and Kathy) McCurdy and her sister-in-law Rose McCurdy, both of Vermont.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Knox Davis Kendrick and brother Dale McCurdy.

She first worked at Nielsen's Grocery in Vermont and later was Postmaster at the Vermont Post Office. She also was a waitress at various area restaurants.

Barb enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, bird watching and taking walks, especially with her dog "Storm". She was a cat lover and loved to attend her families ballgames and events.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11:00 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Ben Murray will officiate. Visitation will take place on Friday, December 10th from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery. Memorials in Barb's memory may be made to the Schuyler County Humane Society or the Barb Kendrick Memorial for medical expenses.

Condolences

December 6th, 2021

We were so sad to hear of the loss of Barb, a wonderful person. Thoughts and prayers for all her family.
Mike and Marla Rumler

December 6th, 2021

My deepest heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends

December 6th, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Vicki Derry Shannon

December 6th, 2021

Thoughts and prayers to all the family. Ronda and Brad Kluthe

December 6th, 2021

So very sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers for all of you at this sad time

December 6th, 2021

Thinking of you all
Gary & Bev Taylor
Miranda & Tristan Morrow

December 6th, 2021

So sorry for your family's loss. Roberta Oest

December 6th, 2021

So sorry to hear of the loss of a wonderful lady, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mary and Ora Welch

December 6th, 2021

So sad to lose another classmate. My heart goes out to Danny and the rest of Barb’s family.
David and Kathy (Sherwood) Rhodes

December 6th, 2021

Heartfelt condolences to Danny and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Dorothy and Janis Weaver

December 6th, 2021

So very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful lady. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Joe and chris wherley

December 6th, 2021

Sorry to hear of Barb's passing. Steve Bucy

December 6th, 2021

💔😢 Hoping for comfort and peace to Uncle Danny and family. Aunt Barb will be greatly missed. 🌹

December 6th, 2021

I was just sick hearing about Barb. I loved being in high school with her. As Malott and McCurdy were close in the alphabet we were always seated near each other. My prayers for all her family.

December 6th, 2021

I loved Harold and Helen and am so sorry that Barb has now passed too. I hope they are all together. My sympathy.

December 7th, 2021

So sorry to hear of Barb's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Herb and Kathy Snowden

December 7th, 2021

So sorry to hear of Barbs passing. Prayers for all the family. Bill and Sharon Ackley

December 7th, 2021

So sorry for your families loss of Barb. I've known the family since I was little. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all. Judy Wilson

December 7th, 2021

We are saddened to hear about Barb's passing. Sending our prayers for her family. Don and Becky Watson

December 7th, 2021

My sincere condolences to all Barb's family and friends. The Kendricks and Mccurdy families have suffered a tremendous loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Linda L Windsor

December 7th, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers have been with your family from the moment we heard the news! Barb was a true life long friend and we hold fond memories of her. PleAse know we will continue to pray for your family Danny and David. Rick and Kathy Heller

December 7th, 2021

I am so very sorry. Sending thoughts and prayers. Christy Miller

December 7th, 2021

Dearest Danny and Families:
So very sorry to hear of Barb's passing - praying for peace and comfort for you all. God Bless -- Cathy O'Hern Crain

December 7th, 2021

So sorry to hear of the loss.Your families are in our prayers. We will miss her smiling face. Tena and Lewis lashbrook

December 7th, 2021

Juanita and I were both stunned and saddened to hear about Barb's sudden medical emergency and then her passing. Barb was always a very friendly, understanding and supportive next door neighbor. There are no real words to express the feelings of loss and my wife and I are experiencing. God Bless Barbara's memory and all dedication to family and friends. WE're really going to miss her !! Randall and Juanita Wilson

December 7th, 2021

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Barb at the P.O. and really enjoyed my time with her. She will be missed by all who knew her. Judy Broeker

December 7th, 2021

We are very sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She was a great person, we always enjoyed visiting with her. Our condolences and prayers are with Dan and all the family. Rod and Stacy Wilson

December 7th, 2021

Sincerest sympathies - I did not know Barb but her mother and I were friends thru 4th grade and exchanged Christmas cards until she passed.

December 7th, 2021

I am so very sorry to learn of your tragic loss. Barb was a very special lady. I hope Danny and the family can take some comfort in knowing that she is now in the arms of the wonderful parents who brought her into this world. Dennis Bassett

December 7th, 2021

Danny, we are so sorry for your loss. We loved being your neighbors for so many years. Barb and you were always so kind to us. Take care. Sandy, Greg & Briar Gaither

December 8th, 2021

So sorry to hear of Barb’s passing.
Diane Sayers

December 8th, 2021

Thoughts & prayers are with Barb's family. Lynn Bubb

December 8th, 2021

Danny, so sorry to hear of Barb's unexpected passing. Just wanted you to know we are sad to hear this and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Kenny and Teresa Brown

December 8th, 2021

So very sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.

December 9th, 2021

We are so sorry to hear this. Barb was a great friend. Our prayers to all the family. Bob and Cary Little.

December 9th, 2021

So sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Melissa Ramoley

December 9th, 2021

So sad to hear this. We are thinking of you all.
Barney and Jane.

December 9th, 2021

I'm so very sorry to hear of Barb's passing. Many wonderful memories of Barb as one of our assistant dance teachers at our dance studio. She will remain in many hearts forever. My sincere sympathy to her family and friends. Deanna Riebling Butler

December 9th, 2021

This is so sad..to lose such a
sweet woman who had such love and fun and happiness with her family and friends and especially the grand kiddos! But she will be with her family always,and I believe she will be watching over them all as she did each and every day. God will bless and keep her, and her family and friends will never forget her. Nancy Whitley

December 11th, 2021

Thoughts and prayers for her family....Jeff Current