Name: Bisch Funeral Home
Address: Springfield, IL

Scott, I'm sorry to hear about Kendra. She is in my prayers!
Laura Menke

Mr. and Mrs Kesselring. I spoke to your wife today at the Bark in the Park, a cancer raising event.
I am sorry for your family's loss.
I will be having a candle lit for Kendra at the Jacksonvile Relay for Life. Her light will shine with many others that night. Know that your family is in my thoughts.
Beth Walton

Our thoughts are with you Scott as you part with the one who was near your side. Life is a precious gift, AND so thankful that Kendra knew the Giver of the Most Precious Life, and embraced Him. May you feel comfort like you have never known before.

For both, Scott, Kendra was a beautiful soul that drifted throughout life touching everyone's heart in such a way that she will be memorialized forever! Know that she (as well as you) are deeply loved.  We are so sorry for your loss.    Love you,  Eric & Monica Rubright

We're very sorry for your loss.  Kendra had such an amazing spirit that will live on through all of us who knew her.  May God bless you and your family during this time and always.

 Scott and Family 
      Words can not express the heartache we feel for you and your family. We hope you allow the love around you to help ease your pain. If there is anything we can do please feel free to call on us ... Your Neighbors
                                                                Annette and Don Durbin

Dear Scott and family: You have my deepest sympathy and may you be comforted in the days and weeks ahead. Kendra was such an inspiration to so many and such a sweet person. Kendra will never be forgotten.

Her bright smile, love, kindness, and courage have touched so many hearts.  May you find comfort as you look up and find new strength each day.

Kendra was a beautiful woman, both inside and out.  She was a gem and am glad that she was a part of my family.  FEEL IT!!!!!!!!

I can't say I really knew Kendra, but I can't keep my thoughts away from those today gathered in remembrance of her life.  Her courage, positive attitude, and "lessons learned" spoke volumes!  So many thoughts and prayers with you in this time of grief!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.  We trust the God of all comfort will help you through the days head.

Love you all.

Roger and Kathy Parris
Highland Park, ILL

HEARTFELT SYMPATHY to you ALL as words
are so few to be expressed. Kendra touched many lives and inspired others
because of the work that was done in her life living for things Eternal.
May you know the GREAT Comforter in this great loss.  My feelings and tho'ts are with you.

Kendra was such a great person to be around. She will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Kendra was a great person with an infectious smile and a great heart.  Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need.  She will be missed.

 - Santarelli patient

Our thoughts are with you today.  Kendra will always be remembered and her smile will never fade from our hearts.  May God comfort you. Kendra is an inspiration to us all.  

Kendra (Black), Samantha, Kandace & Michaela Krisher

Thank you, Kendra for teaching us how to live and die...with joy!

Scott and family,
My heart is in IL with you all.  Just can't find the words to tell you  how much I think of you all and feel for you.  Love,
Doug and Brenda (Fisk) Plesek

i'm sorry for your loss, Scott. i'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. She will always be in my heart.

Moe and I want you to know our thoughts are with you and family We plan on helping relay for life. Love to you Peggy and Moe.

Scott and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos of Kendra. Evidence of a beautiful yielded life who has touched many. We are confident that joy and sorrow interwoven leads to peace with God.

To the Whittington & Kesselring families,
How proud you must be to have had such a spirited and gracious young lady as part of our lives and families.  Kendra had such an infectious smile and personality that will truly be missed by all.  Her talents won't be forgotten by those of us who knew her.  I know she fought hard through it all and was quite an inspiration to many others.  My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  Kendra is definitely a special angel.

Bill and I are very soory about the loss of Kendra . May God Bless you and help you all Through this sad time.

I would like more of Kendra in myself because she allowed Jesus first in her's.  That is why she has touched so many lives.  Like an "angel".  God will bring you peace during these difficult days and future.  The hymm says, " I am Trusting in the Living God".  It was wonderful to know God was living in Kendra and she had a tender heart that he could dwell.

Scott and family, know we are with you in love, care and concern. Kendra's life touched so many....Cherish the memories!

Ron and Kathy Huisman

I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember her beautiful smile, she was a sweet and loving person.  My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.

Thinking of you all today with love.  They say good things come in small packages, well, Kendra was full of life, love, and light...so full, she was brimming over to many, many of us.  She will forever be in our hearts.

YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS FOR YOUR LOSS KENDRA.   JEFF AND DEBBY DEGEAL

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Whittington & Kesselring Families. What a wonderful gift she was to our world.

We are so sorry for your loss.  We are thinking and praying for you all.

Kendra had a gift of loving others - we appreciate her testimony that lives on.  We're thinking of you all with love and care.

My thoughts and prayers are going out to all the family and friends of Kendra's. I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength and comfort through the difficult days ahead and may all your wonderful memories bring peace to you.

The tide recedes but leaves behind, bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, and yet, it echoes on in sweet refrains...for every joy that passes, something beautiful remains! ....It has been a privilege to share a little of life's journey with Kendra...the influence of her sweet spirit continues on with us!

My condolances to Scott, Neal and Glenda.  Prayers going your way!

Words fail at a time like this, but we are so thankful that God knows our thoughts and our prayers.  We will miss you Kendra, but as others have mentioned your memory and spirit will live on in our hearts and lives the rest of our days.  We love you too!  We think of you too Scott, Neal & Glenda, and Kevin, Beth & Bailee. Love to all of you at this time. 

Uncle Carl & Aunt Jeanette

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers to your family.  Kendra was always such a loving, caring person.  I don't remember a time when I didn't see a smile on her face.  She was definitely an inspiration to others in how to fight a strong and brave fight!  She will truly be missed, and always cherished as a classmate from the Class of '87.

Our Thoughts and prayers are with the Family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Anita Shawgo
Karen Hale
#6 Suzette Drive
Springfield, Ill 62702

We are very saddened by the passing of Kendra.  Our thoughts and prayers
go out to Kendra's family.  No words can convey true sorrow at a time like this.

We love you, dear Kendra, and thank you for touching our lives in such a loving way!  May God surround your precious family until you are together again.  You were such a wonderful gift to this world!

What a Beautiful Tribute to a Classy Lady!  I have known Kendra all her life, but only now in leaving, do I get a sense of who she really was through the heart-felt words of her loved ones.  Heaven is richer and closer to all of us today.  May the God of All Comfort be with all of you.

Neal, Glenda, Kevin, Scott & Family ~

It is with sincere sympathy that I offer my condolences.  Kendra has truly been an inspiration and always had such a positive attitude during her tough journey.  Her contagious smile has been, for as long as I can remember, one of the most beautiful traits about her and the photos show she never let that smile disappear clear to the end.  Her sweet smile will be missed and her courage throughout this battle will be valued.  May each of the happy memories help you through this diffibult time.  Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kendra will be greatly missed! She had such a kind & loving spirit. Our love & thoughts are with you, Scott & with all of the family. 
Love, Kevin, Lisa & Nicole

Was inspired when meeting Kendra at Mt. Sterling Conv. So Sorry to hear this.

Words cannot possibly express our thoughts at this time.  Just glad for a heavenly Father who knows our hearts and thoughts so that none are needed.  I count myself lucky to have had Kendra in my life...and no matter the miles or distance or time between visits..each visit was just as warm and happy as if we'd never been apart. Love you and miss your sweet face already, Kendra!

To all of Kendra's loved ones,
Our family will always think of Kendra as a constant and beautiful ray of sunshine...we knew Kendra through our visits to Dr Maggie....We are so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you all with dear, sweet and everlasting memories.
With love

Scott, Very sorry to hear the news about Kendra. Our prayers are with you at this extremely difficult time.
Jack and Debbie Robertson

Kendra will be greatly missed.  She showed us how to be brave and have courage to fight a good fight.  Our thoughts are with the family during this sad time.  Its a reminder that we are just passing through and this world is not our home.  Love and care, Philip Ruble and family

Scott,we are so sorry for your loss, we are keeping you and your family in all of our prayers

No words can come close to describing what an amazing and caring person Kendra was. She has left her mark on my life and and I'm sure many others and I am so glad to have known her. She will be greatly missed, my thoughts and prayers go out to Scott, Neil Glenda, Kevin, Beth and the rest off all her family and friends.

Scott, Neal, Glenda and Kevin.   You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most sorrowfull time.  We know how heavy your hearts must be.

My deepest sympathy to Kendra's family at this sad time.  I only knew Kendra thru Dr. Colbert's office, but we had this connection thru our shared name :) and it always brought us both a smile.  My thoughts are with you.

To Kendras Husband,and all family..Altho  I didn't know Kendra,just thru a friend of hers..she asked me to be a friend..She was so inspiring,and just seemed like a fun,full spirited  girl,who had a zest for life...I'll always remember her smiling,all the time..God Bless her..and all of YOU..

Words just cannot express my sorrow..prayers for all of you at this very difficult time..

Love,
Audrey in Kentucky.

Dear Scott:

I was deeply saddened by the news of Kendra.  May the bright memories and struggle of her life draw you ever
closer to the One who gave it.  Sincere condolences to all your family.

Evelyn Potter, Vietnam

We were saddened to hear of Kendra's passing.We've had nice memories .
Suzy,Anna,Lizzy and I hope/pray for healing amongst her Families.We 
realize that there is "ONE" who will gently/safely take her home now.
Take car Scott and ALL/Thompson's(Morris )IL

Our thoughts are with you at this time. She will be missed so much.  

Laura Mae and Lori Thomas

Kendra, you were a human sparkle.  You leave the world a better place for having been in it and sharing your joy of life with all who knew you.  My sympathy to your husband and family.

My heart goes out to the family in this time of sorrow, Kendra was a true inspiration to all that knew her.  She had the biggest heart and always had a smile for everyone. May you now find peace Kendra and for the family I hope you find comfort. I was very fortunate to have know Kendra!

Our thoughts are with all of you as we think of Kendra and what a positive and inspirational person that she was.  We will miss her loving spirit and bright smile.  Thankful for the wonderful example she had left for us of love and courage.  The kids will miss the hugs she so readily gave out each Sunday morning to each of them and often to us all.

Dear Scott, Glenda, Neal & Kevin,

Every day you will miss her, but I hope that every day you will find new grace and strength in the memories that show she is with you still.  Her life is your legacy, her love was her gift and your memories are the comfort you'll keep in your hearts forever.  We are so happy to have been recipients of that beautiful smile and to have witnessed that indomitable spirit.

Scott, Neal and Glenda,  So hard to say goodbye to a sweet niece that we had fellowship with .  She will surely be missed.

To Kendra's family, 
I am so sorry for your loss.  I did not know Kendra well, but had met her several times at Clayville. When she was first diagnosed, she had emailed me with the news, and I as a cancer survivor, tried to give her encouragement to fight the fight.  There was no doubt for a second that with her love for life and strong will, that she gave it her all.  Her family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

There are many who enter our lives through the years....but few who remain in our hearts forever!  Will miss you so much!!  But our heart has a smile and peace because know you are where you have labored to be....with Him. Save us a spot, Kendra.

May God be with you and your family at this time. We will be praying for all of you.
                                                                               Rodger Hudgins
                                                                               Springfield, il.

To the family:
I knew and was always pleased to get the great service through this young person at the dentist office. So sorry to hear about your loss and my prayers are with the whole family during this time of sorrow. Patient at Santarelli's office.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To the Kesselring/Whittington families, To see Kendra you would never know she was fighting such a fight.  She was a beautiful light in this world.  It is certainly a darker place without her.  I am honored to have known her.  So very sorry for your loss.

Thoughts are with you all at this time, though I haven't seen Kendra for many years, but I can see her smile that is up lifting to all!
I'm so glad she had a "Sweet Release" w/ family, a time you won't soon forget~                                                                                                     Love'n Care to all,
Bob & Tania (Taplin) Stephens

So very sorry... I do remember Kendra when I was IL amongst you all. My heart goes out in love, sympathy and care to you 
Scott, and dear family. May your hearts be comforted by 
Kendra's faithful life, living 
testimony... And by our loving 
Heavenly Father Who has 
called her Home....

Thinking of the families and their tremendous loss of beautiful Kendra.  Just love Kendra's spirit and smile!  We will never forget her attitude and spirit! Much  Love, Clarence and LeAndra

Kendra, 
I just want to say, I'm still not okay with this. I don't think it set in completely until I read this. I'm glad your pain is over, but selfishly I'm not willing for the pain of losing you. I'm not strong like you.

Thinking of you all at this time and my thoughts and prayers go your way!

Gary Olson (Neenah, WI)

Scott, sending our love and prayers your way today! 

William, Randee, Ashlynn, Hannah and Wyatt Timmann

Neil, Glenda and Scott -- would love to have met your Kendra.  Holding you close in heart. .......

Neil's CA cousins,  Betty & Wayne Wilson

Dear family of Kendra,
We are with you in spirit and heart! We are thankful there was a crucifixion and a resurrection that gives us a living hope. Kendra will be greatly missed...her life was used to show us how to die. Ruth

Thank you Kendra for showing us that a smile can still light up a room in the darkest hour. May each memory we recall bring a smile just for you!

Thoughts and prayers are with Kendra's families. I remember Kendra as a kind, fun-loving and extremely talented person. I am fortunate enough to have the memories of her in some of the artwork I purchased years ago. She also did some amazing paintings in my first house when my husband and I were married. May the memories of her beautiful life live on forever. Thoughts and prayers are with everyone.

We will love and miss you all our days.  Thanks for lifting us all up and teaching us how to see the bright side of every situation.  You were truly a beautiful friend  in every way.  Love you Kendra!!

Kendra you were always giving me smiles on Facebook and I came to be a part of your Fight Team. I am glad that we fought with you but you won.. you won through it all as you fought the good fight and found the true victory with our Heavenly Father...You have won it ALL.. oh to be more like you..

Scott, Neal & Glenda,
Thoughts go your way and we know the one who cares today will continue to stand by you tomorrow.
Simon L Dean

So much love for all of Kendra's family and friends coming from KY. My heart aches for you all.

Our hearts, love, and thoughts go out to Scott and families.  Kendra was truly a special person that touched so many lives.  Her positivity, inspiration, and care for other's seemed to be evident in everything she did.  Sending our love and sympathy!  Mike, Jayne, Zeta, Skylar & Tara Olson

I will always remember Kendra with a big smile on her face. She was a very sweet and kind person, full of life:) I feel very greatful  that I had the change to know her. She will be greatly missed:)  My thoughts and prayers go out to the family also, in this time of sorrow.

Very few people can give us an example of how to live and even fewer can give us the example of how to die.  Kendra did both.  Our thoughts are with the family as they cope with the loss of this jewel of a person.  We all feel blessed and even stronger for having shared in her journey.  We love you.  Rex and Marilyn Stombaugh ( Mt. Vernon, Il.)

We did not know Kendra but have valued  her courage ( and that of her family)as we viewed it on face book.We have many dear memories of the Kesselrings as we met with them when they were still at home in West Plains, MO.  Our thoughts are with all those to whom Kendra was dear. We are glad you have the comfort of the One who loves us most and Who plans what is best for us, even though we will not fully understand until this life is through.
In Love and Sympathy, Lillian(Townsend) and Bob Steward.

... lighting a candle for Kendra but the bright light of her smile lives on in our hearts.

What a special person Kendra was ... to everyone! I've learned so much from her humor and positive attitude in what she faced ... and seen love in its most unselfish and caring form in Scott as he cared for her! We think of ALL of you in her family and wish we could be there to at least wrap you in a hug but have to just send love instead. I just keep thinking ... God's hand works without mistake - in what He gives and what He takes! It's so hard for us to see this when the taking brings us grief but we know He works perfectly so we accept that, and in the accepting it makes us grow ... much like Kendra grew in the way she faced what life dealt to her in the past 2 years. She was ready to take and He took her to where she faces no more struggles or pain. Love from the Vickers family, John, Marilyn, Aimee, Alan and Elisabeth

Our love, deep sympathy, and hugs are with you, Scott, and all the family in this time of sorrow.  Kendra was an inspiration to so many people, and her Christ-like spirit was felt by everyone she came into contact with.  We are thankful for her life and the reminder that "Nothing Matters but Salvation."  We will be thinking of you in the many days to come.  Our Father is a God of great comfort, and for this we are thankful.

I keep thinking about Kendra and all I can see is that smile - that's how I'll remember her my sweet cousin.
In the midst of the pain, I just want to remember how lucky I was to know her and have her in my life.  Truly one of His jewels.

Thinking of you all so much in your loss of Kendra.  So thankful for her beautiful and humble spirit.  Sending our love and sincere sympathy, Delbert and Brenda Veldkamp and family

Prayers and thoughts for Kendra's family.  She was an exceptional person and someone I will never forget!

Dear Scott,

My heart aches for you.....Thinking of you with love and prayers, Caroline

Dear Loved Ones of Kendra,
Some people have the power to be a blessing to others simply by crossing paths in life.  Kendra had that power.  We met her through mutual friends (Mattisons), hired her to paint a mural for us, hosted a home painting party for her business, and have never forgotten her talent and sweet, sweet smile!  Her gentle spirit and fun disposition were evident in every word she spoke!  It's with sincere sympathy that we offer our condolences.
Praying that God grants you peace that surpasses all understanding,
Ray and Dione Booth
p.s. We're so glad to have various painted pieces to remind us of her!  We'll cherish them along with the memories they provide.

Scott, Glenda, Neal, Kevin & family....thank you for sharing your sweetheart with us...she was a true 'jewel' and loved by all....remember, even during the darkest times....her spirit lives on...May you feel the comfort of the One who can give it during this hard time and into the future...we love & care...

I love her.........that's all I can say.........miss her, too, but looking forward to the crazy reunion we'll have someday!!  I'd guess she'll be as sassy as ever.  Love to all of you!

There are no words to express how so sorry we are for your loss. Kendra was such a kind and talented woman.

Loved seeing the photos full of her beautiful smile! May the memories of a life well lived continue to bring you comfort & joy in the coming days.

Wonderful memories, video, pictures, and life remembered. Thinking of Scott and the rest of the family and friends in her life, such good things to reflect on with such a special person who has helped us all to look at how to live life.

We will miss our niece, Kendra, so much.  She brought a love and light to our family that will be forever remembered.  She was our sunshine!

Uncle Royce and Aunt Sue

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Kendra L. Whittington

May 6, 1969 – April 29, 2012

Bisch Funeral Home

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