Michael Douglas Kendle, 61 of Taylorville passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 5:51 p.m. in Taylorville, IL. He was born on September 22, 1961 in Taylorville, IL the son of Jack and Judith Henney Kendle. He married Sherri May on June 15, 1979 in Taylorville, IL.

He is survived by his wife: Sherri Kendle of Taylorville, IL; children: Sarah (Tim) Wilks of Chatham, IL, Bradlee Kendle (Danielle Daykin) of Taylorville, IL; Juleea Kay Walker of Rochester, IL; Kirk (Stephanie) Kendle of Oswego, IL; grandchildren: Devon and Kendle Wilks, Reagan and Griffin Walker, Adalise and Gracelyn Kendle; parents: Jack (Midge) Kendle of Taylorville, IL and Judith (Norman) Moses of Palmer, IL; Sister: Christina (Brent) Becker of Taylorville; Brother: Russell (Wendy) Kendle of Bloomington, IL; step-sister: Michelle Swindall of Taylorville, IL; step-brother: Steve Phillips of Tucson, AZ; parents-in-law: Jack and Carol Presnell of Pana, IL; brothers-in-law: Pete Weddle and Kelly Reinhart of Pana, IL and Neal May of Pana, IL; Sister-in-Law Kim (Kent) Collebrusco of Taylorville, IL; uncle: Mark (Ann) Kendle of Taylorville, IL.; aunts: Angela (Larry) Piek of Taylorville, IL and Eileen Kendle of Sherman, IL. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Byron and Sue Kendle, Herb and Shirley Porter, Father-in-Law: Bob May, uncle: Gary Kendle, and step-sister: Angela Ridgway.

Michael will be remembered most for his kindness, thoughtfulness, and capacity for love. He was an amazing husband, father, neighbor and friend. He loved spending time with his family, hunting, farming, building, and taking care of those he loved. A stranger to none, Mike was always quick to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.  Mike’s most recent passion was building he and his wife’s dream home, where his family could gather and build lasting memories.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Pastor Chad Foster officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville, IL.

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Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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