Name: East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
Address: Bloomington, IL

Dear Kennedy family: I found out about Dr. Kennedy's death via ISU alumni newsletter. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I truly loved him as a person, professor he inspired me to be the best teacher I could be. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dear Colleen and Family, Our deepest sympathies! Larry was one of our most treasured colleagues as well as a wonderfully engaging, interesting, and cherished friend.  His quick wit, intelligence, and ability to find the extra-ordinary in the ordinary not only entertained us, but endeared us to him as well for his sense of humor, sincerity, and dedication to our profession.  Pat and Clint Bunke, (Marco Island, FL)

I met Dr Kennedy when I enrolled in the doctoral program at ISU.  He was the head of the Chicago cohort group.  Our class met for five hours on Saturday mornings.  Dr. Kennedy always kept our class sessions lively and very informative.  He was the chair of my dissertation committee so, I will be forever grateful to him for guiding me through the process.  May he R.I.P.

Dr. Larry Kennedy was the greatest mentor and educator I was fortunate
to have had in my life!!  He made a profound impact upon my life in assisting me in obtaining my terminal degree in Curriculum and Instruction.  I shall always cherish his wisdom and advice pertaining to education and life.  Thank you
Dr. Kennedy for being in my life!!

                                               Dr.Charles V. Shelton,  Mansfield, Texas

Larry and I graduated together at New Castle, IN, 1958, and we enjoyed many academic and social activities together.  He was a fantastic person and has achieved many accolades that only a kind, considerate, and intelligence a person like Larry can have.  He was the best of friends,   My condolences go out to his family.
D. Perry Achor, professor emeritus
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Uncle Larry "Butch" will greatly be missed by all. My father, Jim Kriner was so upset to hear of his passing.  We just found out on Oct. 26th. I (Lisa Herndon) have all the fun memories of him lifting me up to the ceiling every year. My dad talks about all his childhood memories , playing with Butch. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.

Colleen, Deena, Kevin and Laura; we will continue to keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  May God bless you and comfort you.    

Kit, Stacey, Cara and Emily

Please accept my deepest sympathy at this time. I worked with Larry for several years in the College of Education at Illinois State University. He was smart, tough and funny. I am honored to have known him.


I became aquatinted with Larry in the fall of 1964, my first year teaching at Metcalf school and his third year.

During the Metcalf years we worked together on the Summer Sixth Grade Gifted Program, a program we inherited from Eleanor Flagg, Jenny Whitten  and Ted Sands.  In time that concept evolved into the College For Youth Program which continues today to serve hundreds of bright children in central Illinois.

Over the years Larry and I worked on a number of other projects together.

During that time ISU changed from the small ISNU teacher's college to a major university.  As in the example above Larry's influence in that process was substantial and in many ways unseen.

I have been pleased to have had Larry as a colleague and a friend during this all too short past half century.

Richard C. Youngs

Colleen and family...One of the damn best colleagues a person could have.  I respected him for his honesty and straightforwardness!!  Those attributes were exactly the reasons why I enjoyed working with him and why I grew as a professional.  He will be warmly remembered, and I shall always be grateful for his professional and personal friendship!!  My sympathy to the family...David Tucker, Rocky River, Ohio

Colleen, Deena, Kevin and Laura,

Your husband and father will be remembered by all who knew him as an outstanding person, a consummate professional and treasured friend.

Larry, you left a personal and professional mark.  You will be missed and fondly remembered,

Your friend
Barry

I was privileged to have Dr. Kennedy for several classes during my master's degree program at ISU. He was always very knowledgeable and encouraging to us, his students.  And he delivered his lectures with great wit!  He touched many lives by teaching teachers. My sincere sympathy to you all.

                                        Linda Coffman Winterland, Fairbury, IL

Colleen and family, I knew Larry at ISU and enjoyed working with him over the many years I was there.  He always had something witty or humorous say about work, himself, life, and the world.  He help liven up things around him, and he was a pleasure in a mundane moment.  My sincere condolences to you all.  Jim Coe   (Bloomington, IL)

I was privileged to have "Mr. Kennedy" as my 8th grade teacher at Metcalf.  I was later privileged to teach with his wife Colleen.  Great people and fun to be around!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.

I had Larry as a 7th and 8th grade teacher at Metcalf. He was the teacher that made the most impact on my education. My condolences to the family.

Dear Laura, I remember when you brought your father to a DAR meeting, what a lovely man. Condolences to you and your family.

I have wonderful memories of Larry as an ISU professor. He was easy to listen to and always ready to help students. His zest for life (and sports) was apparent. He was able to be quite personable while remaining very professional -an ideal mix! I didn't realize he had written novels for young adults, but I plan to read them now.My sincere sympathy to all his family.

Colleen and family-we have known your husband for years, as I work at Suzi Davis Travel. And we also would see you many times at Little Theatre on the Square plus a few Bus Trips to Chicago enjoying theatre. He was a really fabulous, extra ordanary person and our deepest of sympathy goes to all of your family. Wayne and Crys Trotter

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Larry D. Kennedy

19 décembre 1936 – 1 octobre 2012

East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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