Mikey McKendrick

Age 33 of Joliet, Illinois, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois. 

Born on September 6, 1990, in Downers Grove, Illinois, Mikey is the son of Kenneth McKendrick and Joy Heinz. He was raised and educated in Wilmington, Illinois; graduated from Wilmington High School with the class of 2009, and made his home in Joliet. 

Mikey loved spending his free time with his fishing pole in hand, growing to learn the best fishing spots in Minnesota, where he would go every year on his annual fishing trips. He also had quite an artistic side, particularly with drawing and sketches. He was simply the best, possessing a gentle demeanor coupled with a heart of immense compassion. Mikey will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, and friend to all.

Survivors include his parents: Kenneth (Cheryl) McKendrick of Wilmington and Joy Heinz of Joliet; his two children: Jayden and Ellie; nine brothers and sisters: Melissa (George) Hitzelburger, Beth (David) Dotson, Diana McKendrick (fiancé: Joe Tilton), Kristin McKendrick , Alanna (Austin) Kletcke, Jessica Griffey, Staci Griffey, T.J. Griffey, and Joshua Griffey; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mikey was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Leonard (Cora) Heinz; and paternal grandparents: Earl (Ruby) Miller. 

Cremation rites have been accorded. 

The family will receive friends for a memorial visitation at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road, in Wilmington on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m.

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.BaskervilleFuneral.com to sign the guest book, upload photographs and share Mikey’s memorial page online through social media. 

Cremation and memorial services have been made under the direction and care of Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory in Wilmington. (815-476-2181)