{"id":36756,"date":"2026-05-16T08:20:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T12:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=36756"},"modified":"2026-05-16T08:20:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T12:20:23","slug":"erik-kendrick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/16\/erik-kendrick\/","title":{"rendered":"Erik Kendrick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Erik Michael Kendrick, 34, of Berne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erik was born on October 14, 1991, in Joliet, Illinois, to Richard Michael Kendrick and Kristine (Murnick) Kendrick. He was united in marriage to Emma Whalen on March 3, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Erik was a proud ironworker and member of Iron Workers Union Local #147. He was also a member of Eagles Aerie #2653 in Decatur, Indiana. He loved his career and took great pride in his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erik found joy in fishing, riding his motorcycle, grilling, and caring for his reptiles. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Survivors include his wife, Emma Kendrick of Berne, Indiana; children, Zoey Chism, Bentley Chism, and Abel Koplin all at home; father, Michael Kendrick of Decatur, Indiana; mother, Kris Kendrick of Berne, Indiana; sister, Erin (Zach) Cummings of Willshire, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Andre Kendrick, Delaney Cummings, Lynken Cummings, Sophia Serna, Noah Serna, Amelia Serna, Nevah Mullar, and Mateo Moore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Cheryl Skov; maternal grandfather, Dennis Dowdy; and paternal grandmother, Francis Bradford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family and friends will be received from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preferred memorials are to the family -Checks payable to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel of Berne, Indiana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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