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Quinn Kyles Obituary

Kyles, Quinn Was killed in an auto accident on December 22nd. Private burial services are being conducted Tuesday, at Oakwood Cemetery. Quinn was 23 years old. In lieu of flowers, donations to "Make A Wish Foundation" on behalf of Quinn Kyles are requested. Even before his birth, Quinn became a public figure. "Share A Heart With Baby Quinn" was the theme of a highly visible public campaign to raise funds to help defray the $300,000 cost of heart transplant surgery at Children's Memorial Hospital. His mother at the time was on the faculty staff at Northwestern University Law School but the university's employee health insurance coverage did not cover organ transplantation for family dependents. Two weeks after his birth, a heart was donated and Quinn underwent successful transplantation. For 23 years, Quinn led a wonderful, uneventful life. He attended LaSalle Language Academy, Whitney Young and was enrolled at Columbia College. Survivors include mother, Theresa Cropper; father, Dwain Kyles; brother, Chad; grandfather, Rev. Billie Kyles.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 30, 2014.

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Marcus Burnett Sr.

December 24, 2024

A great inspiration to young people and the Transplant community. Our meeting at a GOH event is written across my heart. Bless you and your family.

Johanna Bell

January 25, 2016

Theresa, Dwain and family,
Quinn was an amazing young man, and your Texas family continues to keep you in prayer. I am Gwen's cousin

Marcus Burnett

January 23, 2016

It is with much sadness that I think about your lost. I had the pleasure of meeting you at the House of Hope. You told me that my Mother was worrying Jesus constantly to give me a transplant. I am I my 8th year since I received my heart. Thank you for all you do.

Gerri Collier

January 22, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of this at this late date.Please accept my condolences and love to you Theresa and to all of your family members.

Adia May

February 11, 2015

Theresa,

I just saw you on stage yesterday evening with Stevie Wonder here in Los Angeles when he said your son passed away recently. I pray that God will continute to hold you and your family in the palm of His hands during this time. My sincere condolences. I met you at a BLSA conference several years ago.

Sincerely,

Adia Z. May

Lisa Johnson

February 6, 2015

I am sorry

Bernetta Hayes

January 30, 2015

Theresa, My sincere condolences to you and your family. Words are inadequate to assuage your grief at the loss of your beloved son. May God grant you serenity at this time.

Monica Santiago

January 24, 2015

Theresa, my sincere condolences. You and your family are in my prayers. Monica A Santiago, NUSL '96

January 14, 2015

Dear Family,
My condole

Rachel Lakes

January 12, 2015

Dwayne and Teresa, you have my empathy. My heart truly feels your pain.
I will continue to pray for you
As you hear the birds suing, may they deliver his voice. As you walk amongst the trees, may the leaves rustling remind you of his steps.

Namaste'
Rachel Lakes

January 11, 2015

Theresa, I just found about Quinn. I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will remain in my prayers. Luv you always. Karen Davis Miller. Northwestern class of '93.

January 11, 2015

Theresa, Quinn was not only your blessing in 1991, but the blessing of a miracle made real God showed me and so many others. I was happy to be aside your bed on the day of Quinn's birth Theresa; thank you for including me at the onset of Quinn's journey. May God relieve the heaviness on your heart at this time, and show you the purpose he had for Quinn's living. Delores Brown

January 10, 2015

Dear Theresa and Dwain, I was Chad's teacher at Apple School when Quinn was born. I am so very saddened to hear of Quinn's passing. Please know that your family is in my prayers. Monica Pannell

Amy Isaac

January 9, 2015

I had the pleasure of being in a voiceover class with Quinn this fall at Columbia. He was an incredibly sweet guy who truly came to own his voice and his talent over the semester. The radio department, the voiceover community, and the world has lost a wonderful personality. On behalf of all of his friends and peers in the radio department and beyond at Columbia, I'd like to express my sincerest condolences to all who loved Quinn.

January 8, 2015

My hearts and prayers go out to your family. Zakiyyah

Susan Asher

January 6, 2015

Theresa
My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

January 5, 2015

Dear Theresa and Dwain...it has been many years since we crossed paths at Children's when our son Brian and Quinn were both spending their beginning lives there. I have kept track of him through the years as some of Brian's friends and our neighbors went to Whitney and again at Columbia where I have friends who teach. Always, always you have remained in our thoughts and prayers. This is just heartbreaking news. I will alway remember your fierce love for your boy and it seems that the deep sacred love was manifest in him and emanated to others. That was and is his gift. It is still just sad and tragic know you have to endure this loss. Prayers and love are being sent your way....and will continue to be. Joan and Michael Callahan

Shari Dunn

January 5, 2015

Dear Theresa, I was so happy to see you just last year at the National Black Law students award dinner in Milwaukee. I remember like it was yesterday your fight to save Quinn's life as a baby. I am heartbroken for you and your family. You have given so much to the world and helped so many. I am certain the love you've given will comeback to surround you and hold you up as you grieve. May God bless

Iris Santana

January 5, 2015

My condolences to the Kyles family. May Quinn R.I.P.

deb doetzer

January 5, 2015

Quinn was a student of mine in Voiceover 1 this past semester at Columbia College. I just learned of his tragic accident and my heart could not be heavier. He was a soulful young man with a gentle sensual voice (the ladies loved to hear him on the microphone! :)) and was just a lovely person to have in class. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends--he was a beautiful spirit and i will miss his stunning smile. God bless you all in your time of great loss.

Kathy Michaels

January 4, 2015

Like so many others at NAR who were drawn to Quinn by his charm and warmth I am deeply grieved by his unexpected death, but I feel very fortunate and lucky to have known and worked with him. The world has lost someone very special.

Quinn was a wonderful person and I know you and your family have suffered a great loss.

May God hold your hand during this very difficult time.

January 4, 2015

Quinn was an inspiring human being. His presence will be missed in this world by all who knew him. Marge Fashing, LLA

Deidre Blair

January 3, 2015

Dwain, my prayers are with you, Quinn's mom, brother and all who knew and loved him. My heart goes out to you in your loss, but I am so elated to know that you chose to celebrate the 23 years God blessed him to live and be a part of your lives. Love you, Deidre.

Tanya and Greg Cohn

January 3, 2015

Theresa and Dwain, What a tragic and unexpected loss. We are saddened to hear about Quinn and our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. We will be praying for you and your family.

Lisa Brock

January 3, 2015

Oh Teresa. Otis and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. I can only imagine the pain. Our solidarity and support are with you.

Gene, Sharon & Gina Armstrong

January 3, 2015

May the candle burn forever and provide eternal warm memories of Quinn. May God continue to give you and your family the kind of strength that he has bestowed upon you in the past. Our prayers are with you.

January 3, 2015

To Dwain and family: We were and saddened to here of the passing of Quinn. I will keep all of you in my prayers during this time of mourning. I remember asking you about Quinn a couple of years ago, and you smiled and said that he was doing just fine. I am sure the grief over his passing is insurmountable, but I pray that you will continually reflect on the goodness of his life. Peace to you and yours.
Keith and Valerie Anderson

Gwen Beckwith

January 3, 2015

Condolences to the family on your loss of a fine young man. May God Bless

Marcus Burnett

January 2, 2015

I am sadden by this loss. I had the opportunity to meet this young man and was thoroughly impressed. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family.

Deborah Douglas

January 2, 2015

Theresa and Dwain, my prayers are with you as you cherish fond memories of Quinn and strive toward peace and acceptance in coming days.

Barbara Reinish

January 2, 2015

Dear Theresa,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May your beloved Quinn rest in peace, and may you and yours find solace and healing.

January 2, 2015

Dwain and Theresa may God be with you both always and may this time pass with all of Gods Love Larry And Louise Green

Each drop adds to and completes the ocean.

Kai EL'Zabar

January 2, 2015

Dwain and Theresa, Chad and the entire family,

I am sending you love and light from a place held in my heart knowing that only love can heal the sort of pain that you are experiencing. Know that no matter what it looks like GOD is always good. Quinn's life was a masterpiece lived as GOD's will intended and you were right there as the hands through which GOD worked to bring him into this world and prepare him for the life lived. Much love and the prayer for fruitful blessing to embelish you. Peace.

Johanna Bell

January 2, 2015

Heartfelt sympathy to Theresa, Dwain, and Chad from your cousins in Texas. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Naomi Davis

January 1, 2015

To Dwain And Your Whole Family,
There are no words. But I remember when I first learned of your son's miraculous beginning, and your feelings of pride, joy, and concern for Quinn's continued well-being. I am no one to counsel you in spiritual lessons. I understand how deeply rooted your faith is and how far it has brought you through seemingly insurmountable trials. Nor will this latest challenge be greater than what the Creator provides. I love you. I love Donna. And I lift you and Quinn's mom and brother and your dad up to the light. Should you need me, I am here. Your beloved friend, Nae

December 31, 2014

I have few words to express my sorrow at your loss. How you fought for Quinn's life, how you cherished him. Fierce in love and protection, now you confront the mystery of suffering and walk a road few of us can imagine. What ever solidarity means, I hope you can know, that your many friends, as well as those who loved your sweet son, commend you to God's light. Quinn has entered all that beauty.

Renny

Mr S

December 31, 2014

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God provide you comfort during this difficult time. We look forward to seeing the fulfillment of John 6:40 in the future.

Elizabeth Hager

December 31, 2014

So sorry to hear of your tragic loss. My prayers are with your family.

Liz Hager
Secretary of states Office

Donna & Wayne Gentry

December 31, 2014

To Thressie, Dwain and Chad,
Our condolences go out to you. The light of Baby Quinn will always burn in our hearts, shinning love. God loved him so much that he wanted him from the very beginning. But God loved you Tressie too soooooo much that He let you have him for 23 years. So know that Baby Q is in God's Grace and is being taken good CARE of. We send our love and prayers.

Lisa Henderson Storey

December 31, 2014

I am saddened to hear of your great loss. .I will pray for you, sister, and your family continuously. ... Love you and yours. .. Your sister, Lisa Henderson-Storey and family

December 30, 2014

My condolences to the family
Roslyn Chapman

Barbara McEachern

December 30, 2014

Tree, may God equip you with all you need to endure this loss. Please know that many people are sending you loving thoughts to help comfort you. May God's peace enfold you.
Barbara McEachern

Delois Rivers

December 30, 2014

Theresa, Dwain and Chad
Please know that I am lifting you up in prayer and thinking of you during this difficult time.

December 30, 2014

To Chad Kyles and Theresa Cropper,
Words are inadequate to express my deepest sympathy on your separation from beautiful, gentle, kind, thoughtful Quinn . You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and all your family and close friends in these hard to bear days.
Denise Y. Knox
LLA

December 30, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dwain, Theresa and Chad. It seems like yesterday we would see Chad and Quinn running around the law school together. We are heartbroken for you. We pray that great memories of the wonderful boy Quinn was and young man that he became will help comfort you at this difficult time and always.
Joe Richardson and Family.

Debra, Alberta, & Emmitt Lockard

December 30, 2014

Dear Dwain & Theresa, God has his angels around Quinn and those same angels are there to offer comfort to you and your family. My family continues to lift up encouraging words for you and your family.

December 30, 2014

It is with heartfelt sympathy to the family for your loss. I too well understand what you are going through. Praying for you during this difficult time.

Regina McClellan
LLA

December 30, 2014

Dear Dwain, Theresa and Chad,

Our deepest sympathies on the tragic loss of Quinn.

Respectfully,

Frank Shuftan and Judy Jakush

Renee Brumley

December 30, 2014

To the Kyle Family:
Theresa I'm praying for you and your family for strength to go through this difficult time.I'm setting here remembering when you would come in the Cafeteria at LaSalle School just to talk or to help me out. Theresa you are one of the best mother's that I know your sons do have good memories and time you spend to make their life better. When I got the call last nite from my girlfriend who work with Quinn at the NA Realtor my heartache, if you need anything call me # 773-426-9880 any time to talk or anything you need.Just remember this you did a great job with both sons, both are respectful and nice young man,that touched people hearts.
Renee L Brumley
LaSalle Lunchroom Manager when your sons was there.

Our LiL Q .. we'll always remember .... OQ

OQuinn Holmes

December 30, 2014

December 30, 2014

To the Kyle Family:
Theresa I'm so sorry to hear this but I'm praying for you and your family for strength to go through this difficult time. I have so many good memories of you and your sons at La Salle School remembering when you would come in the Lunchroom to talk with me or help with something just know that you are one of the best mother I know and you have some good memories to help you. Your sons was always good and respectful.when I got a call from my friend who work with him.my heartache but just know I'm here if you need anything my # is 773-426-9880 call me anytime.
Renee L Brumley
LaSalle Lunchroom Manager
When your sons was there.

Theresa Ebster

December 30, 2014

Dear Dwain & Theresa, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the shared fond memories with your son help to heal your sorrow.
Joe & Theresa Ebster

Bessie Nelson-Cohran

December 30, 2014

To: Dwain and Theresa and the Kyles family..the Nelson family of Memphis Tn. light this candle in honor of the 23 years Quinn was here on earth. God is awesome..he allowed a child to be born, to bring joy, create memories and to bear witness to only what God can do..give life and take life!
We pray for your peace and acceptance at this most difficult time.
Love,

Patricia Toy

December 30, 2014

To the Family of Quinn kyles my deepest condolences my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need

Charisse Witherspoon

December 30, 2014

Dwain and Theresa, May God continue to strengthen you both during this time and as you reflect on the blessings you shared with Quinn year after year.

Deborah Hendricks

December 30, 2014

My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Charles Walton

December 30, 2014

To Theresa & Dwain,
Deepest sympathies & heartfelt condolences on your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Rest In Heaven Quinn.

Harriet Neely

December 30, 2014

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Quinn Kyles. Peace be with you knowing Quinn is with God and his forwarding address is in your hearts always.

December 30, 2014

Dear Theresa and Dwain:
Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Phillip Donaldson and Joanne Howard

December 29, 2014

Patrick , Anton and Connie Robinson extend their deepest sympathies to Theresa, Chad and Dwain. We have very fond memories of spending time with your family on the soccer field. We will continue to lift you up in prayer. We light this candle in honor of your precious son Quinn

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