Tim Ardis Obituary

My Dearest Jill,

You are in my thoughts every day and I cannot express the sorrow I feel. Krissy, Diane and I regret that we could not be reached. Krissy was in Chicago and wishes that she could have offered you some support. The Ardis family is in our prayers.



Love, Irene Burr

My thoughts and prayers are with you Jill and your precious Ashlyn. I am sorry I couldn't make the wake but hope to see you as soon as your life is a little less hectic.

Love to you Jill, Sharon

I am so sorry for the loss of Tim. My thoughts and heart go out to his wife, daughter, parents, sisters and brothers. He is remembered by all who have known him as a great guy.

My deepest condolonces go out to Tim and his family. I met Tim at WIU and he truly had a unique spirit. He was one of the most friendliest and fun guys to hang out with. Although I haven't seen Tim since college, I know he was loved by and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers will be with Tim and his family.

I played football with Tim in college and like everyone else, I am shocked and deeply saddened. I ran into Tim and Ashlyn at Church a few months ago and spoke to him last month. I can't believe he is gone and wish his family my deepest sympathies.

To the Ardis family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

My prayers are with the Ardis family in this difficult time. Tim was a pleasure to work with. What a tribute this book is for family and friends and especially Ashylyn.

God bless you all.

Tim was very special while he was a student at Peoria Notre Dame. He will be very mucg missed. My deepest symapthies to his family and friends.

My heartfelt condolences and prayers to both the Ardis family and to the Kerrigan family with a very special prayer for little Ashlyn. I had known and loved Tim since 1987 and though we grew up and time and distance seperated us, our friendhsip never faded. He was like that to all. I feel honored for having known Tim as a friend and am overpowered by his loss. He was an honorable husband, a loving father and a trusted friend to many. May God bless and keep Tim and his family. And may those of us left behind learn one important lesson: Don't wait until tomorrow to show your love for your friends and family. Tell them of your love and don't take them for granted for tomorrow is never guaranteed. Tim will be missed...always.

The amount of love that was displayed at the loss of Tim is a reflection of this special individual and how he touched our lives. Thank you God for sharing your son with us.

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Tim. Tim was one of the first people that I met at WIU, and he went out of his way to make sure I got to know other people at WIU. I can still remember sitting at the Ritz and talking about football with him. I have not seen him in many years, however, I knew if I did, Tim would have talked with me just as he did years ago. You will be missed.

Our hearts broke when we heard of your profound loss. Our love, prayers and condolences go out to both families and friends of Tim and Jill. Tim was and always will be a part of our life. Tim brought so much joy and happiness to all he touched and he touched many. Tim was a man I always looked up to and will always remember as an idle, hero, and friend. May God Bless you Tim as we hold you as close to our hearts as you did so many.

My heart has felt heavy since I heard the news. I have worked with Tim for over a year. He will be missed so much. To Tim's family and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Tim will be greatly missed by all his friends at CA. He was always friendly, smiling and ready to lend a hand when necessary. My prayers go out to all of Tim's family. The many wonderful memories will get them through this sorrow. May God Bless all.

My heart and soul are filled with unspeakable sorrow over the loss of my incredibly special brother, Tim. He brought so much happiness to this world that I know heaven is a much better place now because of his presence. I loved Tim with all of my heart and I hope and pray he carried my love with him. My life will never be the same. Please continue to pray for Jill and Ashlyn as well as for our family and Jill's family. May his spirit live on in us all.

We miss you Tim! I've know you for just a short time...way too short. You are one of those people that I'd go out of my way to support because I knew you always appreciated it. It won't be the same around the office without you...it already isn't. You are the best of the best and you've raised the bar very high. You're a tough act to follow. I'll never forget you...thanks for being my friend.

We will aways miss Tim....Tim touched so many lives and has created great memories for us all to share, remember, and treasure. Tim was the definition of what a true friend is and I thank him. My thoughts and prayers are with Jill, Ash, and all of his family.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Tim. But I am certain that meeting him and knowing him would have been special. I know this because his sister Chris speaks so lovingly of the joy and love he brought to so many, many people. To hear her is to hear a testament to the best of humanity and God's love, all that was embodied in her loving brother. My deepest sympathies. God bless you and yours.

Tim will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He always went out of his way to help everyone he knew. I will always remember the good times we had. Rest in peace buddy. My prayers are with you and your family.

At one point in our life, we all wanted to be like Timmy. Let's remember that special quality and take it with us.

When my brother, Jim, e-mailed me this guest book this evening, I couldn't help but feel such warmth as I read the tributes to my little brother, Tim.

From his toddler days with blonde curls and those incredible blue eyes through his high school and college days and into his young adult life, he always brought so much joy to my family.

I cannot open or close my eyes without pictures of him at different stages of his life flashing through my mind and piercing my heart.

As my brother John will read in his eulogy tomorrow, "The heavens wept the day my brother Tim died."

We are so grateful to all of you who touched Tim's life. We know he had so many friends and that you meant the world to him.

Thank you for your prayers for Jill, Ashlyn, my parents, Jill's parents, and my brothers and sisters and me. We will definitely need them in the months and days ahead.

When you remember Tim, please remember the love.

Tim was one of those people you only have the opportunity to meet once in your life.........if you're lucky. He had a profound impact on everyone he ever met and I thank God that I can call him my brother. We were truly blessed to have him with us for the time we did. God, thanks for sharing Tim with us. We'll miss him. Love you brother.

Timmy was a friend and hero to all his buddies in Peoria, Macomb, Chicago and elsewhere. Ole number 32 will be missed by everyone.

Jill & Ashlyn, and Lynette, Steve, Mike & Sandi:

We are so very sorry to hear about

Tim. We hope you have beautiful memories to help you through the days ahead. You are all in our prayers. Our thoughts are with you!

With Love, cousins Pam & Ric

Our deepest sympathies for the loss of such a wonderful person.

Tim and I went to Western together and played football as well. On and off the field, Tim was a one of the greatest teammates I have known. It was an honor to have known him. It is with a heavy heart that I send my sincerest condolences to his family.

Tim was such a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with him.

Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathy are there with you right now.

Tim & I went to high school together. He was an amazing person & I have nothing but happy & fun memories of him. He was truly one of the most genuine people I have ever known. I will continue to pray for his family. My deepest sympathy is with them.

Tim and I went to Western together and played football as well. We also ventured to Montana together where I did my internship. I was shocked to hear of his untimely death. He was a great friend and will truly be missed!

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tim always greeted me with a warm smile and hello and his sincere friendliness will be dearly missed.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

My deepest condolences during this trying time for the Ardis family. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

I attended St. Mark's grade school and Peoria Norte Dame High School with Tim and was very sad to learn of his untimely death. I will keep him and his family in my prayers.

My prayers are with the family and friends in this difficult time.

Our most heartfelt simpathies to the family and friends of this remarkable young man.

I am so sorry for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Tim was such a great person, he will be missed!

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.

Our thoughs and prayers are with you at this time of need.

I was profoundly saddened to learn of your loss. I saw Tim only a few times after our high school graduation, but each time he greeted me with a warm smile and a friendly hug. His charm and genuine kindness will always be remembered. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.