Rahul Kavuri Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Herald & Review.
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Sameer Malhotra
June 30, 2014
I did not know Rahul on a very personal level. I was at home this past weekend and started flipping through old photos of my high-school tennis matches while in Danville, Illinois. I competed against Rahul in tennis on three different occasions during high-school, all being close matches. What I remember about Rahul was his very competitive spirit along with his ability to provide a compliment after I hit a nice shot or smile after we played a long point, regardless of whether he won or lost it. I laughed when I thought about our matches, which is sadly how I eventually came across this page. I barely knew Rahul, but I thought about him 10 years later because that was the bright and memorable personality that he had. While very brief, I enjoyed the time we spent together.
Brandy Smith
January 9, 2006
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Rahul was a truly amazing person.
Zain Haider
August 26, 2005
My family and I would like to pass along our condolences to your family. I knew Rahul both at the Decatur Athletic Club and at Eisenhower. He was a part of our tennis team at EHS. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mel Seglin
July 12, 2005
Dr. Kavuri
I apologize for mispelling your name. This is just a correction of my previous note. Again, I offer my condolence to you and your family.
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Matthew Wilkinson
July 8, 2005
I feel greatly for your loss. May the Lord bless your family.
Janice Akins
July 8, 2005
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Kavuri --
I wanted you to know how sad we were to hear about Rahul. He was in my fourth grade class at Johns Hill. He was also a treasured friend of my son while at Johns Hill. I was so glad to learn that Aaron met up with him again last year at Millikin, and now we are crushed that he is gone. Twenty-three is just so terribly young -- your family is on my mind daily. Please know that warm thoughts are being sent your way.
Terry Perry
July 8, 2005
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Kavuri: Please accept our deepest regrets in the loss of your son. May you find strength with each passing day. Your son brought you great joy that you will never forget. Terry Perry and Jarrod Pasquale
Emilie Beagle
July 7, 2005
To the Kavuri family,
I, like many others, knew Rahul from Millikin. He was a wonderful friend and such a generous person. You raised an amazing son who was loved by many. Perhaps you can take comfort in that small thought. My prayers will be with your family, along with the many others.
Mel Seglin
July 7, 2005
My dear Doctor Kuvari,
I was saddened to learn, yesterday, of the tragic death of your son, Rahul. To lose a family mmeber is painful, but even more so, to lose a child in whom you have invested years of caring and nurturing. You, who have guided others through their grief and despondency, are now forced to experience one of the most dreasded events in one's life. One never fully recovers from the loss of a child. My heart goes out to you and your family with the hope that healing will begin and continue at a reasonable pace.
Mel Seglin
Julie Hummert
July 7, 2005
Dear Dr. and Mrs Kavuri,
Sometimes words are hard to find when you learn of a loss of a loved one. My condolences and prayers are with you.
Joan Zauner
July 6, 2005
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Kavuri,
My heart has been very heavy since I heard the news of the tragic loss of your firstborn son. I send my deepest sympathy and heartfelt concern over your loss of one so precious. How do you cope? I only know that God, in His mercy, will give solace through those nearest and dearest to you. We stand in prayer to comfort you in the days and weeks ahead. We hope you will lean on those who love you deeply and care for you in such a special way. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of Rahul.
Janet M. Smith
July 6, 2005
To the Kavuri family:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Rahul and I were in freshman seminar together and I always enjoyed his wonderful sense of humor. He always made me smile and made class more enjoyable than what it already was. Rahul was a truly wonderful person.
My heart goes out to each and every one of you.
Janet M. Smith
Millikin Class of '03
Billy Whitworth
July 6, 2005
To the Kavuri family:
My family and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies and our heartfelt prayers to you all in this difficult time.
Jan Bachrach
July 4, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of your devastating loss. My heart goes out to all of you.
I will be in Decatur July 13 - August 7 & I will call you then.
My condolences & love,
Jan
Linda Crull
July 4, 2005
Doctor Kavui and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you.
Gary, Linda, and Jered Crull
Mary Jessup
July 4, 2005
I was saddened to hear from Millikin of the death of Rahul. He was a student of mine in a religion class. My deepest sympathies go out to you as parents and family. This is a tragic loss. Kahul was so bright and friendly. You are in my prayers. Mary Jessup
Jeff Lilly
July 3, 2005
Dr. and Mrs. Kavuri -
I knew Rahul from the time he pledged SAE. I enjoyed watching him mature into a True Gentleman and a fine young man. On behalf of the 280,000 members of SAE, I extend my deepest sympathies to you.
Jeff Lilly
Millikin, Class of 1998
Illinois Delta SAE Member
SAE Alumni Regional President
KRIS PATEL
July 3, 2005
Please accept my condolences on your precious son's demise. This is without question the toughest ordeal that a parent has to go through. Hope that his memories would sustain you over time and be able to cope with this tragedy. You may be aware that I am currently in Mumbai. Take care. Love,
Kris.
Keith Tanzyus
July 1, 2005
The Kavuri family-
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you during this difficult time of loss. I had the privilege of knowing Rahul throughout our years at EHS, and will always remember his admirable character, intelligence, and amazing sense of humor. He has touched the lives of many over the years and may his memory always stay alive in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Penny Peoples
July 1, 2005
Kavuri family, my prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember Rahul's smile. He was a wonderful person and had a sweet and loving spirit.
Leigh Pyle
June 30, 2005
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rao Kolli
June 30, 2005
We are sorry to hear the sudden demise of Rahul.We pray GOD to give you strength and courage to asorb this unfilled void in your life.We also prau ALMIGHTY that his soul be rest in Peace. Kolli N.Rao and Ratna k. Kolli(Parents of Sudha Kolli)
Awais & Tami Riaz
June 30, 2005
Dear Dr. Kavuri
We are praying that God will give you the courage to get through this very difficult time and bring you peace.
Very Sincerely
Kelson Chabak
June 30, 2005
I will truly miss Rahul. He was a role model and very kind to everyone he met. I'll keep him and the family in my prayers.
Amanda Shingleton & Family
June 30, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow
Shawna Melton
June 30, 2005
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friends at Arcola Health Care Center
linda kay dickeyand bentz
June 30, 2005
to the kavuri family... i am sorry 4 the loss of your son my heart and prayers r out there 4 u and your family.. i know u will miss him alot...my son is a patient of dr kavuri...so may god keep u strong and he is will u no matter what..
Mrs. Nola Wilkinson
June 30, 2005
Dr. and Mrs. Kavuri and family,
As a teacher at Johns Hill and through our son's(Matt)friendship
with Roy, it has been my pleasure to know your family. My husband also had the opportunity to work with Rahul at Millikin.
We were very sorry to hear about Rahul's accident. Our whole family enjoyed our association with him.He was a fine young man and spread happiness to all who knew him.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of grief.
Mrs. Wilkinson
MARCIA GILBERT
June 30, 2005
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Connie Ogden
June 30, 2005
Rahul, your spirit is in my heart forever. Your energy, confidence, wit, and astounding intellect are with me infinitely. Your inner beauty, camouflaged by your mischievous ways, touched me in the classroom years ago, and recently whenever our paths crossed. You lived life happily and plentifully, and I suspect you reaped more from your brief time on this earth than others reap in an expected lifetime. In your memory, I shall plant flowers today, and offer my condolences to your lovely family. ~Connie Ogden
Michael Bozell
June 30, 2005
Dr. Kavuri,
I am so sorry about the loss of your son.
My prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Jan Bollig
June 30, 2005
To the Parents of Rahul
I want to express to you my deepest sympathy on the loss of your son Rahul. Although I met him on just a few occasions, I enjoyed talking to him and laughing with him. Rahul was a treasured friend to my son Bjorn. I know that Rahul will be missed by many.
Jan Bollig
NIck Smith
June 30, 2005
Mr. and Mrs Kavuri and family,
I have known Rahul since our days at Johns Hill and he was always a friend of mine. I was very sad to hear of this tragedy, he was taken too soon. If there is anything that I can do please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerly,
Nick Smith
Paul Bateman
June 30, 2005
To the Kavuri family,
I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I attended Johns Hill with Rahul and dispite attending different High Schools we remained friends. I always enjoyed his company and I am sorry I can't attend the services today. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ernest Wittke
June 30, 2005
Doctor Kavuri and family: We are saddened by your loss, and trust that you will find strength to get through this difficult time by your religious faith. Our deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Ernest, Linda, & Laura Wittke
Shelby Sebens
June 30, 2005
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Rahul. He was a friend of mine in college and always a sweet and fun person to be around. His smiling face and great sense of humor will be missed.
Jim and Wendy Burris
June 30, 2005
To Dr. Kavuri and Family, our deepest sympathy in your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Jim and Wendy Burris
Mart Byford
June 30, 2005
Dr Kavuri & Sunitha:
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family regarding this great tragedy. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
connie miller
June 30, 2005
Doc and family, you have my deepest sympathy. Love and prayers...connie miller
JASON REINHARDT
June 30, 2005
TO THE FAMILY: MAY OUR ETERNAL FATHER IN HEAVEN BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME,MAY HIS LOVE HELP HEAL THE HURT AND LONLINESS YOU ARE GOING THROUGH.GOD BLESS!
JASON REINHARDT
Becca Hook
June 30, 2005
To the Kavuri family,
I met Rahul in our freshman seminar class at Millikin in the fall of 1999. Over the last 6 years he became one of my closest friends. I can honestly say I've never met anyone like him. He was one of the kindest, funniest, most intelligent people I have ever known. Rahul was the most genuine friend a person could ask for. I will miss him a great deal, but more than that I will remember him and the moments we shared.
Laura Taylor
June 29, 2005
To the Kavuri family,
Rahul was a great friend to me this past year at Millikin, I was lucky to have known such a wonderful person, he will be missed.
Katherine Snyder
June 29, 2005
Dr. K and family;
Thinking of you all during this extremely difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Joe & Debra Thornton
June 29, 2005
Doc and Family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you at this time of sorrow.
I hope that you will take some comfort from the knowledge that Rahul touched so many lives in such a positive way. We love you,
Joe & Debbie Thornton, Bobby & Michael Combs
Jason Elder
June 29, 2005
I knew your son only for a short while at Eisenhower; we played tennis together. And he was widely known at SAE and Millikin, while I attended there. He had a generous heart, and performed the tasks that it took to make someone else happy. You truly raised a wonderful son. My heart, and the hearts of the Elder family are turned over to your family.
Molly Wingard
June 29, 2005
Dear Kuvari Family-
I met Rahul at SAE. He was always a very warm, outgoing and friendly person. He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched. Your family is in my prayers.
Jitendra, Sarita, Shalini & Adarsh Varma
June 29, 2005
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Rahul will be forever remembered in our hearts and our prayers.
Patti Sprague
June 29, 2005
To the family of Rahul,
My deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of your wonderful son. Two of my three sons attended MU and all three were friends of Rahul. He was, and will always be thought of with fondness and respect. He was a true and loyal friend who liked people for who they were. He was kind and generous with his friendship and his passing is a loss to all who knew him. You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the months to come.
The family of Matthew, Billy, and Ryan Sprague
Mary Stacey
June 29, 2005
I am sorry to heat about Rahul, I will always remember his bright smile and that sparkle in his eyes when his was about to do something mischievous to you, we will always remember him, and are bless to have know him and worked with him at Menards,
The Irshad Family: Mohammed, Zeenat, Ghazala, Nabilah, Sana, & Hiba
June 29, 2005
Our heart goes out to your family. It's hard to know what to say because we can't imagine what it's like to lose your child. We've known your family for a long time and we can't imagine it without him. Rahul will truly be missed. We are deeply sorry for your loss and are here for you if you ever need anything. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ryan Sprague
June 29, 2005
To the survivors of Rahul,
Rahul was a good friend of mine who always looked out for me. While attending Millikin for the past two years, he was like a brother away from home. His sense of humor and compassion for others was one of his greatest points. He was a great friend and will truly be missed.
Rosanna, Raquel & Marquida
June 29, 2005
We all knew Rahul from EHS and we remember his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. We give our deepest sympathy
Erin Guy
June 29, 2005
Dear Kavuri Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Rahul was an amazing person and a genuine friend, and he will truly be missed by everyone who was privileged to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sincerely,
Erin Guy
Bobby and Sabrina Pyles
June 29, 2005
I had the pleasure to meet Rahul just a short time ago. I can see by reading this guest book that he has touched many lives and was a very special person to many who knew him. The few times I saw Rahul he was very friendly and a pleasure to be around. He will be missed and I wish I could have met him and the Kavuri family ealier in life.
Sorry for your loss
Bobby and Sabrina Pyles
Kate Sargent
June 29, 2005
Oh Doc, my heart just goes out to you and your family over the loss of your precious son. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Dunning
June 29, 2005
Kavuri family,
I too am sorry for the loss of your son. Rahul was a incredible person, with an enormous heart and a wonderful sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dr. Das and Kumari Gurujal
June 29, 2005
Much sympathy to you and your family with the death of your son. Our hearts go out to you.
Ramona Silvester
June 29, 2005
To the Kavuri family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you with loss of your beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew...
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad and difficult time.
Ramona & Martin Silvester
Linda & Archie Davidson
June 29, 2005
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son..We wish there was something to say to make you feel better...Cherish all memories...
If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to call..
Meghan Jacoby
June 29, 2005
To the Kavuri family,
I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I met Rahul when we were very young and played tennis at the Decatur Athletic Club, and continued to get to know him through high school. He was so talented in everything he did. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nick McKinney
June 29, 2005
Rahul was one of the nicest guys to know. He was a great friend to me and he will be missed. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Seth Casteel
June 29, 2005
Rahul was an amazing human being. I am so happy and grateful I had the opportunity to know him as a close friend for so many years---I cannot express my sadness in words for this tragedy. My deepest sympathies go out to the Kavuri family. If there is anything I can do, please contact me.
sister chaminade kelley
June 29, 2005
To the Kavuri Family: I send you heartfelt sympathy and prayers at the loss of your son and brother. The mystery of life and death is greater than all. Please know that I am with you in spirit.
Julie Ross
June 29, 2005
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to your family.
Sincerely,
Julie and Bo Ross
Natalie Sykes
June 29, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rahul's sense of humor and smile will never be forgotten.
Tennie Gordillo
June 29, 2005
I AM SOO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.BUT I BELIEVE HE IS IN A GREATER PLACE.I PRAY FOR YOU NOW & MANY DAYS TO COME.I KNOW HOW YOU MUST FEEL, I HAVE BEEN THERE,WITH MY SON. GOD BLESS !
Alan Held
June 29, 2005
My heart is saddened to hear of the loss of your son. As a Millikin alum and a SAE brother, I send you my deepest sympathy and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you!
Alan Held
Millikin and SAE Class of 1981
Nancy and Howard Beede
June 29, 2005
Dear Choudary and Sunitha,
We were deeply saddened with the news of Rahul's death. Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Howard and Nancy Beede
vidya Madala
June 29, 2005
We are going to miss this soft spoken, very handsome and multi talented young man. He was like one of our family members .
Madala family
Bruce & Tammy Bledsaw
June 29, 2005
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Tony Longcor
June 29, 2005
My deepest sorrow goes out to the Kavuri family
Erik Schlegel
June 29, 2005
Rahul will definitely be missed, wonderful friend and outstanding human being. My prayers are with your family.
Bruce Bledsaw
June 29, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son! Anything I can do, just let me know!
Rob Allen
June 29, 2005
Kavuri family-
I am truly sorry for your loss. Rahul was a loyal and genuine friend, someone who could provide a laugh no matter what the cirumstances. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Sincerely Yours,
Rob Allen
Paul Massey
June 29, 2005
To the Kavuri family,
I hope you are holding up okay. Words can't express how sorry I am that this happened. I met Rahul when I was in 4th grade, and have known him ever since. He was a generous, kind, and loving soul, who had a great sense of humor. You raised a great friend, son, and human being. His intellgence was unquestionable, and his endless amount of potential was cut short too soon. I will miss him from the bottom of my heart, and if you need anything let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Benae Cartright
June 29, 2005
Rahul,
You will be missed. Your bright smile and great sense of humor is something we all loved. You were so open minded and accepting of others. I hope that you will be happy and safe to wherever you will go.
Benae
Amanda Skylas
June 29, 2005
There is a sacredness in tears.
They are not the mark of weakness,
but of power.
They speak more eloquently
than 10,000 tongues.
They are the messengers
of overwhelming grief,
of deep contrition,
and of unspeakable love.
- Washington Irving
With deepest sympathy.
Rahul, you will be missed.
Ed Lacheta
June 29, 2005
Doc, Sunitha, Roy & Sirisha: I am deeply saddended for your loss. You are all in my prayers. If there is anything at all that I can do, please, please let me know. Ed
Michael & Diane Truran
June 29, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your son Raul. He was in the same fraternity as our son Michael and was a wonderful young man that we were proud to have met. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Truran Family
Christen McArty
June 29, 2005
My deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers to the Kavuri family.
Tom Nolan
June 29, 2005
Dr. Kavuri, Sunitha and Family:
My heart goes out to you on the death of your son. He was a shining example of all that is good about
youth in America today.
He was so proud to be your son.
My prayers are with you today.
Your Friend,
Tom Nolan
dave, kelly, keri and kendall robison
June 29, 2005
we are so sorry about your loss. rahul was a great young man, that we really thought highly of. he had a wonderful sense of humor.
he will be missed. the robison family
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