Kirk T. Spencer

Kirk T. Spencer, 56, of Homewood, died suddenly on Sept., 4, 2018. He is survived by his loving family: wife of 34 years, Jacque Spencer nee Bottum; children: Amy Evans, Scott, Mark, Samuel, Kyle, Jacob, and Haley Spencer. Proud Pa of Tristan and Tyler Evans. He was a Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, a passionate teacher and researcher in Echocardiography, and Director of the Echo Lab. A graduate of The Univ. of Michigan, he attended medical school at Univ. of Chicago, served his residency at John Hopkins Univ., and served a fellowship at Univ. of Iowa. A devout Christian, he was active at Solutions Church in Matteson, IL and a long-time servant in the mission field. He was goofy, loving, and generous at his core. He loved games of all shapes and sizes. He was a hockey nut and coached H-F Youth Hockey for years. Many will remember him as the proprietor of his own backyard ice rink, a great source of pride and family fun. Memorial Visitation will be held on Sat., Sept. 8thfrom 9:30 a.m. until the time of Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m. at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL. 60423. In lieu of flowers, memorials strongly preferred to The Ministry of Grace Gardens, a refuge for women and children who are victims of human trafficking – donate at beautifulfeet.global. Click “Donate” Select “0327 Grace Gardens” under Special Funds and Projects. Arrangements entrusted to Heartland Memorial Center.