Service Details
Funeral: Monday, September 13, 2021 11:00am
Visitation: Monday, September 13, 2021 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI
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Racine, WI – Jayden Malik Cronin was born on July 19, 2004, to Jamal Cronin and Monika Driver in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Jayden was currently receiving his education at Turning Point Academy as a senior and previously was employed at Culvers in Racine. WI. He accepted Christ as his Savior at a young age and was united with New Omega Baptist Church.
Jayden was a kind hearted, loving, and generous soul to so many wonderful people across the ethnic, gender and racial divides. He was a member of the Drexel Ave Cub Scouts. As a child he attended PCOC and Red Apple Elementary School, where he learned to play the violin and was known for being the cup stacking champ. He also attended McKinley Middle School and Washington Park High School. Jayden enjoyed playing basketball for Optimist and YMCA, football for Gladiators, Old Timers and Racine Rampage. He loved cracking jokes, rapping, shopping, taking family vacations, swimming, cooking, and definitely eating. Jayden just loved helping others. The most important thing Jayden enjoyed was spending time with his family and friends.
Jayden Malik Cronin departed this life on Friday, September 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his Great-Grandparents: Clytee Driver, J.B. Marzette, Lizzie and James Herrington, Maurice Cronin and Eleanor Cronin-Acheson, Marjorie Sain and Joe Sain Jr. Aunts: Lizzie Barry, Belinda Marzette, and Jackie Herrington. Uncles: James and Lloyd Herrington, and Samuel Cozart. Cousin: Deshawn Honeycutt and friend Rashad Dent.
Jayden leaves to cherish his memories: Mother Monika Driver and (Father) Jamal Cronin. Grandparents: Evelyn Driver, Samuel (Lisa) Driver, Jon Cronin (Papi) and Belinda Jo Sain Cronin (Nana). Sisters: Jayla (His Twin) and Dariyah. Brothers: Keondae, Kealon, Isaiah, and Knowledge. Niece: Ka’Nyla and Nephews: Kamarion and Demetrice. Aunts: Cassandra (Kenneth) McClain of Louisville, KY, Catrice (Demetrius) Gray of Buckeye, AZ, Pavielle Driver of Chicago, IL, Lorrie Bennett of Prosper, TX, and Ghia Davis of Racine, WI. Uncles: Fredrick and Michael Herrington, Samuel Driver Jr., of Racine, WI, Jaime (Kyami) Cronin of Franklin, WI. God brothers: Mario Johnson, Tye Washington and God sister: Kemara Young. Special cousins: Cederick Gordon and Cortasia Perez. Special friends: Tyrese Whitnell, Damarion Turner, Lacrelle Clay, Tralon Jones, Tyrone Gister, Divittin Hoskins, Charles Coldtrain Jr., Marcelo Tirado, a host of friends from 1600, as well as great aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and many friends.
The Celebration of His Life will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 11:00am in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 10:00am until the time of service.
Denarius J Bond says
Praying For the family,
Alfonzo & Faith Spencer says
My deepest condolences to Monika, Jamal and family. May God continue to cover you in this time of bereavement.
Anonymous says
There is not enough words to say but I want the Driver family to know that my prayers are with you in your time of bereavement
Andrew & Linda Tyler says
Sending my sincere condolences and prayers.
Keith Cronin says
Just a sad & senseless tragedy. The streets of Heaven are crowded with angels.
Sincere condolences, much love & many hugs to the family.
Stacey Moore says
Sendings condolences & prayers of comfort to the family.
Margaret Flood says
So very sorry to the family and friends of Jayden. It is an unbearable loss. Please know you are not alone.
Kathy Bandstta says
I am sorry for the loss of your beloved son and grandson. He is gone too soon. May God comfort you and guide you now and in the future.
Mary McIlvaine says
Know we are thinking of your family. We keep you input hearts.
Mary McIlvaine says
We are deeply saddened for your family, hold you in our hearts.
Mary McIlvaine says
Our deepest sympathy to Belinda and Jon and all their family
Bodi says
Prayers To The Family From The Gardner’s
Anonymous says
Sending condolences and prayers to Cuz B and family. Sheila stone and family
Joanne Allen says
My deepest condolences to the Cronin family. Praying for you Belinda and your family❤️
Jean Sain says
My Dearest Nephew you will be Truly Missed I’m keeping you in my HEART ❤️ Love Great Auntie Jean
Aunt Jean Sain says
Missing You Every Day
Margaret Tungseth says
So very sorry for the loss of your beloved grandson, Belinda and Jon. Thinking of you every day. My condolences to Jayden’s parents, other family and friends.
Heidi Jackson says
I’m so sorry for your loss Monika…my prayers have gone up for God to comfort you at this time. Emma Ruth the same prayer has gone up to comfort you as well. I love you both very much 💞
Shenita whitnell says
Praying for you monika and Jamal. Love Shenita, Tyrese and family.
Aletha Kimmons Slaughter says
Praying that you The Driver and Cronin Family look to the Lord for your strength.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Ramona Tiara Drane says
My condolences to the Family
Lena & Sonny Cooksey says
May you be comforted by family and friends who share your pain. We pray with you, that God will take all your sorrow and give you strength to endure.
Love to the family,
Wilma Hayes says
My condolences and prayers to the family
Adrienne and Bob Shea-Michiels says
We are keeping you and your family in our hearts during this sad time
Susan and Carol Horak says
Our prayers and sympathy goes out to the entire family. He is with his cousin Kevin in heaven now.
Dalyon Sain says
R.I.H Lil cousin 😭😭😭 we going to miss u a lot.To my family I love you.💙💯
Cecilia says
To the Cronin and Driver families:
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers going up for strength to help you through this.
Isaiah johnson says
Praying
Grace ( Las. Vegas) says
If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord..
This hurts. so much but May God comfort this family and bring you all inner peace.
Baby boy, Rest In Perfect Peace. You are loved !!
Chuck and Debbie Bennett says
Our deepest sympathies to Jon and Belinda and all of Jayden’s family and friends.
Lori Hardin says
My condolence to the Cronin family, and special prayer to my friend Belinda Cronin may God strengthen, and comfort you through this trying time.
Anonymous says
To Belinda and Jon
Our deepest sympathy to you and family. May God and the love of many caring friends comfort and give you strength.
Anonymous says
The Father has called him home. You will see him on the other side, he’s on the Father’s playground waiting for you to join him on his team. He’s there with all the other Cronin, he knows that you love him but the Father loves him more
The Cobb Family
Uncle Ron Sain says
Missing you Rest in heaven
Julia Faulkner says
Death,the one constant in our lives produces the most heart breaking emotion we’ll ever experience. But God in his infinite wisdom created memory to help us get through this pain.Let the sweet memories of your beloved Jayden be your consolation.
Gladys Roberson says
My Deepest Condolences & Prayers Goes Out To Monika, Jamal & The Rest Of The Family💙
Anonymous says
Blessings to this family
I don’t know you however hearing this tragic news has touch my heart to pray for your healing.
Please remember Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed sprit.
May God bless you
Monika Driver says
I Love You Son 💙My Handsome Baby Boy. I Miss You, I’m Lost, & I’m Hurting. You Are Forever In My Heart. I’m So Sorry Love MoM
Fly High My Angel You Are Free Forever 17
Anonymous says
Keondae, Monica and the rest of the family
You have our deepest sympathies. May your memories bring you strength in the days ahead.
The Martin and Driver Families in Appleton, WI
Jackie from Kenosha says
My deepest condolences to the Cronin Family. Continue looking to the hills where your strength and help come from. Sending love, hugs, and kisses 😘 God Bless.
Jaisree Rangarajan says
I’m sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Nanette Adams/Hinton Family says
Our Condolences And Prayers To The Family May God Give You All The Comforter And Strength In This Time Of Sorrow .Love You All The Hinton Family ❤️🙏
Maggie Ctt try onjn says
My deepest condolences to the Cronin family. I will be praying for you.
Joycelyn Allen says
To Belinda and Cronin Family. Sincere condolences.
Praying for strength and healing.
God will do it.
Antanisha Robinson says
Our hearts go out to you praying for healing and peace We love you
Starlette Tucker says
Soo very sorry to hear of your misfortune. I use to listen on the phone when I was talking to my cousin, while she was caring for Jayden & his siblings. It gave John & Belinda, the grand parents, joy, to be there for them. I know its devastating to lose your love ones
I will keep all of you in pray. I know Jayden will be missed.
Love,
Your cous,
Starlette Tucker
Ja'Vetta M says
My condolences goes out to the family, I will continue to keep you all In my prayers!
Shun Ellis says
My condolences and prayers to you and your family.
TIFFANY BUCKLEY says
My sincerest condolences to the Cronin and Driver families..I pray for peace and comfort for you all ♥️
Cynthia Tyler and family says
Sending prayers and my condolences and a lot of hugs to the family
Frances Hinton says
My prayers go out to the family stay strong he is in a better place
Heather Hinze says
My deepest condolences. Jayden was a sweet young man who was quick to smile. He was doing great in school and was making plans for his future. His loss is deeply felt at Turning Point Academy. I was so proud of the man Jayden was becoming.
Dr. Glen W. Dace II, XUCOP '95 says
May God continue be with the family during this time if bereavement. We .will keep you in our prayers.
Jeni Mattie says
Prayers going out to the family.
Elizabeth Walker says
Sending prayers for comfort and understanding to the Cronin and Driver family.
Camilla Selmon says
Sending our prayers to you and your family
Theresa Parrott says
I didn’t know this young man , however , my daughter did she attended school with him ,Park , she was broken at the news,”Mom” she said “Jayden was the most kindest and helpful person, unselfish he helped everyone he could even those older then him”. I just want you all to know that your family is In our prayers.
Bob and Gloria Turner says
To the Cronin and Driver Family, no words we can say will ease the pain and sorrow you are going though now. However we are praying for all of you to have strength for the future.
Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks says
Charles and Glorious:
Our condolences to the Family on yet another dreadful and senseless death of your loved one. Indeed only God knows the rhyme and reason on these matters.
May the Lord bless and keep you.
~Nana & Papa Cronin~ says
Our 💕 hearts are so extremely heavy and deeply cracked… It’s such an excruciatingly 😖 painful time. Never ever in a Zillion years would we have imagined this occurrence!!!
JAYDEN, so loving 🥰 intellectually & creatively bright in numerous ways… Your humanity and Joyful 😀 being was such an awesome 👏🏽 gift of 💝 and that smile 😊 like beams of light 💡, radiating sunshine 🌞 in our daily lives…
We’re only saying “SO Long Mijo,” you await us on the other side of the moon 🌚 as droves of ancestors await YOU at the feast at The Heavenly Table!
Your Handsomeness was more than physically, it was skin deep and truly glowing!
Nana & Papa await your visits to our patio as Our Butterfly 🦋 visitor at any time you desire.
We Love 💕🥰❤️ YOU Jayden Malik Cronin, and We’ll always carry you & your spirit with us as we continue our travels henceforth as the Sunshine ☀️ on our shoulders and embedded in our hearts 💕 💝as the most perfect gift 🎁 … ✈️✈️✈️✈️ Fly away Our Beautiful Loving 🥰 & Joyful 😃 Spirit, So much Fun So many laughs 🤭 and extraordinary memories,
… Sit at God’s feet & BE Blessed surrounded by the Angels & Saints of the Ages too.
We’re Awakening to your presence daily and momentary visits in our hearts 💞!
We 💕❤️ Ya JAYDEN, stay closer to US as we continue our earthly adventures!
Hello 👋 ☀️, Thanks For YOUR 🎁of LOVE 💝 💐💐🙏🙏☮️☮️ In this world 🌎 🌍 🌎
🖖🏼🙏🤜🤛🏾🙌🏽🥳☮️
Mr.Mike and Angela Berryhill says
To Monika and Mally deepest condolences stay prayed up and know he not in this crazy world anymore🙏🙏🙏
Tywla Clark says
So sorry to hear of your loss… prayers for strength and comfort to the family. My deepest and sincerest condolences 💐 💙My 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾are with you all Rest easy Jayden
Derek Booker says
My deepest condolences go out to both Jamal and Monika as well as the rest of the family.
Dennis Thompson says
My heartfelt prayers goes out to the Driver/Cronin families.