A funeral will be held Monday, December 15, 2025 for 16-year-old Jackson Jacob Scanlan of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 7:19 am, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his father’s house in Percy, Illinois.
He was born January 16, 2009 in Belleville, Illinois to Jacob and Shelley (nee Cushman) Scanlan who survive.
He is survived by his father: Jacob (Andrea) Scanlan; his mother: Shelley Scanlan (Kevin “Hollywood” Ritchey); siblings: Kylie Fortner, Hunter and Huxley Scanlan; grandparents: Rita Cushman, Joe Cushman, Burrel and Amy Wise, Darrell Scanlan and Cary and Julia Atadonna; many aunts, uncles, cousins, classmates, and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two uncles: Justin and Joseph Scanlan, and his maternal and paternal great-grandparents.
Jackson was a junior at Chester High School, Chester, Illinois, and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois.
Jackson carved his own path, a truly unique spirit whose presence brought comfort and laughter. He would spend hours playing his video games or in the company of his friends.
He loved spending time with his family, but there was a profound, unconditional love he held just for his siblings.
The memory of those spontaneous drives with his sister, windows down, singing every word to every song, and ending with a simple dinner at Tequila’s.
His family will truly love Jackson and will be missed by everyone.
Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. Sunday and 9-11 a.m. Monday at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester, Illinois.
A funeral service for 16-year-old Jackson Jacob Scanlan of Chester, Illinois, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2025 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester, Illinois. Officiating: Rev. Timothy Sims.
Interment: Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the family for funeral expenses or to the Randolph County Humane Society.