Ethan R. Hedden

We are saddened to announce that Ethan Randy Hedden passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 24, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is survived by his loving parents Jason and Michelle Hedden and sister Katelyn Hedden. He also leaves behind grandparents Randy and Bonnie Hedden, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Art and Celeste Laszlo.

Ethan had a genuine personality, with kind eyes, a big heart and an infectious smile that lit up every room. He was the type of person that made friends everywhere he went, he enjoyed meeting new people, starting a conversation and making people laugh. His joyful and carefree spirit was the type of person you couldn’t help but love.

Ethan grew up in New Lenox, IL and graduated from Lincoln-Way West High School in 2019. He went on to become an electrician under the guidance of his uncle and cousin at Vision Electric. After his time at Vision Electric he moved on to become a lead electrician for Red Royal Electric in St. Petersburg, FL.

Throughout Ethan’s life he enjoyed sports and competition. He played football for the Jr. Knights and Mustangs, travel baseball, cross country, and basketball. Ethan and His mother both took Jeet Kun Do lessons, which left a lasting impression on him. Because of this, working out and exercising were important to him. In addition to physical sports he also competed in many eSports tournaments.Ethan also enjoyed playing pool with his family. At an early age he learned how to play pool from his dad and joined the Kankakee Valley APA league on a team with his parents and friends.

Ethan loved being outside and finding new adventures. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, boating, and traveling to new places. He’s visited beaches across the United States and Caribbean. His love for the beach and ocean, led him to move to St. Petersburg FL. He quickly made friends there and was able to live the beach life he always wanted, enjoying all of his favorite activities.

God knew Ethan’s timing. Shortly before he moved, Ethan dedicated his life to Jesus. God not only blessed us with time to grow stronger bonds with Ethan these past few years and allowed him to fulfill his dreams, but also reached him to ensure his eternity in heaven.

Ethan’s life was full of love and adventure. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

John 11:23-26

Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.”

Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die: and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

Family will recieve friends on Sunday May 4, from 3-8pm at Kurtz Memorial Chapel in New Lenox, IL, and on Monday, May 5, 9am followed by a service at 10am. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, New Lenox, IL.