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ETHAN SWEENEY Obituary

Ethan James Sweeney, 22, of Libertyville, passed away suddenly July 17, 2020. Ethan loved his family, hockey, Waffle House, and the Blackhawks, Cubs and Bears. A guitarist, Ethan was particularly inspired by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Fishing was his passion. He was true Outdoorsman and spent some of his best times at his family's A-Frame in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Beloved son of Jennifer Marie Sweeney (nee Nicholas) and Edwin Joseph "Joe" (partner Cheryl Yachnin) Sweeney, Jr. Loving brother of Spencer David Sweeney, cherished grandson of Mildred M. Sweeney and Linda and Brad Peterson, beloved nephew of Jill ("Aunt G" or "Tiny Aunt G"), Warren (Jean), and Jenny Sweeney, Michael Amory, and William (Morgan) Peterson. Preceded in death by grandfather Edwin J. ("Grandpa Bud"), uncle James, and aunt Maureen ("Mojo") Sweeney. He will be deeply missed by many cousins including Rhiannon Sweeney Amory and Declan, Tripp, Colton, Jake, and Alex Peterson; friends Samantha and Anna Yachnin; family cats Sweet Baby Ray, Sweet Lou, Sweetness, Buddha, and King Pongo, and family dogs Mickey ("Mickers") and Finn the doodle. Private cremation. Friends and family will gather to celebrate his life in the coming days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Tuesday's Child, which helped the Sweeney family immensely in the past. https://www.tuesdayschildchicago.org/donate-online/. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jul. 26, 2020.

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Dave Lapish

July 29, 2020

Dear Sweeney family, I am so sad to hear of Ethan's passing. He was one of my American Lit stars. His character was quiet but strong, and seeing him in the neighborhood after a year or so out of LHS was like meeting an old friend. He was easy to care about, and I do very much.
I will keep both Ethan and you in my prayers.
Dave Lapish

Sara Gourley

July 29, 2020

While I did not have the pleasure of knowing Ethan, I was fortunate enough to have Spencer in Algebra I class during his freshman year. I wanted to share my condolences and let everyone in the family know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time.

Peg Chartier

July 27, 2020

Ethan was a sweet sweet soul. Spencer said it best, but we all loved talking to him. You have our prayers and any support you need.
Darin, Peg, Spencer, Corbin & Jackson.

Peg Chartier

July 27, 2020

Ethan was a good kind hearted man. I remember our light saber fights in the yard when we were kids He was just the kind of kid who wanted to play with everybody and made everybody feel included. I guess all I can do now is remember the good times like light saber fights with his brother and both of mine. Or the time he had a tick in a little container of water and we waited for it to drown and we buried it under the swing set in our yard, or when we played baseball in the yard. Ethan is in the Arms of Jesus.. I prayed for all of them last night.
Spencer Chartier.

Peg Chartier

July 27, 2020

Ethan was a good, kind hearted man. I remember our light saber fights in the yard when we were kids He was just the kind of kid who wanted to play with everybody and made everybody feel included. I guess all I can do now is remember the good times like light saber fights with his brother and both of mine. Or the time he had a tick in a little container of water and we waited for it to drown and we buried it under the swing set in our yard, or when we played baseball in the yard. Ethan is in the Arms of Jesus.. I prayed for all of them last night.
Spencer Chartier.

Reginald Amory

July 26, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Sending prayers, condolences, and Love to you all. May God bless you, and God keep you.

Danyel Romeo

July 26, 2020

Jeff and I are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your son, Ethan. Our deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family!
Danyel & Jeff Romeo

Charles and Paulette Peters

July 24, 2020

We were so very sorry to hear about Ethan's passing. We hope it is of comfort to you to know that our prayers surround you and your family.

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