Isaac Bradley Medler

Isaac "I" Bradley Medler, age 23, of Paxton, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. He was born on October 24, 2001, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He is survived by his father, Bradley Medler; his stepmother, Natalie LaRoe; his mother, Kristen Hewerdine; six brothers, Jake Uden, Jordan Robertson, Joseph Medler, Johnathon Medler, Braden Medler, and Benjomin Medler; and his grandparents, Sam (Claudia) Medler, Veronica Gray, Mary Hewerdine, Kenny LaRoe, and Pam (Gary) McGraw. He is also survived by his aunts, Shannon (John) Medler and Sierra Shannon; uncles, Kyle and Jared LaRoe; a great-aunt and great-uncle, Tim and Julie Gray; and many cousins and other special friends. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Paul Hewerdine; great-grandparents, Rosemary and Bill Hewerdine; and his beloved cats, Terminator and Bob. Whether it was playing alongside his teammates for the PBL Panthers or cheering on the New York Yankees, Isaac had a true love for sports. Growing up in Paxton, he played basketball, baseball, and football for Paxton-Buckley-Loda schools and graduated from PBL High School in 2020. Beyond athletics, Isaac loved reading and writing, often putting his thoughts into lyrics for music. He treasured time spent with his family, especially his brothers, and was known for his empathy, kindness, and loving heart. Those who knew Isaac will remember his big, brown curly hair and his unique, bouncy walk that matched his warm spirit. Isaac's faith was an important part of his life, and he read the Bible cover to cover multiple times. He carried with him the memory of his longtime girlfriend, Hannah Luening, who passed away in 2022. Isaac will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A celebration of Isaac's life will be held at a later date. Cox-Knapp Funeral Home in Paxton is assisting the family with arrangements.