Anthony A. Reed Jr. Obituary
The family announces the passing of Anthony A. Reed Jr. of Manhattan, Illinois on August 30, 2026. Anthony, born on April 14, 2011 in Joliet, Illinois, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Anthony A. Reed Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Gary, Susan Stephenson and Helen Reed Brasseur. He is survived by: his parents, Anthony A. "Tony" Reed and Courtney Reed; his sister Elayna Reed; his stepgrandfather Mark Brasseur; his aunts and uncles, Hillary Rhodes, Megan Vasecka (Ken), Nicholas Stephenson (Jacque), Patrick Stephenson (Nickole) and Amy Brown; his cousins, Henry Rhodes, Randy Rhodes, Jesse Rhodes, Kenny "Bubba" Vasecka, Genna Vesecka, Mark "Marky" Vasecka, Revan Stephenson, Rhylen Stephenson, Wade Stephenson and Evelyn "Evie" Stephenson; his close friend Dylan Torres (Abigail "Abi" Twiddy); and his pet Math.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Forsythe Gould Funeral Home (507 S State St, Manhattan, IL 60442). A prayer was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (235 W North St, Manhattan, IL 60442).
