Brandon Stewart Ahring

Brandon Stewart Ahring, 22. of Holiday Shores, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 near Hamel, IL.  He was born February 2, 2003 in Maryville, IL, the son of Brett & Chris (Osterman) Ahring.

Brandon was a 2021 graduate of Father McGivney Catholic High School, where he ran Cross Country & Track.  He was currently attending his 4th year at SIU-Edwardsville, where he was working toward earning a degree in Cyber Security.  Brandon was also an Assistant Coach under Hall of Fame Coach Jim Helton, coaching in Cross Country & Track & Field for the last three years.

Brandon was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Bethalto, IL.  He was a devout Catholic & was strong in his faith.  He touched many people with his constant smile & always positive attitude.  Brandon enjoyed online gaming, watching NASCAR races, & participating in a NASCAR Fantasy League.  The love Brandon had for his family was immense.  Some of Brandon's favorite things in life were ice cream, blueberry muffins, cheeseburgers, & smoothies.  He owned a 1999 Ford Ranger that was his pride & joy.  Christmas was Brandon's favorite holiday, & he had a Christmas spirit that was out of this world.

He is survived by his parents -  Brett & Chris Ahring of Holiday Shores, IL;  his brother -  Tyler Ahring of Holiday Shores, IL;  maternal grandparents -  Ralph & Carol Osterman of Holiday Shores, IL;  paternal grandparents -  Jim & Bobbie Ahring of Staunton, IL;  his aunt -  Kristin (John) Fulgenzi of Chicago, IL;  &  three cousins -  Madison,  Grace,  &  Quinn.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, IL.  Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, IL, with Father Tom Liebler & Father Thomas Hagstrom officiating.  Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton, IL.

Memorials are suggested to either Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Bethalto, IL or to Father McGivney Catholic High School (FMCHS) Track & Field Team & Cross Country Team.

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