Jordan Dean David Whitaker, 2, of Virden, died on Tuesday Dec. 7, 2021, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Private graveside services will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery in Palmyra, with the Rev. Victor Angelo officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, at noon at the First Baptist Church in Girard. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Girard is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jordan was born on Aug. 23, 2019, in Litchfield, to Malinki and Cheney E. (Otto) Whitaker. His favorite color was green. He always had a huge smile and lite up the room.
Jordan is survived by his mother, Cheney E. (Otto) Whitaker of Virden; brother, Ryker Whitaker; grandparents, Amanda Bolino of Girard, Christopher Whitaker of Virden, Michelle Otto of Hillsboro and Duane and Shelly Cook of Nilwood; great-grandparents, David and Irma Otto of Carlinville, Michael Bolino of Jacksonville and Nancy Whitaker of Virden; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Malinki Whitaker; great-grandmother, Theresa Stults; and great-grandfather, William Whitaker.
Memorials are suggested to Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, 226 North 3rd Street, Girard, IL. Condolences may be left online at www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com.
