Jared C. Feithen

Jared C. Feithen, 36, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 26th.  Jared was born October 25, 1985, in Sycamore Illinois to parents Collette and William (Bill) Feithen.

Jared graduated from DeKalb High School in 2004.  Jared had a passion for music and was a skilled guitar player.  As a student, he was a member of the DeKalb HS Jazz Band and continued his music after graduation.   Jared and his friends created a music studio in downtown DeKalb and many times you could find Jared at The House helping out with sound equipment and staging for various bands.  He loved to read and listen to NPR, BBC, and National Geographic Channel.  He was often referred to as "the professor".  Jared backpacked across Europe and spent time living in northern California.  He was currently employed at Tool Time Rentals. He volunteered at the Red Cross and was always willing to help others.  He was a kindhearted soul and will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him.

Survivors include his parents, Collette Feithen and Bill Feithen (Lori Marcellus), sister, Courtney Feithen, step-brother, Nicholas Alms, and his best buddy – his dog Penny.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Dolores Feithen, maternal grandfather, Gordon Carlson, aunt, Kay Carlson, and uncle, John O'Brien.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday June 2, 2022, at 1:00pm in St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Dean Russell officiating. Burial will follow the mass at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Thursday June 2, 2022, from 11:00am till 12:45pm at Finch Funeral Home. Memorials may be made the family to be established at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-3841.