Ethan Harold Mahoney, 18, of rural Alexander, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home.

He was born July 7, 2005, in Springfield, the son of Michael A. and Becky (Leach) Mahoney, and they survive.

He is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Quinlan, Wyatt, and Ainsley Mahoney, all of rural Alexander; his grandparents, Donald and Linda Mahoney of Ashland, Lyn and Roger Dietz of Jacksonville, and Ed and Dianne Leach of Jacksonville; his great grandfather, Gordon Smedley of Springfield; three uncles and two aunts, Mark (Grainne) Mahoney of Springfield, Chad (Jenny) Mahoney of Ashland, MO, Beth (Jeff) Hopkins of Jacksonville, Brett (Kerry) Leach of Modesto, and Sara (David) Thomas of Taylorville; and many cousins.

Ethan was currently a senior at A-C Central High School in Ashland. He was a member of the basketball team and bass fishing team, and a member of the FFA. He was also a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Ashland. Ethan loved listening to country music in his truck and was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Illini College Basketball. He loved helping on the family farm and being around the animals. Ethan always had a smile on his face, never met a stranger, and had a knack for making everyone laugh.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 am Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. Augustine Church, with burial at St. Augustine Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, April 19, 2024, at the church. Memorial gifts are suggested to A-C Central Bass Fishing Team or Cass County Food Pantry. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.