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Ted R. Brittenham II, 36, of Bement, IL, passed away at 7:04 P.M. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M., on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in the Bement Township Cemetery. The Rev. Marsha Frederick will officiate.
Ted was born on January 24, 1990, a son of Tony Brittenham and Michelle Gifford. Survivors are his father: Tony Brittenham of Bement, and at the age of 2, Ted and Michelle joined the Hodson family, when Michelle married Jeff Hodson, and they reside in Monticello. Also surviving is a sister; Cassidy (Lucas) Page of Monticello, Brother; Benjamin (Jenny) Hodson of Mahomet, Maternal grandmother; Joyce Gifford of Bement, Paternal Grandmother; Gloria Gulliford of Decatur and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ted was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather; Jesse Gifford, step-grandmother; Eileen Hodson, paternal grandfather; Tom Brittenham.
Ted graduated from Monticello High School, and Eastern Illinois University. He was a Chef, working for several differen't restaurants starting at Filippo's in Monticello, as well as Curtis Orchard and a sorority house at the University of Illinois. He enjoyed fishing, music especially Ed Sheeran, camping and he loved animals especially his cat, Lynx.
Aaron and Susie Hinds of Hinds Funeral Home & Cremation Services, are proud to honor the life of Ted R. Brittenham II, “Our Family is Here to Serve Your Family”. Please visit our website at to offer condolences.www.hindsfuneralhome.com