Jeffrey Travis Hall, 37, of Sycamore, IL, passed away on March 16, 2024 after a year-long valiant battle with brain cancer. Jeff was born on July 29, 1986 in Urbana, IL to Kay and Jay Hall. He is survived by his mother, Kay Bryant of Manteno, IL, father and stepmother, Jay and Lindsey Hall of Mahomet, IL, sister Stacy (Colin) Kelly, of Union, ME, sister Erin (Rob) Hopp of Kahoka, MO, brother Garret (Carrie Russie) Hall of Tallahassee, FL, his nephews Finn Kelly and Hayes Hopp, niece Josey Hopp, and aunts/uncles Marci and Mike Guyer, and Sue and Nick Weber. Jeff is also survived by uncles/aunts Bill Briggs and Julie Carnahan and Roger and Maryann Briggs, all of Boulder, CO, Jim and Barbara Johnson of Lafayette, CO, his Grandma Briggs of Boulder, CO and multiple cousins. Jeff was preceded in death by his Grandma Bonnie, Grandma Marian and Grandpa Briggs.

A 2004 graduate of Manteno High School, Jeff was active in and had a passion for show choir, drama and musical productions. He earned a Bachelor's degree in theater arts from Millikin University in 2008. He was a store manager for Things Remembered in Aurora, IL and most recently an administrative assistant in Genoa-Kingston CUSD #424.

Acting, singing and directing was Jeff's true passion. He was an enthusiastic and dedicated member of the Stage Coach Players in DeKalb, IL, directing and performing in numerous productions. His final production was as director of "The Addams Family" in the fall of 2023. He served on the board of the Stage Coach Players, and also volunteered his time with the Penguin Project, CCT, and Stage Right in DeKalb, IL, In total, Jeff directed over 20 productions and acted in just under 100 plays or musicals and was even Stage Coach Player of the Year in 2021. Jeff was also Disney's #1 fan, with an encyclopedic knowledge of Disney history, characters, movies and all things Disney related.

Jeff's lasting legacy with friends, family and everyone he knew is one of kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Through his work in the theater, he created opportunities for everyone to participate, grow and have fun. Throughout his battle with cancer, Jeff's bravery and positive outlook were inspirational. Because of this, he was a favorite patient at the Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center as well as The Grove at Fox Valley, where he received care in his final months of life. He always said thank you and was grateful for their work and service.

The family wishes to thank the professionals at NW Medicine Cancer Center in Warrenville, IL as well as the staff at The Grove for their knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated care. In addition, the family thanks the numerous loyal friends who visited regularly.

Visitation for Jeff will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place the same afternoon at 2:00 P.M. with Deacon Jim Kelly officiating. Jeff's final resting place will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Manteno. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeffrey's name may be made to Stage Coach Players by clicking on the following link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/29105/store/donations/52457 and would be most appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com.