CHATHAM, Ill. – The Chatham community gathered for the funeral of eight-year-old Ainsley Johnson, one of four girls tragically struck and killed outside an after-school camp earlier this week.
Johnson was remembered as a soccer player, dancer and someone who loved music.
Rylee Britton, 18, will have her visitation on Monday, with a funeral scheduled for Tuesday. According to sources, Britton planned to attend prom this weekend.
Seven-year-old Kathryn Corley, known as “Kit Kat,” was remembered by her family as an old soul who made the most of her short time. Her funeral is set for next week.
Alma Buhnerkempe’s family plans to celebrate her life on Mother’s Day weekend. Buhnerkempe, 7, was described by her mother as a ray of sunshine who loved soccer.
Marianne Akers, 44, was the driver of the vehicle, which traveled 1,300 feet through a field and crashed into a building.
Illinois State Police (ISP) reported that blood and urine samples from Akers tested negative for alcohol and other substances. Akers’ lawyer stated that she suffered a seizure and is devastated over the accident.
Investigations into the crash remain ongoing.