Student dies of hemorrhage

Eric Blanchette, 30, an Eastern business student died from a cerebral hemorrhage at 3:53 p.m. Saturday in his Youngstown apartment.

Coles County Coroner Ed Schniers said the cause of the cerebral hemorrhage at this time is unknown.

Schniers said more tests need to be done to find the cause and could take anywhere from six to eight weeks until they see any results.

“There was no blow to the head or fall. There was nothing suspicious in this death,” Schniers said.

Blanchette was born on June 1, 1981 and was from Manteno. He was a graduate of Bishop McNamara High School and attended Eastern as a business major.

Eastern’s School of Business and Youngstown Apartments denied commenting on the matter.

Visitation for Blanchette is set for Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais.

A funeral mass is scheduled for Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradley.

Burial will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

Samantha Bilharz can be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected].