69-year-old Jay Eric Jessen of Chatham, formerly of Girard, passed away September 2.  A Celebration of Life will will be held Saturday, September 12at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church, Girard.   Visitation will be held on Saturday at 10:00 am at First Christian Church, Girard.   In recognition of Jay’s lifelong love for the Fighting Illini, family and friends are invited to wear orange and blue to celebrate his life.  Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Girard is in charge of arrangements.