MEMORIAL-JEFFREY W. FRED

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SR0590
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
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to learn of the death of Jeffrey William "Jeff" Fred of
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Effingham, who passed away on November 11, 2025; and

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WHEREAS, Jeff Fred, the son of Charles Eugene Fred and
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Betty Lou (Kempen) Fred, was born in Kankakee on September 16,
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1960; he married Brenda Suzanne Foster on May 19, 1995; and

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WHEREAS, Jeff Fred held a lifelong passion for music,
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especially for playing the drums; he played in multiple bands
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over the years, including with local worship bands and as part
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of the worship team at Christ's Church in Effingham; in recent
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years, he also enjoyed refurbishing old drum sets; and

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WHEREAS, Jeff Fred loved working with his hands, including
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rebuilding vehicles, such as his yellow 1975 CJ5 Rubigade,
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model building, drawing, glass etching, and woodworking; in
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more recent years, he also enjoyed grilling and smoking meats,
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completing bucket list travel trips with his wife, and hosting
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and participating in couples' life groups; his greatest joy
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came from spending time with his grandchildren, who brought
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him endless pride and happiness; and

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WHEREAS, Jeff Fred was a hardworking, dedicated man known

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for his humble and kind spirit; he will be remembered for his
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unwavering faith, his love of music, and his devotion to his
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family; and

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WHEREAS, Jeff Fred was preceded in death by his parents
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and his brother, Mark Fred; and

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WHEREAS, Jeff Fred is survived by his wife of 30 years,
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Brenda Fred; his daughters, Sara (Jessy Draves) Fred, Kaylee
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(Brandon) Loy, and Jennifer (Connor Greene) Fred; five
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grandchildren; his siblings, Kathy (John) Adams and Todd
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(Jane) Fred; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family
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members; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
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Jeffrey William "Jeff" Fred and extend our sincere condolences
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to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be
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it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Jeff Fred as an expression of our
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deepest sympathy.

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