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SR0590LRB104 20429 ECR 33893 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Jeffrey William "Jeff" Fred of 

4Effingham, who passed away on November 11, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, Jeff Fred, the son of Charles Eugene Fred and 

6Betty Lou (Kempen) Fred, was born in Kankakee on September 16, 

71960; he married Brenda Suzanne Foster on May 19, 1995; and

8 WHEREAS, Jeff Fred held a lifelong passion for music, 

9especially for playing the drums; he played in multiple bands 

10over the years, including with local worship bands and as part 

11of the worship team at Christ's Church in Effingham; in recent 

12years, he also enjoyed refurbishing old drum sets; and

13 WHEREAS, Jeff Fred loved working with his hands, including 

14rebuilding vehicles, such as his yellow 1975 CJ5 Rubigade, 

15model building, drawing, glass etching, and woodworking; in 

16more recent years, he also enjoyed grilling and smoking meats, 

17completing bucket list travel trips with his wife, and hosting 

18and participating in couples' life groups; his greatest joy 

19came from spending time with his grandchildren, who brought 

20him endless pride and happiness; and

21 WHEREAS, Jeff Fred was a hardworking, dedicated man known 

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1for his humble and kind spirit; he will be remembered for his 

2unwavering faith, his love of music, and his devotion to his 

3family; and

4 WHEREAS, Jeff Fred was preceded in death by his parents 

5and his brother, Mark Fred; and

6 WHEREAS, Jeff Fred is survived by his wife of 30 years, 

7Brenda Fred; his daughters, Sara (Jessy Draves) Fred, Kaylee 

8(Brandon) Loy, and Jennifer (Connor Greene) Fred; five 

9grandchildren; his s