Fred R. Spears, 75 of Huntley, died March 27, 2014
A funeral Mass will be celebrated 2:00pm on Monday, March 31, 2014 at St. Mary Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. With visitation one hour prior from 1:00 to 2:00pm all at the Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to his family.
Fred was born September 21, 1938 the son of Ernest and Gladys (Utiger) Spears. He graduated from the University of Illinois and spent his career at Eastman Kodak Co. He enjoyed sailing, dancing,playing cards and photography.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanine, his daughters, Deborah Bott, Kathryn (Kirk) Schoenbein, Sharon (Brent) Mathison, and Susan (Hassan) Kazi and their mother, Suzanne. His step sons, Jeffrey (Donna) Bach, Paul (Audrey) Bach, Russell (Ethel) Bach and by 19 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara (Arnold) Burgess and his brother, Ernie (Rachalle) Spears, his brother-in-law, Phillip DeCola and by his many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law, Richard Bott and by his granddaughter, Abigail Bott, his sister, Joanne(Bill)Meyers, and by his sister-in-law, Patricia DeCola.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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Jeanine, My thoughts and prayers are for you and our families. May Heavenly Father put his arms around you and give you comfort in this difficult time. Thank you for loving and caring for my brother. Love, Barb
Jeanine, Our thought and prayers are for you and your family. Uncle Fred always treated me with kindness and a twinkle in his eye. I will miss him. The Spears family is the best family anyone could be a part of and I know they have all come together to give you some small comfort during this time. Love, Garde & Elizabeth
A. Jeanine, I never have had the chance to meet you. The happiness and peace in life, you brought to my U. Fred leaves me with the utmost respect for the person you are. My last memory of U. Fred was when he came to Newton, Mass to visit, and bought with him these cars for each of us kids to have and play with. Life prevents us from getting to know others within the extended family unit, but in my heart both you and U. Fred will always be remembered and cherished. RIP U. Fred, I will miss you and always regret never having gotten to know you better in the life. Hugs and prayers to A. Jeanine and family. Love Sandy
With deepest sympathy, Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him.