Duane Frederick

Duane L. Frederick age 56, of Freeport, Illinois formerly of Lanark, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Church of God in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Burial will take place in Lanark Cemetery in Lanark. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2015 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. A memorial fund has been established in Duane’s memory.
Duane was born May 24, 1959, the son of Floyd and Ardith (Klenz) Frederick in Freeport. He attended Lanark High School and graduated with the Class of 1977. Duane worked for UPS in Rockford, Illinois, for 18 years.
Duane was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Church of God in Mt. Carroll. He enjoyed farming, carpentry work whether it was helping to build his parents’ house or a new addition. Duane had a true gift with carpentry work. In his younger years he loved riding his motorcycle.
Duane is survived by his mother, Ardith of Mt. Carroll; two brothers, Francis (Karen) Frederick of Rock Falls, Illinois, Marvin (Carla) Frederick of Mt. Carroll; sister, Gloria (Denny) Asay of Mt. Carroll and many nieces and nephews. Duane is preceded in death by his father, Floyd.