Frederick Kadyk

Frederick H. Kadyk, 90, of Rockford, Illinois, left this world on March 30, 2026. He was the second of five boys born to Elizabeth H. and J. Merion Kadyk.

Fred enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953 where, while serving, he met his beloved wife Janet (Rayner) Kadyk in Cambridge, England. Fred and Janet were wed on September 1, 1956, and started their life together in Oklahoma after returning home to the U.S. Fred had a career in management at Illinois Bell and retired at 55. He wasn’t the early retiring type, so he kept busy with various positions that led to his final retirement at age 88 with OSF HealthCare where he enjoyed meeting and befriending many people. Fred was very active in the Presbyterian church throughout his life.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents; brother Folkert and his wife Jean; brother Peter and his wife Anne and their 2 sons, Dirk and Marc; and his youngest brother Bill.

He leaves behind his wife of 69 years, Janet: his daughters Debra (Thomas) and Jamie; his grandchildren Courtney, Scott, Derek (Alyssa) and Kellie (Mark); and his 6 great-grandchildren Giovanni, Mila, Wilson, Julian, Rhys and Romeo; his brother Marc (Sandy); his brother Bill’s wife, Ginny; and his nieces and nephews.

Please join us for a celebration of life service at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 N. Bell School Road in Rockford, Illinois, on May 15 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to make a donation to a charity of your choosing. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family - 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111. www.statelinecremations.com