Nel Stearns Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Nel Stearns of Freeport, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Nel left this world on October 31, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clair Binkley and Ethel Binkley (Fawver); her husband Jerry; and her brother Ronnie Binkely. She is survived by: her children, Brent Blehinger (Jill Grinnell), Kirby Blehinger Jeff Stearns (Lori) and Mickey Weideman (Kevin); her grandchildren, Meghan Neiman (Jesse Hayes), Alissa Haven (Cody), Brandi Faulkner (Brett), Bryce Stearns (Beth), Brock Stearns (Taylor), Kirby Hovden, Tate Hovden, Kylie Hovden (Corey Streif), Brooks Hovden, Mallory Meyer (Mitch), Brandon Weidemann (Katie Kopping), Zach Grinnell and Riley Grinnell; and her close friends, Dusty, Brandy, Missy, Snickers, Squeakie and Puddy.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name at the Friends Forever Humane Society of Freeport.
