Richard R. Ellis Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-09-20T15:00:00
End: 2025-09-20T16:00:00
Location: Crossroads Church

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard R. Ellis of Freeport, Illinois, who passed away on September 12, 2025 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert V. Ellis and Jeannette L. Ellis (Burckhardt); his cousins, David VanRaden, Barb Broome and Steve Ellis; and his sister-in-law Kristen Ellis.

He is survived by: his brother Vernon Ellis; his cousins, Deb Noordhoff, Mark VanRaden, Miriam McKenna, Judith Winship, Paul VanRaden, Diane Erdman, Howard Ellis and Anita Roberts; Kris and Teri.

A memorial has been established in Rick's name for the EAA Young Eagles.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home

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September 16, 2025

Charles Green wrote a sympathy message

“I have known Rick Ellis for the last 48 years. He was a genuine, godly and holy Christian who served the Lord with passion. We along with others used to travel back and forth to Rockford, Illinois Bible studies in a ten year period. He is at rest in the presence of JESUS!”

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Crossroads Church
1668 Crossroads Ln N, Freeport, IL 61032

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Sep 20

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Crossroads Church
1668 Crossroads Ln N, Freeport, IL 61032

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