Jeremy James Doane

FORRESTON, IL - Jeremy James Doane, age 41, of Forreston, IL passed away Monday October 16, 2023. Born In Freeport, IL on August 1, 1982 to Jeffrey & Kate Doane (Ballard). After graduating from Forreston High School, Jeremy began working with his Dad at Doane Carpet Service, then owning & operating his own carpet business. He always made Church a priority in every town he lived and loved spending time taking care of his friends & family. Jeremy loved learning new things, reading numerous books, watching endless cartwheels from Isabella, long walks and just sitting by the campfire in his sister Kristin's backyard. In his younger years, he became a 2nd degree black belt in Karate winning many 1st place Championships in Rockford and Chicago. His most favorite thing was when his niece Kalista would make him his very favorite homemade brownies. He shared his precious son, Carson with Ary and although he was only here for just a short while; Jeremy fought for him and was the best Dad, spending every moment with him while he was here on this earth.

He is survived by mother, Kate Doane; sisters, Kari ( husband Kieran) Lyons and Kristin Lee (fiancé Roger Bakka) Doane; nieces, Kalista Kate Heeren & Isabella Rose Bakka; loved & supported by dear friend, Danielle Burbach; many loving aunts & uncles and cousins; and the mother of his son, Ary. He is predeceased by his beloved son, Carson James Doane; and father, Jeff A. Doane.

Celebration of Life Memorial held Tuesday October 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm at the Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3rd Ave., Rockford, with visitation from 3:00 pm until the time of service at 5:00 pm. Cremation rites accorded. Memorials to the Family.

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