Sharon K. Butts, 82 of Freeport, IL, peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.  She was born October 26, 1942 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of the late LaVerne and Evelyn (Klitz) Ferguson.  She attended Pecatonica High School.  Sharon married Verle Butts on April 21, 1984.

Sharon was a Registered Nurse until her retirement, working for Freeport Memorial Hospital and Home Health Care, the later years for Monroe Clinic Home Health Care and volunteered for Hospice.  She enjoyed her many King Charles Cavalier Spaniels and growing her assortment of flowers.

She is survived by her son, Ryan Nath of Orangeville, daughters, Deanna Villegas (Henry), Lisa Nath, both in Freeport, Carla Lamoreux (Mitch), in Mount Carroll, IL,Tricia Ostergard (Jerry) from Davis, IL, and her sister Cathy Staton (Bill) of Lena, IL.  Also 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. We can't forget her 3 fur-babies Jenny, Johnny, and Rocco.  Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Verle, and her brother Dick Ferguson.

Services will be Tuesday, August 26th at Park Hills Evangelical Free Church.  Visitation will begin at 10 followed by the Funeral Service at 11.  A memorial has been established in her name for Friends Forever Human Society of Freeport.  Condolences can be left for the family at www.walkermortuary.com