Kimberly Ann Himes-Oudekerk

Kimberly Ann Himes-Oudekerk, 62, of Rockford, IL, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, November 21st 2024, after battling a year and ½ long illness, she gave up her fight and she was pronounced at 12:04 PM. 

She was born on October 20th, 1962 and grew up in Byron, IL, where she attended high school and graduated in 1980. After she pursued her degree from Chicago Business College, Kim was employed as a legal secretary at Ray A. Ferguson & Associates Ltd. of Rockford, IL, where she dedicated almost 30 years. She is known by all for her compassion, generous heart and loving spirit. Kim and her husband Tim Oudekerk built their lives for over 43 years and achieved many accomplishments together. They were each other’s one and only, his whole life, guiding light and North Star. Kim was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved listening to Tim & Donnie’s jam sessions. She was their #1 fan. Kim also loved playing and watching Tim play darts. 

 She was a daughter, sister, wife, stepmother, aunt, cousin, step grandma, great aunt, professional, friend, neighbor, and saint. She is survived by brother Ron (Rhonda) Himes of Rockford, sister Cindy Himes of Stillman Valley, brother Kevin Himes of Byron, sister Terry (Kenny) Oudekerk-Oppold of Freeport, Gail Bond of Freeport, Carolyn Oudekerk of Poynette, WI, brother Tony (Bonnie) Oudekerk, stepdaughter Christine (Luke) Satterlee, grandchildren Charlie Elise and Finlay Von, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins including Erin Matheson of Orlando, Melissa (Chris) Kremske of Louisiana. 

 Anyone that’s met Kimmy knows personally how loving and gracious she was. As a parting wish the family asks that if she’s touch your life in some way or ever helped you, that you pay the gratitude forward. She will be dearly missed by us all, as our hearts are broken. 

 Her legacy will be that she saved Tim’s and everyone’s lives more than once and never had an enemy. The star that burns the brightest fades the fastest. Thank you God for sending her to us, until we meet again….

 A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of Byron, IL between the hours of 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM. A Funeral Service in her honor will begin immediately following the visitation at the Byron Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Pastor Randy Snider presiding. Kimmy will then be laid to rest near her mother at Byron Township Cemetery of Byron, IL. Finally the family would like to invite all to attend a luncheon immediately following the Cemetery services, details to be announced soon.