Frederic Ybarra, 85, died at home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Fred, also known by friends and family as Kiko, was born on March 15, 1938, in Granite City, IL.

Fred held a long-time position as a train operator at Granite City Steel, and moved to Batchtown, IL after retirement. He and his beloved wife, Jane, later built their home and settled in Reeds Spring, MO in 1996 where they enjoyed boating, water sports and fishing.

Fred was an active member of the Masonic Lodge 680 and Elks Lodge 2505 as well as the Shriners, Eagles Lodge, Knights of Columbus and the Mascoutah 700 Bowling Club.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, eight siblings, and son, Joseph.

Survivors include: his wife, Jane, nee Herrmann; children, Lynn (Ken) Boschert of Ballwin, MO, Lisa Ybarra Bohannon of Edwardsville, IL, Leslie Ybarra of Richmond, TX and Christopher Ybarra of St. Louis, MO; granddaughters, Jennifer Splaingard and Danielle Bohannon; siblings, Celia Lomax, Joseph Ybarra, Luis Ybarra and Patty (Brad) Werths and many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 3:30 p.m. in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Kimberling City, MO. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2023, in Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church with Father William Hennecke officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Children's Miracle Network, Coxhealth, P.O. Box 8812, Springfield, MO 65801; Hospice Compassus, 3044 Shepherd of the Hills Expy., Suite 200, Branson, MO 65616 or Southern Stone County Fire Protection District, 10965 State Hwy 76, Branson West, MO 65737.