Misti Lee (Kline) Ugalde, 46, of Freeport, IL, passed away on April 26, 2025 at home. She was born on August 21, 1978 to Stephanie Kline and Michael Nye. She was a graduate of Freeport HIgh School and attended Highland College. She married Efrain Ugalde on October 21, 2002 in Freeport. She was the owner of Spring Grove Restaurant and former owner of Family Affair Restaurant.

Survivors - Efrain Ugalde husband Miguel (Charlotte) Ugalde son  Carmen and Maria Ugalde granddaughters  Isabel Ugalde daughter Elisa Ugalde daughter Natalia Ugalde daughter Stephanie Kline mother Jodi Kline sister Chad Kline brother Lindsey Kline-Symanek sister Paige Larkin niece Steve Wiest nephew Jace Symanek nephew Jax Symanek nephew Jameson Symanek nephew Jayden Symanek nephew Jada Symanek niece

She was preceded in death by her father Michael Nye, grandmother Iris Kraft, and and Lisa Klouser.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday May 25, 2025, from 1 PM - 4 PM, at the Freeport Eagle's Club.