Joan I. Freeman
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Joan Irene Freeman (91) died at Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 28, 2022.
She was born on August 9, 1931 in LaPorte, Indiana to Raymond and Della (Jones) Barthel.
On June 10, 1950 Joan married Marvin G. Freeman, Jr. in Union Mills, Indiana.
Marvin and Joan owned and operated Freeman's Sundries and Lunch in Union Mills for many years.
Joan was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Union Mills, Indiana as well as Canasta Club of Union Mills. She was a former card shark at Whispering Pines in Mishawaka, IN.
Joan was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Joyce Anderson, and her Brother, Michael Barthel.
She is survived by her four children: Cynthia (Thomas) Blicher, Granger, IN; Roger (Connie) Freeman, St. Louis, MO; Joanie Freeman, Mishawaka, IN; and Marvin (Laura) Freeman, Warrior, AL. Her eight grandchildren are Eric (Beth) Freeman, Julie McCullough, LeeAndra Fouts (Dominic Buccalo), Ashlee (Jason) Cavanaugh, Kaitlyn Rokosz, Alexa (Brandon) Williamson, Heather (Jorge) Polanco, and Kristopher (Lyndey) Freeman. She has 13 great grandchildren: Drew, Logan, Eliana, Nathan, Luke, Matthew, carter, Rae Ann, Xander, Blayne, Gabriella, Esmeralda, and Sadie (on her way). Her great great granddaughter is McKenzie. Joan's special friends are Mary Jane Gayda and Marsha Masterson.
Services for Joan will be on Friday, November 4, at 11:00 a.m. (Central time) at the Bethel Presbyterian Church, 110 East Hamilton Street, Union Mills, IN with a visitation one hour prior to the services.
Pastor Bill Rogers will officiate with burial to follow at Union Mills Cemetery.
The family thanks the nurses and staff of Trailpoint Village and Nurse Steve and Dr. Zimmer of Memorial Hospital ER.
Palmer Funeral Home - Bubb Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka is assisting the family.
Online condolences can be made at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com