BORN

1929

DIED

2013

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Machesney Park, Illinois

Virginia Freet Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 15, 2013.

Virginia S. Freet, 84 of Rockford passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013. Born November 4, 1929 in Bremen, IN, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Feliciannus (Sherk) Franklin. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert J. Freet on June 7, 1947 in Syracuse, IN.
Virginia was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW. She loved to frequent the Casinos so she could play the slot machines. She also enjoyed cooking the old fashion way, bowling in the local leagues, fishing and crabbing in Florida while watching the manatees. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Robert J. Freet, Sr.; children, Susan Holland, Robert J. (Leslie) Freet, Jr., Sandra (Michael) Seagraves, Patricia (Peter) Kent, and Russell (Jody) Freet; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren.
Visitation 1 – 2 p.m. Monday, November 18, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Funeral service will be private. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be submitted at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com

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November 4, 2014

Happy Birthday Mom
I know you are having a wonderful time in Heaven celebratin this year with Dad and all your family there.
I love you.
Patty Ann

November 25, 2013

Pat

Sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted."(Matthew 5:4) Please be comforted.

November 18, 2013

Dear Bob and family, Ginny was such a great lady, warm and welcoming. I remember her telling me about doing laundry when she was a young girl, outside and in large kettles! I planned to come to the service today, but Bryan's wife is in labor with their third baby. Condolences to you all. Janyce Phillips Eviston

November 17, 2013

Virginia Rue

Grandma..

Your laughter fills my ears. I see your beautiful smile. The memories flood my mind.

I miss you Grandma. I know you will always be by my side.

I love you with all my heart Grandma.

November 16, 2013

With all our hearts, you were loved a lot and admired by all. We will all miss you GrandMa. We love you!!!!

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