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1930
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2020
Jean Friebele Obituary
Jean was a graduate of St. Charles High School in St. Charles, IL. She was united in marriage on July 9, 1949 to Edward Friebele and they spent 62 years happily together until his passing on April 3, 2011.
Jean was a loving mother and leaves to cherish her memory her son Steve (Toni) Friebele of Ohio; her daughters, Dawn Friebele of Oswego, IL, Sharon (Rod) Leifheit of Wisconsin, and Joyce (Steve) Dugan of Yorkville, IL; her six grandchildren, Jennifer Grzeskiewicz of Yorkville, IL, Jasen Hourselt of Naperville, IL, April Hourselt of Oswego, IL, Lori (Glenn) Salzman of Iowa, Lisa (Jason) Wright of Colorado, and Kristen Friebele of Colorado; her twelve great-granddaughters; and her great great-grandson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Sophie Madsen; her husband, Edward Friebele; her two brothers; and three sisters.
A private family funeral service was held. Interment took place in River Hills Cemetery in Batavia, IL.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 630-553-7611.
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Judy Wagner
May 14, 2020
Dawn and Joyce, Im so sad to learn of your moms passing. I loved her smile! She was a joy to visit with when I was visiting my mom and dad at Alden.
April 11, 2020
Dawn,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dear Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim & Donna McLachlan
April Hourselt
April 11, 2020
I love you forever Grandma
April Hourselt
April 11, 2020
To the best Grandma ever. I wilBill miss you forever. thank you for being such a special person in all of our lives. We love you always.
April 11, 2020
Dawn and family, We am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thought are with you.
Servando and Sandy Ramos
April 10, 2020
dawn sorry to hear about your mom my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
joan dodson
Wendy Jones
April 10, 2020
Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I loved seeing her smile when I would visit my mom at Alden. Your family will be in my prayers. Wendy Jones (Annetta Harmon's daughter)
April 10, 2020
Such a beauty. I send prayers for the whole family. God will comfort you. Rejoice that she is with her husband now and no more pain.Bobbi
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