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BORN
1945
DIED
2017
John Freeman Obituary
He will be missed greatly by his wife, Linda; Father-in-law, Randall DePree; Daughter, Robin DePree-Owen; Grandchildren, Gabrielle Lightfoot and Dalton Owen; Great-Grandchildren, Kalyx, Mkaya, Kyler, Kayden and Avery John; Sisters and Brother, Ann (Tom) Mason, Laura (Russ) Hoek, Martin (Kathe) Freeman, Myrna Freeman; Nieces and Nephews.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Before retirement he worked for the Holland Post Office.
A family celebration of Life will be held in October.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland or the Cancer Society.
An on-line registry is at Michigan Creamation.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Freeman
Elizabeth VandenBerg
August 30, 2017
Linda, I was thinking this morning of our conversation at my dads celebration of life in June and I thought to look you guys up. I am so sorry for your loss. So tough. Thinking of you and your family.
Kathy & Mkke Torrey
August 23, 2017
So sorry for your loss Linda and family! Please let us know when the service will be in Oct
I am sorry I missed this notice earlier this month !
August 20, 2017
Linda,
Learned in church today that your husband, John, passed away recently. So sorry to hear this news.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family, during this difficult time.
Mike and Jackie Pfau
August 16, 2017
With a heavy heart my condolences to you Linda Vicki Kole
Jan Rutgers
August 16, 2017
Linda,
Have missed seeing you at the shoe, but totally understand all that has been going on in your life.
We will miss John and his straight faced joking around.
Hope all is going well and that we will eventually be able to give you a hug.
Ellen Tanis
August 14, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. My love and sincere condolences to Linda, Brie and the family.
Ellen Tanis
August 14, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. My love and sincere condolences to Linda, Brie and the family.
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