Freeda Hofeld Obituary

Al: Lois and I know your loss is great. We also will miss Free but her good name and persona will live on in are memories. Gene and Lois

To the Hofeld family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Frieda's passing. Even though I haven't seen her for years, she was an old grammer school and highschool friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Dear Al,
Our thoughts are with you. We did not hear of Freeda's passing until this week. A few close friends did not know how to tell us. My mother called Rose to see how Freeda is doing and that is how we found out. I can write a book about my times with Freeda and the family growing up. She will be missed by all.
Sarah Fayerverger Cohen
Stefi Feurwerker

I came to know Free through Al during the final months of her life. She had tremendous courage and a positive outlook. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Freeda and I were best friends growing up in Albany Park, on Eastwood Avenue. On our street, best friends were inseparable-- Freeda and Linda, and our older sisters -- Anna and Edith. From the time we were six 6, Freeda and I were inseparable from morning to night. In those slower, easier days, we played outside until the sun went down, then we'd go home and wait for another day of serious play. On weekends, Freeda was up early with her burst of energy; she'd run over to my house and just play until I came out; then, we'd quietly ease into our ritual of games --fantasy games where Freeda was Sandra Dee and I was Elizabeth Taylor; ball games (hitting the popsicle stick on a bounce), card games (Freeda and Sarah were both great at "War"), and board games that Freeda took very seriously. With her sparkling, funny eyes and big smile, Freeda taught me how to chase and catch lightening bugs that would light up our ring fingers with glowing "diamonds"; Dusk was our favorite time of day, it was mysterious; we could whisper all our dreams and secrets to the stars and each other. I always remembered Rosie's delicious dinners the smell of Hungarian pastry... "chulnt" on Shabbas. Rest in Peace.

Al and Family, Noren and I and Paul and Joy send our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

To the Hofeld Family:

I was a Flight Attendant with Freeda at Eastern Airlines. It has been many years since I last saw her, but I remember her as a sweet and beautiful woman and I was very surprised and saddened to read about her untimely death. I hope that it brings you some comfort to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow. May your memories sustain you.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Al and Family:

I was so sorry to learn of Free's passing. Although I only knew her a short time, she was a beautiful, vivacious person and so clearly loved her family. This is a tremendous loss to you and to all of her many friends.

No doubt the many fine accomplishments of her husband and children gave Free great pride and satisfaction. May her memory be a blessing.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Al,

Lois and I extend our heartfelt condolences. We will miss Free and surely she will be missed by all who had occasion to come to know what a wonderful and thoughtful person she was.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. As my fond memories of Freeda from high school, and room-mate at SIU.
Barbara Mendels-Jakomin

To The Hofeld family
Although I probably have not seen Freeda in 30 years, I have fond memories of Freeda from our days at Von Stueben H.S. and SIU.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Barbara (Schleifer) Nathan

Dear Hofeld Family;
You are very much in our thoughts and prayers. We send love and hugs to each of you at this very difficult time.
Eleanor and Fred Gillette
Wilmington, NC

I haven't seen Freeda's smile since we studied at Loyola and was stunned to read of her passing. She brightened every situation and her positive outlook was absolutely contagious. Her gifts of kindness, humor, beauty, wisdom and common sense formed a rare combination that will never be forgotten.

May G-d comfort you amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Al and Zach,
I was deeply saddened to learn of Free's passing. She was truly a fun person; I (and many others) will very much miss seeing her around the ball park.

Al and family,
You are in Sally's and my prayers. Shalom.

Al and Family,
I haven't seen Freeda since we flew together at Eastern but she was as beautiful on the inside as the outside, always caring about other people as you yourself do.
This was such a shock and a terrible loss, as the world was a better place having her in it.
I am so sorry for you and your family....Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

To all the Hofelds:
We are so saddened that Free's time with us has come to an end. She has been a gift of joy and strength to all who knew her. Please let us be strong for you now in her absense. Our thoughts continue to be with you.
Love, Keri and Jonathan

Al and Zach,
Gary and I are so very, very sorry to hear of Free's passing. We are still in shock. Our condolences to you and Zach and the rest of the Hofeld family on this terrible loss. We are thinking of you.
Geri and Gary Becker

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

we had the pleasure of getting to know Free through the activities of our sons in hockey. she was a very gracious and kind person. we extend our deepest sympathies to her family

I have had the pleasure of knowing Free for the last 10 years,and the thought of her passing really has a crushing feeling to it.I will miss her presence.She was a very tough and courageous woman,and it showed through many times during her illness.

To Zach and all the Hofelds,
My deepest sympathies on your tragic loss. This was much too soon to happen.

Bob Levin (New Trier)

To a warm, caring, intelligent, witty, wonderful person. My thoughts are with her family.