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Margaret Freeman Obituary

Freeman, Margaret B. Earll (nee Middleton) 97, of Tinley Park, IL, formerly of Blue Island and Chicago, IL, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. Beloved wife of (the late) Warren Freeman and (the late) John Earll; loving mother of Douglas (Lynne) Earll, David (Pauline) Earll and Donna (the late Albert) Maslovitz; and stepmom of Carol (Ron) Dierenfield; dear sister of Charlie (the late Audrey) Middleton and (the late) Ernie and Mary Jane Middleton; cherished grandmother of 10, Jim (Angie) Earll, Jeff (Diane) Earll, Kristin (Frank) Kane, Chris (Peggy) Earll, Angela (Bob) Krisel, Josh (Brooke) Spencer, Dawn (Jim) Reichert, Richard (Becki) Dierenfield, Spencer (Kassi) Dierenfield and Chris (Angie) Dierenfield; fond great-grandmother of 21; cherished aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews; and dear friend to her caregiver of 4 years, Ellen Carney. Margaret was a devoted and dedicated volunteer at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island, IL for twenty years. Friends may meet with the family from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 16621 Gaynelle Road, Tinley Park, IL with Rev. Adam Malak officiating. Interment private.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 1, 2014.

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