Richard John Freeman Obituary
We bid farewell to Richard John Freeman of Lostant, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 13, 2025 at the age of 84. Richard John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard John Freeman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kermit F. Freeman and Florence F. Freeman (Nagel); his grandson Austin Freeman; and his brothers, Roger, Robert and Ronald "Ronnie" Freeman.
He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Lou Jones of Paul's Lutheran Church; his children, Jolene Salz (Jon) of Tonica, Mary Engelhorn of El Paso, John Freeman (Darlene) of Lostant, Patty Bernardoni (Mike) of Lostant and Jeff Freeman of Leonore; his grandchildren, Cara Ludwick (Bruce), Erin Wilborn (Ethan), Ryan Salz, Caitlyn Engelhorn, Jimmy Engelhorn, Madison Freeman, Kayte Bernardoni (Austin Biagini) and Lauren Bernardoni; his great grandchildren, Henry, Audrey Ludwick, Lane, Reagan, Logan Wilborn and Lilah Freeman; and his siblings, Randy Freeman (Jenny Lawrence) of Lostant, Margie VanDeWyngaerde (Mike "Oscar") of Oglesby and Marilyn Loveland (Jim) of Spring Valley.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM. A funeral service was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church (1851 E 950th Rd, Tonica, IL 61370). A burial was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established. The family has chosen to send donations to Donate To The Charity Of Your ChoiceDonate Now (https://donate.mytributegift.org).
