Freda Ruth Weddell Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 3, 2020, at the age of 101, Freda Ruth Weddell of Yale, Illinois, born in Olney, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Lemuel Shoemaker, Sr. and Birdie Vera Shoemaker (Gillaspie); her spouse Marion Claibourne Weddell; and her siblings, Veva V. Weiser, Harvey L. Shoemaker, Jr. and Kenneth G. Shoemaker.
She is survived by: her children, Marion Keith Weddell (Gail) of Yale, Illinois, Karrol David Weddell (Diane) of Yale, Illinois, Karl Andrew Weddell (Kathy) of Casey and Gail Lynn Ritz (Gary) of Mt. Carmel, Illinois.; her grandchildren, Lisa McMorris (Tony), David Weddell (Tina), Marion Douglas Weddell (Theresa Leohr), Sara Beam (Cody) and Shane M. Ritz; her great grandchildren, McKayla Frutiger (Chad), Anna Hixon (Caleb), Brock McMorris, Elizabeth Weddell, Brinlyn Beam and Kinlee Beam; and her great great grandchildren, Harper Hixon and Baby Frutiger.
The family request mask and social distance practices.
In loving memory of Freda, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.