Cheryl L. Freeman, 77, passed away in her residence at Autumn Trace Senior Community in Plymouth on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Born on February 23, 1944 in Warsaw, Indiana, Cheryl was the daughter of Gerald and Lillian M. (Winsley) Rosbrugh. She graduated from Pierceton High School with the class of 1962.
On September 20, 1964, in Warsaw, Cheryl married Richard D. “Dick” Freeman.
A homemaker while raising her children, Cheryl also babysat out of her home for many years. When the Wal-Mart in Plymouth was built, she joined their team as the manager of the shoe department. She would retire in 2006. She was also a former member of the Mary Martha Club at Trinity United Methodist Church in Plymouth.
Cheryl loved garage sales, crafting and building her jewelry collection. She and her husband were big into movies and enjoyed Sunday car rides. Cheryl enjoyed fishing, traveling, camping with her family and church family, family vacations to amusement parks, family game nights of cards and board games and playing BINGO with a glass of wine while at Autumn Trace. She attended her grandchildren’s sporting and school activities and was an animal lover.
She is survived by her four children: Cathy (Tom) Jolly of Marysville, IN, David (Stefanie) Freeman of Plymouth, Christy (Steve Breeding) Murphy of Grovertown and Daniel (Stephanie Lowery) Freeman of Hamlet; 12 grandchildren: Brittany (Brian Rosenbarger) Jolly, Cayla (Zach) Craft, Izabell Freeman, Catara Murphy, Nathan (Victoria) Jolly, Spencer Smith, Darla Freeman, Dalton Freeman, Destiny Freeman, Aaron Bachtel, Dani Bachtel and Austin Bachtel; 4 great-granddaughters: Summer, Claire and Morgan Jolly and Ellie Rosenbarger; and siblings: Jerry (Diane) Rosbrugh, Cindy (Rich Jacobs) Wennerstrom and Annette (Jerry) Sheets as well as, numerous nieces and nephews.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents and husband Dick in 2006.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 11-1 p.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m.
Burial will follow in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions can be made to Autumn Trace Senior Community 2560 W. Lake Avenue, Plymouth, IN 46563 or the Humane Society of Marshall Co, PO Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Felix Salazar says
I’m very sorry for your loss and I will pray that God blesses all with peace and comfort. I apologize in advance as to not being able to attend the funeral, but my heart and prayers will be with you.
Sincerely,
Felix Salazar
Emyle Kruyer-Collins says
I am saddened to hear of Cheryl’s passing. I enjoyed my time getting to know her at Autumn Trace, playing cards with her, and of course Trixie as well. She will be missed.
My sincere condolences to the entire Freeman family.
Karma Murray says
So sorry for your loss! Praying for peace and comfort for all of you!
Knight wennerstrom and family says
Very very sorry to hear this I will be praying for your loss and family
Knight wennerstrom and family says
Very very sorry to hear this I will be praying for your loss and family
John wade says
Tom and Cathy so sorry for your loss .
John wade
vickioberlander says
i am very sorry for yr loss.
Cheryl Dolph says
It was such a privilege and blessing to know Cheryl at AT the family is one of the best .
Bud Johnson says
Cheryl blessed so many people with her kindness and warm smile. We are praying that you’ll find comfort in your memories of her and in the knowledge that others are missing her, too.
Reita Lockridge says
I am so sort to hear of Cheryl’s passing. She was a dear friend. We had so much grub when our kids were younger. We shared a lot of daily phone calls in those days! I always enjoyed going to the church club Mary and Martha with Cheryl. Sending my condolences to her family.
Melissa Rippy says
Christy,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Christy Murphy says
Melissa, I am just now seeing this. Thank you so very much sweet friend. It was great to see you at Blueberry. Have to laugh how I was looking past you to find my Brother. I am so very happy you yelled for me. Miss you girl. God bless you and your.
Bev Towle says
I am so sorry for your loss. Cheryl was a very nice person / always friendly and raised a great family. I am sorry I could not make it to the visitation but my thoughts are with you.
Diane Harding says
Christy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Praying for peace for all of you during this difficult time. Much love and prayers to all. God bless,
Diane Price Harding