Frances Joan Freed

Frances “Joan” Freed, 92, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth.

The daughter of Russell L and Lucy M. (Coplen) Good, Joan was born in Argos Oct. 11, 1923. She was a member of the Argos graduating class of 1941.

Joan married Ray A. Freed Oct. 21, 1945. Ray preceded her in death Oct. 27, 1989. To this union two children were born: Stephen and Beverly.

Joan had worked as the receptionist for Dr. Peterson, Dr. Guild and Dr. Vore for 23 years, retiring in 1986.

She was an active member of First United Church of Christ, Plymouth, where she sang in the choir, was a member of the Mary Martha Circle and helped many times with the bake sales and cookie walks. She was a member of the Golden Girls, a group of women friends and an active volunteer at the Marshall County Historical Museum. Among her hobbies, Joan was making items from plastic canvas for her church bazaars.

A special thank you to the staff that helped care for Joan, and friends that Joan made at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home.

Joan is survived by her son, Stephen (Velma) Freed, Plymouth; granddaughters: Angie Comer, Christina (Johnathan) Bednarski, Samantha Freed and Lindsy (Randy) Nichols; five great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Eloise Good, Mentone.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a daughter, Beverly (Jim) Comer, a brother, Wendell D. Good, and a sister, Carmen (Herman) Alderfer.

Friends may visit with Joan’s family from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow at noon with Rev. Eric Ahlemeyer, Calvary Lutheran Church, officiating.

Entombment will take place at New Oakhill Mausoleum, Plymouth.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Historical Museum, 123 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563.