John S. Freeman

John S. Freeman, 90, of Winamac, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2, at Hickory Creek in Winamac. 

He was born on Oct. 31, 1931, in Winamac to the late Denzil and Ruth (Lane) Freeman. After graduating from Winamac High School, he served four years in the U.S. Navy.  While serving, John met and married the love of his life, Nancy S. Dulaney. She passed away on Jan. 8, 2011.

John was a lifetime member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728. He worked as a salesman at Von Tobel’s in Winamac and retired from Floors and More after many years of dedicated service.

John enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and fishing. He also enjoyed traveling as well as spending time with his family and friends. John will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his daughters: Linda S. [Chris] Spieller of Gilroy, California and Peggy A. [Jeff] Borg of Monterey; son John C. [Nancy White] Freeman of Daytona Beach, Florida; granddaughter Cassie M. Borg of Essex, Connecticut; grandsons: Lucas J. Borg of Monterey and Sam Spieller of Portland, Oregon; brother Carl Freeman of Winamac; sister Joan [Mac] Byer of Knox; several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents: Denzil and Ruth (Lane) Freeman; wife Nancy S. (Dulaney) Freeman; sister Ruth Freeman; and brothers: Tom Freeman and Jerry D. Freeman. 

Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Burial will take place at the Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Winamac VFW Post #1728.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac. 

(Pulaski County Journal — Jan. 12, 2022)