Obituaries
Obituary: Marilyn K. Freund
Devoted Christian from Indiana who moved to the Joliet area passes away at age 75.

Obituary was published and funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory.
Marilyn “Micki” Kay Freund
Marilyn K. Freund, age 75, went to be with the Lord, suddenly, on Friday afternoon, September 8, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1947 in Noblesville, Indiana to the late William and Mary Long. Marilyn grew up in Atlanta, IN, and attended Hamilton Heights High School, Class of ’66. She graduated from Apex Beauty School in Anderson, IN, and also studied at the University of Indianapolis.
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Marilyn enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother above all things. She devoted her life to her family, church, and children. She also enjoyed the final chapter of her life spending time with her Christian families at Fellowship Bible Church and New Covenant Church in Joliet, along with her dearest friends at Finnuala Condos.
Marilyn was the beloved mother of Cheryl Moore, Carmen (Mike) McKenna, and Anthony (Julie) Freund; proud grandmother of Mason McKenna, and Sofia and Sara Freund; dear sister of Bill Frampton; and a loving aunt to three nephews and one niece.
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She is preceded in death by parents and her sister, Vickie Lintz.
All friends and relatives are invited to celebrate Marilyn’s life on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black (at Essington) Rd., Joliet from 10 a.m. until time of services at 12 p.m. Rev Daniel Schrock officiating. Final resting place will be at the Arcadia Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Arcadia, IN at a later date.
Memorials in Marilyn’s name to Gideons International would be appreciated.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500, or to leave an online condolence, visit her Memorial Tribute page at www.fredcdames.com.