Marian Freeman

Died on Monday August 13, 2012. She was born on February 25, 1924, the daughter of Francis and Laverna (Kline) Keener and grew up in the Flint Area before settling in Holly. She married Max Freeman in 1942 and he preceded her in death in 1988. After Max’s death, Marian moved to Kalamazoo to be near her daughter and more recently resided Friendship Village. Throughout her lifetime she was a devoted Mother and Grandmother, a master gardener and an avid bridge player. She also worked for more than 20 years for the Post Office in Holly as a letter carrier. Her family includes 3 children: Thomas (Karen) Freeman , Richard (Nirin) Freeman and Judith (Steven) Rayman; 5 grandchildren: Kristin Keltch, Sheryl Eccles, Ryan Freeman, David Rayman, and Tommy Rayman; 7 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: June Montgomery and Elinor Joy Hill; several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband she was also preceded in death by her 2 brothers: Virgil and Robert Keener. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to InterCare Community Health Network, a non profit organization that provides healthcare to the underserved. Arrangements by Life Story Funeral Homes, Betzler – Kalamazoo; 6080 Stadium Drive, (800) 822-7594. Please visit Marian’s personal web page at www.lifestorynet.com, where you can archive a favorite memory or photo of her and sign her online guestbook.