Obituary for Mary Freeland | Locke Funeral Services

Mary Freeland

June 11, 1921 - February 19, 2023

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Visitation

Saturday, February 25, 2023

From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Locke Garden View Chapel

3655 Logan Avenue,
Waterloo, IA 50707

Funeral Service

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Starting at 2:00 PM

Locke Garden View Chapel

3655 Logan Avenue,
Waterloo, IA 50707

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cedar Bend Humane Society or to Cedar Valley Hospice

Mary A. Freeland, 101, of Waterloo, died Sunday, February 19, 2023.

She was born June 11, 1921, in Conrad, the daughter of Joseph and Ottilie (Hellmich) Dinnebier.

She graduated from Jesup High School.

Mary married Vernon E. Freeland on May 3, 1940 in Hampton; he preceded her in death on February 26, 2000.

She had worked at Rath packing and as head cook at Black's Restaurant and Big T's Restaurant. During WWII, Mary volunteered at Chamberlain Manufacturing making shell casings for bombs.

Mary enjoyed bowling, playing cards, going to the casino, horse races, and dog races. She liked to tend to her flower garden and watching the birds, deer, and squirrels in her yard.

Survived by her daughter, Rosemary (Jim) Glass of Waterloo; two sons, Chuck (Nancy) Freeland of Waterloo and Richard (Linda) Freeland of Michigan; daughter-in-law, Brenda Freeland; son-in-law, Darrel Kinkade; twenty grandchildren; fifty-five great-grandchildren; and twenty great-great-grandchildren. She enjoyed five generations of family.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon Sr.; two sons, Vernon Jr. and Mike Freeland; daughter, Carol Kinkade; grandson, Douglas Freeland; three great-grandchildren, Justin Kinkade, Cody Kruse, and Ian Freeland; five brothers; and one sister.

Condolences

So very sorry to hear about Mary I thought she was going to live forever. Your family meant alot ot me and Andy. Oh we had so very much fun.You all take care and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Karen Bibb Pierce

Karen Bibb-Pierce

Aunt Mary will be remembered as a 'spitfire'. Back in 2011, when my sister was a victim of a horrific car accident, Mary took the time to talk with my daughter in law. Our 3 month old grandson was in attendance with his parents (Paul & Carrie) and Aunt Mary revealed to my DIL that she also, had only 1 kidney (like our grandson). Seeing a 90 year old 'spitfire' with the same condition as her son helped ease some of her worries-- and Carrie remembers her fondly. She will be missed by many and welcomed by many that have been waiting for her to arrive. I'm sure my dad (Tony) and her have been catching up since she arrived. All the original Dinnebiers are together. May they rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers for the family-- what a great lady she was--a real spitfire. :-)

Karen (Dinnebier) Barryhill

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