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Janet Freels Obituary
Born: May 17, 1928 in Chicago, IL
Died: July 4, 2022 in Downers Grove, IL
Janet Freels, nee McDowell, born May 17, 1928, passed away peacefully at home July 4, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert William Freels (1918-2011), and daughter Nancy Ellen Schumacher (1958-2007). Survived by her daughter Sally Ann Cabrera (1962-). Janet attended Schurz High School and Roosevelt University in Chicago. She married Albert in 1950 and they moved to Downers Grove in 1951 where they built a new house and started a family. Janet contributed to her community by serving on various committees as a member of the First Congregational Church in D.G. and as a volunteer at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, where she received an award for 25 years of service. Her positive and generous nature touched so many lives. She is greatly missed. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her name to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Memorial arrangements will be posted at www.janetfreels.com.
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The Revs Bill and Laura Hoglund
July 10, 2022
A wonderful woman! Faithful mom, wife, tireless volunteer at First Congregational UCC, DG and Greater Chicago Food Depository. She had a quick mind, wry sense of humor and could usually keep her husband in line too! We truly appreciated her, and we remember her and Al with fondness.
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