Freda Ellen Gard's Obituary
Freda Ellen Gard, 96, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2006 at Heartland Manor Nursing Center, Casey, Illinois. Freda was born on December 9, 1909 in Casey, Illinois to Wilkin Grant Gard and Huldah Shore Gard. She is survived by a niece, Jane Dunn and husband Richard of Glen Ellyn, IL; nephew, Richard Karl Gard and wife Aimee of San Jose, CA; James Gard and wife Karen of Baton Rouge, LA; several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Richard L. Gard; sisters, Estella Agnes Gard and Susan Florillo Gard; sister in law, Blenna Ruth Curry Gard Spurlock and niece, Sue Ellen Gard DeVillier. Freda was a member of the Casey United Methodist Church, where she also worked with the children's programs. She was a member of the Casey United Methodist Women; Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority; Casey BPW, and Retired Teachers Association. She was a member and held many positions in Order of the Eastern Star and Rebecca Lodge - Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 2 pm at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, Illinois with Rev. Penelope Barber officiating. Visitation will be 12 Noon until service time. Burial will be in the Mount Cemetery, south of Casey, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Casey United Methodist Church. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, January 18, 2005 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Tuesday, January 18, 2005 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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