James "Jim" Defreeuw's obituary , Passed away on April 13, 2021 in South Bend, Indiana

James "Jim" Defreeuw

February 1, 1930 - April 13, 2021 (91 years old)

South Bend, Indiana

James "Jim" Defreeuw's obituary , Passed away on April 13, 2021 in South Bend, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Palmer Funeral Homes

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James "Jim" Defreeuw

February 1, 1930 - April 13, 2021 (91 years old)

South Bend, Indiana

James Defreeuw Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 13, 2021 we had to say goodbye to James Defreeuw of South Bend, Indiana. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Julius DeFreeuw and Regina DeFreeuw (Horkey). He is survived by: his wife Ruth Mary Biro of South Bend; his children, Anne L. DeFreeuw of South Bend, Mary Pat Gring (Scott) of South Bend, Catherine L. Matthews (Pete) of Trenton, Illinois, Lawrence A. DeFreeuw of South Bend, Christopher J. DeFreeuw (Marie Ellege) of New Port Richie and Stephen A. DeFreeuw (Emi) of Bolingbrook, Illinois.; his grandchildren, Christopher of Cara, LJ, Andrew, Jacob, Megan, Darren, Patrick, David, Ben, Matthew, Connor, Grace, Cally, Mary, Addison, Jackson and Noah; his great grandchildren, Alexandria, Morgan, Aidan and Ethan; his brothers, Kenneth DeFreeuw (Zorka) of Sun City and Julius DeFreeuw (Marsha) of Granger; and his sister-in-law Dorothy Kantz of Fort Wayne, Indiana..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Camp Millhouse, 25600 Kelly Road, South Bend, Indiana 46614.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Palmer Funeral Homes



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61300 US-31, South Bend, IN 46614

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