Mary Freitrik's Obituary
Mary Elizabeth Freitik, daughter of Michael and Theresa Burg Schrekenhofer, was born August 22, 1913, in Lebanon, Missouri. She departed this life Friday, July 21, 2006, in her home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of ninety-two years, ten months, and twenty-nine days. She was united in marriage to Peter C. Freitik, who preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Louis, George, Carl, and Charles Schrekenhofer; and a sister, Catherine Jones. Mary is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Cologna, of Bremerton, Washington, and Marjorie Miller, of Lebanon, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She was born and raised in the Lebanon community and graduated from Lebanon High School. She made her home in the Kansas City area for many years, where she worked as a seamstress. In 1974, she retired and moved back to Lebanon. Mary was an active member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church for many years. She was a fun loving person who enjoyed doing aerobics, and playing the slot machines. Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed spending time with them. Mary will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all of her family. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in the St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church, Lebanon. Burial will be in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Parrish Prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening with visitation to follow. A memorial to St. John's Hospice or Springfield Kitchen Project may be made through the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, Missouri.
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