WILTON, Iowa - Michael W. Freese, 51, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at his home in Wilton after an extended illness due to Melanoma Cancer.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Ostrem of the Zion Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Iowa City Hospice Program or the Zion Lutheran Church.

Michael was born on June 5, 1951, in Muscatine, the son of Carl H. 'Snow' and Dorothy M. Nicklas Freese. He married Nealene A. Rigdon Maurer on April 4, 2003, in Muscatine.

He worked as a Sales Representative for Nabisco in Iowa City since 1985.

Prior to moving to Wilton, he had resided in North Liberty since 1994.

He was a 1969 graduate of Muscatine High School. He attended Muscatine Community College attaining is Associative of Arts Degree and then attended the University of Northern Iowa obtaining his Batchelor's Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Social Studies.

Mike was an avid golfer and liked the Hawkeye's, Yankee's and the Bear's.

He is survived by his wife Nealene Freese of Wilton; his father and step-mother, Carl and Marion Freese, of Muscatine; two step-daughters, Breanna and Brittany Maurer both of Wilton; one brother, David Freese of Cresco; two step-sisters, Judith Ann Dittman of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Betty Crinklaw of Grand Junction, Colorado; and his best friends, Jim Compton of Cedar Rapids and Ann Morris of Iowa City.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Freese in 1971.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Ralph C. Freese, 86, Muscatine, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 10, 2004, at Unity Hospital.

Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Pastor Dan Schoepf of the Calvary Church will officiate. Honorary Bearers will be Dan Kraklow, Randy Hill, Brian Burke, Dr. Frank Schmidt, Don Gesell, Eddie Bartelt, and Wilfred 'Pickle' Werner. Casket bearers will be Pat McCormick, Corky Battey, Glen Moench, Ryan Schneider, Albert Lin, and Bob Fuson. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Roger Gerber American Missionary Fellowship in Wisconsin.

Ralph was born on March 6, 1918, in Muscatine, the son of William Fred and Minnie C. Henning Freese. He married Doris J. Eitman on June 4, 1939, in West Liberty.

He was a veteran of World War II serving in U.S. Army.

He was assistant postmaster for the Muscatine Post Office, retiring in 1977, after 33 years. He later worked for G.P.C. mailroom retiring in 1992.

For many years, he was active in the Mulford Evangelical Free Church and served as Sunday School Superintendent, was Church Chairman, and Deacon Chairman, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, and many other positions in the Church.

He was a member of the Muscatine Power and Water Board of Trustees from 1976 to 1981, and served as Chairman of the Board in 1981. He was a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission from 1982 until resigning to become the Fourth Ward Alderman where he served from 1990 to 1998. He was a member of the Muscatine Toastmasters Club No. 685, he delivered for Meals on Wheels, was a leader of the Boy Scouts, and volunteered for L.I.F.T. program of Family Resources now known as the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program.

He enjoyed baseball.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Freese of Muscatine; one daughter, Judy Seiler and husband, Ron, of Muscatine; two sons, Jim Freese and wife, Mary Ann of Terre Haute, Indiana, and Jay Freese and wife, Patty, of Muscatine; six grandchildren, Shelley Duffy, David Seiler, Scott Allen Freese, Scott Brian Freese, Jessica Freese and Jason Freese; four great-grandchildren, Max Seiler, Alex, Jake and Olivia Duffy; and two sisters, Leola Dittman of Muscatine and Dorothy V. Nietzel of Muscatine, and a special friend and 'Little Brother', Brian Burke

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lillian Hoeksema, and one brother, Herb Freese.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Doris Jean Freese, 84, of Muscatine, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Muscatine Care Center after a brief illness.

Funeral Service will be 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2005, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Pastor Dan Schoepf of Calvary Church will officiate. Honorary Bearers will be Marvin Hoeksema, Dan Kraklow, Dr. Frank Schmidt, and Jack Brase. Casket Bearers will be Wilfred 'Pickle' Werner, Eddie Bartelt, David Seiler, Scott Allan Freese, Scott Brian Freese, and Jason Freese. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2005, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Calvary Church.

Doris was born on April 17, 1921, in Muscatine, the daughter of Fred and Frances Mary Nietzel Eitman. She married Ralph Carl Freese on June 4, 1939, in West Liberty. He preceded her in death in 2004, after 65 years of marriage.

She was a member of Mulford Evangelical Free Church for over 75 years where she served as Sunday School Superintendent of the Primary Department, coordinated Bible School and taught Children's Church. Later in life she attended Calvary Church and truly enjoyed the ladies Sunday School Class, Pastor Dan and Andy's music.

Doris loved her family and grandchildren. She loved to read, work crossword puzzles, crocheting, raising flowers, traveling and always enjoyed an adventure.

Survivors include one daughter, Judy Seiler and husband, Ron, of Muscatine; two sons, Jim Freese and wife, Mary Ann of Terre Haute, Indiana, and Jay Freese and wife, Patty, of Muscatine; six grandchildren, Shelley Duffy, David Seiler, Scott Allan Freese, Scott Brian Freese, Jessica Freese, and Jason Freese; four great-grandchildren, Max Seiler and Alex, Jake and Olivia Duffy; two sisters, Ruth Werner and husband, Wilfred 'Pickle', and Barbara Bartelt and husband Eddie, all of Muscatine; and several nieces and one nephew.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one brother, Jack Eitman.
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - Thomas C. Freese, 58, of Rock Island, Ill., died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at his home.

According to his wishes, cremation will follow the service.

Mr. Freese was born July 5, 1948, in Muscatine, the son of Robert J. and Helen L. Turner Freese. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He worked as a home and industrial cleaner for Service Master and was a caregiver for In Touch in Moline for five years. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and bowling.

Survivors include his mother; sisters, Karen Wutzke and her husband, Robert, of Littleton, Colo. and Mardee Blunke and her husband, Skip, of Silvis; brother, Stephen Ward, of Moline; special nephew, James Johnson, of Coal Valley; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father in 1995; and a brother, Chief Master Sgt. Gary C. Ward.
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - Helen L. Freese, 89, of Rock Island, formerly of Muscatine, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at her home.

Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine.

Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Davenport, where she had been a member.

Mrs. Freese was born June 24, 1917, in Muscatine, the daughter of Charles and Hattie (Van Zyle) Turner.

She married Robert Freese Oct. 19, 1947, in Rock Island. He died in September of 1995.
She worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Kimberly in Davenport, retiring in 1985.

She was an excellent housekeeper who made sure her home was always well kept. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved her family deeply and will be missed by all.

Survivors include: two daughters, Karen and Robert Wutzke of Littleton, Colo. and Mardee and Skip Blunke of Silvis, Ill.; a son, Stephen Ward of Moline; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Giessregen of Muscatine; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons, Chief Master Sergeant Gary Ward and Thomas Freese; two sisters, Esther Barth and Hazel Hudson; and a brother, Chester 'Chet' Turner.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa – Marion O. Freese, 93, of Muscatine, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Unity Hospital.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Paul Ostrem of the Zion Lutheran Church will officiate. Casket Bearers will be David Crinklaw, Doug Crinklaw, Rick Crinklaw, David Rinderle, Joe Clarke, and Rick Czupka. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or the donor’s choice of charity.
Marion was born on January 21, 1915, in Muscatine, the daughter of Henry H. and Harriett Schwertzfeger Edmonds. She married Ralph C. Dittman on September 30, 1936, in Muscatine. He preceded her in death in 1977. She later married Carl ‘Snow’ Freese on April 16, 1980, in Muscatine.
She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church and attended Zion Lutheran Church.
She had worked at Sears, and also as a cook in the Muscatine School System.
She enjoyed reading, word puzzles, traveling, cooking and her family.
Survivors include her husband, Carl ‘Snow’ Freese of Muscatine; two daughter, Judith Ann Dittman of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Betty E. Crinklaw and husband, Richard, of Grand Junction, Colorado; one step-son, David Freese of Calmar; four grandchildren, David Crinklaw and wife, Luanne, Doug Crinklaw, Kristine Rinderle and husband, David, Rick Crinklaw and wife, Kim; seven great-grandchildren, Brad, Austin, Madison, Shania, Wyatt, Hope and Nick; and good friends Joe and Krystyna Clarke.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, one step-son, Michael Freese, and one brother, Emerson Edmonds. She is also preceded by her beloved dog, Miggles.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Albert A. Freese Sr., 87, of Muscatine, died March 12, 2001, at his home in Muscatine.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home . Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery with full military honors.

Visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 PM Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home.

Mr. Freese was born Sept. 9, 1913, in Muscatine, the son of John and Bertha Oest Freese. On May 17, 1941, he married Louella Jane Peters at the Zion Lutheran Church in Muscatine. Louella preceded him in death on April 26, 1997.

Albert was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and was retired from Hahn Ready Mix-Sand and Gravel where he had worked for 33 years.

Survivors include his son Al Freese Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Muscatine, two grandchildren, Keith Freese of Muscatine and Kristi Wellman and her husband, Gary, of Dayton, Ohio; three great-grandchildren, Emily, Caleb and Luke Wellman; and one brother Carl Freese and his wife, Mariam, of Muscatine.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two sisters, Ester and Helen.