Marilyn J. Freudenburg

Marilyn Jean (Peterson) Freudenburg, 54, of Benton Harbor, passed away at her home on Monday, March 4, 2002 surrounded by her loving family. A service celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Joseph. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 5-8 PM Wednesday at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice at Home. Marilyn was born on September 9, 1947 in Benton Harbor to Maynard & Emma (Schmidt) Peterson. She was raised in St. Joseph, attended Trinity Lutheran School & graduated from St. Joseph High School. She continued her education at Ferris State College where she earned her degree in Cosmetology. Marilyn operated a hair salon out of her home for many years. Marilyn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Joseph for her entire life. She had been diagnosed with cancer only a few months ago. She was a very loving and nurturing person placing herself second to everyone else. She loved spending time with her family & friends, whether it was at the beach, traveling, gardening, camping, volunteering at church or a quiet evening at home. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Marc Freudenburg whom she married June 29, 1986 in St. Joseph; her mother Emma Peterson of Fairplain, sister Cheryl (Ivan) Quandt of Wallingford, PA, sister-in-law Carol Peterson, of Rising Sun, IN, sister Margaret (Mike) Pecoraro of Riverside; son Scott Bachman of Nashville, TN, daughter Amy Bachman of Round Lake, IL, step daughter Tricia Smith of Benton Harbor, step daughter Jodi (Larry) Davis of Coloma; four grandchildren-Kirstin, Devin, Rachael, & Teahgan; several nieces, nephews and their children. She was preceded in death by her brother Donald Peterson in 1969 and her father Maynard Peterson in 1998. Mommy, you will be dearly missed by all of your family and friends but I know God has taken you to a better place.