Margaret Kay "Marge" Freeman's Obituary
Margaret Kay “Marge” Freeman, age 84, of Grand Haven passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at home. She was born July 15, 1941, in Dowagiac, MI to Lyle Matthew and Eva Lenora (Draper) Webster. Marge married Alan E. Freeman on September 3, 1960, at Peace Temple United Methodist Church in Benton Harbor, MI. Alan preceded her in death on February 20, 2022.
Margaret graduated from Benton Harbor High School. She lived a life that was full of helping others through her volunteering, Hospice of North Ottawa Community for 31 years, the NOAH Project for seven years, and Love In Action for 12 years, just to name a few. Margaret was also a member of the Esther Circle at United Methodist Church of the Dunes.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Jodie (Ron Kurburski) Freeman; son, Shawn (Kimberly) Freeman; four grandchildren: Brandon (Angelica) Marecek, Andie (Cameron) Young, Harley Freeman, Sloan Freeman; two great-grandchildren, Maxx and Wren; and her stepsister, Sharon Frey.
According to Margaret’s wishes no service will be held. Memorial contributions to Love In Action or the Noah’s Project are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at https://www.sytsemafh.com.
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