Mrs. Freda G. Swisher, age 87

Of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 11:05 AM – Monday, June 18, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, June 23, 2012 at St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Ste. Marie, IL. Visitation will be held 1 hour before the service. In loving memory of Freda, memorials may be made to the Ste. Marie Hanging basket fund or St. Mary's Church. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.blakefh.com. Arrangements are under the care of Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL.

Freda was born on January 1, 1925 in West Liberty, IL the daughter of Joseph P. and Minnie E. (Stark) Keller. Freda married Robert Swisher and he preceded her in death.
Freda was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie; Ste Marie Post #932 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the St Mary's Altar Society.
Freda is survived by:
3 Children – Carol (Vic) Connor of Olney, IL
Jim (Norma) Swisher of Newton, IL
Patti (Randy) Bunten of Robinson, IL
Sister – Dorothy Hahn of Ste. Marie, IL
10 Grandchildren

Freda was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 2 sisters – Evelyn Shoffstall and Helen Graham.