URBANA — Louine A. Friese, 89, of Urbana, formerly of Sidney, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday (July 26, 2017) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, at Sidney United Church, Sidney, with the Rev. Mike Picklesimer officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Sidney. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the church. Freese Funeral Home, Sidney, is assisting with arrangements.
Mrs. Friese was born March 13, 1928, at Alto Pass, a daughter to Graydon and Ruth Gore Browning. She married Howard Friese on Jan. 13, 1947, at Piggott, Ark.; he survives.
Also surviving are three children, Adrian (Gary) Cole of Niles, Mich.,Rodney (Linda) Friese of Marietta, Ga., and Roger (Shelly) Friese
of Indianapolis, Ind.; five grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren; a brother, James Browning; and a sister, Elizabeth Aldridge.
She was a faithful wife and fun-loving mother and grandmother, who loved to play outdoor and table games. She was a member of Sidney United Church.
She was employed as a secretary at Sidney Grade School, for Dr. Martin Koeck III, at her church and the University of Illinois. She played the piano and organ at Sidney United Church and at times the funeral home. She also was an artist, loving to paint.
Memorials may be made to Sidney United Church.
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