MENTONE – Freeda Witham, 84, of 20749 S. Apple Road, Mentone, died at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 2013, in her residence. She was born Nov. 27, 1928, in Plymouth, to Forrest and Goldie Teel Kesler. On Jan. 14, 1949, in Mentone, she married Rex Witham, who survives. Working at Farmers State Bank, Mentone, for 30 years, she was secretary to the president and held a vice president title. A lifetime area resident, she resided in her childhood residence until her passing. She was a 1946 graduate of Mentone High School and a lifetime member of Mentone Church of Christ. Also surviving are a son, Gregory R. Witham, Valparaiso; three daughters: Caleen (and Susie) Rentschler, Mentone; Janie (and spouse Eric) Gard, Carmel; and Sally (and spouse Jay) Hearn, St. Charles, Ill.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ellen Flenar, Mentone. She was preceded in death by an infant and a sister. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Billy Steele officiating. Burial will be in Mentone Cemetery. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County. Condolence may be sent via www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
