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Freda M. Kyle |
  Freda M. Kyle, age 89 of Richwood, died peacefully Thursday evening at her home, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was born December 9, 1918 in Marion to Albert and Maude (Dolan) Russell.
She retired from the North Union School district after 32 years of service as the Secretary to the Superintendent. She had been active in the North Union Athletic Boosters, North Union Athletic Complex, and had been treasurer of the North Union Levy Committee for many past levies. The North Union School District honored Freda by naming the new elementary library “The Freda M. Kyle Children’s Library”. She was an honorary chapter farmer with North Union FFA, an honorary member of the North Union National Honor Society, and earned the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Contribution of Service Award.
Besides supporting education, she also played a large role in community activities. She had been a member of the Richwood Village Planning Commission, a member of the advisory board of Tri-Rivers JVS, past chairman of the Richwood United Way, Easter Seal and Heart Fund. She was a past board member of the Richwood Civic Center and had been co-chairman for the Richwood Sesquicentennial.
A long time member of the Richwood First United Methodist Church, she was a Sunday School teacher for over 10 years and Youth Fellowship leader for several years. She was a 60-year member and past Worthy Matron of the former Mt. Carmel Chapter 42 Order of the Eastern Star, member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Carpe Diem Club and a member of the Union County Republican Club. In 1989-90 the Richwood Lions Club named her “Citizen of the Year” and the Richwood Business Association chose her as the 1989 Christmas Parade Grand Marshall. In 1990 the Central Ohio Senior Citizens inducted Freda into their Hall of Fame.
Freda served her school and community with rare dedication and stamina. To many persons not even related, she was known as “Mom” or “Grandma Freda”.
Freda was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth D. Kyle, who died April 26, 1977; her son Dan B. Kyle, brothers Judson, William, John (Sam), and Robert Russell; and a sister, Nellie Brady.
She is survived by a son, James S. (Jean) Kyle, Richwood; daughter, Nancy K. (Richard) Hoffman, Richwood; Daughter-in-law, Patricia (Jack) Kyle-Beatley, Russells Point; six grandchildren, Sherie (Guy) Lagendyk, Powell; Kim (Tracy) Kyle, Cummings, GA; Kenyon (Beth) Kyle, Amelia Island, FL; Chad (Jodi) Hoffman, Richwood; Dane Kyle, Richwood; Carla (Mike) Moser, Lebanon; twelve great-grandchildren, Nikki, Kyle and Elliott Lagendyk; Ashley, Dakota, Courtney and Keyon Kyle; Taylor, Conor and Jordyn Hoffman; Lincoln and Collin Moser; a sister Louise McDaniel, Clute, TX; Special Cousin, Karen (Jim) Haught, West Virginia; nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and extended family members, loving caregivers, Barb, Tabitha, Jennifer, Melissa, Danetta, Tanya, Kim and Phyllis; and her special companion, “Angel”.
Funeral Services will be Monday, April 14, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Richwood First United Methodist Church with special family friend Pastor Joe Rhea officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Kim Kyle, Kenyon Kyle, Chad Hoffman, Dane Kyle, grandson-in-law Michael Moser and dear friend Jim Haught. Friends may call from 2 to 7 PM on Sunday at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood where an Eastern Star service will take place at 7:00.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Freda M. Kyle Scholarship Fund, c/o Richwood Banking Co., 28 N. Franklin St., Richwood, OH 43344. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.
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Stan & Phyllis Meddles
Lake Placid, Fl. |
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Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 7:38 PM
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We were sorry to hear of Freda's death. She was a good friend to both of us, and we will miss her and our visits to The Hungry Farmer. We loved her dearly. Ping and Phyllis
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JohnaNibert
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Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 7:35 AM
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Your Mother,Grandmother,Great grandmother was a truly remarkabel person and a true friend. As you well know. She will be missed by many. We really thought a lot of her and enjoyed her visits on the front porch at Bettys. Bill and Johna Nibert
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Vaughn Williams
Sarasota, Florida |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 7:55 AM
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My sympathy to the Kyle family. I only knew Freda for a few years but I did admire her so much. She was always so kind to me during my stay at North Union High School. My thoughts and my prayers are with you at this difficult time. Vaughn Williams
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Shirley McMahon Allinder
Vero Beach, Florida |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 7:01 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of Freda's passing. She will be sorely missed by all those who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
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Lori Ransome-Phillips
Marion |
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Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 10:06 PM
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Pat, Dane, & Family
Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Sincerely,
Lori Phillips & Betty Ransome
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David and Nancy Wiley
Richwood, Ohio |
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Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 7:42 AM
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Dear Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful friend. She showed a loving compassion for her family, friends, school and her community. My favorite memory was our trip to Fowler, Ohio to visit my parents and my sister. We drove to all the cemeteries in the area and looked up her relatives. She called it "God's Country". My first thoughts were that she is now truely in "God's Country". When I called my sister to tell her the news she spoke the same words. Freda will be missed but she is now doing God's work. She was so very special. God Bless.
Nancy and David Wiley
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Dr. Wayne Evans
Canton, Ohio |
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Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 12:54 PM
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The Kyle family has been linked for decades to our family ever since my mother, E. Jean Evans, served in several capacities at the Richwood Bank. Since leaving Richwood many years ago, I can still remember the times when my path would cross with that of Freda Kyle. She was always interested in my life and family offering many words of kindness and encouragement. She was a great lady, someone that nobody has ever said anything bad about. The way she lived out of the abundance of her character and commitment to others becomes a great inspiration to many people- - including me. May the Lord she served bless each one in the family.
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Kim Ransome
Mansfield, OH |
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Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 3:08 PM
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I want to express my deepest sympathy to all Freda's loved ones. She will be missed by me and my family. She was always like family to me. She was always there when anyone needed her. My heart goes out to all.
You will be in my thoughts,
Kim Ransome
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Rick & Julie Ross
Richwood |
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Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 10:20 PM
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Rick and I would like to extend our sympaythy, we are very sorry for your loss. Freda was a wonderful lady and she truly will be missed. Please know that your families are in our thoughts and prayers throughout this difficult time.
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larry nibert
richwood |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 7:54 AM
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Sorry for your lose She will be missed
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The Hamilton Family
Richwood |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of the family, friends and caretakers. What a blessed and giving life Freda led! God Bless all of you.
Walt, Allison & Samantha
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Gary & Lois Anderon
Lago Vista, Texas |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 12:57 PM
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Please recieve our deepest condolences and know that we will miss Freda as all will.
She was a KEY to our Town of Richwood and will be in our memories forever.
Freda was one of the "first friends" I made. She brought my mother (Esther Anderson) and me (Gary Anderson)home from the hospital after my birth in August of 1941. She was always there for everyone.
Respectfully,
Gary and Lois Anderson
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Greg, Michelle & Morgan Evans
Richwood |
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Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 2:34 PM
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The loss of such a kind soul like Freda will impact all those who have had the priviledge to know her. She always made a special effort to 'watch-out' for those of us who grew up in the Richwood community.
You are all in our thoughts.
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