Mitchell Mike Freeman, 67, died peacefully October 17, 2019
at his home in Belvidere. He was born July 10, 1952 In Peoria, IL to John and
Juanita (Harness) Freeman. He married his sweetheart Jolene Turnipseed, July
20, 1983 in Belvidere. Mitchell graduated high school and attended some college
while working on his Journeyman trade. He attended First Evangelical in
Belvidere.

Mitchell was a member of The UAW local 2056. He enjoyed his
coffee and conversation in various establishments in and around Belvidere.
Mitchell loved the outdoors, camping, pool, darts, garage sales and estate
sales. He loved to coach his son's little league team and worked with the Boy
Scouts. He never missed his kids' events and loved spending time with his
grandchildren. Mitchell also had a special place in his heart for his beloved
dog, Duke. All of the people around him made him feel like the luckiest man in
the world.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Jolene; his children, Destiny
(John) Messman, Danielle, and John (Christi); brothers, Philip (Patty) Freeman,
Wesley (Deb) Freeman, James (Sylvia) Freeman; sisters, Diane Mcelhinney, Sally Freeman, Jeannie
(Tom) Wagner; grandchildren, Jake and Josh Messman, Whitley, Kaegan and Gavin
Freeman-Russell, and Riley and Hayden Freeman; numerous nieces and nephews; and
special thanks to Sandy Vail for always being there.

Mitchell is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather,
Art; brother, Timothy; sisters, Elizabeth, Mary and Johnetta.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
November 9, 2019, at Highland Garden of Memories. A celebration of life will be from 4 to 8
p.m. at the American Legion, Saturday, November 9. Jonathon Banister will
officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to encourage people to
donate their services to cancer patients in need of a friend. A special thanks
to Pink Heals of the Winnebago County chapter, Swedish American Cancer Center,
Pallative Care and Hospice. To share a memory and light a candle, please
visitwww.AndersonFCS.com.