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Jean Mae Freeland, age 84 of San Antonio, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014 after a short illness. She was born Jean Mae Krawec on March 16, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Her father, John Krawec, died early in her life. She was raised by her loving mother and stepfather, Anne and John Todosichuk. She met Rex Freeland while she was an elevator operator and he sold vacuum cleaners on the 7th floor at Marshall Fields in Chicago. They later married. Rex and Jean moved to San Antonio in 1966 with their 5 children. Later in life, after managing her husband and 5 children, she began a career as a Beautician. She received her training at Mim's Beauty College in San Antonio, and later she became a Beauty Instructor there. When Bertha Mims retired and opened up a Children's Store, Jean became a clothing buyer for the shop called Little Folks by Megan here in San Antonio. Her interests, hobbies, and talents portrayed her as an excellent seamstress, culinary artist, and creative designer. In the 80's, she worked as the Church Secretary for the Unity Church of San Antonio. Jean was deeply spiritual and supported many people in her life who were faced with hard times and difficulties. In addition to her parents and husband Rex, she was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Alan Freeland, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jean is survived by her children, Laura Freeland Hill Col. Chris Hill, U.S. Army Retired of Seguin, Texas; Gary Barbara Freeland of Mesa, Arizona; DavidMarie Freeland of Round Rock, Texas; and Michael Ramona Freeland of Sugar Land, Texas. Other survivors are predeceased Gregory's grandchildren, Tara Freeland O'Neil Kel and Gregory, Jr. Stephanie and their mother, Kathy Freeland; grandchildren Michael and Nicole Freeland; Nicholas and Brittany Freeland. Also, sisters, Barbara Patronik of South Holland, Illinois; Shirley Emil Skocypec of Somerset, New Jersey; and brother, Donald Barbara Todd of South Holland, Illinois. Jean was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. SERVICES Visitation will be on Friday, September 19, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Oak Hills Mortuary, 8332 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas. The Graveside Service will be officiated by Rev. Father Jossh Carmen on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Retama Cemetery, 15940 Lookout Road, Selma, TX

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Jean Mae Freeland

March 16, 1930 - September 13, 2014