Kathleen ‘Polly’ Freeborn

Polly was born Sept. 21, 1950, in Escanaba, the daughter of Wallace and Kathryn (Boyle) Chroge. She was raised in Gladstone and graduated from Gladstone High School. On Nov. 6, 1982, Polly was united in marriage to Keith Freeborn and together the couple made their home in Brampton. Polly worked primarily as a homemaker and enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles and going on the occasional shopping trip.

In addition to her husband of 35 years, Keith, Polly is survived by: daughter, Trixie (Gary) Britton of Rock, Mich.; brother, Vernon (Vivian) Chroge of Brampton, Mich.; sisters, Barbara Gravelle of Loves Park, Ill., Beatrice “Cookie” (Thomas) Russell of Perkins, Mich., Sandra Clark of Machesney, Ill., Susan Davis of Escanaba, Mich.; granddaughter, Casandra (Nick) Badham. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Polly was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Kathryn; son, Tony Englund; brothers, Donald, Kenneth and Glenn Chroge; sisters, Mildred “Pinky” Hunt and Patricia Griffey; brothers-in-law, Delbert Gravelle, LJ Clark, and Michael Davis.

Graveside services for Polly will be held in the spring. Further information will be forthcoming. The Skradski Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be offered online at www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.