Barbara Freeman

IRON MOUNTAIN - Barbara Ann Freeman, 57, of Iron Mountain, died on Monday, March 15, 2010, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Aug. 14, 1952, in Norway, daughter of the late Henry "Rico" and Marguerite (Andreoli) Carozolla. She attended school in Iron Mountain graduating from Iron Mountain High School in 1970. She married Jeffrey Freeman on Feb. 24, 1973, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Barb would later attend cosmetology school, and go on to own and operate the nail salon, "Nails, Nails, Nails" here in town. Barb was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, ushering at Mass and cooking and baking at the fall bazaar. She was an active member of the Lady Elks, working the handicapped auction for many years. She was a member of the Pine Grove Country Club, and the Paisano Club. Barb loved her 'Nortside' Italian heritage, and was involved with Vision 2020. In her early years, she enjoyed doing needle work, painting, riding motorcycles, shopping and traveling. She also loved woodworking, crafts, cooking, camping, fishing and watching her son, Jeffrey, race just about anything. She was a people person who had many lifelong friends, and also made many friends through her nail business. She will always be remembered for her great sense of humor and her quick wit. Barbie is survived by her loving husband of more than 37 years, Jeff of Iron Mountain; her son, Jeffrey of Iron Mountain; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cindy (Steve) Gard of Friendswood, Texas, Brad (Carla) Freeman of Kingsford, Becky (Don) Sagers of Schoolcraft, Mich., Heidi (Beaver) Reddinger of Iron Mountain, and Brent (Fernanda) Freeman of Kingsford. "Uncle Barb" is further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The funeral service will be Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Msgr. James Kaczmarek will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences to the family of Barbara Ann Freeman can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Barbara Freeman

March 15, 1953 - March 15, 2010