Josephine Friddle

Josephine E. Friddle

Age 99 of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday morning, February 2, 2016 at her home.

Born November 4, 1916 in Coal City, Josephine Elsie was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Pavlis-Swartz. She was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1934. Josephine married Melvin A. Friddle in 1935 in Indiana. She worked for several years as a secretary for UniRoyal. In her spare time, Josephine enjoyed sewing and working word search games. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.

Survivors include seven children: Faye Hansen, Melva Jo McCarville and Donald (JoAnn) Friddle all of Wilmington, Charles Melvin (Joyce) Friddle of Diamond and Kathleen Friddle, Karen Friddle and Mary Hairald, all of Wilmington; numerous grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and special friends: Marge Rockenbach of Plainfield and Ruth Buchanan of Morris, as well as her dedicated caregiver Kailee Wills.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Melvin; son Dale Friddle; grandson Dale Overton; brother Joseph, and four sisters: Marie, Ann, Bess and Shirley.

Visitation and video tribute will be held on Friday, February 5, 2016 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Funeral services will follow Saturday morning, February 6th at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Reverend Dr. Roy Backus officiating.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington, where Josephine will be laid to rest with her husband.

Pallbearers will be: Greg Hansen, Mike McCarville, Donnie Friddle, Dan Rickmon, Todd Friddle, David Frazier, Aaron Hawks and Tony Hairald.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Josephine’s memory to the Wilmington Fire Department Benefit Fund.

Family and friends may sign the guestbook, share photographs or view Josephine’s memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815/476-2181)