Stephen Jeffrey Freeman

Stephen Jeffrey Freeman obituary, Brighton, MI

Stephen Jeffrey Freeman

Stephen Freeman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Brighton on Jul. 12, 2025.

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Stephen Jeffrey Freeman, of Milford, passed away in the early morning hours of July 12, 2025. He was 76 years old.
Son of the late Junior and Mary L. Freeman, Stephen is survived by his wife of 39 years, "Terry" Mary Therese Freeman; children, Judith (Steve) Chandler, Lisa Giles, AnneMarie (David) Seymour, Jeffrey (Eva) Freeman, Heather (Wade) Quillin and Deanna (Richard) Young; grandchildren, Hannah, Vincent, Sophia, Estella, Carly (CJ), Elliot, Charlie, Henry, Owen, Colton, Julia, Alex, Logan, Ella, Ivy, Hazel, Frederick, Walter; siblings, Linda (Larry) Boulton and Susan (Marlin) Hanstad; also many extended family and dear friends.
Stephen is preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Daniel (Jolene) Freeman.
Visitation will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 600 E. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116 on Friday, August 1, from 4pm - 7pm.
Interment of ashes will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the memorial contributions can be donated to Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen's memory.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
2361 Hyland Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10306

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July 17, 2025

Joe Ragsdale posted to the memorial.

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Joe Ragsdale

July 17, 2025

My condolences to the Freeman family. I´m so sorry to hear of Steve´s passing. We shared a lot of great memories over the years of our time together at Camp Dearborn. A great friend who will be missed but not forgotten.
Joe and Peggy Ragsdale

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Paul & Ruth Hughes

July 15, 2025

Our condolences to Terry and the Freeman family. Steve will truly be missed. We've enjoyed the times we have spent together. God's blessings to all.

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