IL SR1065

Leonard A. Freeman of Havana died on June 6, 2024; born December 17, 1947 in Batesville, Arkansas to William and Arnell Freeman.

Served in the U.S. Army for nine years beginning in 1967; worked for Fornoff Fertilizer for 10 years, Walker Forge, and retired from Hinkles & McCoy in Decatur.

Member of VFW Post #6408 in Havana and Local 51 IBEW in Springfield; enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survived by longtime girlfriend Nadine Owens, daughter Dawn Showalter, stepson Mike Belanger, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and three siblings.

Illinois Senate expresses condolences to Freeman's family and all who knew him.