"Our memories go way back to Freda\'s line dancing days. We met at dance class and spent many a weekend dancing with a group wherever we found music to dance to. We all had so much fun and we were all drinking sodas to boot. Sure miss Freda and her \"pink Cadillac\" --her favorite song to dance to. Prayers to all the family. Tom & Dana Ford"
In loving memory of
Freda J. (Trone) Burnham
August 13, 1942 - November 17, 2022
Canton -Freda J. (Trone) Burnham, 80, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at her residence.
She was born on August 13, 1942 in Ava, Mo to Tommy and Oda (Plumb) Robertson.
She married Bob Burnham on July 30, 2005 at the Fiatt Christian Church. He survives.
Also surviving are her children, Tim Trone of Canton, Julie Riccioni of Canton, David Minor of Peoria, Jolena Trone of Canton, Vicki (Mark) Natwick of Milwaukee, WI, Mindy (Claude) Youngren of Canton, Bob (Julie) Burnham of Jackson, MO, Judy (Curtis) Taylor of Farmington, Jeff (Linda) Burnham of Decatur, one brother, Gary (Pat) Robertson of Colona, IL, fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one infant son, Danny Trone, two sons, John Burnham, Dennis "Bodie" Trone, two brothers, one sister, one grandchild and one great grandchild.
Freda worked for the State of Illinois and later for Spoon River College. She was a member of Fiatt Christian Church and the Spoon River Garden Club. She was a Master Gardener and her flower of choice was the Hosta. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, stained glass, bird watching and Christmas Bingo.
Most of all Freda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with them all, especially at the campground.
A memorial funeral service will be held at 11 am, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the Fiatt Christian Church with a visitation one hour prior at the church. A lunch and a time of fellowship will immediately follow the service at the church.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a burial of the ashes will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Canton at a later date.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton are in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be made at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"What a great friend Freda was. So many fond memories. Spoon River College, Master Gardeners Training. Lots of laughs and a few tears were shared between us. Taught me how to make a memory quilt. Loved her like a sister. Fly high my friend!"
"My deepest sympathies to the family. I got to know Freda while working with her at the college. She always brightened my day and loved her laugh. "
"Prayers for Bob and family! "
"Jo, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs, my friend."
"Sorry for your loss "
" So sorry for your loss. Freda had a great love of gardening - especially her beautiful hostas. She will be greatly missed. "
"Bob, So sorry to hear about Freda! You and your family are in my prayers! "
"Jo, Karl and I send hugs and prayers for your loss. Karl and Barb Hagen"
"So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family."
"Sorry for your loss Bob. andy & toni conway"