Freda Nadine Falkner, 95, of Lisbon, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Mechanicsville Specialty Care. Private family services will be held on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Burial: Lisbon Cemetery.
Survivors include her son, David (Irene) Falkner; grandchildren, Sherri Meng, Kevin Upton, and Matthew Falkner; great grandchildren, Elizabeth Meng, Kaili Falkner, AeCha Falkner, and Blake Upton; brother, Jack Marvin; and many nieces and nephews.
Freda was born August 9, 1924, in Coal City, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Blue) Marvin. She married Carlos Upton in 1941, and had a son, Larry, later divorcing. On May 21, 1946, she married Vincent Falkner, and had a son, David. Freda was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed gathering her family for meals and holidays. When Vincent owned Lisbon Feed & Supply, she would help cover the counter, but she was mostly a homemaker dedicated to her family. Freda was an avid reader and enjoyed doing word puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Larry; and grandsons, Jeffery Upton and Michael Falkner.
Memorials are suggested to the family for Alzheimer's research in care of Stewart Baxter, 715 10th Avenue SW, Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314.
Please share your support and memories with Freda's family on her tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
I feel absolutely blessed to have met Freda and to have been a part of her life these last 5 years. She was everything I see in myself, spunky, stubborn, funny a fighter and she had a sweet side too that she only showed on special occasions. I feel I can speak for all at Mechanicsville Specialty Care when I say Freda is someone that will never be forgotten. Thank you so much to the family for entrusting us with her care I am forever grateful to have met Freda!
We would like to send our condolences on the passing of your Mother. She will always be remembered as a fine lady. Sincerely, Barry and Cheryl Adams.