Alice L. Freeman July 15, 1919 - December 24, 2013 Alice L. Freeman, age 94 of LaOtto, IN, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born July 15, 1919 to the late Clarence and Inez (Beckley) Schutt in Swan Township, Noble County, IN. She was a graduate of LaOtto High School. She married Don Freeman on March 29, 1941 and he died January 24, 1991. When they were first married Alice was a farmer's wife and homemaker. Then in 1963 they bought the Avilla Dairy Treat and she retired in 1979. She was known for her homemade pies she would make every morning. She loved gardening, painting, crocheting, quilting, square dancing and any kind of craft and music. She is survived 3 sons and daughters in-law; Larry and Marilyn Freeman, Morry and Virginia Freeman and Steve and Blinda Freeman; a daughter and son in-law, Susie and Steve Hill; 5 grandchildren, Brenda and Ron Dickinson, Rick and Becky Freeman, Jeremy and Maureen Freeman, Heather Freeman and Jason Malaise and 5 great grandchildren, Reece and Lauren Dickinson, Eden and Wyatt Freeman and Trevor Freeman. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Glenn and Everett Schutt; 2 sisters, Marjory Gappinger and Gladys Sellers and 2 grandchildren Jonathan and Christopher Freeman. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 28 at 11 a.m. at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, with Pastor Donna Holcomb officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are to the American Diabetes Association or Visiting Nurse, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814.