ALLENE THERESA FREES, 85, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 8:17 am, Sunday, November 23, 2014 at her residence. She was born to the late Albert C. and Frances O. (nee Moses) Eschmann on December 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Elmer E. Frees, Jr on September 23, 1946 in Brooksville, Mississippi; he preceded her in death on June 7, 2011. She was a homemaker. In her earlier years, she had been a lifeguard for the Red Bud Swimming Pool and also had worked at Betty's Fabric Store in Red Bud. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Red Bud, Illinois. She enjoyed doing crafts and going square dancing with her husband, Elmer. Survivors: 3 Sons Larry (Diane) Frees Red Bud, IL Charles "Sonny" Frees Osage Beach, MO Randy Frees Red Bud, IL 1 Sister Mary Ann (Charles) Halusan Belleville, IL 1 Brother-in-law David Matzenbacher Red Bud, IL 8 Grandchildren 18 Great Grandchildren Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by Parents, Husband, 1 Brother - Charles Eschmann and 1 Sister - Susan Matzenbacher Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Rev. William Graves Interment: Walnut Hill Cemetery Belleville, Illinois Visitation: Tuesday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday - 8:00 am - 11:00 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Monroe County Humane Society