IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Rosa May

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Frees

February 1, 1940 – August 20, 2025

Obituary

Rosa May Frees, 85, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, with her loving family at her side.  She was born February 1, 1940, in Elbridge Township, the daughter of Roy "John" and Josie (Camper) Monroe.


Rosa is survived by: her children, Rocky (Janice) Frees, Kathy Frees, Alan (Robin) Frees; grandchildren, James Frees, LeeAnn (Matt) Augustin, Anthony Frees and April (Josh) Wungnema; great-grandchildren, Madelyn Frees, Owen Frees, Chase, Wesley and Noah Augustin, Cody and Caiden Wungnema; sister, Joyce Alltop; brothers, Warren Monroe and Donald (Joyce) Monroe.


Rosa was preceded in death by: her parents, Roy and Josie Monroe; husband James Frees; sisters, Shirley (Henry) Verschueren, Mary (Danny) Dawson; brothers, John (Rosmary) Monroe, Ronald Monroe and Jack Monroe.


Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at New Era Reformed Church, 4775 First Street, New Era, Michigan 49446, with Pastor Bob Abbott officiating.  Visitation will be held from 5 pm until 7 pm, Monday, August 25, 2025, at Harris Funeral Home, 267 North Michigan Avenue, Shelby, Michigan 49455 and again on Tuesday, August 26 one hour prior to services at the church.  Interment will be in Ferry Township Cemetery.


Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.


www.harrisfhome.com

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Funeral Services

Visitation

August
25

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Visitation

August
26

New Era Reformed Church

4775 1st Street, New Era, MI 49446

10:00 - 11:00 am

Funeral Service

August
26

New Era Reformed Church

4775 1st Street, New Era, MI 49446

Starts at 11:00 am

Interment

August
26

Starts at 2:00 pm

Burial

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