Margaret “Meg” Fredian
It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Margaret Alice Fredian. Meg was unique in many ways, starting with her date of birth, a leap year baby in 1964. Meg’s warmth, care, and love was felt by all with whom she came into contact. She was born in Rochester, New York and grew up in Palatine, Illinois. Loving wife of 39 years to Justin Fredian. Devoted mother to Alan (Gaby), Lindsey (Scott), Emily, and Kaylie, and sweet “Gammy” to two adoring grandchildren, Henry and James. Cherished sister to the late Joe (Sally), Robert (Laurel), Mary Ellen Rizzo (Sal), Thomas (Joan), Anne Miskin (Michael), Patrick, Theresa Eiden (Paul), James (Cheryl), and Michael (Nicole). Beloved Aunt to over 30 nieces and nephews.
Meg was a high school cross country and track star at Fremd High School where she was also homecoming queen. Her talent and dedication earned her a scholarship to Loyola University Chicago where she continued to shine as a leader of the team. She met her future husband, Justin, at Loyola and they shared all the challenges of life with vigor and compassion.
One of Meg’s greatest joys was being a nurse for 35 years. Her knowledge, energy, and soft touch were a perfect combination, and the beneficiaries were her patients.
She did many special things in her life but she was able to shine as a most loved wife and mom, and an amazing daughter, sister, friend and, neighbor. Especially as MOM. She was everyone’s favorite. We will miss her dearly.
Visitation 4 to 8pm on Friday, June 6th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family and friends to meet directly at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Rd., Western Springs for an 11am Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 7th. Burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery to take place privately. Additional Information: 708-352-6500
So sorry for your loss. She was a joy to work with and know
Justin, I am so very sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this horribly difficult time.
Bill OB
Justin, very sad to hear this news. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Mike
Justin, I am so sorry for your profound loss. She always exuded grace and had a beautiful smile whenever I saw her around the park. My heart hurts for you and your family. With love, Ceci Jennings
My heart is so heavy. I ache at the pain you must all feel. I want to make fun of her and laugh my head off with her. I am so thankful that I could call her my friend. Love you all
We will be there in spirit. What a magnificent human!
Jody and Tom
Meg was one of the most generous people I have ever been fortunate enough to call my friend. She led with her heart. Her faith in her Lord never left her, and she prayed for everyone. My prayers are all for her family she leaves behind. Justin, Alan, Lindsey, Emily, Kailey and all your families…. May you always know you had the best of the best. And we are better for having had her in our lives. Our deepest condolences To each of you.
Justin, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Unique, intelligent, funny, tireless champion in everything Margaret took on, beautiful inside and out, the biggest heart shared with all who crossed her path, loved beyond measure, a good steward of all the blessings bestowed upon her. I will miss you Meg. I will love you forever. Your Sister and Friend. ME
Good evening, Mary Ellen,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Meg and our sympathies to you and your entire family.
As a neighbor, classmate and friend, she will always be a shinning star.
With sympathy,
John
Unique; intelligent; funny; beautiful inside and out; tireless champion of everything Margaret took on; shared her heart with all who crossed paths with her; a faithful steward of all the blessings bestowed on her. I will miss you Margaret. I will love you forever. Your Sister and Friend ME
We are very sorry to hear of this terrible news. We always enjoyed our time seeing Meg on the beach whether in the day or at sunset where our dogs would bark at each other. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Justin and family, my sincerest condolences for all of you. Meg sounds like and incredible woman who left her mark on this world. Thoughts and prayers❤️
Corie Swanberg
What an absolute joy to have known Meg! We are wrapping you each in the blanket of love Meg shared with us all.
Justin,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tamara Jakl
Justin, my heart goes out to you and your family. I wish you only the best in the days to come.
Justin and Family,
What a shocker it must be! Meg was such a wonderful woman! My family is praying for all all of you. You never know God’s plan. She for sure is in Heaven and will be watching all of you get after life. Prayers! Joe
Dear Justin and family,
When Meg started her walking club, I became a devoted member. She and I often would be the last two laughing and talking. I feel so blessed to have gotton to know her last summer. I would often talk to my family how Meg was a “mini me”…both redheads, freckles, and nurses. I am now even more grateful that I got to see her on May 17th , Pete’s Celebration of life. we hugged and I told her how excited I was as I finally retired from my nursing career as she had previously. I had my sister Kathleen take a quick pic of the two of us. I will always cherish our brief laugh filled friendship.
I send my prayers and love to all of you.
Nancy O’Connor McCleary
What an absolute joy to have known Meg. We are wrapping you each in the blanket of love that Meg shared with us all.
So very worry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working and knowing Meg for 20 years. She was an amazing women.
Justin, I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. We haven’t seen each other in many years, but I clearly remember how you spoke with joy (and your signature humor!) about Meg and your entire family. My thoughts are with you and your family. I share with you a line by one of my favorite writers/theologians, Henri Nouwen: “Love is not simply a recollection of a bygone past but a living force that sustains us in the present. Through memory, love transcends the limits of time and offers hope at any moment of our lives.”
May you find solace and healing in the kids -and grandkids who embody your love and years. All our best wishes for you in this time.
Hi Justin, we are so sorry to hear about Meg! 😞 Nothing can fill the void of your lovely and vivacious wife’s death 😢🙏 and only time, faith and memories can lessen the pain. May all three give you all some comfort and may she be comforted in Jesus’ arms, and knowing that she got to meet Him first. We are praying for you…Blessings and love, Mickey 🙏🙏🙏
I have such wonderful memories of Meg and her sister Theresa as Fremd teammates. Meg was a terrific team captain, mentor and fierce competitor. I am always proud & grateful to call her my friend. Meg was a natural beauty with her red hair, blue eyes and million dollar smile. My heart aches in this loss. I send my love & prayers for strength during this difficult time for her whole family and friends. Meg will be missed by so many and never forgotten.
Justin,
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I was so very sad to hear of Meg’s passing. She was a lovely person both inside and out. I know she will deeply missed by you and your family.
Justin- I am so sorry for your and your family’s loss. May her memory be for a blessing.
Dear Justin and family ,
I am so sorry to hear of Meg’s passing.
She was always so sweet wherever I would see her. It was fun watching our grandsons play on North Beach.
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Justin and family, I am so very saddened and shocked to hear of Meg’s death. She was a loving, strong and intelligent woman who had an incredible ability to make everyone she met feel welcomed and valued; she was an amazing and compassionate friend with a great sense of humor; and, she was the heart of our Loyola Cross Country and Track team! Please know of my thoughts and prayers for all of you at this very difficult time.
Meg was a force with a heart of gold. I am truly sorry for this family’s loss. She could run so fast while not missing a beat in a conversation. For her 50th birthday, we “kidnapped” her to surprise her with a remote celebration and that is one of the best memories of the polar bears.
May you be comforted in the stories you hear about Meg in this time of sadness.
Dear Justin and Family,
We are so saddened by this sudden loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Don and Ann Garvey
Meg brought an unmatched energy and joy.
A Bright spot in everyone’s life.
Meg will be missed
Joan and John Mailander
Justin and family,
We are so sorry to hear this news. You are in our thoughts.
Justin and kids,
We are sad with you.
You are in our prayers.
Dave and Kathy
Our heartfelt condolences to the Fredian family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Meg was always warm and welcoming each time we met. Her small acts of kindness were very much appreciated.
Dear Justin and family,
John, I and our sons are heartbroken to hear about Meg’s sudden passing. There are no words that can ease the pain of such a devastating loss. Please know that our thoughts are with all of you during this incredibly difficult time. Meg was deeply loved and will be missed beyond measure. I only picture Meg with her smile, her humor, her warmth, and friendliness. She represented a big hug to all.
Sharing our deepest sympathy and care, Terry and John Alsterda
Cathy and I are so very sorry to hear the sad news of Meg’s passing. She was a beautiful, kind, and caring person, and also a good athlete. She represented all things good! And what a beautiful family she and Justin raised together. Our condolences to Justin and family. This is so sad beyond comrehension!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Justin and family. Such a sad day – Meg was an amazing person and we hope the family is comforted at this difficult time with the many great memories of Meg.
Tom and I are so saddened to hear this news and send you and your kids our deepest sympathies. Our prayers are with you all.
Tom & Kerry Nutter
To Justin and kids,
We are so sorry for your loss Meg was such a shining light! It was a joy to work beside her for many years!
Please accept our condolences
Susan and Gene Halleran
Another Soldier is Coming Home!
First Lady Margaret “Meg” Fredian is a true Saint and Warrior of Love, Peace, Joy, and Happiness! In her Obituary she mentioned my wife and me when it was said that she was the best neighbor in our “Graue Mill Community”!
Meg was more than charming, considerate, charismatic, and cordial! She illuminated my world and community! I knew when I first met her that she was an Anointed Disciple of Christ!
Her beautiful daughters are cut from the same cloth! I am honored to be a small part of her story and Gospel! I am honored to have known her!
Meg leaves a magnificent legacy! I have to tell you that Justin will be OK! You see, his beautiful daughter asked me to “check on her dad!” My two daughters would have done the same thing! I am honored to be trusted with such a glorious assignment! I plan to be a surrogate for Gracie too.
Margaret “Meg” Fredian, may the Peace of the Lord remain with you for your promised Eternal Life! Vanessa and I will meet you at the “Promised Land”! ~Amen
Rox and I are heartbroken about Meg’s passing. She was such a loving, caring Christian person. We always had fun over the years and will remember Meg’s humor, laugh and love of life. Her career in nursing underlined the caring and empathetic individual she was. But most of all she was the best wife, mom and gammy and good friend to us. I cherish the friendship that we had for so many years. Praying for you all.
I hope the most amazing memories shine bright and bring comfort to your family. Meg was such a joy to work with and she worked hard to advocate for her patients, our team was fortunate to have her.
Jill Morrison
Justin, I am so sorry to hear of this tremendous loss for you and your family. I pray that you feel God’s loving and comforting presence all around you in the difficult times ahead. She was a beautiful soul.
Justin, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Justin, my deepest condolences. A great loss to all. May the Good Lord comfort you as you mourn & keep fresh the years of joy and plenty you shared.
Justin, I am heartbroken to hear of your loss. Meg was such a bright light and beautiful soul. Sending you and everyone affected by her passing so much love and light, Thubten Chökyu (Jed’s Brian)
Justin and family, I am so, so sorry to hear this news and send you my condolences and love. Meg was the sweetest next door neighbor and I always loved chatting with her. I have memories of my kids being little and hearing the laughter, music and friends coming in and out of your house and hoping to one day have a house filled with love and friendship, which I now do. Your family is very special and I know Meg will be so deeply missed.
Justin, I’m so very sorry to hear about your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts.
Fredian Fam, I am so very sorry for your profound loss. Surrounding you all with so much love and healing thoughts. Meg touched SO MANY people bringing light and love into our hearts.
I am lucky to have known her and have witnessed the strength, love, laughter, joy, and zest for life that she exuded everyday. I KNOW that all who knew her will CARRY HER AMAZING SPIRIT in our own hearts forever.
So shocked and sad to hear Meg has left this world!
Meg had such a happy and caring spirit.
I used to work with Meg – she cared so much for her patients and
did everything she could to help them.
She adored her Children and Grandbabies.
To Her Family-just know what a Great Lady and Mom she was!
Praying for your hearts to heal.
‘May every Sunrise hold more Promise, and
May every Sunset hold more Peace.’
Meg, May You Rest in Perfect Peace.
Justin, I am at a loss for words in disbelief. I was fortunate to have met you & Meg courtesy of pickleball. She always brought a smile and laughter to the court. Your family continues to be in my thoughts & prayers. Take care
Dear Justin and family,
We are heartbroken by Meg’s sudden passing. Please know that our whole family grieves with you and surrounds you with love and prayers. Meg was so dear to us and we will miss her so much. We will be with you in spirit.
Much love to each of you, Amy Lou & Scott, Rolf, Cole, Robert and Meredith
Dear Justin & Family,
Hearing the news of Meg’s passing has left me heartbroken. I have know Meg for many years through our Polar Bear running group.
We have so many wonderful memories running here, there and everywhere! I especially cherish the weekend our group kidnapped Meg for her 50th Bday Celebration for a fun-filled Lake weekend. She was the kindest soul and had a true heart of Gold! Just a Ray of Sunshine all around! I am send LOVE, BIG H U G S, and many prayers for the days ahead. May Peace be with all of you.
~ Kelly Lansing
Justin and Family,
I am shocked and so saddened to hear of Meg’s passing. I will never forget our marathon training days and the encouragement she gave me. She was an amazing human and always put others first. I feel fortunate to have known her and call her a friend. My heart goes out to you and I will be praying for you all during this extremely difficult time..
My condolences, Katie McNeily Phelan
I was so very heartbroken to hear of Meg’s passing. Meg had a great spirit with a heart filled with kindness. She will be sorely be missed by all she touched..
I was lucky enough to meet this beautiful girl during track from at Fremd High School. Gosh, what an incredible athlete ..she sure could run! Always smiling and friendly to all. She was voted our beautiful Homecoming Queen because she was so kind to every single person she met, always.
Her beauty was inside her heart which radiated to the world. My deepest sympathies to all who knew lovely Meg.
Justin,
I was saddened to hear the unexpected news of Meg’s passing. She was a lovely lady who always had an infectious smile whenever she would greet me.
The Rout family is very sorry for your loss.
Justin,
My heartfelt thoughts, and prayers, are with you and your family with the tragic passing of Meg. I know it has been a long time since we last saw each other, but just know, in moments like this in life, friends “forever”. From what I have read, Meg was amazing. Hang in there buddy. Sending love, hugs and peace be with you and your family. Mike “Greco” Ahern
Justin and family,
I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Meg’s death. I have such fond memories of her kindness and friendship when we were teammates on the Loyola cross country and track & field team many years ago. She was such a positive role model and so much fun to be around. She had the biggest heart and such a strong work ethic. She was someone I looked up to very much. May you someday find peace in her passing which is way too soon. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. ❤️
My prayers are with you, Justin, and the Fredian family for the loss of your wife and mother of your children. May God welcome her soul into the Heavenly kingdom.
Justin, we were very saddened to hear of Meg’s passing. She always had a smile for everyone and leaves a beautiful legacy in your children. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Justin and family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family. I was fortunate to have met Meg on the pickleball courts. She was fun to talk with and I enjoyed being on the court with her. She was all smiles all the time. She had a positive attitude and was always kind. The world lost a good one. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Barb and Frank Macknica
Fredian Family,
We are so saddened to hear this news about Meg and you all are in our thoughts and prayers. I was blessed to have met Meg through the Fenwick Families as she brightened every ones hearts by her overwhelming kindness and compassion for her family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. What an absolutely beautiful person who always had a kind word and warm smile. I cannot imagine your family’s grief and my heart is with you all.
Very sorry to hear of Megs passing. I knew her in High school. She was the kindest person to everyone and an inspiration to all. Our class of 1982 was so close even though not seeing each other. We always think of each other. I know we are all grieving her loss but know her family is more.
I just saw this and I’m broken hearted for you and your family. I didn’t know you’re family a long time but helping your parents and meeting you all, you were amazing. Sending hugs, prayers and condolences from me as well as everyone else from Home and Hearth.