Mary Lou Freeman (née Hawkinson; October 21, 1941 – September 4, 2006) was an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives and the Iowa State Senate.
Mary Lou Freeman | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office 2003–2006 | |
| Member of the Iowa State Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office 1995–2003 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mary Lou Hawkinson October 21, 1941 Kandiyohi, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | September 4, 2006 (aged 64) Alta, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Gustavus Adolphus College (BA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and career
editBorn in Kandiyohi, Minnesota, Freeman, a Republican, was elected twice to the Iowa State Senate from the 5th District serving from 1995 to 2003, and was then elected to two terms in the Iowa State House from the 52nd district, serving from 2003 until her death in 2006.[1]
Education
editFreeman graduated from Willmar High School and later obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from Gustavus Adolphus College.[2]
Personal life and death
editFamily
editShe married Dennis Freeman on June 10, 1962. Freeman was the daughter of J. Martin Hawkinson and Luella Hawkinson. She had 4 children and 10 grandchildren.[2] Freeman died at her home in Alta, Iowa on September 4, 2006.[3]
Organizations
editFreeman was a member of the following organizations:
- Early Childhood Intervention Council; 1994
- State Board of Health; 1986–1994
- Maternal/Child Health Advisory Council; 1988–1994
- Medical Assistance Advisory Council; 1983–1985
- St. Mark Lutheran Church, Storm Lake[2]
References
edit- ^ "Remembering a Life: Mary Lou Freeman". Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home. Archived from the original on October 12, 2008.
- ^ a b c "Representative Mary Lou Freeman". Iowa Legislature.
- ^ "Mary Lou Freeman". Sioux City Journal. September 7, 2006. Retrieved April 4, 2017.