The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

John “Johnny” Michael Freeman of Ritzville, Wash., died suddenly on Jan. 19, 2022 at the age of 51 while working at his restaurant: Cow Creek Mercantile. Johnny was born on Oct. 28, 1970 in Renton, Wash. to John D. and Marjorie A. Freeman.

Johnny is survived by his three older sisters; Lynn Brown (Ted) of Puyallup, Wash., Debra Hester (Gene) of Fitzgerald, Ga., Cindy Lauman (David) of Tacoma, Wash., ½ brother Mike Carlson of Portland, Ore.; his loving husband Arne, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, niece Emily Elizabeth, nephew John Patrick, brot...