Lois J. Fraaken

August 23, 2016

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Lois Fraaken, 85, passed away on August 23, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center-West Lakes. She was born in Milan, Missouri on July 24, 1931, the daughter of Ernest and Hazel Mason.

Lois enjoyed cooking for her family, sewing, and ceramics. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Lois is survived by her sons, Richard Airhart, Ron (Connie) Airhart and Steven (Sharon) Airhart; her daughters, Sharon Moen and Freda Braathen; brothers, Bob Mason and Bill Mason; sister, Mary Catherine Stein; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Fraaken; and daughter, Carolyn Airhart.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 29, 2016, at Elkhart Christian Church, 252 S. Washington Ave. Elkhart, with burial to follow at Elkhart Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Sunday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Lois.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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