Lois J. Fraaken
August 23, 2016
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
Brenda Appleyard-DeWitt
08/28/2016
Lois will always be the best
(x)mother in law ever! Her love & passion for her family is something I will always remember along with my memories that will be forever in my heart. She will be forever missed.
Condolences to ALL
April Airhart
08/26/2016
Lois was a wonderful mother and grandmother. I'm so thankful so all she did for Theron and Dennis. She raised them after their mother died and gave us two amazing men. Not to mention the impact she had on the lives of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She really was a super mom. She will be dearly missed.
Julie Warren
08/25/2016
You were such a beautiful soul and so very loved by all.Rest in Peace Great Aunt Lois.
Denise Rice
08/25/2016
Freda I am so sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you.
Jamie Poe
08/25/2016
I am sorry for your lost.You will be in our thought prayer.
Sara Brannen
08/24/2016
Freda
She who is gone, but cherish her memory. Hold tight to memories for comfort. Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.
And you should always know, wherever you may go, No matter where you are, She will never be far away Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing.
May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you.
You are in our prayers.
Peace, prayers and blessings.
Remember that we love and care about you.
Sara & Travis B
Freda
08/24/2016
All I can say is that Heaven gained an Amazing Angel! She was the BEST MOTHER a Daughter could ask for!! She never met a stranger. She welcomed everyone into her home for a wonderful tasting meal for holidays if they had no where else to go. She has been an Amazing Grandmother and Great Grandmother to my children and my Granddaughter. It was hard to let her go but I know that she is in a better place now....Plus I know that she is finally back in my Fathers arms again. RIP Mom...Love You Always & Forever....Until we meet again...Love Freda
Bobby and Alice Mason
08/24/2016
I loved my sister very much and will miss her dearly she was a great cook like mom was in the past she also took great care of her kids and grandkids she will be missed by everyone that was in her life.