Louise A. Fraley, 81 formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in South Elgin, IL.
She was born October 31, 1936 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Omar and Bessie (Varner) Armentrout. She was united in marriage to Ralph D. Fraley in Akron on July 20, 1957. Louise had an entrepreneurial spirit and owned and operated her own floral business, Petals and Bows, in Tallmadge, Ohio. She was a longtime member of The Chapel in Akron, where she was heavily involved in the nursery, women’s ministry, wedding coordination and writing and leading women’s Bible studies. In later years, she moved to Huntley, Illinois to be close to family.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Chris) Tlapek of Huntley, her son, Darrell (Ruth) Fraley of West Palm Beach, her grandchildren, Nathan, Natalie, Jake (Nicole), Sean, Jonathan (Emma), Julia and Quin, her great-granddaughters, Mila and Elsie, her brother Duane (Peggy) Armentrout and her sister-in-law, Liz Armentrout. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Ralph, and her brother, Ron.
For those in the Chicago area, the Tlapek Family will host a gathering of family and friends to honor Louise on Saturday, December 30th at their home (9987 Stockton Lane in Huntley). There will be an Open House/Visitation from 3:30-5:00 p.m. followed by a celebration service. For those in the Akron area, a memorial service is being planned for Spring 2018 in Akron. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, donations in Louise’s honor can be made to the Revive Project at www.thereviveproject.org. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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To the Fraley family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May the God of peace and the love of family and friends sustain you at this most difficult time. May your hearts receive comfort from the promise God gives at Revelation 21:3,4.
Dear Darrell and Cheryl families, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and grandmother. I know that our Lord will provide the peace and comfort that you need at this time. Please be assured that I will keep you all in my prayers these days. Your parents were such great supporters of CHCS and I always enjoyed talking with them on many occasions. My love to each of you. Jim Swanson
Cheryl, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. Although you will miss her here, there is such joy knowing the glory she is experiencing today as she worships at the feet of Jesus!
My heart goes out to you and your beautiful family. My condolences, my love and forever friendship. She is in the holy of holy's for eternity as we will all see her again.
No word can help at this time but the lord helps you through. Know you will see her again some day happy am healthy and that she is in a much better place. Praying for you and your family
No word can help at this time but the lord helps you through. Know you will see her again some day happy am healthy and that she is in a much better place. Praying for you and your family
No word can help at this time but the lord helps you through. Know you will see her again some day happy am healthy and that she is in a much better place. Praying for you and your family
No word can help at this time but the lord helps you through. Know you will see her again some day happy am healthy and that she is in a much better place. Praying for you and your family
No word can help at this time but the lord helps you through. Know you will see her again some day happy am healthy and that she is in a much better place. Praying for you and your family
No word can help at this time but the lord helps you through. Know you will see her again some day happy am healthy and that she is in a much better place. Praying for you and your family
Your family is our family. Our hearts break with you for your loss and celebrate with you as the angels rejoice for their gain. Love to you all!