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Donald Frayer Obituary

DONALD C. FRAYER HAMMOND, IN Donald C. Frayer, age 55 of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. He is survived by two sons: Donnie and Joshua; six daughters: Nina, Tiffany, Jessica, Brittany, Hollie and Megan; three stepsons: Patrick, Joseph and Jason; 12 grandchildren; father, Melvin; two brothers: William and Edward (Roma); three sisters: Sandy Lawhead, Judy (Andrew) Jennings and Karen (Dennis) Burton; two aunts; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his mother, Lorene. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. from LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN with Pastor Dennis Starkey officiating. Cremation will follow at Heritage Crematory, Portage, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated. Donald was a lifetime resident of this area. He was a 1972 graduate of Gavit High School in Hammond and a lifelong New York Yankee fan. Donald was a loving father, grandfather, brother and son. For further information, call LaHayne Funeral Home at (219) 845-3600 or visit: www.lahaynefuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2009.

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October 24, 2010

hey Donnie was just thinking about you and its hard to believe you have been gone almost a year already. I miss you and love you. I know we will be together again someday. Keep watching down on us still here on earth and we will look to the heavens and send you and mama our love. miss you both so much. love ya Karen

Judy Jennings

September 3, 2010

Donnie I miss you so much. I guess you are watching the Yankees from heaven. I have never watched baseball but when the Yankees are playing I am watching with you. I know you are watching and are helping them. Tell Mama we all love and miss her as much as we do you.I love you miss you, and think about you a lot. Love your sis Judy

August 31, 2010

Donny my birthday is coming up soon and i will listen to your voicemail you left me on my cell phone last year wishing me a happy birthday and it will be the best present i could ever get because i will be able to hear your voice. I am so glad i have that saved i love and miss you so much i still cant believe your gone. Tell mama i love and miss her and we will all be together again someday. Your lil sis Karen

May 10, 2010

donny i miss you so much not a day goes by that i look towards the sky and tell you i love you. you are always with me in my heart. tell mama i love and miss her. your lil sis

Sandy (Newsome) Lipcovich

November 1, 2009

Dear Frayer Family,
You have my deepest condolences. I had the pleasure to go to church at State Street Baptist with Joshua, Jessica, Brittany, Hollie and Megan a few years ago. They were sweet kids and I enjoyed having them there. I will be praying for your family that the Lord will give you comfort and peace. God bless you all!

Jeff/ Vicki Wilken

October 31, 2009

Mrs. Frayer, and to all of Don's 9 children . We wish to express how deeply we sre saddened by the news of your loss of your husband, father, and grandfather Don.and I had worked together at Bliss & Laughlin Steel back in the 1970's also I am a x brother-in- law Our prayer's are with you all Jeff Vicki Wilken 113 Michael Dr. Huntsville, AL 35811

Mark & Kathleen Stone-Kaufmann

October 30, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Anne & Elden LaHayne

October 30, 2009

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