In loving memory of

Lawrence "Larry" Fraikes
April 26, 1940 - March 3, 2017

Lawrence Larry Fraikes
Canton Lawrence Larry Fraikes, 76, of Canton passed away Friday March 3, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on April 26, 1940, in Ipava, IL to Oscar and Hazel (Ginseal) Fraikes.
He married Anita Bath on December 15, 1976 in Canton. She survives.
Also surviving are five children Gene (Frank Mazzo) Fraikes of Azle Texas, Carol (Michael) Poindexter of Canton Illinois, Dennis (Shannon) Fraikes of Chillicothe Illinois, Chris (Kevin) Lester of St. Charles Illinois, Nelson (Cynthia) Kirkaham of Cody Wyoming , one brother Charles Fraikes of Port Byron Illinois, one sister Bernice Rilea of Canton Illinois, twelve grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant daughter Denise Fraikes, two brothers, four sisters, and two grandchildren.
Larry worked as a dispatcher at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, retiring after 43 years. Larry enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing cards. He was also an avid Cubs fan. He was a past member of the Canton Country club, and the Wee Ma - Tuk Hills Country Club. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending all of their activities.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton where visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home, burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery .
Memorials may be made to St Judes Childrens Research Hospital or Meals on Wheels.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Tributes

The Swope Family wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Lawrence "Larry" Fraikes"

Elizabeth Haines wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Lawrence "Larry" Fraikes"

Jolina Bitner Haerle wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Lawrence "Larry" Fraikes"

Rhonda Jones wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Lawrence "Larry" Fraikes"

Randy Cook wrote on Mar 7, 2017:

"Anita,my condolences to you and family.Larry rest in peace my friend."

Dean and Linda Peterson wrote on Mar 6, 2017:

"Gene and family. My wife, Linda, and I worked with Larry for a number of years. Linda still says he was the best"

Gerry Schmidt wrote on Mar 6, 2017:

"Anita, I am sorry to learn of Larry's death. May he rest in peace. Gerry Schmidt, North Aurora"

Kathy Wilson wrote on Mar 6, 2017:

"i used to babysit for Larry kids as a teenager, we lived next door to the Frakes family on Maple St. in Canton. Rest in peace Larry. Kathy (Bowton) Wilson"

Bill Kruse wrote on Mar 6, 2017:

"Anita: You have my condolences. Bill Kruse"

John Cummings wrote on Mar 6, 2017:

"To Denny and the Frakes family, My condolences at he loss of your father. My prayers will be with all of you. John Cummings"

Windy Childs wrote on Mar 6, 2017:

"To Frakes family, sorry for your loss. Especially to Dennis family from Chillicothe who are friends and co workers. Windy Childs"

Rod Stairwalt wrote on Mar 5, 2017:

"I really injoyed bowling and golfing with Larry and just the time togeather"

Maralyn Curry wrote on Mar 4, 2017:

"My sincere sympathy to all the Fraikes family."

Jolina Bitner Haerle wrote on Mar 4, 2017:

"Our thoughts and prayers for the family. Dave, Brenda and Ben Bitner"

Jolina Bitner Haerle wrote on Mar 4, 2017:

"I am so glad that I was able to know Larry. He was such a great man. I will miss seeing him and having him pick on me."