Freda was born on June 16, 1945, in Ollie, Iowa and spent most of her adult life in Colfax before moving to Des Moines a year ago. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She liked to visit the casino.
Survivors include her children, Dawn Velez and Andy of Des Moines, Jeff (Traci) Shepley of Baxter, and Cindy (Dennis) Thurman of Altoona; grandchildren, Dallas Thurman, AJ Flora, Abigail, and Cael Shepley; brothers, Forrest Christner, Martin Christner; and sisters, Viola Schaffer and Maxine Carris.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ezra and Blanche Christner; sisters, Ruby Rockhill and Lucille Koth; and brother, Hubert Christner.
Celebration of Life Service at Brooks Funeral Care, 2135 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa.
Freda was born on June 16, 1945, in Ollie, Iowa and spent most of her adult life in Colfax before moving to Des Moines a year ago. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She liked to visit the casino.
Survivors include her children, Dawn Velez and Andy of Des Moines, Jeff (Traci) Shepley of Baxter, and Cindy (Dennis) Thurman of Altoona; grandchildren, Dallas Thurman, AJ Flora, Abigail, and Cael Shepley; brothers, Forrest Christner, Martin Christner; and sisters, Viola Schaffer and Maxine Carris.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ezra and Blanche Christner; sisters, Ruby Rockhill and Lucille Koth; and brother, Hubert Christner.
Celebration of Life Service at Brooks Funeral Care, 2135 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa.
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