Donna Frakes
March 09, 2015
Donna Jean Eshelman Frakes was born June 5, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa, and passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
Donna graduated from Bondurant High School in 1955, was a member of the IGHSAU Basketball Hall of Fame, and operated her family farm until her retirement. She enjoyed caring for her gardens, children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughters.
Donna is survived by her children, Susan and Mike Ugulini, Jeffrey Frakes and Lura Shelby, John Frakes and Joel Vander Woude; her grandchildren, Joshua and Mindy Frakes, Amy Ugulini and Matthew Pals, Adam Ugulini and Lauren Ford; her great-granddaughters, Maya Frakes and Jasmine Frakes; and her brothers, Kevin Eshelman and Jerry Eshelman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Genevieve Eshelman; and her brothers, Darrell Eshelman and John Eshelman.
The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Bondurant Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bondurant-Farrar Athletic Booster Club in loving memory of Donna.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Kay (Vandehaar) Frye
03/20/2015
John, Jeff, and Sue - I remember your mom fondly from grade school years. Also all of you! Sending you thoughts of sympathy.
Kendra OConnor
03/13/2015
I will never forget Donna's amazing smile. My thoughts are with you all on this sad day. Her memory will be cherished.
Diana Elrod-Sarnecki
03/13/2015
Donna will be missed. She was a dynamic lady!
Jim Jackson & Walker Novak
03/11/2015
We are both very saddened by the passing of your Mother. We never met Donna but heard great stories about her and her life from John. Our thoughts are with all the family in this time of sorrow. Love, Jim & Walker
Amanda Tatro
03/10/2015
We are so sorry to hear the news about your mother. Our condolences. You are in our thoughts. We will be thinking of you and the rest of the family. Sending you lots of love.
Amanda, Matt and Hunter
Ken and Jeannie Tatro
03/10/2015
Dear Ugulini's,
Our love, thoughts and wishes are with you and your entire family. As always, we are blown away by your families amazing spirit and strength. We look forward to seeing you all soon and creating new memories.
Love,
Ken and Jeannie Tatro