Loren Frakes Jr., 68, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015, in his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL. Friends & Family will gather at 3 PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to The Family. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. millerfh.net. He was born October 28, 1946, in New Albany, IN, the son of Loren & Amy Marie (Bottles) Frakes Sr. Married Wanda K. Fulton July 1968, later married Valerie G. (Meadows) Wiley, September 03, 2006, in Garden City Beach, South Carolina. He was a Personnel Management Supervisor Imco- Graham Packaging Co, Vandalia, IL. He is survived by: Wife - Valerie G. Frakes, Vandalia, IL; Sons - Loren Frakes, III, and Michael Frakes & Misty, both of Vandalia, IL; Daughters - Teresa Morales & William III, KY; Megan Wiley, Salem, IL; Melissa Wiley, Vandalia, IL; Brothers - Allen Frakes, TN; Robert and Douglas Frakes, IN; Sisters Carolyn Lehman and Jeniece Frakes, both of IN; Grandchildren - Zackery, Thomas, Tristin & Kaylea. Preceded in death by: Parents.