Billings Gazette Billings, MT 13 Sep 2007 Frieda Kraft, 85, of Billings, passed away Sept. 12, 2007, at the Horizon Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. Frieda was born on June 29, 19922, in Vananda to Jacob Jr. and Katherine (Gums) Martin. She spent her childhood and attended schools in Vananda, Jamestown, N.D., and Lovell, Wyo. Frieda married Edward Kraft in Roundup on April 30, 1941; together they farmed in Belfry and later moved west of Billings where they continued to farm, ranch and operate a dairy. >From their loving marriage, five children were born: Ed Jr., Robert, Richard, James and Peggy. Frieda was a life-long member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Billings. Frieda enjoyed her family, knitting, crocheting, traveling and reading. She enjoyed growing a vegetable garden and took great pride in her flower gardens. Survivors include four sons, Ed Jr. (Roxie) of Billings, Robert (Kayrene) of Laurel, Richard (Sylvia) and James (Valorie) of Billings; one daughter, Peggy (Ervin) Wood of Laurel; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; brothers, Albert (Doris) Martin and Harry (Diana) Martin of Billings; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and special neighbors, Clem and Alberta. Frieda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed; son-in-law, Clyde Shay; sisters, Otillie (Albert) Kraft, Arlene Donlan and Elsie Daubert; brothers, Walter, Gottlieb and Jacob. Services will be held Friday, Sept. 14, at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Billings. Interment will be in the Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings. Visitation will start at 1 p.m. Thursday at Smith's West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. Memorials to Pilgrim Congregational Church, Horizon Hospice Home or charity of your choice. Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Special thanks to the compassionate staff of the Horizon Hospice Home for all the love and care they gave our Mother and to Pastor Dickbernd of the Pilgrim Church for his many visits and prayers.