Fraida Aland

October 19th, 2025

I met Fraida when she first opened her curated antique shop in Winnetka. We became fast friends and I treasure my purchases from the shop. She was named in an article published about my home in the city as one of my “influencers” for my design aesthetic! We found that we had so much in common. I will remember her with love and respect. She was a Rare Find,
indeed♥️

~Nancy Nugent
~Friend, Chicago IL

September 7th, 2025

We first met Fraida when we had just purchased our house next door. We hadn’t even moved in yet. Coming from the city, her offer to help in any way she could to make our move easier was very comforting and welcoming . It wasn’t long before she offered for Lindsay to babysit our very young children. From day one, we were open-door friends. We couldn’t have asked for a better neighbor and friend.

We will miss her dearly.

~Tom & Lindsay Gorman
~Next Door Neighbor and friend, Aspen, CO

September 7th, 2025

Mere – I will always remember your mom’s grace and style. You had such a beautifully mother-daughter relationship. May her memory be a blessing to you always. Love you, Denise

~Denise Rekem
~Friend of Meredith & Jay, South Orange, NJ

September 6th, 2025

Your mom was the queen . I loved her sun tan face , her east coast accent , her beautiful hair and her impeccable style . Knowing your mom from west ridge days briefly but really enjoying her Company later in life when I spent time at The Find , seeing her at the Grand in Winnetka and my most favorite time was flying back with your parents from JH . We had a very long delay and then layover in Denver Your parents were so kind to share a few “secret trails “ that we had to swear we wouldn’t share with anyone .and that we would carry our bear spray . I know how much your mom loved you all because she always bragged about all your whereabouts. I truly looked up to your mom because of her beauty , grace and class .

~Marcy Abt
~Friend, Glencoe , Il

September 5th, 2025

Fraida was very kind to my wife, Anne, and me back when I was with Baker and McKenzie. We always found her great company at Firm meetings, especially the Annual Meetings held in wonderful environments. Fraida and Bob were very generous with their time and treasure. My sincere condolences to Bob and his family at this time.
Dan Burns
Oak Lawn

~Daniel Burns
~Friend, Oak Lawn