"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” -Jeremiah 1:5
With hearts broken beyond words, we announce the birth and passing of our precious son, Waylon Jay Freier, who was silently born on July 7, 2026, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa.
Although Waylon never took a breath in this world, he filled the hearts of those who loved him long before his arrival.
Waylon is the beloved son of Alexis Ransom and Shawn Freier and little brother to Piper, Violet, and Beckett. Though they must say goodbye before they ever truly had the chance to say hello, they will carry his memory with them always. He will forever be their precious son, beloved brother, and an irreplaceable part of their family.
Born sleeping, Waylon was gently carried into the loving arms of Jesus, where every tear has been wiped away and perfect peace surrounds him forever. While the ache of missing him will remain in the hearts of those who eagerly awaited his arrival, they find comfort in the promise that this goodbye is not forever. One glorious day, they will hold him again in a place where there is no sorrow, only everlasting joy.
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:14
Left to mourn are his parents, Alexis Ransom and Shawn Freier of Wall Lake; siblings Piper, Violet and Beckett; grandparents Mark and Trish Freier of Lake View, Jason Ransom and Laura Lawler of Wall Lake; aunts and uncles: Mike (Sophie) Freier of Wall Lake, Jeff (Morgan) Freier of Lake View, Tyler Lawler of Wall Lake, Kaylee Lawler of Sac City, Braydan Ransom (Alicia Leighter) of Sac City, Ethan Ransom of Wall Lake, and Ciarra Ransom of Sac City; twelve cousins; five great-grandparents; one great-great grandmother; many other extended family members and friends.
Waylon was greeted in Heaven by great-grandparents Eugene Freier, Jordean Aschinger, and Kevin Ransom; great-great grandfather Kenneth Ransom; several other extended family members.
