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Edith "Hope" Graf

Edith "Hope" Graf obituary, Joliet, IL

Edith Graf Obituary

Graf, Edith "Hope" (nee Ludwick) Late of Evergreen Park formerly of Joliet. Veteran of WWII, proudly served in the US Coast Guard. During this time she met and married her Howard Graf. Age 89. Beloved mother of C. Diane (Donald) Myron, Dennis (Nancy), Daniel (Lori), Timothy (Sue) and the late Brian (Barb) Graf; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Four sisters Leila Wagner, Ruth Dixon, Joyce Harris and Judy Bedele all of Dallas, TX. Preceded in death by her parents Virgil and Alma, granddaughter Melissa Graf, great-granddaughter Caitlyn Myron and Norah Myron. A resident of the Joliet Ridgewood area for more than 50 years; she was best known as the "Income Tax Lady:. It was a job she loved for more than 40 years. Lying in state at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 1313 Ridgewood, Joliet, on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 8:30 AM until the time of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at 10:30 AM. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorials to Will County Special Recreation or the Alzheimer's Association will be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 22, 2012.

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Tim & Michelle Norris

February 26, 2012

To The family:
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. We have very fond memories of your Mom... she was a very remarkable woman. Her love of John "The Duke" Wayne. She was a whizz on the adding machine and never wanted to upgrade to a computer. We always had a great time with her during tax time even knowing how grueling that can be. May GOD bless you always and stay strong. GOD has another angel in heaven.

Heidi Sewing/McWilliams

February 23, 2012

Lori & Dan,
Thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm sorry for your loss.

Heidi Sewing

February 23, 2012

Lori & Dan,
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm sure you have many loving memories of your mom.

February 23, 2012

Rest in peace, Hope. My sympathies to your family. An aquaintance from Evergreen Health Care.

Stephen Schoener

February 22, 2012

Hope,

I will always cherish the great converstaions we had at Barb and Brian's home. They made the get together that much more special.

God bless you. Eternal Memory (An Orthodox funeral hymm)

Steve Schoener

February 22, 2012

Your mom was a very important part of our childhood memories. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. A donation to the Alzheimer's Association has been made in Hope's honor. Deb (Sayers) Burns and Gail (Sayers) Brady

February 22, 2012

Diane & Family,
I am very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful woman. Your are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb Lewis (Chellino)

Rita Chapman

February 22, 2012

I am so sorry for you loss. My father (Keith Chapman), Christopher Frericks (my son) and I all have fond memories of Hope. Please cherish your memories of a wonderful lady and let them help you through this difficult time. Rita Chapman (Braidwood, IL)

February 22, 2012

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom--you are in our thoughts & prayers. Roger & Imelda (Eipers) Long (Morris, Il)

Bob & Mary Gerwig

February 22, 2012

Diane,
I'm really sorry about your Mom. You can never be prepared - it is always too soon! Glad you were back in Chicago when your Mom passed. We will say a prayer for her.

Mike and Judy Block

February 22, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to you all! Hope was a remarkable woman. Without a doubt she truly loved her her family!

February 22, 2012

Tim,
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your mom.

Steve Tulley

February 22, 2012

Dan,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Wishing you and Lori the best. May the warm sweet memories of your mother help you thru this time of sorrow.
Joe Huff

Jim Richardson

February 22, 2012

Tim- Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You have our deepest sympathies..

Tom Watson

February 22, 2012

Dan and Lori,
We are deeply saddened to learn of your mother's passing. We wish to extend our most sincere sympathies and will keep you in our prayers.

Tom and Nita Watson

Brenda Brewer

February 22, 2012

Dear Diane- At this time of year I think of your mom and the thirty plus years of her doing my taxes. Many good memoires were built. You have my deepest sympathy.
It is always a shock when a mighty oak begins to sway.

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