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John Graaman Obituary

Graaman, John E. of Schererville, IN formerly of Chicago, passed away February 6, 2008, survived by his loving wife of 50 years Jane, three beloved children John (Deborah), Karen (Gary) Brazzale and Kathy (Tom) Fernandez, ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sisters Betty Brennan and Katherine Cooney, brothers Richard and Thomas Graaman. Funeral service will be held Monday, February 11, 2008, at 11:15 a.m., from the Lincoln Ridge Funeral Home, 7607 W. Lincoln Hwy., Schererville (Rt. 30 E. of Cline Ave.), with an 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church, Schererville. At rest, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, from 3 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital. John was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 399. 219-322-6616.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 8, 2008.

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Robert Helman

February 10, 2008

Mary, Karen, and the family: Janet and I had the pleasure of knowing John for almost 15 years at the Powhatan. He did many things to make our lives more pleasant. He was a good man in every sense of the word. We grieve with you. Bob Helman

David / Linda Conlee

February 8, 2008

Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family. John was a great man to all those whom he has touched. With Love and Prayer.....David, Linda and family

Norma Reels

February 8, 2008

I know you are in a better place now. You were a great Grandfather and a friend anyone could ask for. You will be deeply missed. My heart goes out to your loved ones. I will miss you. -Love Norma

Audrey Kelley

February 8, 2008

My sympathy to the Graaman family.
Had many talks with John on the phone when he worked at the Powatan Bldg. Please know you are all in my prayers and I will have a Mass for him here at Marion Village. Most sincerely Audrey Kelley

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