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Lucille Graf Obituary

Graf, Lucille (nee Morin) Age 88, reached the end of her long and beautiful life on Monday October 24th, 2011. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 66 years, John. She is also survived by daughter Sue (Marineau) and her husband Phil, and son John and his wife Maureen (Keenan). Her legacy lives on through her wonderful grandchildren Philip and his wife Dana (nee Glazer), Anne Marineau, Carly Graf, Delaney Graf and recently arrived great grandson JP (Marineau). 'Grandma Lu' was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Morin and mother, Bertha (Lucier), as well as dear brothers Art and Ronnie. She also joins her other fun loving Morin family members including Aunt Ida, Uncle Zip and Mac Kuczek. Lucille was born in Taunton, MA. in 1923 before leaving home to become a proud member of the U.S. Navy serving as a WAVE during World War II. It was during her service that she met her future husband, John, a U.S. Naval Aviator. They married and settled in Chicago after the war where they built a long and memorable life together. A memorial mass will be held Saturday November 5th at 9:30 am at St Mary's Catholic Church, corner of Lake St. and Oak Ave. in Evanston. This will be followed by a celebration of her wonderful life at The Mather, 450 Davis St, Evanston, Il 60201 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to 'The Women in military service for America Memorial' in Washington, D.C. In memory of donations can be made at their website www.womensmemorial.org or by mail to Women's Memorial Foundation, Dept. 560, Washington, DC 20042-0560. Info: 847/675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2011.

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November 21, 2011

I was so saddened by the loss of Lu. My kids often speak of 'Grandma Lu'...we were all stunned. She was such a warm, giving, fun person to be around; always interested in others; always enthusiastic to join in.
Our heartfelt condolences.
Carole Kaplan-Cohen (Sylvia Kaplan's daughter) and Alan Cohen.

Rosa Vazquez

November 8, 2011

Dear Graf Family, I'm sorry for your loss.

-Gale alumni.

November 7, 2011

Dear John and Family:
I was saddened to hear of Lu's passing. John, I think of you often and send you my deepest condolences.
Merle Davis

janice venables

November 3, 2011

my condolences to the family.
I love her picture. :-)

Nancy Langworthy

November 2, 2011

Dear Sue, I am so sorry to read about your tremendous loss. The memories can be hard at first, but how wonderful that you have so many good ones of your precious mother. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Linda Adler

November 2, 2011

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Linda (Adler) and Donna Malchrist

Joseph Eckl

October 27, 2011

Most sincere condolences to the entire family and especially to her illustrious
spouse, John, who is a fellow graduate.
She served her country and her family and now she will serve GOD.

Diane Adam

October 27, 2011

Dear Sue,
I was sorry to hear about the death of your mom. She was always so kind to me and made me laugh. I especially loved your swim parties at the Glenview Navel Base with you and your parents. Our memories of our fun St. Ignatius days w/ our parents will make us smile always.

October 27, 2011

To the Graf family:
I want to express condolences on your loss. Every conversation I had with Mrs. Graf was filled with her wonderful humor, and the love of family. She was a person that others could learn from and made life better for those she touched by just knowing her.

Walter Smolak

Kelley Keenan

October 27, 2011

Mrs. Graf, we will all miss you, but celebrate a life well lived. We also celebrate how much your granddaughter, Delaney, looks like the photo of you above! Your soul clearly lives on in her smile, as well as in all of your kids, your other grandkids and great-grandson.

Thanks for being so nice to all of us in Texas. We loved you from the moment we met you.

Sincerely,
The Texas Keenans

Katy and Charles Zipprian

October 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.It always felt like somehow Lucille was my mother in law too. You will be missed. Katy and Charles Zipprian family

Coyle&Paula Dillon

October 27, 2011

John&Family,Very sorry for your loss.God Bless.

Jerry Irmiter

October 27, 2011

May God bless your family. My condolences.

Bill Summers

October 27, 2011

John & Family:

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. I heard the sad news while at the NFDA Convention in Chicago. Your family are all in my family's thoughts and prayers this week.

With deepest sympathy,

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