Dolores Elaine Graham Obituary (1929

Dolores Elaine Graham, 76, of Taylorville, IL died at 12:01 AM Wednesday, January 11, 2006, at her residence. She was born February 20, 1929 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Dr. Joseph W. and Irene Burtle Spresser. She married Joseph Francis Graham on July 11, 1953 in Taylorville. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville, Catholic Daughter's of America, and a former member of the Altar and Rosary Society of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Stonington. Mrs. Graham graduated from St. Louis University and Maryville College and taught elementary school for over 20 years retiring from the Stonington School District. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers of Christian County. Surviving are her husband, Joe Graham of Taylorville, IL. Seven Children: Bridget Graham-Smith and husband Bart of Tacoma, WA; Susie Reber and Liz Ellis of Taylorville; Becky Pattarozzi and husband Andy of Nokomis; Helen Linden and husband Ralph of McLean, VA; Mike Graham and wife Brenda of Stonington and Joe Graham of Chicago. 12 Grandchildren: Matthew Graham, Billy Reber Courtney Reber, Jason Reber, Steph Reber, Lee Ellis, Phillip Pattarozzi, Alicia Pattarozzi, Sally Linden, Maggie Linden, Ryan Marucco and Brittany Marucco. Brother: Howard Spresser of Hopkins, MN, sister: Marilyn O'Bryan and husband Joe of Taylorville and Sisters-in-law: Dee Spresser of Hopkins, MN and Daisy Graham of Taylorville. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 children: James, John, Mary Clare and Patrick Graham and a brother Bill Spresser. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, January 14, 2006 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Stonington with Fr. Dan Willenborg officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday with a 4:00 pm prayer service at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic School, 422 S. Washington, Taylorville, IL 62568