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1963
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2011
Christopher Grawitch Obituary
Christopher Michael "Chris" Grawitch, 47, born Feb. 10, 1963, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed on to heaven Monday, Jan. 17, 2011.
Chris was raised in Fairview Heights, Ill., as a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. He was a 1981 graduate from Belleville Township High School East. He served in the United States Army from September 1981 until being honorably discharged on Sept. 28, 1985. He was a HVAC service technician for more than 25 years and was in the process of starting his own HVAC business. He was vice-president of the Henryville Golden Band Boosters. He was a proud father of two loving children and never passed up an opportunity to be involved with activities that his kids took part in.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Thomas Grawitch, Sr.; and his beloved sister, Katherine Irene Bugg.
Surviving are his wife, Renda Higgs Grawitch, whom he married on Aug. 31, 1985; a daughter and her fiance, Billie Jo Grawitch and Matthew Stevens of Borden, Ind.; a son, Daniel Christopher Grawitch of Borden, Ind.; granddaughter, Shelby Alexis Stevens of Borden, Ind.; his mother, Eileen, nee Spiess, Cason of Fairview Heights, Ill.; nine siblings, Donna Humphreys and her husband, Philip of Fairview Heights, Ill., Joseph Thomas Grawitch, Jr. and his wife, Kathy of Barnhart, Mo., William Grawitch of St. Louis, Mo., Andrew Grawitch of Fairview Heights, Ill., John Grawitch and his wife, Lori of Mascoutah, Ill., brother-in-law, Thomas Bugg of Swansea, Ill., Michael Grawitch and his wife, Shavone of St. Peters, Mo., Patrick Grawitch and his wife, Tina of Waterloo, Ill., Victoria Grawitch of Collinsville, Ill., and Matthew Grawitch of Breese, Ill.; and countless nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Adams Funeral Home, 209 S. Ferguson St., Henryville, IN 47126.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, at Henryville Baptist Church, 110 Francke Rd., Henryville, Ind.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, at Henryville Baptist Church, with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Grawitch
Betty Hilkey
January 22, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kim Hilkey-Whitmore
January 22, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Harold Sorrell
January 22, 2011
I went to high school with Chris. What a great friend. I was deeply saddened to hear the news. My deepest sympathy to the Grawith family.
Mitchel Sorrell
January 22, 2011
I knew Chris from High School and he was a good friend. I also had the priveledge of working with his brother Andy for a few years. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family after just finding out about his passing when my brother told me on 01-22-11. I am sure he will be greatly missed. God Bless you Chris. Mitch Sorrell BTHSE Class of 1982.
January 21, 2011
With deepest sympathy to the entire Grawitch Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Diane (Thomas) Gederman
Dennis Baricevic
January 21, 2011
My deepest sympathies.
Ruth Southerland
January 21, 2011
January 21, 2011
The Grawitch Family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Ruth Southerland
Lynn Brooks
January 20, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the famly. I am so sorry to hear about Chris. My thoughts and prayers to the family and all that knew and loved him.
January 20, 2011
The Grawitch Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Rosie Post Simpson
Kathy LaBruyere
January 19, 2011
I went to school at St. Albert's with a Pat Grawitch. This is Katherine LaBruyere. I am terribly sorry for your familys loss. He is in Heaven now. I pray for your family......
Tom Braun
January 19, 2011
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Grawitch family especially Mike & Pat my honorary brothers. I have known everyone in your family for 30 years, enjoyed many birthdays, holidays and special times with all of you. Chris was extremely nice to me the times that I spent with him and his family. He is at peace now with Kathy and your father, remember him always. Tom Braun
Gary Hutchison
January 19, 2011
Andy, I am sorry to hear of your brother's loss. If you need anything please let me know.
Scott Tiepelman
January 19, 2011
Andy,
I'm sorry to hear such aweful news. Hang in there buddy
January 19, 2011
So sad. This is a wonderful loving family of children, and their parents.
We have known the family closely in earlier years, and send our deepest heartfelt sympathies. We are nearby
if we can help Eileen.
Warren and Dee Baker
Jan Lally
January 19, 2011
Andy, so sorry for your loss. Remember all the good times and have them in a special place in your heart. May he rest in peace.
sheri boothe
January 19, 2011
Andy, deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family at this sad time. Sheri
Rick Davis
January 19, 2011
My Deepest Sympathies to the family
My you rest in peace Chris
Rick Davis
Janie Bailey
January 19, 2011
EILEEN AND FAMILY
My deepest sympathies to all of you for the loss of Chris.
David Fellows
January 19, 2011
Deepest sympathy to the Grawitch family from my family & I to yours. May good memories make your grief more tolerable.
The Boismenue's
January 19, 2011
Rest In Peace Chris.
Michelle Heap
January 19, 2011
Andy,
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do, give me a call
Michelle Heap
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