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Mary Lou GRAHEK Obituary

Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother Age 83, of St. Paul Died September 17, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Karl. Survived by children Karl E. (Cindy), Julie Sweeney (John), Jean Grahek (Glen Leff), and Laura Treichel (Kent); grandchildren, Nathan and Erik Grahek, Frances, Clara and Jonathan Sweeney, Margaret and Lydia Treichel; great-grandchildren, Mia, Jack, Eleanor and Georgia Grahek and Johannah Van Rossum; also survived by her brother Jim Hughes and many other loving relatives and friends. Mary Lou was born in Marshall Town, IA and attended the U of M. She worked 20 years with Ramsey County. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 24 at the Church of St. Thomas More, 1079 Summit Ave., St. Paul. Visitation at Willwerscheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Ave, St. Paul 3-7 p.m. Sunday and at church 1 hour prior to Mass. Ennichement Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Lexington-Hamline Community Council, St. Thomas More Church and League of Women Voters St. Paul.


Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 20, 2018.
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Mary Lou was a wonderful lady and an inspiring advocate for the care of the planet and the environment. She will be greatly missed.

Alex

September 23, 2018

To say she was a sweet lady would be a major understatement. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Grahek family. Neighbors forever.

Cabral Shakir

September 23, 2018

May your light shine bright through your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. Love you.

Susan Gilmer

September 20, 2018

On behalf of the Centennial Elementary School staff, know that our hearts are with your family now and in the future.

September 20, 2018

Julie and family, my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your mother, grandmother, etc.

Patricia Strot

September 20, 2018

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23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Grand Avenue Chapel

1167 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105

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24

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas More

1079 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN

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24

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas More

1079 Summit Ave, St. Paul., MN

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Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Grand Avenue Chapel

1167 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105

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