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Michael Markgraf Obituary
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Michael J. Markgraf, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home. He was born September 27, 1970 in Scottsdale, the youngest of seven children. He graduated from Chaparral High School.
Michael's passion was computers and games, especially backgammon and blackjack. During a multi-year stint in the transportation business, he enjoyed meeting interesting people from all over the world. Unfortunately, Michael's life was interrupted by a tragic car accident in 2007. Despite his disabilities, he lived a joyful life with family and friends. He was very social, maintained a positive attitude, and had a great sense of humor. Michael enjoyed volunteering time for NAMI and attending the annual walk sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Michael is survived by his mother, Mary "Toni" Markgraf; siblings, Joanna (Scott) Paulsel, Amy (Carlo) Karim, Sara (Jon) Milliken, Kurt (Jennifer) Markgraf, Julie Hassett, and Lisa Fisher Scholder; nieces and nephews, Lily Paulsel, Alex and Max Karim, Lauren Trader, Courtney Markgraf, John Hassett, and Liz Davis. He was preceded in death by his father, Ed Markgraf in 2011.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Messinger Indian School Mortuary in Scottsdale, Arizona at 7601 E. Indian School Road.
Arrangements under the direction of Desert Lawn Funeral Home and Messinger Mortuary.
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Karen Nick
June 27, 2019
Please know my thoughts, prayers, and heart are with you and your family, Toni. So sorry for your mortal loss of Michael, but I know you will be reunited again and that he is well and happy in the meantime.
June 24, 2019
May the family draw strength from our loving God at this time of grief. Psalms 29:11. (JJ). Asheville, NC.
Tim Stember
June 23, 2019
Toni and family, on behalf of the children of Tom and Pauline Stember--Peggy, Paul, Kathleen and myself--I would like to express our condolences to you for the loss of your son and brother, Michael. Losing a loved one is so difficult when it is sudden and unexpected. What a loving family you were to care for him and include him in your lives after his accident. You had a chance to love one another and spend your life with him which must have meant so much to him. And now that time spent will be even more precious to you as you look back on those years. As longtime friends, we grieve with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you have God's peace and comfort to help you through this difficult time.
Gabriel
June 22, 2019
My condolences to the family. I am very sorry for your loss. May you receive comfort from the God of all comfort. Romans 15:13
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