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Susan McGraw Obituary

RACINE - Susan Allison McGraw, 47, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan - All Saints on Thursday, June 7, 2007. Susie was born in Racine on January 28, 1960, to Charles and Catherine (nee: Balian) Vartanian Jr. Survivors include her children, Aaron McGraw and Heather Perfetto; grandsons, Matthew Perfetto and Cody McGraw; mother, Catherine Vartanian; brothers, Leon J. Vartanian, John R. Vartanian, and David A. (Deborah K.) Vartanian; sister, Kathy A. Vartanian; aunts and uncle, Mary Vartanian and Margaret and Louie Tartadian; and nephews, Chad D. Vartanian and Cory L. Vartanian. Susie is also survived by many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Vartanian Jr. Private Family services for Susie will be held at St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 4605 Erie Street, Racine, on Saturday morning, June 9, 2007. Interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials in Susie's memory may be directed to St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thank you to all of the nurses and doctors and the Hospice Organization of Wheaton Franciscan - All Saints for their care and compassion of Susan. PURATH-STRAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 3915 Douglas Avenue 639-8000 www.Purath-Strand.com

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Published by Racine Journal Times on Jun. 8, 2007.

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Sheila Molnar

November 15, 2024

I miss you Sue you are my best friend forever if you can please watch over me and keep me safe with the big guy God, I love you girl you were my best friend in the whole world I will see you when I get there.

WAYNE & BAMBI KRAUS

June 11, 2007

TO AARON AND FAMILY,
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM. SHE'S NOW AT PEACE.

Kathy Cook

June 10, 2007

Heather and family..you have my sympathies on your loss. You will be in my prayers. God is the answer to all of our problems. Heather if you need to talk or need anything....just call me.

karen

June 10, 2007

Heather, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Your Mom is in a better place free of pain and with the Lord and someday you will all be together again , stay strong sweetpea , Gods blessings to all.

monique cook

June 9, 2007

i will miss u mom. we had some good times on eills st. u will b missed

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