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Jeanette (Merrell) Graf
HOKAH - Jeanette (Merrell) Graf, 95, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2023 surrounded by her family at Morrow Community Nursing Home in Sparta. Jeanette longed to reunite with her dear, loving husband Al who passed away in November 2020 after 67 years of marriage.
Jeanette was born in La Crosse, WI and attended Holy Trinity Grade School. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1946, and received her nursing degree from St. Francis School of Nursing in 1949. She began her profession at St. Francis Hospital in Pediatrics, assisting Dr. Greg Eagan and Dr. Mary Scheurich in the Pediatric Department for 38 years. Jeanette's nursing career gave her a sense of reward and accomplishment, after retirement she continued to be a nurse to family, neighbors, friends and community.
She married Alfred L. Graf at Holy Trinity Parish on May 9, 1953. They were blessed with three children, Jim, Greg, and Jane, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jeanette was a long-time member of the CCW St. Joan of Arc Circle at St Patrick's Parish in Brownsville, MN, She was involved in the Arts and Environment Committees, and enjoyed arranging the altar and all linens for each season. She also volunteered for many activities, and was a friend and compassionate caregiver to many elderly.
Jeanette was a dedicated home maker, and also had interests in country cooking, baking Bohemian breads, nut and fruit breads, apple pie squares, and yearly Christmas cookies (Jeanette's "Cookie Bonanza"). Each year she provided tasty treats to family, friends and neighbors. Jeanette and her best friend LaVonne Kearns were well known for their beautiful cakes for every occasion.
A mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Brownsville, MN. Father Andrew Vogel and Father Gregory Leif will concelebrate. Visitation will be 9:30 until the time of Mass. Memorials may be given to St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Brownsville, MN.
Blaschke-Schneider Funeral Home, La Crosse, is in charge of arrangements. Www.Blaschke Schneider.com.
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Shannon K Renne
October 5, 2023
Sending condolences and comforting hugs to you Jane, Greg and Jim. Your mother was such a beautiful soul and I will always remember her kindness. When I was 5 or 6 I cut her roses to make May day baskets for the neighbors...my mom was not happy! Of course I delivered one to your mom and remember the surprise on her face knowing the flowers came from her trellis-she said "thank you- there will be more roses there for you soon." She also saved my life when I was choking on a watermelon jolly rancher! So many memories of her kindness.
Lenore Swoboda
October 4, 2023
Dear Jim, Greg and Jane, Our entire family has such wonderful memories of both your mom and dad! Our parents were Dr. Al and Joan Hickey, good friends of theirs. Jeanette came to the rescue with a refresher on how best to bathe a baby when while visiting my folks shortly after giving birth I got a blood clot and was hospitalized . Mom was suddenly in for new born care when it had been a number of years since caring for my little sister Yvonne. Even though she had four of her own mom was SO nervous. Jeanette was so kind always and would not think twice before helping. She was simply.... the best!
Diane Renne
October 4, 2023
Jim, Greg and Jane,
I just found out today (Oct. 4th) of Jeanette's passing. God rest her soul. My memories of Jeanette and Al are warm and loving. From the day we moved to 423 S. 10th St., Jeanette welcomed us, made cookies and cakes for us and was a life saver when Shannon was about 4 or 5 and was choking on Jolly Rancher. I recently reminded Jeanette of how grateful we all were (and are) for her emergency care. I will add Jeanette to my long list of souls I pray for every night, including my Tom and Al. God bless you all!!! Diane Renne
Rosie Wall
October 3, 2023
No one may not know me but I worked with Jeanette at the Houston County Group Home in LaCrescent, MN. What a kind hearted, loving, encouraging lady. My prayers to the family as she joined her eternal life. God Bless to all.
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