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Patrick Graham Obituary
Born: April 10, 1950 in Ottawa, IL
Died: May 28, 2025 in Ottawa, IL
Patrick C. Graham, 75, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday night, May 28, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025 at St. Patrick Church in Ottawa, with Msgr. Mark Merdian, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.
Pat was born on April 10, 1950 in Ottawa to Bernard and Loretta (Twohey) Graham. He was a graduate of St. Columba Grade School, Marquette High School, class of 1968, IVCC, and he received his B.S from Northern Illinois University in 1972. Pat married Janet Donahue on September 30, 1978 at St. Mary's Church in Utica. He owned and operated Bell's Clothing Store in Ottawa, for 45 years. He was a member of St. Columba Church, Knights of Columbus, and the St. Columba Finance Council. Pat was formerly a member of Ottawa Regional Hospital Board, St. Columba Basketball coach for 20 years, Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, Ottawa Retail Council, Sunrise Rotary, and the St. Columba Education Commission. He sang at countless weddings and funeral over the years. Pat loved his family, working at his store, and spending time with his wife, Janet.
He is survived by his wife Janet; six children, Katie (Daniel) Wolff of Crystal Lake, Crissie (Noah) Valdez of Chicago, Patrick (Bridget Buckley) Graham of Berwyn, Kevin (Nimra) Graham of Westmont Danny (Jared Moore) Graham of Aurora, and Joseph (Kristen) Graham of Crystal Lake; five grandchildren, Flynn, Lucy, James, Annemarie, and Maura Wolff; a brother Michael (Patti) Graham; in-laws, Ronald Arbisi, Marge (Rick) Harmon, Barb (Scott) Hume, and Pat (Julie) Donahue; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Cynthia Arbisi; and dear friend, David Ross.
Memorials may be directed to St. Columba Restoration fund; Marquette Academy; or the Child Welfare Guild.
You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433
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Memories and Condolences
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Kevan Carnahan
June 4, 2025
Mr. Graham was the best! The entire Graham family are amazing wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with them all.
dan duback
June 2, 2025
I have many memories of school days with Pat. A truly nice guy who will be misssed.
Ed Kappelman
May 31, 2025
Janet and family, so sorry to hear of Pat´s passing. I remember when you got married as I worked with you at Public Aid. Pat was a great guy, always friendly and funny. Rest in peace, Ed and Jean
Kent Terry
May 31, 2025
I have a suit in my closet I am especially proud of. I bought it about a week before Bell´s clothing store closed & I know it was one of the last suits Pat sold. We were casual friends from purchases & from Rotary & we both enjoyed our time together & the experience. I remember when he pulled out a tie, I just said "That´s it," because I wasn´t going to question Pat´s judgment. I´ll wear that suit with pride & with a special memory.
Mary eichelkraut
May 30, 2025
I am so sorry for your sad loss plain and simple Pat was a wonderful person-
Carol Joop Theisinger
May 29, 2025
Remembering the fun we had with Pat and his theater friends at IVCC back in the day.
What a nice guy he was to all that knew him.
Sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family.
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