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St. Michael Catholic Church
14327 Highland Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
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Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum
7201 Archer Avenue, Justice, IL 60458
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Kathleen Graf Obituary
Kathleen E. Graf 82, of New Lenox was born in Chicago to the late Fred and Eleanor Nyland and passed away September 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Donald Graf. Loving mother of Don (Sherry) Graf, the late Ted Graf, and Jean Marie Graf; proud Nana of Matt (Stephanie), the late Isabelle, Christopher (Chrissy), the late Connor, Mike (Kayla), Abbey, and Madeline (Luke); great nana of Lillian, Nicholas, and Colton. A visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E Francis Rd. New Lenox, IL on Monday September 29, 2025 from 3-8pm. Funeral mass will be Tuesday morning 11:00am at St Michael Catholic Church 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL. Interment to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.
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Upcoming Events
Sep
30
Service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Michael Catholic Church
14327 Highland Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
Send FlowersSep
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Interment
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum
7201 Archer Avenue, Justice, IL 60458
Send FlowersServices provided by
Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New LenoxOnly 9 hours left for delivery to next service.