Wendy J. Naumann-McGraw

Wendy J. Naumann-McGraw obituary, Belleville, IL

Wendy J. Naumann-McGraw

Wendy Naumann-McGraw Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Jan. 28, 2023.

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Wendy J. Naumann-McGraw, 48, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, September 7, 1974, in Belleville, IL, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family.
Wendy also had a great love for teaching and was a Kindergarten teacher for 10 years. She "retired" so that she could be a stay at home mom and enjoy every minute with her kids. She grew up with a love for everything Disney as she visited almost every year since she was a child. This love she passed on to her husband and children. She said her children were her true loves, greatest joy and her best accomplishment and was so very proud of them.
She was preceded in death by her:
Mother: Shirley, nee Stillwell, Naumann
Surviving are her:
Loving husband: Brandon L. McGraw of Belleville, IL
Three beautiful children
Alex McGraw of Belleville, IL
Nick McGraw of Belleville, IL
Lexi McGraw all of Belleville, IL
Father: Gary (Marty) Naumann of Belleville, IL
Brothers
Jeff Naumann of St. Louis, MO
Terry (Mary) Naumann of Belleville, IL
Brother-in-law: Clint (Lindsey) McGraw of St. Louis, MO
Father and mother-in-law: Earl (Alana) McGraw of Freeburg
She was loved so very much by her extended family and best friends:
Melody Santos
Joseph Silhavy
Dear nieces, nephews and cousins
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Kellsie's Hope Foundation, https://kellsieshopefoundation.com/donate/
Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois. Per Wendy's request please wear Disney or Tropical clothing.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
Friends and family gathering will also be at The Quarter Restaurant and Bar located at 126 East Main St. (Downtown) Belleville, IL after 3 pm.
Live Stream: Her service may be viewed starting at 12:50 pm through the Kurrus website live stream link.

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January 31, 2023

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January 30, 2023

Donna, Dennis, Mandie, Jackie & Kellie posted to the memorial.

January 29, 2023

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Roger / Laura Dunning

January 31, 2023

All our sympathy and prayers to Brandon, Alex, Nick and Lexi; and to all the family and friends of Wendy. May the sorrow in your heart be replaced by loving memories.

Donna, Dennis, Mandie, Jackie & Kellie

January 30, 2023

Wendy was such a very special person. Just a joy to our family and everyone she met. We will miss her laughter and beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincere Sympathy,
Donna, Dennis, Mandie, Jackie & Kellie

Rita Pfingsten

January 29, 2023

Condolences. May your faith and many memories bring you comfort and peace. Wendy always had a smile and pleasant words when we would talk at church when we both attended Trinity UCC.

Jessica Williamson

January 29, 2023

Brandon, Alex, Nick and Lexi,
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Wendy was such a bright light in this in world and she was loved by so many. We´re thinking about you all and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lots of love,
Jess, Kelsey and Adrienne Williamson

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