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Mary R. Graves

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Mary Graves Obituary

Mary R. Graves

Mary R. Graves, 78 of Westfield, IN formerly of Schererville, passed away on 9/29/25. Mary is survived by her husband, Earl; son, Cole (Karen); and grandsons, Asher and Elan.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to St. Jude’s Children's Research.

Memorial Visitation, Friday, October 10, 2025 from 10:00 am until time of service at 12:00 noon at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Ln. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave at 97th LN.) St. John. For more information 219-365-3474 or please visit www.elmwoodchapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times on Oct. 8, 2025.

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Elmwood Funeral Chapel

11300 W. 97th ln., St. John, IN 46373

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10

Service

12:00 p.m.

Elmwood Funeral Chapel

11300 W. 97th ln., St. John, IN 46373

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Judith Stoll

October 9, 2025

Mary was one of the very best women I have ever been fortunate enough to know and love. So compassionate and loving, generous and kind . She will be dearly missed. I´m praying for her family. May she rest in eternal peace.

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