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RAYMOND GRAAN Obituary

RAYMOND R. GRAAN LAS VEGAS, NV March 3, 1956 - May 30, 2010 Raymond R. Graan died tragically in Las Vegas, NV where he lived with his cherished wife Jane (Jamie) Tubbs Graan. Beloved son of the late Kenneth J. Graan and Geraldine Bogoioff Hibma; stepson of the late James V. Hibma. Loving brother of the late Kenneth J. Graan, Janet Graan (Michael) Nemlich, Jayme Hibma (Raymond) Matesevac. Affectionate uncle to Arianne Graan Malkowski, Sara and Ryan Matesevac. Many cousins, and friends in Maui, Las Vegas and Chicago will miss him greatly. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to charities are appreciated.

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Published by The Times on Jun. 13, 2010.

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Jayme

June 7, 2025

Another year passed without you here sharing all the moments good and bad. Now you´ve got Mom in heaven with you. Missing you, Ray.

Jayme

June 7, 2024

We miss you greatly in our day-to-day lives and think about you often. Love you.

Jayme

June 7, 2023

As the years pass by missing, you doesn´t lessen. I´d like to think you´re in heaven looking down and enjoying all those moments with Ryan that we wish you were here for.

Jayme

June 7, 2020

Ten years already, we miss you so much. Thank you for watching over my son. Love you.

Jayme

December 12, 2010

Have a wonderful Christmas in Heaven. We miss you so much.

Janet Nemlich

June 18, 2010

We miss you Ray. Hope you are riding your Harley in Heaven. Stop by 112th street this Saturday so you can see how much we love you.

Jayme Matesevac

June 16, 2010

We will all miss you, Big Brother! Love you so much.

Reggie Vance

June 14, 2010

Ray will be missed by many people. He was a man that everyone liked and he was very easy to get along with. I had the opportunity to work with Ray for a couple of years and he taught me so many things. I will always remember you Ray and I can only wish the best for your family. Rest in peace!!

R. Carter

June 14, 2010

Ray- May you rest in peace. You were a joy to work with. I will always remember your laugh.

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