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JoAnn McGraw Obituary
JoAnn McGraw
October 22, 1944 - May 24, 2024
BLOOMINGTON - With heavy hearts we announce the passing of JoAnn McGraw, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt who departed her life surrounded by her family on May 24, 2024, at the age of 79, in Bloomington, IL.
Her funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Holy Trinity Church, Bloomington. A private family burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal. Visitation will be from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.
JoAnn was born on October 22, 1944, in Bloomington, IL, to Glen Edward and Cecelia Janick Reidel. She married her high school sweetheart and the "Love of Her Life," Jeff McGraw on June 27, 1964.
JoAnn is survived by her husband of nearly sixty years, Jeff; and their four children: Stefanie Nelson, Jeffrey "Scott" (Dee) McGraw, Stacie (Tim) Arnold, and Jennie (Weston) Carr. She is also survived by her sister, Kathy (Mark) McKinzie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Cecelia Reidel. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren: Ryan (Kaylee) Arnold, Nick (Dana) Arnold, Alex (fiancee Jaidan Barton) Arnold, Natalie Nelson, Molly McGraw, Timmy Arnold, Bobby (Bridget) McGraw, Joey McGraw, Ethan Carr, Ellie Nelson, Katie Arnold, Elliot Carr, and Aiden Carr; great-grandchildren include: Jack, Henry, Myles, Oakley, Wells, Addison, and two soon-to-be new grandbabies.
She worked at Central Catholic High School for almost 40 years as the first Development Director and the Director of Alumni and Public Relations.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to CCHS Scholarships.
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Jim Fruin
May 27, 2024
We worked with JoAnn on a number of efforts over many years to include a couple of Saints Alive. JoAnn is the ONE person who was a constant year after year with her organization and knowledge of how things got done. She made Central Catholic a better place. Jim and Susan Fruin
Steve and Carol Reidel
May 27, 2024
We have fond memories of sharing Christmas gatherings at Grandma Reidel's with Joany and her family. May she rest in peace
Carol Reidel
May 27, 2024
Many fond memories of Joany and her family at Grandma Reidel' s Christmas gatherings.
May she rest in peace after a life well lived.
Steve and Carol Reidel
Jean Hutson
May 26, 2024
I remember JoAnn, as a kind and gentle spirit with ..always a smile...
This world was a better place because of her...
Fondly ~ Jean
Stephanie L (Baker) Simpson
May 26, 2024
JoAnn and I grew up together on West Washington St, (our home was at 810 W Washington) We went to Holy Trinity together but I left Holy Trinity after the eighth grade and went to Bloomington High School. I was just thinking about her the other day and some of the things we did together. I will be unable to attend the services since moving to Louisville KY in 1994. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless
Patty [email protected]
May 26, 2024
JoAnn thank thank you for all the years of service at Central Catholic high School I know my late husband Ron Auth enjoyed working with you very much you will be deeply missed
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