Matt G. Graham Obituary (1924 - 2002)

Matt Graham of Taylorville formerly of Stonington died at 12:10 pm Sunday, April 14, 2002 at his residence. He was born January 20, 1924 in Stonington, the son of Matthew F. and Eleanor Doyle Graham. On January 29, 1945 he married Daisy Gorden Graham in Stonington. He was a prominent farmer in the Stonington area. Mr. Graham was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Taylorville; Knights of Columbus, Taylorville: 4th Degree Knights, Decatur, IL; Naval Veteran of World War II; Member and Past Commander of Stonington American Legion; Former Board Member of Stonington Co-Op Grain Co.; Charter member of American Agriculture Movement; Former member of Stonington Township Board and was one of the organizers of the first Holy Trinity Steak Dinner at Stonington. Surviving are his wife Daisy Graham of Taylorville, IL; 12 children, Tom Graham and wife Mary Linda of Taylorville; Bill Graham and wife Rona of Lexington, IL; Ann Altman and husband Bud of Taylorville; Nancy Fulk and husband Gary of Assumption; Mag Dickerson of Edinburg; Nell Smock and husband Jerry of Pawnee; Pete Graham and wife Linda of Moweaqua; Julie Graham of Taylorville; Kate Buesinger and husband Gary of Morris, IL; Theresa Oller and husband Joe of Taylorville; Jane Butcher and husband Greg of Assumption; Lorraine Briere and husband Don of Lake Geneva, WI . Brother Joe Graham and wife Elaine of Taylorville. 19 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, Mary Tate, Son-in-law Dale Dickerson and 1 great Grandson. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am Thursday, April 18, 2002 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Taylorville with Fr. John O'Connell officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with Military Honors by Stonington American Legion Post. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday at McClure Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4:30. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent Memorial Hospital Hospice or American Cancer Society.