Elizabeth
  • Born on: December 22, 1955
  • Departed on: February 11, 2015
  • Resided in: Marengo, IA

Elizabeth "Annie" A. Graf

Elizabeth A. “Annie” Graf, age 59, of Marengo, Iowa, died Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in her home, surrounded by family.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, February 13, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Marengo officiated by Pastor Matt German.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Annie was born December 22, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri to William Spencer and Elizabeth Mylissia (Henley) Russell.  She graduated from Williamsburg Junior-Senior High School in 1974.  On October 11, 1985, Annie was united in marriage to Kenneth Graf in Iowa City.

Annie was a homemaker for most of her life.  She had previously worked at Solar Homes, Aramark, and Target.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Marengo.  She enjoyed crocheting, word puzzles, loving her grandchildren, tattoos, and travelling.

She is survived by her parents, William and Elizabeth Russell; husband Kenneth Graf; children: Mike (Teri) Graf of Robins; Tim (Linda) Graf of Belle Plaine; Carrey (Jose) Garza of Marengo; Mick Graf of Cedar Rapids; Bryan (Citlali) Johnson of Marion; Tanya Graf of Belle Plaine; and Joseph (Chantelle) Johnson of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren: Allison Mercer; Nyah Graf; Zachary, Dylan, and Brooke Graf; Tyler and Brandon Dietze; Emma, Anna, and Claudia Garza; Amber White; Hanna Graf; Brayton, Tristan, and Aidan Johnson; Felicity, Jazmyne, Daymien, and Tytyh Graf; Kain and Kaleb Dietze; Gavin, Drew, and Alexis Johnson; and great-grandchild: Shelby White.

Also surviving are her siblings: Patsy Kochuyt of Iowa City; David Russell of Williamsburg; Mylissia Maschmann of Marengo; Bill, Doug, and Glenn Russell, all of North Liberty; and Sharon (Jeff) Voss of Nolanville, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her father-in-law Henry Graf and mother-in-law Katherine Ann Graf; and brothers-in-law Terry Kochuyt and Larry Maschmann.

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