Obit: Graves, P. Jean (1934 – 2016)
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Surnames: Graves, Weaver, Kraus, Heckel, Reigel, Petersen
Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 13 Jan 2016
Graves, P. Jean (24 MAR 1934 – 10 JAN 2016)
P. Jean Graves, 81, of Spencer, WI passed away peacefully in the early hours of
Jan. 10, 2016 at the House of the Dove, Marshfield, WI.
Visitation will be held 4 - 8 p.m. at Life Tributes Funeral Home in Spencer on
Fri., Jan. 15, 2016 and again on Sat. 10 - 11 a.m. at the United Methodist
Church in Spencer, WI, where her funeral service will also be held at 11 a.m.
Burial will follow immediately after the service at West Spencer Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eric Aspey, Elliot Graves, Will Graves, Neil Plummer, Nick
Graves, Timothy Kraus, Jacob Weaver and Landon Moore.
Jean is survived by her children, April Weaver of Spencer, Spencer (Mary) Graves
of Spencer, Jackie Graves of Marshfield, Greg (Val) Graves of Crystal, MN, Jeff
(Julie) Graves of Hewitt and Sarah (Patrick) Kraus of Pittsville; grandchildren,
Michelle Aspey, Elliot Graves, Erica McCall, Brittany Plummer, Nick Graves, Will
Graves, Lauren Graves and Timothy Kraus; brothers, Jerome (Donna) Heckel and
Harry (Karen) Heckel. She has also been blessed with 10 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Spencer, sister, Joan Reigel and her
parents.
Jean was born Mar. 24, 1934 in Marshfield, WI to Orena (Petersen) and John
Heckel. She graduated from Columbus High School, Marshfield. She married Spencer
DuWayne Graves on Dec. 28, 1954, at Our Lady Of Peace Rectory in Marshfield.
They were married 47 years until Spencer passed away on June 2, 2002.
Jean's favorite memories of her youth were times spent on her family farm and to
this day her brother, Harry and his wife still live there. The importance of
family, integrity and charity were practiced and instilled in the Heckel
household and Jean continued to live by those values throughout her life. She
was a member of the United Methodist Women, Spencer Women's Club and Eastern
Star. She was also a Girl Scout Leader, poll worker for the Village of Spencer
and served on the Board of Directors of Lucille Tack Center for the Arts.
What she treasured the most was time spent with friends and family. She looked
forward to her Friday night outings with her friends, a different restaurant
every week. As far as family, there were not many events she missed. No matter
the age she loved all the children in her life and gave generously of her time
and love. So much so, Jean and Spence opened their home and were foster parents
to two children.
Some of her hobbies included reading, crocheting, puzzles, shopping, watching
sports, especially the Green Bay Packers, she was also an excellent cook and
baker.
Jean had expressed her desire for memorial donations be made to: Lucille Tack
Center for the Arts, 300 N. School St., P.O. Box 337, Spencer, WI 54479. The
Family wishes to thank the thoughtful, caring and tireless Staff at the House of
the Dove.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com.
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