Perhaps I’m a little late to wish everyone a happy holiday, but I can present to you a photograph of a happy holiday. This was taken at Christmas 1970 at the home of Dan and Blanche Graham in Harvey, Illinois – my first Christmas! Front Row: Patricia Graham with doll, Blanche Graham holding Byron Graham…
Obituary: Martha L. Graham
This is the obituary for my aunt Lorice Graham, née Shaw. I do not know in which newspapers it was published. I found it posted on her memorial at Find A Grave. Martha L. Graham Martha L. Graham1, 69, passed away July 27th, 2004, in Mountain View. She was born August 19, 1934 in Risco,…
Obituary: Vernon Leroy Graham
The following is the obituary for my uncle Vernon Leroy Graham. I do not know in which newspapers it was published. I found it posted on his memorial at Find A Grave. Vernon Graham Vernon Leroy Graham1, 60, of Marshall, died August 2 in Harrison. He was born October 4, 1932 at Watts. He was…
A Grave Matter
Today, I made my first online memorial at Find A Grave. It was for my first cousin Robert Daniel Graham, or Danny as we all knew him. He was Uncle Leroy’s only son, and died in 1988. Danny was buried at Beverly Cemetery in Blue Island, Illinois, which is only about four miles from where…