Margaret Graves

Margaret Graves

November 26, 1929 - February 14, 2015

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Margaret L. (Riechers) Graves, 85, of Platteville, died on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Agrace Hospice Center in Madison, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at First English Lutheran Church, Platteville. Rev. Michael Short and Margaret's son, Pastor Thomas Graves, will officiate. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2015 at First English Lutheran Church, or from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran World Relief or United Federation for the Blind. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Margaret was born to Emil and Ada (Wise) Riechers on November 26, 1929 in Platteville. She was united in marriage to Arnold L. Graves on November 1, 1948 at First English Lutheran Church, Platteville. He preceded her in death on March 31, 2003. Margaret and Arnold farmed in the Platteville area until 1978. She was an active member of First English her entire adult life. She organized the nursery during church services, established greeters, and was chairman of the annual rummage sale for many, many years. In her 70's and early 80's she continued to be actively involved with providing layettes and sock dolls for Lutheran World Relief. Margaret is survived by her six children, Theresa Graves of Nyack, NY; Sandra (Thomas) Jordan of Madison; Christine Larson of Lenexa, KS; William (Tamara) Graves of Overland Park, KS; Thomas (Paula) Graves of Wisconsin Rapids; and Cynthia (James) Mudroch of Oklahoma City, OK; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Wanda) Riechers of Diamond City, AR; three sisters-in-law, Ann Marie Riechers of Madison; Lorraine Riechers and Joyce Riechers both of Platteville; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold; and brothers, Robert, Douglas, Guerdon, Leo, William, and Dean Riechers.

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Cousin Stephen Smith & Kris Smith
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We are so very sorry for your loss. I wish we could be there for you all.
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Mary (Missy) Wienbergen
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I have very fond memories of your mother, Margaret Graves. My folks (Bob & Maxine Wienbergen) would visit your farm when I was a child and it was always so much fun. I remember capturing fireflies in bottles, running around the yard with lots of kids and scrumptious meals. Margaret was always so gracious. She had a wonderful and gregarious personality who was loved by all! AN AMAZING WOMAN who touched so many!
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Tim & Peg Polodna
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Margaret was a wonderful and terrific neighbor and friend. She will be deeply missed by all. She was very caring and kind person that deeply loved her friends and family. It was always an enjoyment having conversations with her because she could tell you about events that had occurred at some time in the past and you could always learn something from what she was telling you. She especially loved her Grandchildren. She always spoke very highly of each of them. She took pride in each of their talents. It was very enjoyable giving her rides to Madison. We enjoyed her company immensely. Thank you Margaret for everything!! You will be deeply missed.
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Larry & Mickie Wills
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Terry and Graves family, We were saddened to hear of your mom's passing. We are sorry we couldn't be there as we are in AZ for the month. Please accept our sympathy and condolences on the loss of your mom. I still remember those photos of dad and your dad at the corn picking contests where they competed. It was good to see your mom when we visited mom, Dale and Jean and often saw her at church. She is in a better place and back with your dad.

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