Irene Nmi Graf

Irene Graf, age 88, of Cambridge died at the Tri-Valley Health System (Cambridge Manor) on July 23, 2010. She was born in Antonino, Kansas on July 20, 1922 to George and Martha (Haas) Pfannenstiel. She was united in marriage to Richard Graf on June 27, 1943, he preceded her in death in 1983. Richard and Irene farmed north of Holbrook until retirement. Irene lived in Holbrook for several years before moving to Cambridge. After Richards death, Irene attended and graduated from reflexology school in Denver, Colorado. Irene was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She enjoyed conversation around a cup of coffee. Irene was known for her wit and humor. She enjoyed bowling. She played the harmonica for the residents at the manor. Irene enjoyed driving her white Chevy around town. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Bertha, Euphercina, Evelyn, Pauline, Thresa; brothers: Melvin, Isidore, Wendlyn, Alfred and Joseph. Irene is survived by 2 sons: Leslie and wife Nenita of Cambridge, Nebraska; Delbert and wife Kathy of Columbus, Ohio; 3 grandchildren: Danielle Jones, Richard and Jessica. 3 Great grandchildren; sister Florence Chidester of Salt Lake City, Utah. Rosary will be recited on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge, Nebraska. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cambridge, Nebraska with Father Robert Barnhill officiating. Interment will be in the St. Johns Catholic Cemetery. Memorial may be left in Irenes name at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary to the Cambridge Senior Center. Condolences may be left on line at lockenour.com.