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William Joseph McGraw

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Birth	:	4 Jun 1930 Prairie Township, Delaware County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jan 2017 Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Prairieburg, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2099991, -91.4216995
Inscription	:	CS1 US NAVY KOREA VIETNAM
Description	:	William J. “Bill” McGraw, 86, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Lexington Estate Nursing Home in Independence. He was a long time resident of Delaware County who has lived in Independence for the last several years. Bill was born in Monti, Iowa, on June 4, 1930, to Edwin and Emma (Bebee) McGraw. He grew up on the family farm and attended a nearby country school. Bill enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17. On July 16, 1951, Bill was united in marriage to Joanne Holub in Rock Island, Illinois. Five children were born... Read More	William J. “Bill” McGraw, 86, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Lexington Estate Nursing Home in Independence. He was a long time resident of Delaware County who has lived in Independence for the last several years. Bill was born in Monti, Iowa, on June 4, 1930, to Edwin and Emma (Bebee) McGraw. He grew up on the family farm and attended a nearby country school. Bill enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17. On July 16, 1951, Bill was united in marriage to Joanne Holub in Rock Island, Illinois. Five children were born to this union. In 1967 he retired from the Navy and returned to Iowa. He worked as a carpenter until retiring in 1987. During retirement Bill spent several years refurbishing a 1928 Model A that he drove in local parades. For the past twelve years Bill has had a special relationship with Evelyn McCalley of Independence. Together they enjoyed many retiree activities such as dances, senior citizen lunches, and small town parades featuring old cars. Eight years ago Bill moved to an assisted living facility and later to a nursing home in Independence. During this period Evelyn was a daily visitor whom he greatly enjoyed. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joanne; an infant son, William Daniel; and siblings Rosemary and Paul Ryan, Raymond McGraw, Hank Meyer, Dennis McGraw, Robert McGraw, and Mary Lauersdorf.

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Where is William Joseph McGraw's memorial?
William Joseph McGraw's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Prairieburg, Linn County, USA.
When did William Joseph McGraw death?
William Joseph McGraw death on 5 Jan 2017 in Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Joseph McGraw's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2099991
Longitude: -91.4216995

Family Members:

Parent

Edwin George McGraw

(1896 - 1964)

Emma Agnes Bebee McGraw

(1896 - 1987)

Spouse

Joanne Theresa Holub McGraw

(1933 - 2002)

Siblings

Rosemary McGraw Ryan

(1921 - 2008)

John Dennis McGraw

(1925 - 1969)

Robert Paul McGraw

(1928 - 1978)

Children

William Daniel McGraw

(unknow - 1952)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
Prairieburg, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2099991, -91.4216995

2. Boulder Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2028008, -91.4539032

3. Prairieburg-Boulder Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2416992, -91.4458008

4. Hart Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1555549, -91.3807180

5. Hazel Knoll Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1397018, -91.3803024

6. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2117004, -91.5252991

7. Prairie Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2383003, -91.3193970

8. Jordans Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1529400, -91.5007500

9. Sams Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1536000, -91.3380000

10. Mount Clark Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1968994, -91.5369034

11. Gillian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1236600, -91.4232000

12. Nugents Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2799988, -91.4997025

13. Cass Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

14. Coggon Cemetery
Coggon, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2714980, -91.5291220

15. Saint Johns Cemetery
Coggon, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2726530, -91.5306510

16. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Adams Township, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2965300, -91.4991200

17. Mills Grove Cemetery
Paris, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2408620, -91.5559070

18. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2824670, -91.3100540

19. Castle Grove Baptist Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2670100, -91.2936100

20. Blodgett Cemetery
Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2125015, -91.5774994

21. Whittier Cemetery
Whittier, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0934300, -91.4641600

22. Grove Creek Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3013992, -91.3146973

23. Calvary Cemetery
Ryan, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3264008, -91.4788971

24. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962