Phyllis "Micki" J. Graff

Phyllis J. “Micki” Graff, 91, of Peru, IL passed away peacefully at Heritage Health in Peru on October 4, 2022.

Visitation will be from 4-7:00 PM on Sunday October 9 at the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle. On Monday, October 10 at Grace United Methodist Church, La Salle, there will be visitation from 10-11:00 AM followed by the service at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jennifer Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Peru City Cemetery following the service.

Micki was born in Wapello, IA on September 19, 1931 to Stanley and Reva (Davis) McKeown. She married Dwaine E. Irwin on September 10, 1950, living with him in Manon, IL, until he passed away on September 5, 1957. She married Richard E. Graff on January 17, 1959. She and Richard moved to the Illinois Valley in 1975 from Jacksonville, IL. She was a devout woman of God and a member of Grace United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She was the Treasurer for many years, loved singing in the choir and was very active in the church. She was a matron of the Eastern Star, Den Mother to both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She and her husband spent a great deal of their retirement years volunteering. They were involved with the United Way Labor of Love projects, Meals on Wheels and as grounds keepers at the LaSalle County Historical Society Museum.

She worked as a secretary at the Morgan County Court House, LaSalle Machine, IVCC and Ying Tai.

She and Richard enjoyed traveling and they went to Europe, Canada and much of the United States. She was a huge history buff and enjoyed spending time at Civil War and Revolutionary War sites. She loved spending time with her grandkids, reading and sewing.

She is survived by her husband Richard, two sons, Peter (Cheryl) Irwin of Willow Spring, NC and Dean Graff of Dalzell, IL, two daughters, Lydia Irwin (Sidney) Marlow of Independence, MO and Dawn Irwin (Dean) Tieman of La Salle. Seven grandchildren – Erika (Rich) Altman, Bob (MaeLee) Tieman, John (Kayla) Marlow, Nick Irwin, Katie Tieman (Mike) Beuster, Kyle Graff and Danielle Graff. Six great-grandchildren – Alex Altman, Cambree Graff, Abby Redmon, Connor Altman, Elliotte Marlow and Cecelia Jo Graff.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dwaine, two brothers Roger and Stanley McKeown, a son Gregory Irwin and a great-grandson Parker Redmon.

Micki was much loved by her family and friends. Well known as a kind, funny, caring lady, she touched lives wherever she went. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to IVAR or PADS in her memory.

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