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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston
Martha M. Graf( April 10, 1923 - September 29, 2012 )
Martha M. Graf, 89, of Remington, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Westminster Village of West Lafayette. She was born April 10, 1923 in White County to the late Chester and Amelia (Kyle) Dexter and attended Gilboa Schools. Her marriage was to Raymond "Toots" Graf on October 5, 1940 in the parsonage of the Remington United Methodist Church. He survives. This October would have marked the couple's 72nd wedding anniversary. Mrs. Graf helped her husband on the family farm for many years. The couple was active in the Remington United Methodist Church and she was proud to have been the longtime church historian. They also were heavily involved in the success of Fountain Park Chautauqua; giving countless hours of their time to ensure the grounds were maintained and the museum and tabernacle were in good repair. Martha loved spending time with her family and was an accomplished seamstress making much of her own clothing and enjoyed sewing for her nieces, including their weddings, and also sewing lap blankets for hospitals and families. Surviving with her husband is a brother, Max Dexter of Fowler and her sisters, Dorcas DeYoung (husband: John) of West Lafayette, Faye Brust of Texas, Ina Stitz (husband: Wayne) of Remington, Lois Patterson of West Lafayette and Betty McIntosh of Fowler. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Marie Dexter of West Lafayette and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death with her parents is a brother, Donald Dexter and two sisters, Ruby McConahay and Norma Childers. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Remington United Methodist Church and also from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2012 also at the church; Rev. Mary vanWijk to officiate. Interment to follow in Remington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Remington United Methodist Church or Fountain Park Chautauqua.
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