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Lenora F. "Len" Graul
Lenora F. �Len� Graul, 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 9:40 P.M. at Herrin Hospital.
Lenora was born July 29, 1920 in Pittsburg the daughter of Lawrence �Happy� & Josephine (Schellenberger) Dorsett. She married Herbert Paul �Bud� Graul on October 4, 1950 in Marion and together they shared over 58 years of marriage until his death on May 11, 2009.
Lenora began working for the Marion Memorial Hospital when it opened in 1953. When she retired in 1986 after over 33 years she was the Administrator of the medical records department. She was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church of Marion, and the Heartland Regional Medical Center Auxiliary.
Survivors include;
Daughter � Gayle Kee and husband Jerry of Marion
Grandson � Chris Pentecost and fianc�e Amber Clark of Crab Orchard
Grandson � Mark Pentecost and wife Richelle of Marion
Step-Granddaughter � Elizabeth Kee of Springfield
Step-Grandson � Sam Kee of Carbondale
Step-Grandson � Bobby Kee and wife Amy of Patoka
Two Great Grandchildren � Konnor Clark & Kaden Pentecost of Marion
Four Step Great Grandchildren;
Bryan, Jaden and Austin Presley of Mt. Vernon
Noah Kee of Patoka
Special �Adopted� Great Grandson � Ryan Elmore of Marion
Sister-in-law � Lenora Kelley of Marion
Many nieces and nephews, family and friends
She was preceded by her Parents and Husband
Funeral services will be Friday, April 23, 2010 at 3 P.M. at the 1st United Methodist Church of Marion with Rev. Victor Long officiating. Burial will follow in Davis Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 P.M. until the time of service on Friday at the church. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
For those who prefer memorials may be made to the S.I. Street Machines, Hospice of Southern Illinois or 1st United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available on Friday at the church or at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959.
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