Obituary of Sarah Mary Graham

DYERSVILLE, IOWA Sarah M. (Fitzgerald) Graham, 55, of Dyersville, Iowa died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City after enduring her illness with hope. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville where a parish vigil service will be held at 4:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Jeffrey Dole will officiate. Sarah was born December 8, 1959, in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of John and Virgene (Wessels) Fitzgerald. She married Patrick "George" Graham on November 29, 1980, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville. She was the owner and office manager of Graham Electric Motors. Left to cherish her memory include her husband, Pat "George", 4 children: Brett (Alethia) of Dyersville, William (Maeve McGlynn) of London, England, Katie (Nick Axtell) of Dubuque, Benjamin Graham of Dyersville; 3 grandchildren: Tanner and William Graham and Avery Graham Axtell; siblings: Steve (Mary), Tim (Janet) and Tom (Linda) Fitzgerald all of Dyersville; in-laws: Suzanne (Leo) McDermott of Bernard, Jack Graham of Cedar Rapids, Janice (Dave) Loecke of Manchester, Nancy (Mark) Breitbach of Dyersville and Cathy (Diane) Graham of Des Moines, and a step-brother-in-law, Leo O'Rourke of Monticello; numerous nieces and nephews and many loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents. To all: "They say when you are gone it is not what you have said or done, it is how you made them feel. It is my wish you all know how much I love you. When you think of me and smiles come across your face, feel the warmth and love I have felt from you! So, here is to my family who have become friends, and to my friends who have become family: God bless all and that you do. Wherever you go, keep me in your heart and know that I will be going with you. May the angels guard and keep you safe." A Sarah M. Graham memorial fund has been established at American Trust and Savings Bank.