Jeanette GrahamPRINCEVILLE — Jeanette Graham, 77, of Peoria, formerly of Princeville and Wyoming, passed away at 4:56 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, at Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria, Ill.Jeanette was born on May 30, 1939, in rural Wyoming, Ill., to Ezra and Lena (Elsasser) Rumbold. She married Richard Graham on Sept. 27, 1959, in Princeville. He survives.Also surviving are five sons, Bruce (Pam) of Peoria, Brent (Deb) of Edwards, Blake (Rachel) of Princeville, Brandon of Peoria and Ben "BJ" (Suzanne) Graham of Carmel, Ind.; and three daughters, Doreen (Jerry) Leuthold of Fishers, Ind., Darlene (Roger) Herrmann of Laura, and Deanne (Jay) Knobloch of Edelstein. She was blessed with 25 grandchildren whom she loved dearly and prayed for daily. Also surviving are her stepmother, Lucille Rumbold of Peoria; three sisters, Marlene (James) Plattner of Princeville, Joyce (Glen) Metzger of Lester, Iowa, and Marie (Ezra) Knobloch of Rock Rapids, Iowa; and one sister-in-law, Loretta Rumbold of Princeville. Preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Elwin Rumbold; and infant granddaughter Jayla Knobloch.Jeanette served the Lord for many years, and her faith and family meant everything to her. She loved entertaining, always opening her home to friends and family. In addition to raising her eight children, she welcomed many other young people into her home. She and her husband enjoyed volunteering, including church-building and work-team projects across the country. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at the Princeville Apostolic Christian Church. Ministers of the church will officiate. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, at the church Fellowship Hall. Additional visitation will be held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Monday at the church. Burial will be in the Princeville Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery. Haskell-Hott Funeral Home in Princeville is in charge of arrangements.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria or Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge in Morton.Condolences may be left for Jeanette's family on her tribute wall at
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