Joseph Eugene McGraw
December 25, 1946 - November 6, 2018
Joseph E. McGraw, age 71, of Amboy, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born December 25, 1946, in Amboy, the son of John and Catherine (Faivre) McGraw. Joe was a Deputy for the Lee County Sheriff's Department prior to his retirement. He was a Veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy. Joe married Susan Speer in Dixon January 19, 1990. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters Nita Nolan and Karen McGraw. Survivors include his wife; 2 daughters Stephanie (Zack) Galvan of Rochelle and Shannon McGraw of Amboy; 1 son David McGraw of Amboy; 3 nephews John (Alice) McGraw, Matthew Speer, and Michael Speer; 2 nieces Katie (Billy) Broeski and Sarah Heyer. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018, at 11:00 Am in the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy, with the Rev. Richard Kramer, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery in Amboy with Military Rites by the Amboy American Legion. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 11, from 2:00 until 6:00 PM in the funeral home. A memorial has been established.
Joseph E. McGraw, age 71, of Amboy, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born December 25, 1946, in Amboy, the son of John and Catherine (Faivre) McGraw. Joe was a Deputy for the Lee... View Obituary & Service Information