The memory of Ralph Leland Graven of Findlay, Illinois, who passed away on July 19, 2024 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Ralph Harold and Juanita Faye Graven (Stevens); and his brothers-in-law, Oliver Woolridge, Don Hooper, Grant Woodworth and Don Stockdale.
He is survived by : his wife Charlene Sims; his children, Lee Graven (Tracey) of Arlington Heights, IL, Aaron Graven (Keri) of Wilson, NC, Judy Sinkler (Brad) of Sullivan, IL and Sherry Smith (Rodney) of Edinburg, IL; his sisters, Loril Woolridge of Edinburg, IL, Margaret Woodworth of Findlay, IL and Lynn Agney (Larry) of Shelbyville, IL; his grandchildren, Josh Sinkler, Ashley Perona (Sinkler), Robey Smith, Holden Smith, Kaden Smith, Jon Graven, Ethan Graven, Jackson Graven, Spencer Graven and Owen Graven; and his great grandchildren, Ella Perona, Luke Perona, Luke Sinkler-Perona, Cataleya Sinkler and Clive Sinkler.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 26th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Howe & Yockey Funeral Home (415 N Broadway St, Shelbyville, IL 62565). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 27th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be given to HSHS Hospice.