Stephen J Graham

Stephen J. Graham, age 60, of Waseca, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Immanuel St. Joseph's Hospital in Mankato.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Mankato Mortuary, with Rev. Jerry David officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday at Mankato Mortuary and continues one hour prior to the service.

Stephen was born on June 20, 1950 to Mearl "Jim" and Marlene (Andresen) Graham in Denison, IA. He grew up in Deloit, IA and graduated from Denison High School in 1968. On July 11, 1970 Stephen was united in marriage to Ellen Sue Shanahan in Charter Oak, IA. Over the years Stephen was employed by Happy Chef, Brown Printing, and Coach America. He enjoyed wood working, working on cars, hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his granddaughters.

Stephen is survived by two daughters, Timari (Brad) Pfeifer of Hanover and Nicki Graham of Mankato; two granddaughters, Eryn and Hannah; mother, Marlene Graham of Denison, IA; brother, Richard (Julie) Graham of Spencer, IA; sister, Debra (Richard) Wilson of Littleton, CO; niece, Charlette Graham; and three nephews, Jim (Cortney) Graham, Stephan Graham, and Jonah Wilson. He was preceded in death by his father; one infant brother, Mark; and his grandparents.