Service Details
Her funeral service will be held in Pentecost Lutheran Church, 2213 Coolidge Ave, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 25th, with Rev. Luke Jacob officiating. Visitation will be in the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
Memorial Suggestions
The family has suggested memorials to Pentecost Lutheran Church, Racine Lutheran High School, or the West Racine Kiwanis Scholarship Fund.
Mary Ann Graves, 80, passed way in the United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was born in Racine on August 19, 1936 the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Nee: Luncner) Koretchko.
On July 29, 1961, at Pentecost Evangelical Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage to Gordon Graves, and together they shared 55 years of life and love. Mary Ann was a graduate of Racine Lutheran High School, Class of 1954. She had been employed by S.C. Johnson & Son for over 20 years. Mary Ann was a lifelong member of Pentecost Lutheran Church and its many organizations including the Ruth Circle and the 55 Plus Club, and she was also active in The Johnson 20 Year Club and the J.M.B.A.
Surviving are her husband, Gordy; three sons, Dave (Jeanne) Graves, of Jackson, WI, Dan (Angelia “Boe”) Graves, of Durango, CO, Tim (Kirsten) Graves, of Racine; eight grandchildren, Becki (fiancé, Brent Snider) Graves, Kelly Graves, Allie (Brian) Nigbur, Tanner Graves, Katie Graves, Emma Graves, Julia Graves, and Claire Graves; one great grandson, William Snider; twin brother, Jim “Jazz” (Karen) Koretchko, of Lakeland, FL. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family, and friends also survive her.
Tina Kirk says
Gordy, I am so sorry. We have missed you and Mary Ann at Meals on Wheels. I have missed seeing both of your smiles.
Mary Ann was a great lady and I am so proud to have known her.
Vicki Stacy Boles says
She was a great lady. Sorry to the whole family.
Susan Lesperance says
I knew Mary Ann from SC Johnson, A Family Company. I enjoyed any time we found a chance to chat for a short time in the hallways, share a smile when we passed one another at other times and visit with her when there were longer opportunities. I found her to be a loving, kind, considerate woman with a strong work ethic. She was filled with grace and joy. Happy to have known her…may her family and friends find comfort in their sweet memories of time spent with her. She was remarkable.
Rob Needham says
My condolences to the whole family. Sorry I can’t be there to say goodbye properly. I’ll be thinking of you all.
Ginny Murnen says
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Auntie Mary Ann will be missed and we were blessed to meet and get to know her through Debbie and Doug and Karen and Jazz. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Ginny, Alexis and Jayce Murnen
Kathy Merrill says
My prayers to all of the family! Gordy, such a lucky man to have been blessed with a beautiful, loving lady in Mary Ann! I’m sure that everyone that came in touch with her in their lives (such as myself) have been blessed and will always remember her with love and kindness! You both raised a beautiful family and they proudly represent and show what a God loving family they were raised in! My love and laughter of all the good memories we have shared go out to you all! Peace be with you all. A very special lady! Gordy, the 20th was my Dad’s birthday and I’m sure he and my Mom took her into their arms at the gates! Love you!
David Sorenson says
Sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your families during this time of sorrow.
Sally Kuhlman says
Mary Ann was such a positive force in the lives of many people. I met her at SC Johnson. Whenever I ran into her, we would have a quick chat. My day was always made brighter by those treasured conversations with her. In the hustle and bustle of the workplace, you steal these moments and then you hold them in your heart. We also shared the fact that we were both twins. Not everyone understands how special it is to be a twin. She loved her twin very much. Heaven has gained an incredible angel. My deepest sympathy to Mary Ann’s family on losing this remarkable woman. Carry her legacy of love, joy, and compassion forward. You were truly blessed to walk beside her in life; and she will always walk beside you. Mary Ann, you were loved by many. xoxo
Bob Stanton.. says
Gordie, Jimmy, & all family members, so sorry to hear about the loss of MaryAnn. What fine memories I will have of us all
from Kindergarten at Stephen Bull school thruout our lifetime at the Casino( Anna,Andy, & Steve Koretchko household), high school, SCJ, & retirement..(MaryAnn & her mother always called me Bobby as a little boy and I always felt so fond of that name when they called me that as many of you knowwww, what my nickname was!!.. but of course, that was my staple forever. I will always remember MaryAnn & Gordie and their boys for treating my cousin Ron, who lived across the street from them like one of their boys, as Ron was an only child like me.. I’m in Florida now, home soon.