Graham, Eugene R. 1860-1948

GRAHAM, FUNCK

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 2/3/2017 at 22:55:57

Source: Hawarden Independent (2-5-1948)

Born: August 12, 1860
Died: January 17, 1948

Funeral services for Eugene R. Graham, 87, of Hull, pioneer of Sioux County, were held at Hull, January 20.

Mr. Graham, father of Mrs. Chas. Cain of Hawarden, died at his home January 17.

Mr. Graham was born at Crete, Illinois, August 12, 1860. He came to Sioux County with his parents in 1880 and they homesteaded near Hull. He was married to Minnie Funck at Orange City, March 4, 1890. His wife died in 1936.

He is survived by eight children, Mrs. Cain of Hawarden, Ervin of Lester, Frank, Arthur, and Mrs. Helen Rudloff of Hull, Mrs. Marie Oelrich of Lake Wilson, Minnesota, Mrs. Jennie Visser of George and Mrs. Ethel Sullivan of Pipestone, Minnesota; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.