Sandra H. Graf Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On May 7, 2016 Sandra Henkel Graf defeated her Multiple System Atrophy. She was born in Saline, MI on June 12, 1940. Her love of life is found growing everywhere; the children she raised, grandchildren she shamelessly spoiled and the great-grandbabies she so adored. It is in all things wild, all things she nurtured. Including all her plants, pets and people during her life. She was preceded in death by her siblings Kendra, Samuel and David Irelan. Her parents Charles and Melba Irelan. First husband and lifelong friend Carl “Corby” Henkel. Her beloved husband Joseph Graf. She is survived by her children, Darren Henkel (Laura Brin), Kendra Gwizdala (Mark), Sara Henkel, Amanda Henkel and Kelley Graf Marhenke (Scott). Her grandchildren Noah Kuhn (Heather), Caitlin Kuhn, Adam Kuhn (Laurie Meister), Corbin Henkel, Amanda Brin, Parrish and Jason Marhenke. Great-grandchildren Demian Kuhn, Celie Periard, and Finn Kuhn. Siblings Jerry Irelan, Dennis Irelan (Karen), John Irelan (Charlotte), Sandy Laws (Dan), Therese Zona. As part of her war against Multiple System Atrophy she donated her brain to the University of Michigan Brain Bank to aid the battle in eradicating this disease. Her family wishes to thank Dr. Vikram G. Shakkottai and the staff on 8D at the University of Michigan Hospital system; Angie, Matt and Colleen from Shared Services for their outstanding care and support. A Celebration Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Saline First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. James E. Tuttle officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sandra’s name may be made to the Multiple System Atrophy Coalition. Envelopes will be available at the Church where friends may begin calling on Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Arrangements entrusted to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home of Saline. In honor of her memory plant a tree, some flowers, really anything green, she won’t mind, and have a glass of wine with some dark chocolate and most of all, laugh. To sign Sandra’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Sandra H. Graf

June 12, 1940 - May 7, 2016