Loretta J. Graber Griems

Loretta J. Graber Griems, 78, died peacefully at home Monday morning, Oct. 13, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 21, 1936 in Fort Wayne to Henry "Hiney" and Anna Barb (Miller) Delagrange. She married Herman "Ray" Graber Oct. 13, 1956. On Dec. 11, 1999 she married Frank Griems. He survives along with her mother, Anna Barb Delagrange, Leo; four children, Stan (Cathy) Graber and Angie (Rich) Ganger, both of Goshen, Wes Graber of Fairplay, Colo. and Nan (Keith) Floria of Osceola; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Delores (Art) Fisher of Leo; and two brothers, Charles Delagrange of Harlan and Richard (Lois) Delagrange of Sarasota, Fla. She was preceded in death by her father and her first husband. An area resident since 1969, Loretta delivered RVs for Jayco and escorted mobile homes for many years. She was a member of Elkhart County Community Baptist Church. Loretta enjoyed cooking, especially baking. Her family was very important to her and her love for them was constant and influential. Friends may call Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Goshen where a 1:30 p.m. funeral service will be conducted. Pastor Ed Ritchie will officiate. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be given to Faith Mission, Elkhart.