Obituary of Helen Marie Graham

Helen M. Graham, 94 of Iowa City died at her home Friday, July 24, 2009, with her sister at her side. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City. Visitation will be from 12 noon on Tuesday until the time of the services at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made in her memory to American Cancer Society or Hospice Compassus. Online condolences may be sent for her family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Helen Marie Bulechek was born May 27, 1915, in rural Johnson County the daughter of Frank and Ella (Rouner) Bulechek. She graduated from University High School in 1934 and had attended the University of Iowa. For a number of years she worked in dietary kitchen at the University of Iowa Hospitals. On February 5, 1951, she married Roy Graham in Iowa City. The couple farmed near Iowa City for many years. Roy died in 1994, Helen later moved into town after his death. On the farm Helen was a part of the Lincoln Township Club, and she enjoyed the many activities through the Friends Club at Hills Bank & Trust. Her family includes her sister, Dorothy Stinocher of Brighton, three nephews and their families, Lyle Stinocher of Tallahassee, FL, David Stinocher and his wife, Carolyn of Mankato, MN, and Carl Stinocher of Bozeman, MT. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Joseph Bulechek. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Helen’s family and her services.