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Donna Graves

November 30, 2016
Kalamazoo, MI

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Donna (Clabaugh) Graves, age 77, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away Tuesday evening, November 29, 2016, at Bronson Hospital. She was born on July 31, 1939. She was preceded in death by parents, Don Clabaugh and Bernice Roberts. As well as daughter, Yvonne Ohlmann (Graves). Surviving relatives include loving husband, Euel (Jim) Graves; children, Paulette and Les Cossey, Beebe, AR, Mitchell Graves, Lawton, MI, Jim and Dyanne Graves, Three Rivers, MI, Carla Breton, Kalamazoo, MI, and Heather and Steven Marlett, Portage, MI; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Pat (Clabaugh) and Larry Conner, Zeeland, MI, and Jean (Clabaugh) Butcher, Allegan, MI; and several cousins and second cousins. As well as being a homemaker and avid collector of salt and pepper shakers, Donna enjoyed most of her life coaching young children in her favorite pastime, bowling. Recently being inducted to the local bowling hall of fame for her service to the sport throughout the years. She also enjoyed spending her time as a Girl Scout leader and Milwood Little League volunteer, including planning for the Little League World Series held in the 1980's. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 3rd at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral chapel from 3 p.m. until time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Kidney Foundation in Donna's name.