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MICHAEL J. GRAF Jr Obituary Michael J. Graf, Jr., 73, of Clinton passed away, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. A Memorial Visitation will be Monday, June 1, 2020 from 4:00-7:00pm at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory. A Blue Lodge Masonic service will conclude the visitation at 7:00pm. Private services and military honors will be held at the Rock Island National lCemetery at a later date.... Michael John Graf, Jr., was born on April 21, 1947 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Michael and Mary Ellen (Schiltz) Graf. He was a 1965 graduate of Clinton High School and graduated from Mount Saint Clare College. He served in the United States Army from 1967-1970. He married Janet Rickerl on February 2, 1968 at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. Michael was employed at DuPont for 33 years retiring in 1999 as a supervisor. He was a member of the Emulation Masonic Lodge, York Rite, Clinton Scottish Rite Bodies and Clinton High 12. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling especially cruising, and was a Civil War enthusiast. Michael is survived by his wife, Janet of Clinton; his daughter: Amy (Ron) Celsi of Waukee, Iowa, his son: Matt (Cathy) Graf of Maquoketa, Iowa; two grandchildren: Nicholas and Rebecca; his siblings: Gregory (Barb) Graf of Clinton, Iowa, Barb (David) Frantz of Albany, Illinois, Elizabeth Weets of Seatac, Washington, Jane Sam Brown of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Christine (Craig) Williams of Covington, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials can be made to Wounded Warriors.

HIGH - 12 BELATED BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON THE MENU FOR FRIDAY, JULY 17. 2020, will be fresh meatloaf, mash potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, and ice cream pie. Drinks include lemonade and milk. Dave Jindrich is providing the meal for his belated birthday. A Donation to High-12 of $5.00 will be collected from those in attendance!... Thanks, CONTACT DON NICOLAYSEN FOR INFOMATION!

LEE M. McCLURE Lee E. McClure, 82, of Clinton passed away Thursday, March 6, 2020 at Mercy One Clinton. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 am, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church Clinton. A Rose Croix service will take place at 11:00 am followed by the funeral service. Burial will take place privately at Center Grove Cemetery in Elvira.... Lee Edward McClure was born October 15, 1937 in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of Marcus and Sallie (Jenkins) McClure. He was a 1955 graduate of Clinton High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Parsons College in 1966. He married Jeanine Dingmon Fier on June 2, 1990 in Clinton, Iowa. He worked in Sales and finance for many years. Lee was an active member of the First United Methodist Church serving on many committees over the years and attended numerous mission trips during those years. He was a member of the Western Star 100 York Rite, the KAABA Shrine of Davenport, High Twelve Club and the Order of the Eastern Star. He served his community by being a blood donor, volunteering at Mercy Hospital and being an avid supporter of Trees Forever. He was an Eagle Scout, loved to dance and eat ice cream, and cherished time spent with his family and friends. Lee is survived by his loving wife Jeanine McClure of Clinton; Jeanine’s children: Cary Fier of Leesburg, Florida, Kurt (Nancy) Fier of Clinton, Greg Fier of Clinton and Kelly (Curtis) Petersen of Camanche and their families; two siblings: Peggy McClure of Clinton and Harold (Pat) McClure of Camanche; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Marcus McClure this past June. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial be made to the First United Methodist Church, Trees Forever or a charity of your choice.

Famous Shrine-Masons Gwyllyn Samuel Newton "Glenn" Ford was a Canadian-born American actor born on this day in 1916. Ford was a World War II vet serving in a no...n-combative role. Five of Ford's films were selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Gilda (1946), The Big Heat (1953), Blackboard Jungle (1955), 3:10 to Yuma (1957) and Superman (1978). Ford was a member of Palisades Lodge No. 637 and an Ambassador at Large for Al Malaikah Shriners in Los Angeles. See more