Roberta L. Graham

Rosewood Heights: Roberta L. Graham, 96, passed away at 5:19pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Integrity of Wood River. She was born on February 4, 1922, in DeSoto, Missouri, the daughter of the late Bert and Nellie (Christi) Steffen. She married Fred Graham on November 9, 1941, in Wood River, and he preceded her in death in November of 1995. Survivors include one daughter: Joyce Ann Fehr of Wood River, a granddaughter and her husband: Jackie and Mark Smith of Wood River, two great grandchildren: Jacob Smith and Kaleb Smith, one sister and brother in law: Virginia and Bob Dake of Wood River, two brothers and a sister in law: Wally Steffen of Wood River, Warren and Connie Steffen of Rosewood Heights, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. Roberta was formerly employed at Roxana High School in the cafeteria. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son in law: James “Jim” Fehr, two sisters: Bernice Fraser, Venida Shaw, four brothers: Howard Steffen, Eugene Steffen, Gerald Steffen, and Eddie Steffen. In celebration of her life, visitation will be from 9am until time of funeral services at 11am on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Rev. Frank Sparks will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.