Graham, Gabriel S.

Gabriel S. Graham, 8, son of Steve Graham and Michael and Andrea Frantz, died Friday, July 16, 2010, of injuries suffered in a multiple vehicle accident near Owatonna, Minn.

Funeral services to celebrate Gabe's life will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at St. Joseph's Church, Hills, with the Rev. Doug Williams officiating. Visitation will be held after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family in the church hall where Gabe's favorite foods, pizza and ice cream will be served. Family graveside services will be held at St. Stanislaus Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the Gabe Graham Memorial Fund has been established at Hills Bank and Trust. Arrangements are with Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service.

Gabe was born May 28, 2002, in Iowa City, the son of Steve Graham and Andrea Kratz. He had completed the second grade at Hills Elementary School. Gabe liked Star Wars, action figures, Legos and his 4-wheeler.

Gabe is survived by his parents, Michael and Andrea Frantz of Hills and Steve Graham of North Liberty; his brother, Cole of Hills; sisters, Brianna of Kansas City, and Haley of Kalona; grandparents, Tally Albertson of Garner, Dave and Kelly Kratz of Clear Lake, Jim and Hope Frantz of Riverside, Steve Sr. and Sandy Graham, Terry and Dave Roeder and Tim and Vicki Kezar, all of Waterloo; great-grandparents; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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