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Michael Joseph Graham
Michael Joseph Graham
Cedar Rapids
Michael Joseph Graham, 48, of Waterloo, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Dec. 14, 2022, in Waterloo. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Michael was born March 4, 1974, in Laurel, Md., to Edward and Constance Graham. Michael graduated from Laurel High School, attended one year of college at Howard University, and worked as parts assistant manager at Henry Gay Auto dealership in Laurel, Md. Michael enjoyed fishing and cars in his youth and was a fantastic soccer player.
Michael married Annette (Tyne) Schaul in 2005, and they had one child, Laurel. They later divorced. In 2020, Michael married Karen Saul.
Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Jr., in 1995; and his mother, Constance, in 1999.
He leaves behind his wife, Karen; his father, Edward; stepmother, Judy; stepbrothers, Tyler Vanhorbeck and Todd (Deanna) Vanhorbeck, all of Cedar Rapids; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Online condolences may be left for the family at iowacremation.com.
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