It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of David Earl Graden (Nokomis, Illinois), who passed away on May 11, 2021, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Gilbert Graden and Louise Graden (Davis); his brothers, Jerry, Denny and Chuck; his wife Janet (Yarbrough); his stepchildren, Harrison John "Skip" Graden of Nokomis, Julia (Donald Arndt), Jeannine Graden of Phoenix and Andrew (Tami Graden); his grandchildren, Shon Graden, Merissa, Eric Smay, Ezekiel, Grace, Nehemiah Arndt, Owen Foster, Natalie and William Graden; and his great grandchildren, Robert, Eragon and Atreyu Smay. He was also cherished by his children, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers and may be made to First Baptist Church or Nokomis Quarterback Club.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Homes