Sandra Jean Graham Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sandra Jean Graham in Chase, Kansas, who passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Rathke and Hattie Vahsholtz Rathke; and her son Dustin Graham. She is survived by: her husband Gale Graham of Strong City; her children, Richard Graham (Kathy) of Council Grove, Leonhard Graham, Greggory Graham of Strong City, Theresa Whitaker of Emporia and Laurele Graham of Cottonwood Falls; her siblings, Larry Rathke of Americus and Joyce Swift (Melvin) of Matfield Green; her niece Holly Brittain (Dwight) of Strong City; and her grandchildren, Levi Whitaker, Courtney Rickenbrode (Wade), Zachary Graham (Jocelyn), Luke Whitaker and Katelynn Graham. She is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren; and a wide circle of family and friends.
A memorial has been established with the Emporia Friends of the Zoo with contributions sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, PO Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801, which is in charge of arrangements.
