James DeGraff Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James DeGraff of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away, on December 24, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James DeGraff to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Febian DeGraff and Grace DeGraff; his sisters, Sharon O'Hara and Diane Cooper; and his son-in-law David Grothaus.

He is survived by: his wife Helen; his grandson Greg DeGraff; his great grandchild Jessie (family: David DeGraff, Toni DeGraff, Kathie Grothaus, Tom, David, Brandon, Willow Grothaus, Andrea, Scott Ward); his grandchildren, Jenniffer Person, Stuart Scott and Gemma Person; his siblings, Robert DeGraff and Maryjean Williams; his siblings-in-law, William Peters (Sue), Anita Schimmel and Roberta Gamsby (William); Adam. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.