Merlyn Graffin

Graffin, Merlyn L. COTTAGE GROVE/MCFARLAND-Merlyn L. Graffin, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Skaalen Home. She was born on Aug. 31, 1914, the daughter of Minot and Olga (Luraas) Emerson. Merlyn was united in marriage to Milo Graffin on Jan. 9, 1937. Together they farmed in Deerfield and Cottage Grove for more than 40 years. She then worked for the State of Wisconsin. Merlyn loved making crafts and selling them at the Stoughton Farmer's Market. She also loved playing cards. Merlyn is survived by her children, Myrna (Paul) Viney of McFarland, Gerald Graffin of Stoughton, and Merton (Lorraine Zuber) Graffin of Stoughton; grandchildren, Debra Viney, Donald (Marilyn) Viney, Dennis (Kami) Viney, Alan (Nancy) Graffin, Von (Jane) Graffin, Erica Graffein, Tammy (Keith) Wise, Jay Graffin, Brent (Julie) Graffin, Bart (Lisa) Graffin, Lisa (Chris) Fillebrown, Brian (Sara) Graffin, Cari (Karl) Dahl, Chad (Jeanne) Graffin, and Curtis (Tami) Graffin; 34 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alta (Gordon) Kottwitz of Johnson Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milo, on Aug. 26, 1984; son, Jim, on May 19, 2007; three brothers, Reuben, Roger and Rodney; and a sister, Ione Hamm. Funeral services will be held at MCFARLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, with the Rev. Jerome Pribbenow presiding. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, Highway 51 North at Jackson Street, Stoughton, on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., and at the church on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service . Burial will be at the Kroghville Cemetery in Lake Mills.Gunderson StoughtonFuneral & Cremation CentersHwy. 51 North @ Jackson St.(608) 873-4590www.gundersonfh.com Cemetery: Burial will be at the Kroghville Cemetery in Lake Mills. Visitation: Visitation will be at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, Highway 51 North at Jackson Street, Stoughton, on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., and at the church on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Service: Funeral services will be held at MCFARLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, with the Rev. Jerome Pribbenow presiding.