Jane Graham

Jane Graham, 77, of Staunton, IL, formerly of Gillespie, IL, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 6:05 am.

She was born November 21, 1948, in Alton, IL to John Dear & Ervena Stewart Dear. She married John Reid Graham on May 23, 1972 in Florissant, MO.  

She was retired after having been a middle school teacher for Community Unit School District 7. Jane was a member of the IL Federation of Teachers, Friends of Gillespie Public Library and First United Methodist Church of Gillespie.  

She is survived by her spouse, John Graham of Staunton, IL, children, Whitney Graham of St. Louis, MO, Rob (Carrie Timko) Graham of St. Louis, MO, grandchildren, Reid Graham, Julia Graham, brothers, Robert (Debbie Weaver) Dear of Columbia, IL, George Dear of Lake St. Louis, MO, several nieces and nephews.  

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, brother, John Dear and sister in law, Donna Dear.

No public services are scheduled.

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.