Arvilla L. Dobrinska Graves, of Lily, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 88 years old. She was born on July 17, 1928 in Hollister, a daughter of the late Forest and Rita (Tackett) Meeks. She married Harvey Dobrinska on April 16, 1947, he preceded her in death on May 11, 1981. She married Kenneth Graves on May 16, 1986, he preceded her in death on July 6, 2013.
Arvilla worked for Master Lock in Milwaukee for 23 years as a machine operator and in maintenance. Following her retirement in 1984 she moved to Lily.
She was a member of the Lily Sno-Birds Club and enjoyed camping, traveling and cooking.
Survivors include daughter, Rita (Gary) Raddatz of Milwaukee; son, Harold Dobrinska of Lily; daughter-in-law, Dauna Dobrinska of Milwaukee; step daughter, Dawn Ohlschmidt of Sheboygan; three step-sons, Daniel (Kathy) Graves of Sheboygan, David (Julie) Graves of Leopolis and Douglas (special friend Gaiden Schultz) Graves of Lily; 16 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
In addition to her husbands she was preceded in death by a son, Russell Dobrinska; a brother, Marvin Meeks; a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Tom Moss; twin granddaughters, Amber and Jessica Graves.
A graveside service will take place in the Lily Cemetery on Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Marvin Kindle officiating.
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Harold, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She and our Papa are in a better place. Always so nice to us. She will be missed.
Joe, Denise, Brooke, and Hailey Osborne
Rita and Harold so sorry to hear about your Mom. I am glad that we got to see her with her two Great Grandchildren. She is now Home in the Lords House. She is finally at Peace and with Russ ! Prayers to you both for comfort ! Kathy Dobrinska and Warner Harrell
Wecome Home
Welcome home Grandma, take care of Grandpa and Dad for us. Glad you were able to spend time with the great grand babies Kaytlinn and Riley, Love Tim and AJ
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Our sympathy for the loss of you Mother. I have known her since she was a teenager. We had Sunday dinners at your Grandparents many times.Your Mom was always a special friend.She will be missed.Our prayers are with your family at this time.
Ruth Roberts
Benson,AZ
I'm so sorry Harold and Rita for the loss of your Mother. She was a good woman, I can't ever remember seeing your Mother she didn't have a smile on her face ( unless it was when we.of course gave her a reason not to,) She will be missed by many and for good reason. She was a loving caring wonderful woman. My deepest sympathy.
Harold, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a sweet Lady and I enjoyed getting a hug from her at church. She will definitely be missed.
so sorry for your Loss,God Bless,,,,
Dan Dave Dawn and Doug Graves
Sorry for your loss. I did not know her that well, but I know she made your dad happy, and when ever I spoke with her she was always kind. My prayer are with you all.
Janice(Antoniewicz) and Doug Cahak
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