Tyler Jon Graf Obituary (1989 - 2020)

Tyler Jon Graf, 31, of Downs, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, in Downs, Illinois. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Le Roy, Illinois. A graveside service for Tyler will follow in Frankeberger Cemetery, Ellsworth, Illinois, at 4:30 P.M. The family requests casual attire. Memorial donations may be made to Downs Citizens in Action or to the Downs Fire Protection District. Tyler was born January 14, 1989, in Bloomington, Illinois. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Hanafin Graf of Ellsworth, Illinois; father, Paul Graf of Shirley, Illinois; brothers, Alex (Candice Dodson) Graf of Ellsworth, Illinois, and Austin Graf of Shirley, Illinois; sister, Megan Graf of Bloomington, Illinois; maternal grandmother, Betty Hanafin of Clinton, Illinois; paternal grandmother, Fran Graf of Bloomington, Illinois; and many, many friends who were all Family. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers; aunt; two uncles; brother, Greg Graf; and special cousin, Josh Hanafin. Tyler from the age of 16, worked at WINKS towing where he was very proud of his work there. He enjoyed working on cars and competed in local Demo Derby's. When the sun was out you could always find Tyler riding his Harley. Tyler was a loving son, brother, grandson, and devoted friend who will be deeply missed. For the visitation and the graveside service it is a requirement that a mask be worn. The Funeral Home asks that during the visitation to please be patient and stay in your vehicle. We will escort groups of 10 into the building for a final goodbye.