Memorial
Agnesrose (Whalen) Gradoville, 92, passed from this life peacefully on June 22, 2014 at Northbrook Manor Care Center. Ag, an only child, was born to her Irish parents November 25, 1921 in Des Moines, IA. She married Charles Gradoville on January 22, 1944 in Des Moines, and they raised 10 children in their more than 70 years of marriage.
Ag was preceded in death by her parents Charles (1931) and Teresa (1959) Whalen and sons Chuck (1967) and John (2011). Surviving are her husband Charley and children: Bob (Lyn), New Haven, CT; Mike (Ellen), Boardman, OH; Jim (Xiao Xia), Beijing, China; Mary (Berry), Ankeny, IA; Denny (Connie), Lacey, WA; Rich (Sandy), Johnston; Bernie (Kathleen), Des Moines; Brian, Cedar Rapids; 18 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Ag’s compassionate heart led her to a life of service to others. She served on many committees at All Saints Parish, was on the founding committee for Green Square Meals and truly loved to serve anyone in need, especially her family.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 pm Thursday at Cedar Memorial with a Rosary Service at 4 pm. Services: 10:30 am Friday, June 27th, All Saints Catholic Church with burial at Mount Calvary to follow.
Memorials can be made to All Saints Parish or Green Square Meals.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Meadowview Memory Care Village and Northbrook Manor for their service and care.