Chariton Resident Janice Graves Passes Away at 84

Visitation and military honors scheduled for longtime community member

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:43am

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Janice Graves, an 84-year-old resident of Chariton, Iowa, has passed away. Visitation for Graves will be held on Saturday, April 25th, between 1 and 3 p.m. at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton, followed by military honors at 3 p.m. Burial will take place at the Chariton Cemetery at a later date.

Why it matters

Janice Graves was a longtime member of the Chariton community, having lived in the town for many years. Her passing is being mourned by her family, friends, and the broader community she was a part of.

The details

Visitation for Janice Graves will be held on Saturday, April 25th, between 1 and 3 p.m. at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Military honors will be held at the Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Burial will follow at the Chariton Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Williamson Volunteer Fire Department and the Chariton High School Alumni Association.

  • Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 25th, between 1 and 3 p.m.
  • Military honors will be held at the Funeral Home at 3 p.m.
  • Burial will follow at the Chariton Cemetery at a later date.

The players

Janice Graves

An 84-year-old resident of Chariton, Iowa who has passed away.

Pierschbacher Funeral Home

The funeral home in Chariton, Iowa where the visitation and military honors will be held.

Chariton Cemetery

The cemetery in Chariton, Iowa where Janice Graves will be buried at a later date.

Williamson Volunteer Fire Department

The local fire department in Chariton, Iowa that memorial contributions may be made to.

Chariton High School Alumni Association

The alumni association for the high school in Chariton, Iowa that memorial contributions may be made to.

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The takeaway

The passing of Janice Graves, a longtime resident of Chariton, Iowa, is being mourned by the local community she was a part of. Her visitation and military honors will provide an opportunity for family, friends, and community members to come together and honor her memory.