Theodore "Ted" DeGraff, Jr.

Theodore “Ted” DeGraff, Jr. age 92, of South Holland, IL passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Beloved husband of Lucy DeGraff, nee Biezynski and the late Charlotte DeGraff, nee Hooks. Loving father of Teri (Al) Evers, Pam (Jim) Gibson, Kim (Jim) Detmar, Teddy (Donna) DeGraff, and Tammy Hoffman and step-father of Salena (Kurt) Hanrahan, Julie (Liam) Goliak, and Kevin (Anna) Hanrahan. Devoted grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Marian (late Dave) Jansma and Dave (Judy) DeGraff. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Ann DeGraff. Ted was loved by his family and will be missed.

A private family service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com