It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy Grafton of Lincoln, Nebraska, who passed away on June 23, 2024, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Grafton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Gustaaf Rienks and Harriet Rienks (Holderbaum); her stepmother Lula Rokanus; her son Carl Anthony Bralick; and her siblings, Richard, Henry, Alex, Fritz, Gus, Ann, Blanche, Martha and Benjamin.

She is survived by : her children, Carmen Young of Lincoln, Rebecca Taylor of Lincoln, Joyce Presley (Jimmy) of Clermont, Florida, Andrew Bralick (Susan) of Kearney, Elizabeth James (David) of Lincoln, Jean Stryker (Tad) of Lincoln and Arthur Bralick of Kearney; her daughter-in-law Cheryl Bralick of Colorado Springs; and her brother Jack Rienks (Bev) of Englewood. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, June 26th 2024 at 9:00 AM at the St Mary's Catholic Church (1420 K St, Lincoln, NE 68508). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, June 26th 2024 at the Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery (6800 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Habitat for Humanity in honor of Dorothy Grafton.