Sarah J. Graber

Sarah Jane Graber, 76, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away on November 2, 2026, in McPherson, KS.

Sarah was born on April 21, 1950, in Newton, KS, to Max and Arnita Graber. She grew up in Newton and graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. She went on to earn her law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law in Lawrence.

Sarah was an accomplished corporate attorney whose career took her around the world, with work in Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, and Connecticut, as well as various locations throughout Europe and Asia. Her career also gave her the opportunity to live in several places, including Brussels, Belgium.

Sarah loved to travel and shared that love with each of her nieces and nephews by taking them on coming-of-age trips to destinations including Alaska, China, France, and Italy. She was known to return home with cookbooks, jewelry, furniture, rugs, dishes, and other treasures she discovered along the way. She also loved to read and enjoyed finding books to give her nieces and nephews at Christmas.

Sarah enjoyed gardening and was a certified Master Gardener. She also enjoyed painting with watercolors, needlework, and spending time with her beloved pets.

Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Arnita Graber, and her maternal and paternal grandparents. She is survived by her sister, Catherine Graber Flocks (Sam), of AR; her brothers, John Graber (Nancy), Scott Graber (Peg), and Tim Graber (Melanie), all of KS; and her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Sarah’s family will gather privately to celebrate and remember her life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dyck Arboretum of the Plains in Hesston, KS or to McPherson Animal Shelter. A tree may also be planted in her memory through the Arbor Day Foundation.

Memorials can be mailed to Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.