John R. Graner, 71, of East Alton passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital.  He was born December 29, 1953 in Carrollton, to Robert "Bob" and Martha (Carmody) Graner.  John married Cynthia Knapp in 1998.  John was retired from Olin and in his free time he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends at the camp ground.  However, what he really loved to do was spend time with his family, especially attending his grandkids events.  Attending track meets was one of his favorites.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Graner of East Alton; daughter, Katie Gregory and her husband Yancey of Winchester; step daughter, Heather Aberle and her husband Jon of Staunton; grandchildren, Carson Gregory, Evynn Gregory, Henry Gregory, Cynthia Baum and her husband Joe, Sophie Aberle and Cole Aberle; brother, Michael Graner and his wife Tracy of CO and sister, Becky Reed and her husband Keith of Carrolton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Leigh Ann Graner and a step son, Korey F. Lehman.

Cremation services entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights. The family will hold a memorial visitation Saturday June 28, 2025 from 10- 11 a.m. at St John the Evangelist's Catholic Church in Carrollton where a memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m.   Online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com. Memorials can be made to St. John the Evangelist's Catholic Church in Carrollton.