2000-2009, MI, Compiled by James W

2000-2009, MI, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi , WV, Transcribed by Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

Blankenship, Aaron L. 25, 03Sep1980 - 31Aug2006, (72), MI-382-88-7672

Blankenship, Christopher 26, 27Aug1973 - 04Apr2000, 00000 (PE), MI-386-90-3409

Blankenship, James F. 53, 18Nov1950 - 14Oct2004, (FO), MI-373-56-1021

Blankenship, Lenora 95, 26May1907 - 01Dec2002, 48088 (PE), MI-367-24-3310

Blankenship, Lisa A. 39, 18Aug1965 - 14Jun2005, (72), MI-372-88-5519

Blankership, Marcia K. 58, 28Apr1948 - 28Mar2007, (72), MI-370-52-2651

Blankenship, Poneta 79, 01Nov1926 - 19Jan2006, 49048 (PE), MI-365-28-3000

Blankenship, Robert R. 53, 11Dec1947 - 28Nov2001, (FO), MI-383-54-9341

Blankinship, Rodger W. 50, 17Feb1959 - 02Jul2009, 48088 (PE), MI-381-72-8071

Blankenship, Ronald C. 37, 13Jul1970 - 04Sep2007, (72), MI-364-02-3238

Blankenship, Steven E. 49, 26Aug1959 - 16Oct2008, (72), MI-384-68-2124

Blankenship, Susanne C. 77, 07Apr1932 - 01Oct2009, 48085 (PE), MI-382-38-6771

Blankenship, Tina M. 40, 15Jun1967 - 01Aug2007, (FO), MI-376-76-3058

Blankenship, Vernie 50, 02Jul1958 - 24Mar2009, (72), MI-377-68-7921

Blankenship, Virginia R. 76, 23Nov1927 - 31Mar2004, 48085 (PE), MI-379-26-1122

Blankenship, William E. 39, 23May1960 - 06Apr2000, (72), MI-380-72-8596

Alcona

Alcona Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Dewey M. 78, 13Mar1923 - 04Feb2002, Glennie, Alcona, MI, WV-235-32-2551

Alpena

2008, Alpena, Alpena Co., MI, Obituary

www.thealpenanews.com

Eppinger, Larry Edward, 67, of Alpena died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center.He is survived by two daughters, Mary Tranelli of New York, and Irene (Tony) Griffis of Tennessee; one son, Fred (Shelly) Blankenship of Alpena; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Ward (Peg) of Clio; sister, Betty Porritt of Flint; and several nieces and nephews; children, Tammy Eppinger, Julie Eppinger, and Joseph Eppinger.

Visitation will be at the Bannan Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday at Alpena Free Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Shane Bengry officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Bay

2005, Bay City, Bay Co., MI, Obituary

Published in Bay City Times on Jun. 28, 2005.

David Lakin Blankenship, Bay City, Michigan was promoted to Glory on June 27, 2005 to be with the Lord and be reunited with relatives and friends who have gone before. He was born in Ashland, KY on August 26, 1936 to the late Elmer and Bertha (Richie) Blankenship.

David was an electrician and electrical engineer and was retired from Wright/K. He was a very active member of the Salvation Army. He was a member of Wenona Lodge No. 256 F. & A.M. and he was a past patron of Bay Chapter No. 219 O.E.S.

He is survived by his wife, the former Joyce K. Caldwell, whom he married April 3, 1964. He also leaves 5 children: Susan Horner, Deborah (Brian) Silverthorn, David (Linda) Blankenship, Daniel (Sandy) Blankenship and Kathleen Blankenship; as well as 15 grandchildren: Melissa, Christa, Aaron, Jacob, Matthew, Nicole, Jennifer, Michael, Alexandra, Ashley, Matthew, Charles, Marina, Christy and Zachary; 5 great- grandchildren: Timothy, Jade, Anthony, Shyann and Faith; a sister, Mabel Chapman; a brother, Herbert Blankenship; and special friends, the Ballor Family. A grandson Adam preceded him in death.

Funeral and committal service will be held at 1:30 pm., on Thursday at the Salvation Army Church. Private burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 pm, Wednesday. Penzien - Steele Funeral Home 608 N. Madison Avenue Bay City, Michigan

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Bay Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, David L. 68, 26Aug1936 - 27Jun2005, Bay City, Bay, MI, KY-404-48-7935

Berrien

+2008, St. Joseph, Berrien Co., MI, Obituary

http://articles.southbendtribune.com/2008-04-08/news/26868839_1_licari-donald-justin

Daniel Lloyd "Hoss" Blankenship, May 12, 1967 - April 5, 2008

Daniel Lloyd "Hoss" Blankenship, 40, died Saturday in Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.

Survivors include a daughter, Samantha Blankenship at home; sons, Justin and Kyle Blankenship, both at home; parents, Donald and Sally Blankenship Sr. of Eau Claire; sisters, Brenda (Ron) Shaw of St. Joseph and Lisa (Vince) Licari of Jamestown, MI; and brothers, Donald (Mandie) Blankenship Jr. and Andrew (Kelly) Blankenship, both of Eau Claire.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Bowerman Funeral Home, where friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday

Donald W. Blankenship – b.29Jul1940 - Eau Claire, MI: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29PY-YN6

Relatives - Andrew Duane Blankenship, Sally J. Blankenship.

Calhoun

+2003, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Obituary

https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/205976145/

Robert Spencer Blankenship, age 75 of Battle Creek, ML died Thursday, April 3, 2003 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, [Kalamazoo Co., MI]. He was born March 29, 1928 in Lansing, Michigan to Jake and Ida (Butts) Blankenship.

He moved to Bat tle Creek in 1953 and has lived here since that time. He was a 1946 graduate of Lansing Eastern High School, attended Michigan State College and was a graduate of I.C.S. School of Architecture. 'From 1949 until 1953 he was employed by Clark Ackley, Lansing Architect. He moved to Battle Creek in February 1953 and worked as project supervisor and estimator for his own architectural woodwork company, Custom Mill-work, Inc. and was Corporate President for 18 years. He served in the Michigan State Troops (Home Guard) during the last part of World War II as a Corporal. He joined the regular Army on September 26, 1946 and served until March 1948. He was a member of the Palace Guard in Seoul, Korea serving the Russia-American Joint Commission, prior to the Korean Conflict.

As a long time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church he served on the Diocesan Council Parish Council, School Board, CCD Committee and taught CCD six years. He was also Eucharistic Minister and Altar Server. He was a member of the former (YMCA) Y's Men's Club and was its president in 1956. He helped organize the Michigan Chapter of the Architectural Woodwork Institute and served as vice-president and treasurer. ", He was a former member of the Battle Creek Exchange Club. He was member of the American Legion Oscar Brady Post 298 and served on their Honor Guard at Fort Custer National Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Clifford and Albert.

On August 28, 1948 he married the former Janet Louise Smith in Lansing, who survives. They were married for 54 years and were blessed with four children who survive. Two daughters : Linda L. (Richard A.) Brown of Traverse City and Carol J. (Kenneth E.) Crawford of Orlando, FL; two sons: Larry S. (Allison A) Blankenship of Naples, FL. & Paul R. Blankenship of Elkhart, IN; five grandchildren; three brothers: Harold C. of Lansing, Roland D. of Newaygo and Melvin A. of Scottsdale, AZ; one sister Ruth M. Dalton of Las Vegas, NV.

The funeral mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday at Joseph Catholic Church with Father James S. O'Leary officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Fort Custer National Cemetery.

+2003, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, Obituary

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35775253/terry-blankenship-obituary/

Terry Michael Blankenship, 48, of Battle Creek, died Friday, February 18, 2005, at his home in Battle Creek, after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born June 20, 1996 in Battle Creek, beloved son of James G. Blankenship and Joan Faye (Johnson) Blankenship of Battle Creek.

He graduated from Pennfield High School in 1974 where he was gifted in Mathematics and played second base on the district champion baseball team. An avid fisherman, she also enjoyed camping the outdoors, and the Detroit Tiger baseball. He dearly loved his dog Gutsy, his constant companion for 16 years. He was an accomplished guitar player, singer and song writer. He was formerly employed as a switchman at the Grand Trunk Wester Railroad.

Terry’s life was one of extraordinary courage and integrity, and for this his family is forever grateful and proud.

He is preceded in death by his infant brother; Joseph Claude Blankenship.

Terry is survived by his parents; sisters; Sandy (Sam) Towers of Battle Creek and Connie (Rick) Sveller of East Lansing; brother; James S. (Chris) Blankenship of Battle Creek, nephews and nieces Ryan, Matt, Shane and Brandi and family.

Private family services to be held. Burial will be at the hicks cemetery in Pennfield township, Michigan. Bachman Hebble Funeral Services.

+2005, Marshall, Calhoun Co., MI, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Sep 02, 2005

Reba Johnson Blankenship, 82, of Marshall, widow of Elmer Blankenship, died Tuesday at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Mich. She worked as a clothing store sales associate.

A service of remembrance will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Kempf's Funeral Home, Michigan, with visitation there from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. She'll be brought to Hall Funeral Home, Martin with visitation from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service is 11 a.m. on Monday at Hall Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greasy Graveyard.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Marshall, Calhoun Co., MI, Obituary

Posted in the Troublesome Creek Times, Wednesday, September 7, 2005

Reba "Mamaw" Blankenship, age 82, of Marshall, Michigan, formerly of Kite, Kentucky, died Tuesday, August 30, 2005, at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, [Washtenaw Co.,] Michigan. She was born August 12, 1923, the daughter of the late Wid and Dina Johnson Vance.

She is survived by her daughter: Wilma (James) Coleman of Marshall, one son Rev. Lester (Barbara) Blankenship of Lake Orion; daughters: Carol Wyatt and Brenda (Al) Pace all of Marshall; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.

A service of Remembrance was conducted Thursday at Kempf Funeral Home in Michigan. Funeral services were conducted Monday, September 5, at 11 a.m., at Hall Funeral Home Chapel, Martin, Kentucky. Burial followed in Greasy Graveyard next to her husband, under the direction of Hall Funeral Home.

Calhoun Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Alice E. 83, 25Oct1922 - 24Sep2006, Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI, MI-381-12-6114

Blankenship, Isabelle C. 87, 03Apr1915 - 16Sep2002, Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI, MI-363-28-0570

Blankenship, Lucille 94-95, 19Mar1906 - 11Mar2001, Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI, IL-336-05-7219

Blankenship, Terry M. 48, 20Jun1956 - 18Feb2005, Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI, MI-377-58-7643

Blankenship, Reba 82, 12Aug1923 - 30Aug2005, Marshall, Calhoun, MI, MI-365-36-5945

Clare

+2000, Farwell, Clare Co., MI, Obituary

Published in Clare County Review - Clare, Michigan Sept. 8, 2000

William James Blankenship, age 76 of Farwell died on August 31st at the MidMichigan Medical Center - Clare. He was born on November 6, 1923 in Olean, N.Y. the son of Thomas & Theressa (Lorang) Blankenship.

Bill was united in marriage to Patricia Wheeler on May 15, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan.

Bill was a member and officer of the following: Corning Lodge F & Am #335, Past Master of St. Andrews #588, Past Master of Corning #335, Member of Scottish Degree Team, Elf Kaurafeh Temple, Vacationland Shrine Club, Consistory & Past Patron of Birmingham #220 O.E.S. He also served as a Deacon of Rosebush Presbyterian Church Rosebush, Michigan.

His wife Patty, one daughter Gail & Joseph Wauldron of Detroit and one son Steven & Kathy Blankenship of Big Rapids, MI survive him. One brother Donald and Toi Blankenship of Tuscon, Arizona and sister Nancy A. Blankenship of Northville, MI. Grandchildren; Bill, Pete, Chris, Jim and Bill. One granddaughter Gwen Koontz and many other relatives and friends.

His parents and one sister Katherine precede him in death.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service for Bill will be held on Saturday September 9th from the Rosebush Presbyterian Church at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Mary Anne Evans-Justin officiating.

Clare Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, William J. 76, 06Nov1923 - 31Aug2000, Farwell, Clare, MI, MI-381-14-0894

Clinton

+2009, Bath, Clinton Co., MI, Obituary,

Lansing State Journal, January 2, 2010

Judy A. Blankenship 64, of Bath, died Monday.

Services 2 p.m. today at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Laingsburg.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Bath, Clinton Co., MI, Obituary,

http://www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com/sitemaker/sites/WATKIN1/memsol.cgi?user_id=1699769

Judy A. Blankenship - February 2, 1945 - December 28, 2009

Judy passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009 at age 64. Judy was born and raised in Bath, where much of her family still remains.

Judy was preceded in death by her father Clare Vail and sister Betty Stull.

Surviving are her husband; John, children Brenden, Jennifer and Rayshelle(Rich) Darr, grandchildren Jon, Brad, Justine,Jessica, Cole and Reilly, her mother; Josephine Vail and siblings Claude (Shirley) Vail, Leonard Stull, Joyce (Glenn) Svendsen, Nancy Miller, Hewitt (Barbara) Vail and Martha (Dan) Sherman.

Judy Loved summers at the cottage and taking care of her flowers. Mostly, she spent her time taking care of everyone she cared about. Those who have been touched by Judy, will miss her deeply.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 2, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Laingsburg Chapel with Joe Fortino officiating. Burial will take place in Reed Cemetery.

2009, St. Johns, Clinton Co., MI, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/134418/Ralph-Jr-Joseph.php

Joseph F. Ralph Jr. of St. Johns, Michigan died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at the age of 68. He was born May 4, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Joseph F. Sr. and Catherine J. (Thorne) Ralph.

He was a graduate of St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958 to 1960. After an honorable discharge from the Marines Corps he became manager of the Public Square Office for Household Finance in Cleveland. A short time later Joe became Vice President of Credit Card Operations for Continental Bank in Cleveland. In 1969 Joe moved to Michigan and entered the furniture business. He was with Riverside Furniture for the majority of his career and achieved the President's Award for Salesman of the Year during his tenure. Joe was an assistant Boy Scout Leader, enjoyed horseback riding, was an avid reader of the classics and loved to walk with his dog Harley Ann.

On February 16, 1985 he married Sally Watkins and she survives him. Also surviving is one son, Joseph Vincent Ralph of Grand Rapids; two daughters, Jeanne (Steve) Blankenship of Temperance, MI, Julie (John)

Watkins of DeWitt; six grandchildren, Gabriel, Andrea, Mark, Erica, Rich, and Emberly; great granddaughter, Allyana; four sisters, Fran Schweck of Pembroke Pine, FL, Kathleen Ralph of Indianapolis, IN, Nan (Jim) Reid of

Scottsdale, AZ., Susan (Marcus) Dunham of Port Clinton, OH; three brothers, Mike (Janet) Ralph of Indianapolis, IN, Jim (Sonja) Ralph of Cincinnati, OH, Tom (Vickie) Ralph of East Lansing.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two infant daughters, Julia Christine and Mary Elizabeth. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 12:00 noon Monday, April 6, 2009 at St. Martha Parish 1100 W. Grand River Ave. Okemos with Rev. Fr. Phil Schweda officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, St. Johns, Clinton Co., MI, Obituary,

http://memorial.yourtribute.com/cherylmoggo/http://memorial.yourtribute.com/cherylmoggo/

Cheryl J. Moggo of St. Johns, Michigan died suddenly Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the age of 53. She was born July 20, 1956 in St. Johns the daughter of Donald and Glenna (Jaquish) Wise. Cheryl was a graduate of Sexton High School, Class of 1974, collected teddy bears, was a cancer survivor and participated annually in the Relay for Life and she gave the Gift of Life, by becoming a tissue donor. Cheryl was a customer service supervisor for Quest Software in St. Johns.

On February 7, 1992 she married Alan Moggo and he survives her. Also Miller of St. Johns, Stacie Collins of Grand Haven, Mandy Wilson of Ovid, Tina Moggo and Alan Moggo II both of St. Johns and Jonathan Moggo (Rebecca Miller) of Ovid; three grandchildren, Michael, Jordyn and Makhayla Yockey; her mother Glenna Cressman; brothers and sisters, Efie (David) Bond, Terry Wise, Frank (Bobbi Jo) Cressman, Felice Blankenship, Doug (Freda) Wise, Richard (Chrissy) Wise, Donnie (Tracy) Wise, Lisa (Tim) Jasmine, Barb (Brent) Jason, Mike Wise, Linda (Wendell) Elliott, Tracy (Doug) Schnieder. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, father, an uncle, a niece, two nephews, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Keck-Coleman Funeral
Home, St. Johns 989-224-4422 with Rev. Brian Sheen officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Clinton Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Judy A. 64, 02Feb1945 - 28Dec2009, Bath, Clinton, MI, MI-367-48-1659

Eaton

+2008, Grand Ledge, Eaton Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.holihanatkin.com/obituaries/Edith-Blankenship/#!/Obituary

Edith I. Blankenship age 82 and longtime Grand Ledge area resident passed away December 21, 2008 in Lansing [Ingham Co., MI]. Edith was born October 3, 1926 in Washington D.C. to the late Eustace and Bertha (Griffith) Hewitt. She had many fond memories of vacationing in the South and also enjoyed music and theatrical productions.

Edith was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and is survived by her husband of 57 years, James D., children Linda (Ray), Susan, Lori, Brent (Sherry), grandchildren Aaron, Beth, Jenny, Jana, Travis, Trenton, Hunter, Jamie, and Lucas. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Louise Hewitt and Alice (Jim) Keesling.

Edith was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

The Family will receive friends Friday, December 26, 2008 at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, 12:00 PM until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery Grand Ledge.

Eaton Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Edith I. 82, 03Oct1926 - 21Dec2008, Grand Ledge, Eaton, MI, DC-577-30-8779

Blankenship, Nova L. 79, 17Jun1925 - 02Jan2005, Lansing, Eaton, MI, KY-400-32-7220

Genesee

+2009, Burton, Genesee Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.obitmichigan.com/Obituary/861/William%20%22Bill%22-Blankenship

Blankenship, William "Bill" - Of Burton, age 66, died Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Richard Brennan officiated. Per Bill's wishes cremation took place following the service.

Bill was born in Burton, Michigan on June 13, 1943, the son of Herbert and Roxie (Cameron) Blankenship. Bill attended the West Flint Church of God. He was an original member of the Burton Eagles Aerie #3814 since 1979. Bill loved NASCAR, playing cards and enjoyed his many years with his close friends at Brown's Landing. He also enjoyed "swapping lies" with his buddies at Donna's Donuts. Bill retired from General Motors Buick Motor Division in 1996, after 33 years of service and was a member of UAW Local #599.

Surviving are wife, Leila; two children, Todd Stantiford of Flint, Shannon and husband Dave Wagner of Kalkaska; grandson, Tripp Wagner; sister, Diane and husband Bob Fortune of Burton; father-in-law, Roy Kellow of Flint; several nieces, nephews and many special friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Marvin and Ray; two sisters, Virginia Besant and Barbara Worsham. Bill's family would like to give a special thank you to his nurse, Holly from Genesys Home Care and Genesys Hospice Care Center for all their care and support in Bill's final days.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Flint, Genesee Co., MI, Obituary

Flint Journal, 7/19/2009

Blankenship, Regina - Age 94, of Flint, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the home of her granddaughter Bonnie Nicholson in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware surrounded by family, Regina was born in Mount Carmel, PA, on July 5, 1915, the daughter of Stanley Wisniewski and Rose Brzezicki.

Her family moved to Flint where she attended All Saints Catholic School and Flint Northern High School. Regina made a career for herself at Genesee Memorial Hospital in the Finance Office, retiring after 25 years, prior to the hospital closing. Regina was always a very active member of St John Vianney Parish. After retirement she spent many years as a member of the Christian Service Committee where her talents and expertise were greatly valued. While Regina was able, she attended Mass daily and led the Rosary of Our Lady afterward. Regina moved from her dearly loved home on Tyrone Avenue to Rosehaven Manor where she enjoyed a wide variety of planned activities with old and new friends. Regina moved to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware with her granddaughter Bonnie earlier this year and loved to volunteer at the New Life Thrift Store, attend Mass and enjoy her great-granddaughters.

Regina was preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul Boudreau and daughter Ann Toth; parents Stanley and Rose Wisniewski; brothers Aloysius, Harry, Henry, Stanley; sisters, Gertrude and Sister Paschal, SSJ-TOSF, sister-in-law Lucile Russell and son-in-law John Hopkins.

Surviving are her sister, Sister Rosita Wisniewski, SSJ-TOSF, daughter Rose Hopkins, son-in-law David Toth, Grandchildren include John and Ruth Hopkins, Bonnie Nicholson and Bill Spitzig, Alan and Lisa Hopkins, and Kent and Linda Russell. Dear Great-Grandchildren Jacob, Shelby, Rachel, Victoria, Connor, Todd, Sara Jo, Billy, Kyle, Courtney, and Brianna. Regina also leaves behind many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and treasured friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Thursday, July 23, 2009 at St. John Vianney Church, 2415 Bagley St. with Father Tom Firestone officiating and Father Douglas Osborn offering the eulogy. Interment at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends will gather at Dodds-Dumanois Funeral Home, 901 Garland Street, Flint, MI. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 between 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. A Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2007, Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.sharpfuneralhomes.com/_mgxroot/page_10756.php?task=Search&listing=Current

Ronnie Wilson Blankenship, age 67, of Fenton, died Saturday, August 11, 2007 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Services will be held 8PM Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Military honors will be performed under the auspices of Fenton V.F.W. Curtis-Wolverton Post #3243.

Ronnie was born June 14, 1940 in Lamar, West Virginia the son of Woodrow Wilson and Nannie Bell (McBride) Blankenship. He attended Fenton High School and was employed by General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1991. Ronnie was a veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Florida and the Fenton Moose Lodge.

Surviving are his daughter, Dana Snavely and husband Carl of Linden; grandchildren, Christopher, Joshua, Britni all of Linden; great-granddaughter, Kaydance expected in September; siblings, Eugene Blankenship and wife Barbara of Fenton, Oscar Blankenship and wife Patsy of North Carolina, Shirley Politte and husband E.G. of Swartz Creek, Mark Blankenship of Fenton and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Blankenship, Woodrow W., 82, 17 Dec 1912 - 30 Jul 1995, Linden, Genesee, MI, WV-236-05-4312

Blankenship, Nannie, 60, 17 May 1916 - Oct 1976, Linden, Genesee, MI, WV-233-56-7576

+2007, Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.sharpfuneralhomes.com/_mgxroot/page_10756.php?task=Search&listing=Current

Ronald "Curt" Blankenship, age 37, of Fenton, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2007 at University Hospitals, Ann Arbor. Funeral Services will be 1PM Friday, September 7, 2007 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Rev. Willis Hurley officiating. Interment will be Monday, September 10, 2007 at Williams Family Cemetery, Salyersville, Kentucky.

Curt was born July 13, 1970 in Grundy, Virginia the son of Ronald Jack Blankenship and Shirley Ann (Dotson) Estep. He married Jackie Jo Hatton in Fenton on September 4, 1999. Curt was employed by ASI Asphalt and R & R Asphalt. He enjoyed the outdoors and sports, especially hockey and football. He was a loyal fan of his children's athletics, supported them and encouraged them every step of the way. He was a loving husband, father, son, grandson and brother. He will be missed dearly and remembered always.

Surviving are his wife, Jackie of Fenton; 5 children, Andrew "Cody", Kurtland Darrell, Erica Ann, Hannah Jean Blankenship, Travis Lee Parks; mother, Shirley Ann Estep and dad, Jerry Lee Estep of Fenton; father, Ronald Jack Blankenship of Tennessee; grandmother, Tilda Dotson; sister, Leeandra Boutwell and husband Matthew of Fenton; 2 brothers, Ethan Blankenship of Ohio, Aaron Blankenship of Minnesota; step-sister, Amiee Hamm of Waterford; step-grandparents, Samuel and Phyllis Skeans of Hulbert; and special aunt Darlene Storms of Fenton.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, Funeral

http://dailyindependent.com/obituaries/x1192759586/Sunday-September-9-2007

Ronald “Curt” Blankenship, 37, of Fenton, Mich., died Sept. 4, 2007 at University Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. He was born July 13, 1970, and was the husband of Jackie Jo Hatton Blankenship, who survives.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Williams Family Cemetery in Mine Fork, in Salyersville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Genesee Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Johnny 65, 18Sep1936 - 20May2002, Burton, Genesee, MI, WV-236-54-6256

Blankenship, William L. 66, 13Jun1943 - 25Oct2009, Burton, Genesee, MI, MI-364-42-3299

Blankenship, Elaine M. 59, 22Jun1949 - 29Apr2009, Flushing, Genesee, MI, FL-261-02-7323

Blankenship, Regina A. 94, 05Jul1915 - 15Jul2009, Flint, Genesee, MI, MI-379-05-2851

Blankenship, Pauline 76, 27Jun1931 - 13Nov2007, Grand Blanc, Genesee, MI, WV/NC-232-46-2466

Blankenship, Helen L. 73, 03Apr1928 - 18Dec2001, Mount Morris, Genesee, MI, MI-373-26-4657

Blankenship, Junious R. 73, 28Jun1928 - 11Nov2001, Mount Morris, Genesee, MI, MI-375-22-4136

Blankenship, Willis 70, 04May1933 - 07Oct2003, Mount Morris, Genesee, MI, WV-233-48-9455

Grand Traverse

+2009, Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.record-eagle.com/archivesearch/local_story_219064038.html

Beatress Dellia "Bea" Stowe, 68, of Traverse City, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family, after a valiant fight with cancer and other illnesses. Bea was born in Pontiac on Jan. 24, 1941, the daughter of George and Florence (Blankenship) Burby. The family then moved to Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., where Bea was raised. Prior to her retirement, Bea worked in admissions at the former Traverse City Osteopathic Hospital and then Munson Community Hospital.

She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the ladies auxiliary of the American Military League, where she also served the various offices of the organization, and was a member of the Grand Traverse Area Veterans Association. In her free time, she enjoyed her hobbies of traveling, reading, playing her hand-held games, playing with her grand and great-children and her dogs. Bea was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a great friend who will be missed by all.

Bea is survived by her best friend and husband of 17 years, Douglas Stowe; by her five children, Robert Lee Drake of Kansas City, Mo., Phyllis (Tim) Moeller of Sanford, Beckie (Dan) Mahoney of Cascade, Idaho, Kristina (William) Marks of Alma and Susan (Todd) Schaub of Kingsley; by Doug's children, Deloria (Ben) Buchan and Ellen (Rick) Montoya, all of Traverse City, Steve (Carol) Stowe of Lake Leelanau; a sister, Marion (Donald) Burtt; brothers, Ralph Burby and Chuck (Pat) Burby, all of Sault Ste. Marie; 22 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, George, Howard and Paul; a grandson, Mitchel; and a great-granddaughter, Destiny.

Memorial services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with Pastor David Gabel officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., also at the funeral home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Grawn, Grand Traverse Co., MI, Obituary

Record-Eagle , 12/15/2008,

Ronnie "Ron" Blankenship, 65, of Grawn, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. He was born on Aug. 29, 1943 in Jellico, Tenn., the son of Luther and Rosetta (Lay) Blankenship. Ron attended school in Tennessee. At age 14, he started working in the coal mine. He later attended Auto Body School in Alpena. He owned an auto body shop and Country Auto Sales in Alabama, and then in Traverse City. He was passionate about cars and loved to restore old cars. Ron was a giving and generous person. He had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed music, playing guitar and singing country songs.

He is survived by his significant other, Robin Rickman; daughters, Wanda (Mark) Budzinski of Denver and Alisha Rickman of Grawn; son, Ron (Juanita Renaud) of Traverse City; stepson, Brandon Crist of Traverse City; siblings, Ken Blankenship, Wanda Brownell, Linda D'Alessio, Gary Blankenship, Carolyn (Ed) Denton; half-sister, Rosalie Satchwill; step-brothers and -sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Luther "Jr." Blankenship.

A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the funeral home.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Hillsdale

+2008, Hillsdale, Hillsdale Co., MI, Obituary

www.lenconnect.com/obituaries

Daily Telegram Tue Dec 09, 2008, 09:56 AM EST

Burl Brown, age 82, of Hillsdale died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Hillsdale Medical Care Facility. He was born March 26, 1926, in Magoffin, Ky., to Marcum and Lydia (Blankenship) Brown. Burl had been employed by Bohn Aluminum.

His survivors include a brother, Robert Brown of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Orey, Stella, Mary, Sally and Ida.

Private graveside services were held at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. There will be no public visitation.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Ingham

2007, Mason, Ingham Co., MI, Obituary

http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/17036/Blankenship-Crabtree-Sonja.php

Sonja R. Crabtree 46, of Mason, MI died January 2, 2007. Mrs. Blankenship Crabtree was born February 25, 1960 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Larry and Deanna (Klingbeil) Foster.

She is survived by her sons, Joshua and Jeremy Crabtree; fianc, Dale Crabtree; brother Sonny (Connie) Foster of Iron River, MI; brother, Marty (Kathy) Foster of Stanwood, MI; half-brother, Joe Wheeldon.

Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2007 at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township, MI.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Ingham Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Beverly A. 67, 06Jan1936 - 23Mar2003, Webberville, Ingham, MI, MI-372-34-6984

Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Bonnie M. 71, 21Aug1930 - 21Jun2002, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI, MI-376-28-3061

Blankenship, L. E. 65, 04Sep1935 - 09Dec2000, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI, AR-432-66-9389

Kent

+2013, Byron Center, Kent Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.lifestorynet.com/memories/13821

Eleanor Jean (Blankenship) Hart, loved wife, mom and grandma, passed away on May 10, 2006, after a four-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer.

Jean was married for 51 years to her "anchor", Joe, who survives her. Also surviving are their children, Joan (Jack) Boyko, Jayne (Jerry) Stenstrom, Jeanine (Dave) Meisner, and Joe (Jodi) Hart. She was a loving, supportive and giving grandma to Marissa, Tanner and Spencer Boyko; Abby Stenstrom; Mindy, Kaylin and Jake Meisner; and fellow Jedi Knight to Keith and Mitch Hart. Her grandkids will always remember her bingo games and egg hunts.

Jean was born on May 31, 1936 to Stanley and Clara Blankenship, in White Pigeon, Michigan. She graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1954 as class salutatorian, and held an associates degree in secretarial science. Jean was an accomplished percussionist and musician, studying at Interlochen and in the Ann Arbor Junior Symphony in high school. For 13 years she worked as a librarian in the Vicksburg Public Schools, establishing and directing their first elementary library program. She retired from North American Van Lines headquarters in Fort Wayne, IN, where she worked as corporate dispatcher. Jean loved to read and would visit the library almost every week. She instilled her gifts of caring and humor in her children and grandchildren. Her favorite expressions were "if you can't laugh about it, it must be serious," and "if you don't like it you can always return it." She will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed.

A time for relatives and friends to visit with Jean's family will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 Saturday at the Cook Funeral Home, 2067 84th St. SW, Byron Center, MI. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the graveside in White Pigeon Cemetery, in White Pigeon, MI.

+2008, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.lifestorynet.com/obituaries/lois-blankenship.39353

Mrs. Lois Kathleen Blankenship, aged 82, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully after a long battle with emphysema on August 16, 2008. Born Lois Kathleen Hart in Passaic, MO.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, Willard Clark and Lena Hart; brother, William; and sister, Helen.

Lois was the devoted loving wife of James M. Blankenship for 61 years. Together they raised four children, Mary (Dennis) Anderson, James Robert Blankenship, Patricia (Derrell) Ellis, Brenda (Vernon) Chase; eight grandchildren, Cory (Christina) Blankenship, Jay (LeeAnn) Anderson, Katie Anderson, Mackenzie (Jorge) Santana, Andrea Lotterman, Clayton J. Chase, Kristopher Hesler, and Rebecca Blankenship; five great grandchildren, Caleigh, Cheyenne, William, Owen, Jazmyn; and special little friends, Jaxon and Jacob.

She leaves behind her dear friend and sister-in-law of 65 years, Mildred Hart; nephew, William (Kim) Hart and her niece, Judy (Michael) Hatter and their children; countless cousins, friends and treasured companions from card club, church and her neighborhood.

In addition to raising her family, she was an active member of the Disciples of Christ Church for 60 years. At various times in her life she worked for the U.S. Post Office, Chrysler Corp., Wurzburgs, and Meijers, Inc.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel with Rev. Raymond Gaylord officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

Kent Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Lois K. 82, 24Feb1926 - 16Aug2008, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI, MO-492-26-5015

Lenawee

2007, Morenci, Lenawee Co., MI, Obituary

http://statelineobserver.com/stories/obituaries/979-blankenship-tina

Tina Blankenship, 40, of Morenci died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, at Arbor Hospice and Home Care near Ann Arbor, [Washtenaw Co., MI]. She was born June 15, 1967, in Morenci, the daughter of Greg and Rose (Green) Olmstead.

She married James Blankenship Feb. 16, 1996, in Hillsdale and he survives. Tina was a graduate of Midtown High School in Hillsdale and was formerly employed as a nurse’s aide at Christ Center Homes in Hillsdale.

Besides her husband, James, Tina is survived by a daughter, Betty Sue, and a son, Brandon, both at home; her parents, Greg and Rose Olmstead of Morenci; a sister, Dawn Nichols of Camden; and a brother, Todd Olmstead of Camden.

Funeral service are scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. at the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci with Rev. Dennis Owens and Wendel Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci.

James Edward Blankenship – b.1967 - Morenci, MI: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27W6-LZW

Relatives - James Edward Blankenship, Kathryn S. Blankenship, Tina M. Blankenship.

James Edward Blankenship – b.01Jan1943 - Clayton, MI: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYC5-KN4

Relatives - James Obrien Blankenship, James Edward Blankenship Jr., Kathryn S. Blankenship, Tina M. Blankenship.

Macomb

2007, Center Line, Macomb Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2007/12/04/obits/20071204-archive0.txt

Joan Blankenship, 81, a longtime resident of Center Line, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007.

Mrs. Blankenship was the owner of Woody's Motor Sales in Warren for more than 40 years. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She loved to talk and enjoyed a good conversation.

She was predeceased by her husband, Woody Blankenship; and grandson, Brent Hayes.

She is survived by her son, Tim (Debbie) Blankenship; sister, Dorothy Peltier; grandchildren, Bill Gross, and Bethany and Beverly Blankenship; and great-grandson, Brendan Gross.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover (at Common), Warren, with the Rev. Mike Gawlowski officiating. Interment will be in St. Clement Cemetery, Center Line.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Clinton Twp., Macomb Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2006/09/25/obits/20060925-archive.txt

Gary F. Konkel, 62, of Clinton Township, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at his home after a long and courageous battle with illness. He was born Nov. 11, 1943, in Detroit. Mr. Konkel retired in 1990 after 25 years of employment with the Detroit Police Department. He was the owner and operator of County Line Catering for 15 years. He also worked security with Henry Ford Health Systems as an operation manager. He loved traveling and carpentry but his latest passion was baking. His family said he would be remembered for making the best cookies and desserts in town. He was a graduate of St. Elizabeth High School in Detroit.

Mr. Konkel is survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Ted, Sandy (Rick) Blankenship, Debra (Mark) Eschtruth, Donna Gentner and Scott (April); grandchildren, Crystal and Becca Troop, Devlin Konkel and Natalie Gentner; and brother, Daniel (Rose) Konkel.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr, Warren, with the Rev. Ronald E. Lund, Bethany Lutheran Church, and a chaplain with the Detroit Police Department, officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Clinton Twp., Macomb Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2007/09/30/obits/20070930-archive2.txt

Carol A. Fiehn, 69, of Clinton Township, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at home. She was born Dec. 7, 1937, in Mount Clemens. Mrs. Fiehn was a homemaker. Her relatives said she created a beautiful home for her family and was a 100 percent loving wife and mother. Her favorite holiday was Christmas when celebrations included family gatherings, cookie baking, dinners, and her famous pumpkin bread, which she often shared with others as Christmas gifts. Her family said she decorated every area of the house, inside and out, for the special holiday.

She is survived by her husband, Christian Sr.; children, Christian Jr. of Macomb, and Correy (Terrie) Fiehn of Clinton Township; mother, Nancy DeHate of Shelby Township; brother, Carl (Scottie) Peltier of Harrison Township; three sisters, Diane (Fred) Gordon of California, Teri Lynn Williams of Madison Heights, and Roxanne Blankenship of Maryland; best friend, Donna Bobcean; grandchildren, Christian III, Jamie, David, Kyle, and Noah; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by father, Clayton Peltier.

A memorial celebration of her life and her favorite holiday will be held on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at her home, "Fiehn's Place."

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Mt Clemens, Macomb Co., MI, Obituary

Macomb Daily, May 25, 2006

Ethel Marie Blanchard, 97, of Mount Clemens, died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in Fraser Villa Nursing Home. She was born June 29, 1908, in Newberry. Mrs. Blanchard had worked as a nurse, and served as president for two years of the Las Vegas Power Squadron. She married William S. Mundt on Nov. 26, 1927, in Newberry. After Mr. Mundt's death, she married Harry Blanchard in Las Vegas, Nev. She had resided in Mount Clemens for 17 years and moved to her residence in Fraser Villa in April 2005.

She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Kermit) Sabelhaus of Chesterfield Township; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, William Mundt, on Jan. 27, 1976; her second husband, Harry Blanchard, in March 1985; parents, Phillip Henry and Lilly (nee Moore) Blankenship; son, Kaye Don Mundt; and siblings, John Blankenship, Goldie Stone, Nettie Ritchey, Mame Welland, Clarence Blankenship and Charles Blankenship.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2006/05/25/obits/20060525-archive6.txt

She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Kermit) Sabelhaus of Chesterfield Township; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her first husband, William Mundt, on Jan. 27, 1976; her second husband, Harry Blanchard, in March 1985; parents, Phillip Henry and Lilly (nee Moore) Blankenship; son, Kaye Don Mundt; and siblings, John Blankenship, Goldie Stone, Nettie Ritchey, Mame Welland, Clarence Blankenship and Charles Blankenship.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Ave., Mount Clemens.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Warren, Macomb Co., MI, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/detroitnews/obituary.aspx?n=alonzo-j-blankenship&pid=182919634&fhid=14373

Alonzo J. Blankenship, Age 76 [1927], passed away August 20, 2003, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Loving husband of Diane. Dearest father of Cheryl, Alonzo, John, Joel (Lisa) and Felisha. Dear grandfather of Jennifer, Carolyn, Katheryn, Alonzo II, Krystain, Anthony, Sierra, Freya, Sorcha and Shane. Dear brother of Esther (Arthur) Williams, Verna Ladd, Ruth Millard and the late Jessie Mae, Cassie, George, Ruby, Nellie, Ernest and Alvin.

Memorial service will be at 4:00 pm, Monday, officiated by Mr. Ronald Ballard at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 Thirteen Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover).

+2004, Warren, Macomb Co., MI, Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/detroitnews/obituary.aspx?n=anthony-nicholas-blankenship&pid=182901489

Anthony Nicholas Blankenship, Age 13. June 30, 2004.

Dearest son of Joel and Lisa Blankenship. Dear brother of Freya, Sorcha and Shane. Anthony was also survived by family, friends and other relatives who loved him very much.

Visitation Saturday 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Funeral service at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover).

2006, Warren, Macomb Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2006/10/31/obits/20061031-archive0.txt

Amelia Horndt (nee Nauman), 96, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, in Warren. She was born Nov. 20, 1909, in Deckerville. Mrs. Horndt married Russell Horndt on Sept. 6, 1929, in Hoboken, N.J.

She is survived by her children, Marcella (Carl) Spalding, Priscilla Jacobs, Wayne Horndt and Roger Horndt; grandchildren, Allen (Jeanne) Spalding, Kim (Jerry) Bristol, Jan Hammond, Lisa Jacobs, Steven Horndt, Christin Horndt, David Horndt, Charles Horndt, Rhonda (Kevin) Hoffman, Frederick Horndt and Katherine (Richard) Blankenship; and great-grandchildren, Kirstin Spalding, Tyler Spalding, Alyssa Meyer, Courtney Meyer, Emma Hammond, Steven Horndt, Justin Hoffman, Matthew Hoffman, Rachel Hoffman and Elijah Blankenship. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell Horndt.

A funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr Road, Warren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Warren, Macomb Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2008/03/16/obits/20080316-archive14.txt

Clarence Charles William Elliott, 83, a resident of Warren for 11 years, died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born Feb. 5, 1925, in Beebe, Quebec, Canada, to the late Charles Wilber and Nellie Shutt Elliott. He married Ada Blankenship on April 14, 1958, in Detroit. They lived in Detroit until moving to Warren 11 years ago. Mr. Elliott was semi-retired as an electrician. Family said he loved his church, the Red Wings, walking and was an avid reader. Family said he was a humble man of God with integrity and was a truth seeker who was loved by many.

He is survived by his wife, Ada; children, Linda (Thomas) Masty, Gary (Lynne), Mary (Mazin) Janbou; stepdaughter, Donna (Peter) Gilbert; grandchildren, Ivy Elliott, Eric and Ashley Wynn, Matthew, Mariah and Michael Janbou; and great-grandchildren, Cierra, Kaylee, Curtis and Tiffany. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 4571 John R., Troy, Monday. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Warren, Macomb Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2008/08/26/obits/20080826-archive7.txt

Donald L. Hacker, 103, of Warren and Holiday, Fla., died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, in Holiday. He was born Aug. 28, 1904, in Utica. Mr. Hacker owned and operated a bar in Warren for 30 years. He was active in the Lions Club and a lifelong member of Warren St. Paul Church of Christ.

He is survived by his close friend, Carrie Bloun; nieces and nephews, Hazel Lou Drinkwater Ostrow, Erlene Wycher, Betty Pflugrade, Helen George, Florence Blankenship, Harlen, Gary and Bill Houghtby, Lawrence Drinkwater and James Lash; and many great-nieces and -nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Clara Drinkwater Hacker; parents, Emil Hacker and Elizabeth Eckstein; sister, Iva Rinke; and niece, Sandra Hauman.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lyle Elliott Funeral Home, 31730 Mound Road, Warren, with the Rev. William Donahue officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Washington Twp., Macomb Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2005/01/09/obits/20050109-archive1.txt

Floyd R. Pierce, 67, of Washington Township, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at William Beaumont Hospital, Troy. He was born Feb. 27, 1937, in Mount Clemens. Mr. Pierce served in the U.S. Army and was employed as a furnace repairman. His interests included golfing and fishing, and he was a former member of Fraternal Order of Eagles.

He is survived by his brothers, Russell (Gloria) Pierce of Clinton Township, Raymond (Geri) Pierce of Washington Township and David (Cindy) Pierce of Chesterfield Township; nephews, Cheyne Pierce of Michigan and Jim (Linda) Burgess of California; nieces, Jody Pierce and Melanie VanDamme, both of Michigan, Sherry (Bob) Blankenship of California and Debbie (Dan) Bastian of Nevada; six great-nieces and great-nephews; and 12 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Mabel Krueger Pierce; and sister, Elaine Burgess.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8600 27 Mile Road, Washington Township, with the Rev. Jeffery Draeger officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Macomb Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Joan 81, 15Aug1926 - 03Dec2007, Center Line, Macomb, MI, MI-386-20-9936

Blankenship, Charley 82, 22Jul1922 - 01Feb2005, Mount Clemens, Macomb, MI, KY-404-20-1319

Blankenship, Alonzo J. 76, 15Nov1926 - 20Aug2003, Saint Clair Shores, Macomb, MI, TX-452-30-0851

Blankenship, Dorothy J. 71, 10Dec1930 - 25Apr2002, Warren, Macomb, MI, PA-163-24-6129

Mecosta

+2008, Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1294663

Steven E. Blankenship, age 49, of Big Rapids, passed away to be with our Lord, October 16, 2008 in Bloomfield Hills, [Oakland Co., MI] due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle/deer accident in July. He was born Aug. 26, 1959 in Redford Twp. to William and Patricia (Wheeler) Blankenship.

Steve was raised in Farwell and graduated from Farwell Area High School. He married Kathleen McMahon July 17, 1981 in Beverly Hills, MI. Steve had been employed as a salesman for Kramer Foods, Viviano Wine Company and most recently Imperial Beverage at the time of his accident where he was an outstanding salesman for the months of April, May and June of 2008. Steve was a kind, compassionate, outstanding man who loved his family and friends. He loved sports and music. Riding his Harley motorcycle was his passion. Steve always thought of others and thought of ways to help them.

Steve is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Kathy of Big Rapids, two sons Jim and Bill Blankenship of Big Rapids, his mother Patricia Blankenship of Farwell, one sister Gayle and husband Joesph G. Blankenship-Wauldron of Detroit and their children: William, Peter and Christopher, brother-in-law: Robert and his wife Patti McMahon of Dayton, TN and her children; Amber and Ryan, sister-in-law: Nancy Mc Mahon and her husband Joseph Hoffman and her children; Colleen, Erin and Michelle, and two great nieces and 1 great nephew, his favorite Aunts Nancy Blankenship and Judi Latimer of Novi, close friends and brothers at heart Jim and Rob Howard and Jerry Turner.

Steve was preceded in death by his father William James Blankenship.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Dave Johnson officiating.

Monroe

Monroe Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Barry V. 43, 26Apr1964 - 15Aug2007, Newport, Monroe, MI, TN-411-21-6493

Muskegon

+2008, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.lifestorynet.com/memories/32538

Mr. Robert L. Bowden, age 74, passed away Friday, January 25, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born November 27, 1933 in Detroit, MI to Richard and May (Lampment) Bowden, and had resided in the area for the past 59 years.

Mr. Bowden worked at CWC Textron until his retirement in 1993. He had a love for hunting and fishing. In 1953 he married the former Beulah Blankenship, and she survives him along with 3 children, Alice (George) Johnson, Robert (Karyl) Bowden, Tammy (Mike) Duell; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; brother, Les (Jane) Bowden; and sisters, Audrey Whipple and Bessie (Robert) Carlson.

Services will be 11 AM Wednesday at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. (231) 726-5210 with Rev. Ronald Amos officiating. Burial will take place in Sunrise Memorial Gardens.

Muskegon Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Mildred M. 72, 05Jun1931 - 13Sep2003, Muskegon, Muskegon, MI, MI-364-70-0750

Blankenship, John H. 87, 09Aug1913 - 10Oct2000, Whitehall, Muskegon, MI, KY-405-07-5352

Oakland

2002, Birmingham, Oakland Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/ucd/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/2375

Lillian Hartkopf, 86, of Birmingham died April 19, 2002, in Birmingham. She was born Sept. 10, 1915, in Marion, Ill. She was employed as an assistant manager for Birmingham Seaholm cafeteria. She was a member of the Michigan Education Association. Her interests included, gardening and collectibles.

Mrs. Hartkopf is survived by her children, Virgil (Jacqueline) of Birmingham, James Henry of Pacific Grove, Calif., Shirley of Flushing, Mich., and Patricia Ann (Robert) Henke of Farmington; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and a sister Eva Jean Blankenship.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2009, Ferndale, Oakland Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.webfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=275634&fh_id=11128

Barbara Louise Blankenship, age 70 of Ferndale, Michigan. She was born on September 1, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to Edward and Marie (nee Wyatt) Turner. She passed away on November 15, 2009 at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Ralph Blankenship whom she married on November 14, 1970 in Detroit, Michigan. She is the mother of Gerald Hoy of Royal Oak, Michigan; Martha Bullock of Westland, Michigan; Dennis Hoy of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Penny Adams of Warren, Michigan; and the late Edward Turner. Grandmother of 12, Great-Grandmother of 10. Sister of Dennis Turner, Robert Turner and Judith Richardson.

A Rosary Service will be held on Tuesday at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be on Wednesday at 10:30 am at the funeral home. Burial at Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak, Michigan

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Holly, Oakland Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/mi/oakland/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/9

Eula M. Nichols, age 79 of Holly was called home to her rest on Thurs. Jan. 3, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Sat. January 12, 2008 at Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Holly with Pastor W.E. Whitaker and Pastor Eugene Blankenship officiating. A Family Hour will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Holly.

Mrs. Nichols was born in Atlanta, GA on Sept. 17, 1928 the daughter of Burdeen and Ruby Kilpatrick.

She leaves to mourn; daughters, Penelope Young, Patricia (fiancée Glen Hall) Nichols, and Willio (Thomas) Dean; sons James (Ruth) Nichols, Harvey (Mary) Nichols Jr., Billie (Betty) Nichols, Willie (Faye) Nichols, John (Jewell) Nichols, and Anthony (Patricia) Nichols; 4 grandchildren, Paul, Torrey, Pamela, and Latesha Nichols; 3 great-grandchildren, Paulanice Nichols, Paul Nichols, and Asia Nichols Bell.

She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Nichols.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, Lake Orion, Oakland Co., MI, Obituary

http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?mobile=b43d21183Pastor

Pastor Lester Blankenship, age 62 of Lake Orion formerly of Westland, April 20, 2008. Reverend Lester Dwayne Blankenship born to Elmer and Reba Blankenship on July 6th, 1945 and went home to be with the Lord April 20, 2008.

He married his true love Barbara Diana Forbes on July 9, 1964. They had four children who they loved with all their heart Lester Dwayne (Tammy) Blankenship II, Reba Sherie (Michael) Tackett, Sandra kay (Greg) Thompson, and Bryan (Shylah) Blankenship. He also had nine grandchildren, who he loved so much and did everything for; Lester Dwayne Blankenship III, Dylan Thoms Blankenship, Kimberly Lee-Ann Long, Michael Kenneth Tackett, Kendra Kay Thompson, Sophie Diana Thompson, Hayley Marie Blankenship, Shyann Marie Blankenship, and Bryan Philip Blankenship II. Also leaves three sisters Wilma (James) Coleman, Carol (the late Neil) Wyatt, Brenda (Albert) Pace, dear Uncle Dan Blankenship and many nieces and nephews.

He will be missed dearly and no one could ever fill his shoes he was just to great of a man. Rev Lester dedicated his life to God and to do His work. He started out as an assistant Pastor to Frank Howard at Plymouth Full Gospel Church, then became Pastor at Adrian Full Gospel, then Pastored at Lighthouse Full Gospel, Pastored at Wyandotte Church of God, and his final Pastor position was at Lake Orion Church of God where he was on the board for the YWEA. He passed doing his calling and what he loved, Preaching the Word. He also was dedicated to the young people. He was Principle at Romulus Christian Academy and Principal at West Wayne Christian Academy. He touched so many lives you can't number the seeds he planted in so many souls. He also loved music and made two Gospel C.D's He played the piano, guitar, and bass. I know he's playin for Jesus right now. Everyone who ever met you Lester loved you. We will miss you always.

Visitation Tuesday 2-9PM and Wednesday 2-9PM, Military Honor Guard Wednesday at 7 PM, at Vermeulen Funeral Home 980 N. Newburgh Road, Westland (Btwn Ford and Cherry Hill). Funeral Service Thursday Instate 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Funeral service at Living Rock Church 33200 Ecorse Road, Romulus, (Wayne Road and Merriman) Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens-West.

SSDI: Blankenship, Elmer, 61, 18Sep1922 - ??Feb1984, Detroit, Wayne, MI, KY-403-12-2255

+2004, Troy, Oakland Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/virginia-blankenship-obituary?pid=182907579&view=guestbook

Virginia Rose Sul Blankenship, age 76, March 31, 2004 of Troy since 1936.

Mrs. Blankenship established the Troy Cab Company with her husband Clarence in the 1950's. Originally a taxi service, it evolved into a freight expediting company, with Mrs. Blankenship as one of the first women taxi drivers and served as a truck driver and dispatcher. She loved dolls, animals, gardening and was a friend to everyone in the neighborhood. She was an extraordinary mother, an excellent cook and baked the most wonderful breads and cookies.

Beloved wife of the late Clarence Blankenship Sr. for 50 years. Beloved daughter-in-law of Clara Blankenship. Loving mother of Virginia Poehlman (Fred), Karen, Barbara Weaver, Clarence Jr., Roger (Jennifer), Wendy, and the late Susan Timothy Savage (). Dear grandmother of Brianna Fantozzi, Cameron, Shaun, Clarence III, Jesse Weaver, Alex and Andrew Poehlman.

During the past year in spite of her illness she never lost her sense of humor, she will be remembered as a loving, generous, kind and caring lady.

There is no memorial planned. Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Troy, 248-689-0700.

Oakland Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Creed 85, 17Sep1922 - 14Feb2008, Clarkston, Oakland, MI, KY-400-24-8527

Blankenship, Barbara L. 70, 01Sep1939 - 15Nov2009, Ferndale, Oakland, MI, MI-383-36-7748

Blankenship, Thomas L. 56, 15Jan1951 - 29Jun2007, Pontiac, Oakland, MI, WV-236-80-9855

Blankenship, Helen C. 72, 05Jan1931 - 17Apr2003, Waterford, Oakland, MI, MI-374-30-1082

Ogemaw

Ogemaw Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankinship, Millard P. 81-82, 23Aug1920 - 12Aug2002, Prescott, Ogemaw, MI, MI-372-12-6669

Saginaw

Saginaw Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Wilma 84, 12Feb1921 - 06Sep2005, Merrill, Saginaw, MI, KY-402-28-1484

Shiawassee

Shiawassee Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Hilda E. 87, 21Dec1913 - 10Aug2001, Bancroft, Shiawassee, MI, MI-379-05-8480

St. Clair

2007, Pearl Beach, St. Clair Co., MI, Obituary

News Herald , 1/15/2007 , Willoughby OH

Funeral services for Mary Jane Whitechair, 89, of Pearl Beach Mich. and formerly of Painesville, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667, Mentor Ave., Painesville.

Mrs. Whitechair went home to be with the lord on Jan. 12, 2007, at Medi Lodge of St. Clair, Mich. She was born on Feb. 11, 1917, in Hunker, Pa. She retired from the former IRC Fibers.

Survivors are her daughters, Dolores Ann Laparl of Algonac, Mich, Loleta Violet Howard of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Barbara Jean (Bill) Blankenship of Decatur, Ala.; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 23 great-greatgrandchildren; 14 great-great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James William Whitechair.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Whitehaven Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Tuscola

+2006, Caro, Tuscola Co., MI, Obituary

Tuscola County Advertiser

Aaron L. Blankenship, age 25 years, of Caro, died suddenly on Thursday, August 31, 2006 as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born on September 3, 1980 in Flint and came to Caro when he was eight years of age. He was a Caro High School graduate. Aaron was employed at Wal-Mart as a mechanic. Aaron had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed his friends; but his love was his infant son, Aden Lacey Blankenship and motorcycles. He was a member of the Red Liners Motorcycle Club.

Beside his fiancee, Amanda Roberts, and their baby, Aden, Aaron is survived by his parents, Alvin and Rosemary Blankenship of Cass City; his siblings, Angela (Chad) Dewald of Caro, Laura (Noah) Shiel of Caro, Alvin (Theresa) Blankenship of Caro; his nieces and nephews, Molina, Jada, Angel, Isaac and Trevor; as well as his grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The funeral will be held at the Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor David Bostrom officiating. Burial will follow in the Indianfields Township Cemetery.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~caillet101/b_obits.html

Van Buren

+2008, Hartford, Van Buren Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.hartfordmichigan.com/wwwroot/hartfordhistory/Obituaries/Obituaries%202008.htm

Garland Blankenship, 85 of Hartford, formerly of Benton Harbor, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, at South Haven Community Hospital. Garland was born on Dec. 24, 1922, in Portland, Tenn. He was the son of James and Florence (Brown) Blankenship, both of whom preceded him in passing.

Garland was also preceded in passing by his wife, Dorothy, on Jan. 8, 1990; a brother, James Blankenship; two sisters, Nellie and Allie May Beal.

Garland retired from New Products of Benton Harbor in 1984.

Garland is survived by his son, Ricky Blankenship, and a grandson, Jeffrey Blankenship, both of Shelbyville, Ind.; a sister, Lucille Quertermous of Fort Smith, Ark.; two brothers, Robert Blankenship of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Marvin Blankenship of Hot Springs, Ark.

As to Garland’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no public services held. His ashes will be interred in North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma. The family has entrusted the Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, with handling the arrangements.

Van Buren Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Garland 85, 24Dec1922 - 23Jan2008, Hartford, Van Buren, MI, MI-385-16-9117

Washtenaw

Augusta, Washtenaw Co., MI, Ft. Custer Nat. Cem., Burial

15501 Dickham Rd N. Entrance SVC Maintenance Bldg, Zip 49012, TX (269) 731-4164

Blankenship, Robert S. PFC USA, b.03/29/1928, DOD04/03/2003, Sec. L #382, WWII

Wayne

+2000, Taylor, Wayne Co., MI, Obituary

Herald-Dispatch, Jul 28, 2000

Sadie Blankenship, 87, of Taylor, Mich., formerly of Floyd County, widow of George Blankenship, died Thursday at Heritage Hospital, Taylor. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sons, Foster Blankenship of Teaberry and Roger Lee Blankenship of Taylor; one daughter, Fannie Story of Taylor; three brothers, John Hamilton and Clifford Hamilton, both of Teaberry, and Kenis Hamilton of Florida; and one sister, Sarah Hamilton of Teaberry.

Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Samaria Old Regular Baptist Church, Teaberry; burial in Hamilton Cemetery, Teaberry.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Westland, Wayne Co., MI, Obituary

http://www.heritage.com/articles/2009/12/30/obituaries/1531810.txt

Laurel, Robert J.; age 62; of Westland; December 27, 2009. Beloved son of Margaret; loving father of Frank and Donald; dearest brother of Daniel (Ruth) Laurel, Patricia (Daniel) Blankenship, Nancy Heinback and James Willis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Joan Laurel.

Funeral Service is Thursday, 10 a.m., at Michigan Memorial Funeral Home (next to Michigan Memorial Park), 30895 Huron River Dr., Huron Twp., 734-783-2646. Visitation is Wednesday, 1 to 9 p.m. Interment at Michigan Memorial Park. www.michiganmemorialfuneralhome.com

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Wayne Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Jeannette M. 77, 17Sep1931 - 22Jun2009, Allen Park, Wayne, MI, MI-382-28-6393

Blankenship, Julia W. 63, 20Aug1939 - 21Apr2003, Canton, Wayne, MI, MI-370-38-5171

Blankenship, Lee 72, 29Oct1927 - 04May2000, Dearborn Heights, Wayne, MI, KY-407-28-6621

Blankenship, Vickie A. 52, 21Nov1957 - 30Dec2009, Detroit, Wayne, MI, MI-384-64-6795

Blankenship, Mary A. 84, 16Jul1925 - 16Oct2009, Lincoln Park, Wayne, MI, MI-386-22-0685

Blankenship, Orville 81, 23Aug1924 - 07May2006, Melvindale, Wayne, MI, KY-404-24-9382

Blankenship, Kenneth D. 35, 10Aug1964 - 08May2000, River Rouge, Wayne, MI, MI-376-84-0500

Blankenship, Bobby G. 63, 28Jan1939 - 11Feb2002, Romulus, Wayne, MI, WV-234-58-7951

Blankenship, Elsie L. 72, 10Aug1933 - 21Jan2006, Romulus, Wayne, MI, VA-229-40-1593

Blankenship, Joseph D. 28, 13May1977 - 15Apr2006, Southgate, Wayne, MI, MI-374-82-8800

Blankenship, Charles E. 73, 14Aug1931 - 15Aug2004, Wayne, Wayne, MI, VA-224-36-6700

Blankenship, Deloris J. 66, 24May1942 - 05Feb2009, Taylor, Wayne, MI, KY-407-54-6391

Blankenship, Naubill S. 27, 09Dec1977 - 23Dec2004, Wayne, Wayne, MI, MI-383-82-2426

Blankenship, Loretta M. 84-85, 25Mar1923 - 16Mar2008, Westland, Wayne, MI, MI-386-14-4653

Blankenship, Lester 62, 06Jul1945 - 20Apr2008, Westland, Wayne, MI, MI-364-46-3010

Wexford

2008, Cadillac, Wexford Co., MI, Obituary

Wayne County Outlook (KY) - November 3, 2008

Eugene R. Roberts, age 67, of Cadillac, Mich., passed away November 1, 2008. He was born November 18, 1940 in Grundy, Va., the son of the late Thurman and Cynthia (Blankenship) Roberts.

He married Lucy M. Daugherty on December 21, 1959 in Virginia, she survives. He is also survived by his three daughters-Teresa Utt of Petosky, Mich., Billie (Chris) Ritzema of Cadillac, Mich., and Michelle Roberts of Cadillac, Mich.; one sister-Jo Ann (David) Bronco of Eureka, Calif.; and five grandchildren-Joshua, Chelsea, and Cody Utt, and Bailey and Cole Ritzema.

He was preceded in death by a daughter-Janet. Mr. Roberts served his country in the United States Navy. He was also employed as an electrician for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn for 32 years.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Monticello, Ky.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com