Interment will be in the Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Mills County Store House.
Marian Delores Blankenship, age 76, passed away December 18, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 1, 1935, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Joe and Irene Fost.
Marian married Joseph Richard Blankenship on August 14, 1954, with whom 5 children were born: Doug (Dian) of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Russ (Tracy), Randy (Jacque), Mike (Colleen) all of Glenwood, Iowa and Betsy (Mike) Larrison of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Marian was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend.
Other survivors include her sister, Joan (Gary) Belt of Wentzville, Missouri, and 13 beautiful grandchildren and 3 nephews. Marian was preceded in death by her father, Joe and mother, Irene Fost and an infant grandson, Joseph Allen Blankenship.
Marian will be especially remembered for her loving ways, generosity and thoughtfulness. She was a member of P.E.O., The Red Hats, Garden Club, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, a volunteer at the Mills County Store House, a past flower show judge at the Mills, Montgomery and Fremont County fairs and an avid bridge player.
Wake service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m with visitation from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Glenwood, Iowa.
Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Glenwood, Iowa.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the Mills County Store House.
Visitation:Tuesday, December 20, 2011
7:30 PM
24116 Marian Ave.
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Wednesday, December 21, 2011
10:00 AM
Mass of Christian Burial
Glenwood, IA51534
9 Condolences
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Greg
We loved her and will miss her mightily. But she is at peace. Her memory will warm us all in these sad, sad days.
Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Joe and Family… Words are very few at this time of the life of Marian. Marian was a very caring, loving and thoughtful Wife, Mother and a special friend. Liked by everyone.. She will be missed by all of her caring and loving family. Marian was such a great support. Joe our Thoughts an prayers are with you ..
Doug, Mike, & family, Kevin and I are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I will always remember her beautiful smile and that she was always such a great friend to my grandmother and to everyone else who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was a remarkable woman and touched so many lives. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kevin & Kathy Anderson
To Joe and family,
Know that Marian and the entire family are in our prayers. Marian will be missed by so many.
Peace and all good things.
Howard and Connie Schanzer
To the Blankenship family and extended members, we are so very sorry for your loss. Marian was such a special person and touched so many lives. I know of her love of flowers and birds, and I didn’t ever go to Glenwood Feed & Seed without getting a “professional recommendation” on my choices of feeding the birds during the summer and winter–(It really was Marian telling Mike what worked the best.)
We had so much enjoyment out of the oriole feeder that Mike and Marian recommended. She will be truly missed in the neighborhood. The time you had with her was precious, keep those memories. May God bring you comfort at this time of your loss.
May Marion now know the peace and serenity heaven has promised.
Joe,
So very-very sorry to learn of the passing of Marian. My prayers are with you and your family.
Most kindest thoughts,
Jeanie~
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