LaVerne Blaski's Obituary
Racine – LaVerne E. Blaski, 89, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints on Monday, September 9, 2013.
LaVerne Edith Blaski was born in Racine to the late Thomas and Angeline (nee: Roepke) Johnson on July 8, 1924 and lived in Racine all her life. She was employed at Oster Manufacturing for several years where she met her future husband, Albert W. Blaski. They were united in marriage in Dubuque, Iowa, on June 26, 1954. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2000.
Mrs. Blaski was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and sang in the choir. She enjoyed decorating her home and yard, shopping with her grandchildren and her beloved dogs. She loved to entertain her family with dinners and had many memorable themed parties. Most importantly, she was a loving and caring mother and grandmother.
LaVerne will be dearly missed by her son, Ronald (Linda) Blaski, granddaughter, Erika (Shane) Keller; and great grandchildren, Madison, Matthew and Morghan Keller; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services in honor of Mrs. Blaski will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon, September 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family from 12:00 PM until the 1:00 PM service time. Memorials to the American Cancer Society have been suggested.
"The family would like to thank the staff of the third floor at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare- All Saints Cardiac Center for their kind and compassionate care of LaVerne and her family."
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