Blank, Gerald F.

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• Reference Number: BLAN.G001
• Military Service: United Sttes Army Reserves

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Gerald F. Blank, 82, of Noble, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, surrounded by family at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. He was born to Raymond and Martha (Schneider)Blank on May 2, 1939 in Stringtown. He married Linda (Weidner) Blank on January 26, 1974. She preceded him in death on March 8, 2021.

Gerald served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1961-66. He was strong in his Catholic faith and attended Holy Cross Church in Wendelin. Gerald also had a very strong work ethic. He worked for Doll’s Inc. in Olney for 50+ years. He retired in 2019. He was a favorite of many customers over the years and never forgot those he met along the way.

Gerald is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Greg)Amerman, Cheryl (Dallas) Colwell, and Cindy Blank all of Noble. Grandsons, Kyle Amerman and special friend, Jenny, Nicholas (Elizabeth) Amerman, Luke Colwell, and Jack Colwell all of Noble. Great Granddaughters, Emmalee, Amyah and Allie, and one brother, Jim (Carolyn) Blank of Olney, many brother and sister in law’s, nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda, nephews, Derek and Nate, great-niece, Elizabeth.

Gerald was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan, loved Bluegrass music and loved to watch his grandsons play sports, especially Olney Tiger Football.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerald’s memory to one of the following: Carle Center for Philanthropy (Hospice), Holy Cross Church or Olney Tiger Football program.

A visitation will be held for friends and family on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Gerald at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at the church.

Interment will follow the service at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Gerald married Weidner, Linda Cecilia on 26 Jan 1974. Linda was born on 9 Jun 1944 in Richland County, Illinois; died on 9 Mar 2021 in Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Blank, B.
2. Blank, C.
3. Blank, C.

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• Reference Number: BLAN.R002

Raymond + Schneider, Martha. Martha died before 9 Apr 2022. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: SCHN.M007

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• Reference Number: FRAN.A001
• _FGRAVE: 24068348

Albert married Holmes, Mildred P. in 1929. Mildred (daughter of Holmes, Pearley and Tolliver, Bessie) was born on 5 Sep 1914 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Oct 2013 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Oct 2013 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HOLM.M003
• _FGRAVE: 119007587
• Funeral: 22 Oct 2013, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Mildred P. Hillderbrand was born on September 5, 1914 in Clay County, IL, the daughter of Pearly Holmes and Bessie Tolliver. She married Earl Franklin and later married Leonard White, he precedes her in death. She later married Forrest "Frosty" Hillderbrand, he also precedes her in death.

Mildred volunteered at the Senior Citizens Center for many years and she participated in the Elder walks in Clay County. Mildred was a very faithful and active member in her church, both the Clay City Church of God and Flora Assembly of God. She loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

She is survived by her son, Richard (Norma) Franklin; Daughter, Dorothy (Corvin) Mitchell;daughter, Lynn (Tom) Dorman; Daughter, Tawanna White; Daughter, Karen Miller; Stepson, Dennis Hillderbrand; Stepdaughter, Joanne Rogers; 15 Grandchildren, 39 Great Grandchildren, 13 Great Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Great Grandchildren; Sister, Thelma Welty; Several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, William White, daughter, Mable Sharp, daughter, Wilma Laird, and several brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clay County Hospice.

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• Occupation: House Decorator
• Reference Number: HANC.C001
• _FGRAVE: 41203748

Charles + Denning, Dora M.. Dora was born on 24 Aug 1883 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 May 1968; was buried in Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: DENN.D001
• _FGRAVE: 53475764

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• Reference Number: HOLM.P005
• _FGRAVE: 34489012

Pearley + Tolliver, Bessie. Bessie was born on 15 Jul 1884; died in Aug 1980 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: TOLL.B001
• _FGRAVE: 34489005