Ernestine Blanchard

Ernestine Blanchard Aurora, IL Ernestine Blanchard, age 85, a resident of Countryside Care Center, Aurora, IL and formerly of Lansing, MI and Grand Rapids, MI, died peacefully, Sunday August 8, 2010. She was born on March 1, 1925 in Flint, Michigan to Ernest L. Robinson and Delia (LaFrance) Robinson. Ernestine is survived by her daughter, Lee Raezler of Wheaton, son-in-law, Don Raezler, and grandchildren, Sarah Raezler of Washington DC, and Aaron Raezler of San Diego, CA USMC Recruit Depot. She is also survived by son, Robert Blanchard and daughter-in-law, Jodi Blanchard of East Grand Rapids, MI, and grandchildren, Spencer Blanchard, Mackenzie Blanchard, Kendall Blanchard and Madison Blanchard. Also surviving are brother, Russell Robinson of Helena, MT and sister-in-law, Mary E. Robinson also of Helena, MT. She has 8 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Blanchard (death April 28, 1990). Services and interment will be held privately. Her daughter would like to thank the nurses, aides and the many professional staff members who cared for her mother at Countryside. Memorials may be made to Countryside Care Center 2330 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506. Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.