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Mai Blakley

1924 - 2017

Mai Blakley obituary, 1924-2017, EVANSTON, IL

BORN

1924

DIED

2017

Mai Blakley Obituary

Mai Blakley, 93, passed away November 21, 2017 at her Evanston home. Loving mother of Addrell and Derrick Blakley; cherished grandmother of Jonathan (Erin); adoring aunt to Marion Beck, Lorenzo Beck and Yvette Blakley. Born May 2, 1924 in Huntingdon, TN, daughter of Joe and Odie (Adams) McDonald. Moved to Chicago in 1945, met Wilbert Blakley at their mutual workplace, Western Electric in Cicero, and married in 1948. They enjoyed almost 60 years of happiness before Wilbert passed away in 2008. Visitation will be Sat., December 2 at 10 am at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 655 E. 88th St., Chicago. Funeral service at 11am. Interment immediately follows at Oak Woods Cemetery, 1035 E. 67th St., Chicago. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 28, 2017.
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My mother and I had the pleasure of meeting your mother while she was at Alden's in Evanston. She was such a lovely person. My mother and I enjoyed visiting with her. I know she will be missed, but I hope your many good memories will bring you comfort.
Rosalie & Susan Albin

November 30, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Blakley family during this time. May you cherish all the fond memories and remember Mai's beautiful smile and pleasant demeanor. She will be truly missed.

Henry Family

November 29, 2017

To the families of Mai Blakley. I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you , and be comfort by God'sWord in JER.29:11; Isa. 35:5,6

CW

November 28, 2017

Mrs. Blakley has been a kind and wonderful friend and neighbor for seven years at Drake Manor. I will miss her very much, as will all of us. Sincere condolences to her family.

Carolyn Sherman

Carolyn Sherman

November 28, 2017

My family sends our sincere condolences for your loss. May happy memories of your loved one and the words of Isaiah 57:15 provide you with much comfort.

Green Family

November 28, 2017

My heartfelt sympathies to family and friends during this difficult time...May your fondest memories bring you joy and may prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you. He promises, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you."(2 Kings 20:5)

V Meeks

November 28, 2017

May God be with the family and friends and so sorry for your loss because He can give you the comfort you need now. 2cort. 1:3-6

November 28, 2017

Mai brought so much joy to everyone around her she'll be missed by many.

Rhonda

November 28, 2017

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Memorial Events
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Dec

2

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Mark Lutheran Church

655 E. 88th St., Chicago, IL

Dec

2

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Mark Lutheran Church

655 E. 88th St., Chicago, IL

Dec

2

Interment

Oak Woods Cemetery

1035 E. 67th St., Chicago, IL

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