Council Bluffs, Iowa
Annette C. Blank, age 59, Council Bluffs, passed away April 20, 2008, at an Omaha hospital.
She was born March 30, 1949, in Omaha but lived most of her life in Council Bluffs. Annette was a 1967 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and married Dennis E. Blank in 1968. She formerly worked for 14 years as a monitor for Laidlaw Transit Co. and was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Homer Rockwell; and brother, Dale Rockwell.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis E. Blank of Council Bluffs; daughters, Melanie Northrup and husband Tim and Valiere Cannon and husband Matt all of Council Bluffs; five grandchildren; mother, Arlene Rockwell of Council Bluffs; brothers, including Jeffrey Rockwell and wife Bev of Beebeetown; sister, Pamela Armstrong and husband Larry of Wichita, Kan.; sister-in-law, Vicki Rockwell of Council Bluffs; nieces and nephews.
Family and close friends attended a Graveside Service today at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Ed Ward officiated. Memorials may be offered to Our Savior's Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
cindy resseguie
April 29, 2008 | Council Bluffs, IA
you have been miss at work for a long time and have been asked about a lot. god bless your family.
linda tietsort
April 29, 2008 | Council Bluffs, IA
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Melanie Northup
April 25, 2008 | Council Bluffs, IA
Dennis, Melanie and Valiere,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Annette from the family gatherings at Grandma and Grandpas. May God grant you peace at this time.
Lisa Kolbe (Blank)
April 25, 2008 | Omaha, NE
My mother was a warm and caring person. She went much to soon! I will miss her on this earth until I see her again in the next. Although my heart is breaking, I am glad she is not suffering anymore.
I want to thank everyone for all of the nice comments.
God Bless
Valiere Cannon (her youngest daughter)
Valiere Blank-Cannon
April 23, 2008 | Council Bluffs, IA
I was saddened to see Annette's passing. We had been good friends in junior and senior high school then sadly lost contact. She was a funny and delightful person to know and I'm sure her family will miss her a lot.
Kathy Sorrell
April 23, 2008 | La Vista, NE
this all happened so fast.
you were not just a grandma,
but a guardian too.
i hope you could still be.
We will love you forever,
please just know it was never goodbye..
just simply
see you later.
I love you grandmaa!
taylor hauger
April 23, 2008 | Council Bluffs, IA
So sorry for your loss. I remember Annette as a sweet, fun gal. We were good friends from grade school through high school but sadly lost touch afterwards. Bless her and those she left behind
Denise Cardos
April 23, 2008 | Minneapolis, MS
We are so sorry to hear of Annettes
passing. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you and your family.
Frank and Jan Collins
April 22, 2008 | Council Bluffs, IA
