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Rosalie Blackburn Obituary

Blackburn, Rosalie, 90, homemaker, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. Rosalie was born March 24, 1924, in Cosby, Mo. Preceded in death by parents, Nellie and Bryan Sigrist; sister, Jessie Hargis; and son-in-law, Tom Wiseman. Survived by husband of 66 years, Herschel; son, Bob Blackburn; daughters, Connie Blackburn (Scott) Lowery, Mary Wiseman and Ann (Terry) Edwards; grandchildren, Jennifer Adhima, Libby Tamas, Ben Lowery, Nick Lowery, Bryan Wiseman, Brooke Wiseman, Brad Wiseman, Blake Wiseman, Grant Edwards, Molly Dove; and 4 great-grandchildren. Rosalie's memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Westwood Presbyterian Church, 8007 W. Maple. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Westwood Presbyterian Church or Botanica.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Nov. 8 to Nov. 11, 2014.

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Kay Wagenblast

November 12, 2014

Kay and Abbe Wagenblast are so sorry to learn of Rosalie's death. Although we are only in-law related, she was a very dear friend.

Scott Epp

November 12, 2014

Bob, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

November 11, 2014

May you find comfort from God at this time

Robbin Clark

November 11, 2014

Mary,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. No matter what age we are, we're never quite prepared. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Ken Arnold

November 10, 2014

Bob and Ann, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Take good care

November 10, 2014

As you mourn the loss of your loved one please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of comfort grant you peace.

J.R. Mitchem

November 9, 2014

Herschel, very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.

Brent Hartman

November 9, 2014

Bob, sorry for you and your families loss.

Miles Hoover

November 9, 2014

Bob and all L'll Blackburn's I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. God sure made a good one in her and I'm sure she is now home with him. - Miles Hoover

Herbert Lenz

November 8, 2014

Herschel,
May God grant you comfort and the peace that passes all understanding.
Herb Lenz

Elaine Doelling Williams

November 8, 2014

Connie, So sorry to read of your mother's passing. My mother is same age. It was a memorable era growing up in Wichita with these strong parents.

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