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Barbara Blesch Obituary
Newburgh - Barbara S. Blesch, age 73, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Tuesday, February 04, 2020, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.
Barbara was born September 8, 1946, in Evansville, IN, to Emanuel and Opal (Bowers) Clark. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1964. Barbara retired in 2012 from Ascension Health Information Systems where she served as Systems Analyst and Systems Administrator. She was employed in hospital and health care information systems for over 30 years with St. Mary's Hospital and Ascension Health.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, John R. Blesch; daughters, Tammy Johnson (Kevin), Tracie Bartlett (Jasmine VanWinkle), Jennifer Rogers (Mike), Julie Blesch, and Jennifer Dennison (Steve); sister, Joyce Tanner (Bill); 11 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2020 at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel - A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue with Pastor Patrick Garcia officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020 at BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: It Takes a Village at 1417 North Stockwell Road, Evansville, IN 47715.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
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Vicki Green
February 6, 2020
We lost such a beautiful person. My deepest sympathy to the family. God BLESS ALL. Stay strong cause that sweet red head would want that. Lord hear our PRAYERS as we pray for this wonderful family.. Watch over all sweet angel.❤❤❤
Gary Kornell
February 5, 2020
Sending sympathy and prayers to John and family. G
Linda Mitchell Klausen
February 5, 2020
With my deepest sympathy for her husband John Blesch and to all her families. Barb will be missed. God be with you all. Sending our prayers.
Linda Mitchell Klausen
February 5, 2020
John and family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. A special lady.
Always enjoyed her posts on fb, also glad we had time at our 70th HS class birthday bash.
God be with each of you.
Marilyn Wagner
February 5, 2020
My deepest sympathy to John and Barb 's family.
I worked in the MIS department that Barb worked in. My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Marilyn Wagner
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