MONICA JANE BLANK
EDWARDSVILLE - Monica Jane Blank, 41, died at 3:00 a.m. on Friday, April 04, 2014, at Relais Bonne Eau in Edwardsville.
She was born Dec. 6, 1972, in Jacksonville, Ill., the daughter of Mark Langdon of Jacksonville and JoDell Langdon of Eldred, Ill.
She first married Chad Whitney who he preceded her in death. She then married Michael C. Blank and he survives
She is also survived by two sons, Carson and Harrison Whitney of Edwardsville; one daughter, Emerson Blank of Edwardsville; one brother, Michael T. Langdon of Grafton, Ill.; and her step-father, Alan Voiles.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Matthew Langdon.
Monica was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Edwardsville. She was a graduate of Carrollton High School and Western Illinois University.
A memorial mass will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Edwardsville with Father Daniel J. Bergbower officiating. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday following the memorial mass at the N.O. Nelson Complex, 600 Troy Road, Edwardsville, Ill. Interment will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Carrollton, Ill. at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Whitney-Blank Family Fund in care of The Bank of Edwardsville; 330 West Vandalia St. Edwardsville, Ill. 62025.
Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com. Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville is in charge of arrangements.
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Phil Marotta
April 9, 2014
My condolences to the Langdon/Blank family. Monica and I went to Western Illinois University together. We were roommates for one summer in McComb.
April 9, 2014
Praying for all the family.
Stacey and Tagg Baker
April 9, 2014
JoDell & Family
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Donnie & Mary Ross
Kim Duratinsky
April 9, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Monica. I went to college with her and had the pleasure of being one of her roommmates. I can't stop thinking about her. My prayers and thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.
Mary Jane Schofield
April 8, 2014
JoDell and family, My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. If I can do any thing for you please let me know. I will pray for all of your family. Love to all Mary Jane and Darrell
Leon Jones
April 8, 2014
Jodell/Michael
You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
I have know the family and Monica mother for many years as accountant and friend. It has been a long time sice I have seen and talked to the family., but have thought of them many times. i don't get back to Illinois very often.
Tom and Kathy Ross
April 8, 2014
Mike, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Klostermann
April 7, 2014
Mike, our deepest sympathy to you and to your family. I know you have many wonderful memories of your life with Monica and the things you did together. May the comfort you find in yesterday's memories give you strength to find a brighter tomorrow.
April 7, 2014
Our deep thoughts and prayers are with the whole family as you go through this difficult time. Monica suffered so much and was such a trooper. Sincerest love, Jan and Monte Welker
Mary Pirkl Crawford
April 7, 2014
Sending along my thoughts and prayers to all of you during this time.
April 6, 2014
JoDell and Mike, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Monica. Please know you are both in my thoughts and prayers. May god be with you in your time of sorrow. You have my deepest sympathy. Cindy Krieg
Jay Lavick
April 6, 2014
Prayers for the Blank family, they are all wonderful people, and are dear friends our family. God Bless them through this difficult time.
Jay, Kelly, Josh & Rachel Lavick
April 6, 2014
Monica was a wonderful friend. She was a joy to have in our lives over the years and has made us all better people for knowing her. Her spirit will live on in all of us forever. We will always cherish the memories we have of her. Sending much love to all of you.
O'Connor family
Liz Banghart
April 6, 2014
Dear JoDell and Mike:
I am so sorry about Monica We loved her dearly
Love Liz
April 6, 2014
Love Mike & Monica, our family is so sad for them and their wonderful kids Carson, Harrison, & Emerson. Monica will be deeply missed, a great person, wife, & mother. God bless them all!
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