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Theodore Blanchard

1936 - 2025

BORN

1936

DIED

2025

Theodore Blanchard Obituary

Ted Blanchard,89 passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Casey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was formerly of Maroa, IL and Ft. Pierce, FL.

He is survived by his wife Carole Blanchard and his children; Mark Blanchard of Normal, IL, Elaine (Bill) Weber of Plano, TX, David Blanchard of Guthrie, OK, Rosemary (Paul) Lewis of Yukon, OK, Angie Stauffer of Clinton, IL, Ted Blanchard Jr. of Clinton, IL, Roger (Amanda) Craig of Mt. Zion, IL and Cathy Atkins of Knoxville, TN.

He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.

Per his request he has been accorded cremation rites and there will be no service.
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Nov. 25, 2025.

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