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1953

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2015

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Mary Blehinger Obituary

mary ann blehinger, 61 FREEPORT - Mary Ann Blehinger, 61, of Freeport died Monday, January 26, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. Born October 22, 1953, in Freeport; she was the daughter of Warren and Anna (Nagel) Carroll. She married Lee E. Blehinger July 1, 1972. Mary was a member of Freeport Friends Forever Humane Society. Surviving is her husband, Lee and her mother, Anna Carroll, both of Freeport; her son, Jesse (Betsy) Blehinger of Portland, Oregon; brother, Mark (Linda) Carroll of Huntley; her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. There will be a celebration of life ceremony at a future date. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established for Freeport Friends Forever Humane Society. Please leave us a message in our guestbook at www.walkermortuary.com.

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Published by The Freeport Journal Standard from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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Mary Kay Schultz

January 22, 2023

I miss you so much. You were such a beautiful person

Andy Keillor

February 16, 2015

Lee, my sincerest condolences for your loss.

Eric Walker

February 10, 2015

Lee, we were all terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely, Baker Manufacturing

February 5, 2015

Lee:

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Laura Forbes

Cynthia Mccoy

January 30, 2015

Lee, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though i never met her, just hearing you speak of her all the time at ipsen.....I knew she was a wonderful person.
May God be with you and your family during your time of sorry. My prayers are with you.

Andy Burgmeier

January 30, 2015

Lee, Shelly and I extend our sincere condolences to the entire family, especially You, Jesse and Betsy. It was a joy getting to know Mary. Always upbeat through her whole ordeal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family my friend.

Richard Nora

January 30, 2015

What a warm, witty, and courageous woman! My condolences, and I pray you may you have joy in her memory.

SAm Veer

January 29, 2015

Lee, Mark, and all the family I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray God helps you through this time of deep sorrow and grief

Diane & Chuck Sorn

January 29, 2015

Our sincere condolences, Lee, in Mary's death and passing. We will keep you and Jesse and family in our prayers. She was a lovely lady and always spoke to me when I walked through the neighborhood. I'm saddened to know she had to deal with cancer. God's peace...sincerely,

Bill & Denise Bear

January 29, 2015

Lee & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was such an inspiration to all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

deanna farringer/pacek

January 29, 2015

RIP my dear ol friend, its been along time since Ive seen you so now I will see you at the crossroads.

Bill Holm

January 28, 2015

Lee, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Mary. She will be missed by all. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Jan Wescott

January 28, 2015

Lee, we are so saddened by the news of Mary's passing. She was a lovely woman! May the love and support of your family and friends give you comfort and help you through these days ahead. Again we are so very sorry. Jan and Wes Wescott

jerry and lynne wilson

January 28, 2015

Although Mary is gone she will never be forgotten.The memories will always be cherished.

January 28, 2015

Lee - Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved wife. Cherish the memories to help you through this difficult time in your life.
Scott and Kathy Lanzendorfer

Jim Graham

January 28, 2015

Lee and family, I am saddened to hear of Mary's passing. You are in my prayers.

Bonnie & Jerry Curran

January 28, 2015

Lee we are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. What a beautiful person she was. We are so glad we ran into both of you at the VFW. Our prayers.

Dennis & Cheri Kerchner

January 28, 2015

To the Blehinger family, We are very very sorry for your loss.

Lorraine Frautschy

January 28, 2015

Lee and Anna Carroll I was so sorry to learn of the passing of Mary. Enjoyed you as a neighbor and Anna I appreciated our getting together for Bible study. I'll be praying for you. Love, Lorraine

Mary Kay Schultz

January 28, 2015

I will miss Mary so much. We have been friends since 7th grade. She was a beautiful person. Mary, Lee and Anna May have always been so good to me. Prayers for the whole family.

Paula Wieland

January 28, 2015

My condolences to Mary's family. I went to high school with Mary. She was very caring, made me laugh. Prayers.

Greg Hartman

January 28, 2015

To Lee and the family and friends of Mary, my condolences. You are in my prayers.

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