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Mary Blodgett Obituary

Blodgett, Mary Lou 75, passed away May 17, 2016. She was born May 31, 1940, to William and Elsie (Moses) Kanehl, in Tillamook, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, George Dale of Cedar Vale, KS; sister, Geraldine Dahnke; twin brothers, Larry and Garry Dale. Mary Lou and Bruce enjoyed many years of traveling and playing golf. Mary Lou is survived by Bruce Blodgett, her loving husband of 43 years; daughters, Melody (Gaylan) Nett of Wichita, Alicia (David) Ginther of Kirbyville, MO, Darlene (Pat) Kreifels of Lincoln, NE; son, Tony (Wendy) Blodgett of Nickelsville, VA; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Kathy (John) McMillan, Sedan, KS; brother, Bill (Nancee) Kanehl of Richland, WA. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 W. Hwy 54, Wichita, KS 67209. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cancer Center of Kansas, 818 N. Emporia, Ste-406, Wichita, KS 67214 or Victory in the Valley, Wichita. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from May 21 to May 22, 2016.

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Naomi Remer

May 23, 2016

I send my sympathy and prayers for each of the family at this time of great loss. Mary Lou and I were highschool class mates.

Kendra Kirkpatrick

May 23, 2016

Bruce and family-
I was so sad to hear the news. I am so lucky to have been blessed to know you all and be part of the journey with you. You all are in my continued thoughts and prayers. I am sorry I cannot attend the service as I have to work but I will be there in spirit. Love and hugs to all of you! Kendra Kirkpatrick

Dana and Patrick Johnson

May 20, 2016

Prayers for all the family,know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

Traci Bell

May 19, 2016

Melody,

My heart breaks for you and the family and keeping you all and Bruce in my prayers. I'm not going to say I know what you're going through, because I don't, it's different for everyone. But I do know how badly it hurts and how lost you can feel. You were blessed to have such a special mother, and she was just as blessed to have you with here through everything. She is at peace and with her Savior. All my love and prayers!

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