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Sally Blaseck Obituary
Sally graduated from Rock Island High School and went on to earn her degree from Lake Forest College. During her time there, she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta social sorority and Phi Sigma Iota, the national foreign language fraternity. She later worked for IBM Corporation in Chicago.
In 1959, Sally married Robert Blaseck at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. They lived in Evanston, where their son James was born. The family later moved to Oklahoma City before returning to Illinois in 1963. They resided in Arlington Heights until 1978, when they moved to Forest Estates in unincorporated Palatine. In 2010, they settled at The Moorings of Arlington Heights.
A devoted member of First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights for over 50 years, Sally served as a deacon and elder, clerk of session, and sang in the choir for 25 years. She also volunteered at Northwest Community Hospital and was active in Allied Arts of Arlington Heights and P.E.O. Chapter IX.
Sally enjoyed reading, gardening, and golf, but her greatest love was classical music.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Patricia Brown; and her brother-in-law, Robert Brown. She is survived by her husband, Robert; her son James (Kathleen); and nephews Stephen and Scott Brown.
A memorial reception will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in The Moorings Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Memorial Fund at https://donate.gammaphibeta.org/CSiDonate/Give.aspx/ZIPSQNGF#c.
May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.
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Susan Parlee Teplica
July 18, 2025
So very sorry to hear about your mom's passing, Jim. I was in Arlington Heights last week with my family and went to the Moorings to see if I could visit. The receptionist hesitantly told me the sad news. She was so good about texting me during the holidays, and occasionally we would catch up on the phone. I wish I hadn't waited so many years to return and see her again. The last time I saw her was the day I moved my dad to Florida in 2019. Sadly, he passed away in 2020. Your mom was such a comfort to me when I lost my mom. They were truly best friends, and I'm so grateful they had that for so many years. I like to imagine them back together in heaven, enjoying their close bond again. Losing a parent is like losing a part of yourself. I pray God's comfort over your heart.
In Sympathy,
Susan Parlee Teplica
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August O Deuser
April 12, 2025
So sorry Jim about the loss of you mother. It looks like she had a very fulfilling life. Peace to you and your family. Augie and Cindy Deuser
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