John Blankman Obituary
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John was born in Rushville, IN on October 9, 1964, a son of the late Martha C. (Schulte) and Alfred H. Blankman. John married Misty L McKay Blankman on June 9, 1990 and she survives. Jon graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School in 1983 and then graduated from IUPUI in 1989. He held a masters degree in education. John was a teacher at the Morristown Junior Senior High School for 32 years before he retired. He also farmed throughout his life.
He was a lifetime member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he served on the liturgy committee. He and Misty also worked on the annual fall festival and enjoyed the applesauce and coleslaw committee.
In addition to his loving wife, Misty, he is survived by their son, Jonathon P. Blankman, of Rushville; three sisters, Susan C, (Bob) Meer, of Milroy, IN; Carolyn E. (Steven) Gordon, of Manilla, IN; Linda M. (Marvin) Leising, of Milroy, IN; and sister-in-law, Christy L. (Hector) Muzquiz, of Indianapolis, IN. Nieces, nephews and many friends will also miss him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Rushville, IN with Rev. Dustin Boehm officiating. Burial will follow at Rushvilles Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 PM Friday October 4, 2024 at Todd Funeral Centre with the rosary be recited at 3:45 PM
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or Calvary Cemetery 512 N. Perkins St Rushville, IN 46173 or the American Cancer Society with envelopes available at the funeral home if needed.
Services
Recitation of the Rosary
Friday
October 4, 2024
3:45 PM
Todd Funeral Centre & Crematory
1600 S. SR 3
Rushville, IN 46173
Visitation
Friday
October 4, 2024
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Todd Funeral Centre & Crematory
1600 S. SR 3
Rushville, IN 46173
Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday
October 5, 2024
10:30 AM
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