Marie A. "Whalin" VanBlunk
Marie A. "Whalin" VanBlunk
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3rd and Wolf Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Marie VanBlunk Obituary
Age 95, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph; beloved mother of Joseph VanBlunk, Robert (Jennifer) VanBlunk, Lynn (Michael) Ruffenach, and the late Junie; devoted Mom-Mom of Lauren (Carlos), Gena (Christopher), June, and Everleigh; devoted GG of Dean and Leo. She was predeceased by her siblings Rita Anderson, Edward "Sonny" Whalin, Thomas Whalin, Joseph Whalin, Joan McGuire, John "Chippy" Whalin, and Paul Whalin. She will sadly be missed by her sister-in-law Arlene Whalin and her nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, September 13, 9 AM and Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3rd and Wolf Streets, Philadelphia, PA. Interment Cathedral Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, family request donations in Marie's memory to the Katie Kirlin Fund, 229 Wolf St. Philadelphia, PA 19148.
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Upcoming Events
Sep
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Viewing
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
3rd and Wolf Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Funeral Mass
10:30 a.m.
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3rd and Wolf Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Send FlowersSep
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