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A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Susan M. Blattner age 79 of Bassett, NE. Susan Blattner passed away Tuesday (Feb. 10, 2026) at the Rock County Hospital in Bassett.
SURIVORS INCLUDE:
3 Sons: Jeff (Kathy) Maloun of Bassett
Jim (Brenda) Maloun of Rapid City, SD
& Jason (Melanie) Maloun of O’Neill, NE/Neligh, NE
6 Grandchildren & 3 Great-Grandchildren
Sister: Erva (Barton) Peirsol of Stuart, NE
Brother-in-law: Don Murphy of Ainsworth, NE
Along with nieces, nephews and other family members
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rock County Senior Center in Susan’s name.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hochfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
211 Clark St. P.O. Box 368, Bassett, NE 68714

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