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Arlene Blechinger Obituary
FREMONT: Arlene P. (Dusty) Blechinger, 83, of Fremont, passed quietly away on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Bethesda Care Center.
She was born on October 16, 1927 in Columbus, OH. The daughter of Dr. August Henry and Martha (Wesin) Dahlstrom. She was raised in Tiffin, OH and attended Heidleberg College. Arlene married Bernard J. Blechinger on April 24, 1948, and he preceded her in death on April 19, 2011. "Dusty" worked for the News Messenger and also for Dr. Gerald Dorsky as an optical assistant for many years. She was loved by family and many friends.
Arlene is survived by her children, William (Kim) of Highland, IL, Bernie (Christy) of Woodville and Linda (Les) Lundberg of Fremont. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Erica (Jaime), Hasselbach, Ryan Blechinger, Angela Blechinger (Travis Ross), Jon Blechinger, Lenna (Adam) Gill and Cara (Cody) Maenle. She especially enjoyed her visits with her great-grandchildren, Jacob and Jaret Hasselbach, August, Anderson and Lydia Gill. She is also survived by brothers and sisters in law, Loren and Marianne Blechinger and Jim and Dorothy Quaintance of Fremont; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bernard.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Fremont. Funeral services will be on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Michael Zacharias officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Care Center or Hospice of Memorial Hospital in Arlene's memory. To view Arlene's In Memory Video Tribute or to send online condolences please visit: www.hermankinn.com
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for Arlene Blechinger
August 5, 2011
To the whole family but especially Billie, Bernie and Linda. So sorry to read of your mom's passing and belated condolences on learning of your dad's earlier this year. Connie and I lived across the street (1313) during the 50's and early 60's. During the summers our mom's would load us up and take us all to the lake, etc. Your mom and dad were such nice and friendly neighbors and I know our mom and dad always considered them as close friends along with Phyllis and Dick Fletcher. Our thoughts and prayers of with all of you as you grapple with your recent losses.
August 4, 2011
"To Ryan and the family. We're so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers." Daniel & Dawn Nord (Fremont, Oh)
Rick & Jan Albaugh
August 3, 2011
To the whole family. We were so sorry to hear of Dusty's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Jan
August 2, 2011
Linda,
My sympahy to you on the death of your mother. You have certainly been a dedicated daughter in caring for both of your parents. To have lost both of them over such a short period of time is especially difficult. God's peace to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Carol (Peiffer) Miller
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Paul and Karen Dangler
August 2, 2011
Linda, Les, and family. We have such fond memories of Dusty through the years. We are so sorry to hear about her passing. We will miss her laugh and fun times. Our deepest sympathy.
Mary Kay and Denny Blair
August 2, 2011
To Jim and Dorothy Quaintance,
We're sorry that your sister (sister-in-law) Arlene passed away. We extend our sympathy to you and your family and hope you find comfort in your memories.
Kim Holman
August 2, 2011
Linda and Les,
Very sorry to hear of the death of your mom. I remember some fun times during school at your home! Your mom was always a riot to be around!
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