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Todd Blatchford Obituary

Blatchford, Todd Laurence Age 51, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011 at Lakeland Hospice at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Michigan. Todd was born on December 3, 1959 to Laurence H. Blatchford and Jean Blatchford McDonald in Kansas City, Kansas. Todd graduated from Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, Illinois in 1978 and The University of Arizona, Tucson in 1983 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Radio and T.V. Communications. He is survived by his ex-wife Susan Blatchford, his children Jennifer (Seth) Whitson and Scean Blatchford and his grandchildren Aaron & Sara Whitson, all of Park Forest & Richton Park; his mother Jean Blatchford McDonald of Watervliet, Michigan; brothers Lane (Kathryn) Blatchford of Paris, Michigan, Scot Blatchford of St. Joseph, Michigan and a sister Allison (Scott) MacLagan of Valparaiso, Indiana. Several nieces and nephews Kirk, Kenton and Kelsey Blatchford of Paris, Michigan and Brooklynn, Clayton and Campbell MacLagan of Valparaiso, Indiana and an uncle Josiah (Bobbi) Blatchford of Chicago, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his father, Laurence, grandparents Elsie & Percival Blatchford, Dorothy and Eldred Moag and Clarence Allison and uncles Jack (Virginia) Blatchford and James Allison. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service for the immediate family will take place. Memorials may be made to Lakeland Regional Medical Center or Lakeland Hospice, St. Joseph, Michigan. Those wishing to leave a message for the family or upload a photo of Todd may do so at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 3, 2011.

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George Nessinger

August 10, 2011

Dear Blatchford Family,

I am so sorry to here about your loss of Todd.You were all such good people to grow up around. Your family and Todd are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Jessica, Barb, and George Nessinger

Kathy Basil

August 6, 2011

Dear Jean and family - I was very sorry to hear of Todd's passing - wishing you peace. Kathy (Knuth) Basil

DJ Nessinger

August 5, 2011

Dear Blatchford family- Sandra and I were surprised and sorry to hear of Todd's passing. After hearing the sad news I started to recall memories with Todd. Helping him move a long time ago to Chicago Heights. Todd was a part of the 'Oakwood' experience that I think impacted many of us while growing up as kids. Todd will be missed. Our thoughts/prayers are with you. If we can help in some way please let me know.

Frank Nessinger

August 5, 2011

Dear Jean,Lane, Scott and Allison, I am so sorry to hear of Todd's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love,

Bea Fodor

August 3, 2011

Dear Jean and Allison and family, Please accept my sincere condolences. I am remembering the good times with good neighbors on Oakwood Drive. Love, Bea Fodor

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