Marlene VAN OOTEGHEM

9 DEC 1937 - 24 NOV 2011

• BIRTH: 9 DEC 1937, Mishawaka, IN
• DEATH: 24 NOV 2011, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 4 AUG 1956, St Bavo, Mishawaka, IN

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[N3897] Marlene A. Blasko
Dec. 9, 1937 - Nov. 24, 2011
SOUTH BEND - Marlene A. Blasko, 73, of South Bend and formerly of Mishawaka, died at 5:30 P.M. Thursday, November 24th in South Bend. Marlene was born December 9, 1937 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Maurice and Mary (Demartelaere) Van Ooteghem. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Richard Van Ooteghem. On August 4, 1956 at St. Bavo's Catholic Church in Mishawaka, Marlene married George Blasko. George survives along with five daughters: Sherry L. (Clay) Morris of Pedmont, OK; Deborah A. Blasko, Cathy S. (Ken) Martsolf, Paula M. (Tonya Burtchett) Blasko, all of South Bend and Monica L. (Kirk) Blank of Granger; and one son, Jeffrey M. (Aricia) Blasko of Flower Mound, TX: seven grandchildren: Jammie, Chris, Derrick, Mitch, Morgan, Michael and Nicholas; six great grandchildren; one niece, Lora (Oliver) Wade; one nephew, Richard (Gean) Van Ooteghem; and a sister-in-law, Mary Van Ooteghem of Mishawaka. Marlene worked in the collections department for the Associates for 24 years. After her retirement she worked part-time at the West End Bakery. She was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church and the Rosary Society as well as the church choir. She was a graduate of St. Bavo Elementary School and Mishawaka High School. Marlene enjoyed dancing and having lunch with her 8th grade classmates. She volunteered for Hospice and was a member of the St. Vincent dePaul Society. Visitation for Marlene will be Sunday, Nov. 27th from 2-6 at the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th St., Mishawaka. Friends may also call one hour prior to the Mass of Christian Burial which will be held on Monday at 10:00 A.M. at St. Monica's Catholic Church with Monsignor Bruce Piechocki officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Marlene may be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, IN 46637. To leave the family an online condolence or share memories with the family please visit our website at www.hahnfun eralhomes.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on November 26, 2011

Marlene A. Blasko
Dec. 9, 1937 - Nov. 24, 2011
SOUTH BEND - Marlene A. Blasko, 73, died Thursday. Surviving are husband George, daughters Sherry Morris of Pedmont, OK, Deborah Blasko, Cathy Martsolf, Paula Blasko, all of South Bend and Monica L. Blank of Granger; and son Jeffrey M. Blasko of Flower Mound, TX. Visitation is TODAY from 2-6 in Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka and 1 hour prior to the Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10 am at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Contributions to Center for Hospice Care, South Bend. www.hahn funeral homes.com
Published in South Bend Tribune on November 27, 2011