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Mary B. BLESSING - Dayton, Ohio

karmit007 — 2012-05-28 00:52:01Z

Mary B. Blessing was the recipient of an inheritance in 1934 in the estate of Edward Reardon of Galion, Ohio. Mary is named as a niece, I'm not yet able to make the connection. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Re: Lewis William Blessing b.1839 d.1904

Gary4968 — 2012-04-30 21:41:03Z

Don't know who his parents were. From many other sources on Ancestry.com in 1860 he was a coach painter living in Red Lion, New Castle, DE, his first marriage was to Mary c. 1865. During the Civil War, 1861-62, a private in Cpny B, Purnell's Legion, MD Cavalry. 2 children by Mary, and an additional 4 by Sallie, d. 1904 in Philadelphia. Some connection with the Wyatt, Shimp,and Racine families in DE, NJ, and PA.

1865 Blessing Family Bible on Ebay

rrowell — 2012-02-26 19:10:47Z

I noted today an 1865 Blessing family Bible being auctioned on Ebay. It's from New Orleans. Here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-1865-Family-Bible-photos-/30...

Re: Absolem vs. Abraham BLESSING - Greene Co, Ohio

ChekWriter — 2012-01-07 21:30:23Z

This thread seems to be of an adjacent county from where my Julia MILLS seems to have been wife of John L BLESSING of Montgomery County Ohio.
She dau of Richard MILLS B: ca 1771 and probably Martha BARHAM. I once had their information, but since my computer has lost 2 hard drives, and all other info I had on them.
On trying to find who were parents of John and for sure what any other information I can glean back on Julia.

DNA testing has been done on a descendant line of Richard and Martha. www.familytreedna.com under MILLS.

I did see from Ross County Ohio marriages information on www.ancestry.com,searching for other MILLS - BLESSING marriages, that of Arthur MILLS and Clara BLESSING. but gives nothing else on them, married on 12 4 1889 for Marion Co IN.

Do any of these folks ring any bells today,
Thank you for sharing your information.

Patricia
cw

George BLESSING - b 1894, Missouri

mechellehollis — 2012-01-07 21:18:44Z

I am looking for the family of George Blessing b:06-17-1894, in Missouri. He married Viola Wheeler (may have been Hollis) 12-4-1915 in Lancaster, Missouri. They had a daughter, Lela M. b:abt 1917. Lela married James T. Kendall in 1936. Thanks in advance.

BLESSING Lynn - Vietnam Wall section 1W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-10-23 19:02:04Z

BLESSING Lynn - Vietnam Wall section 1W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,443 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Carl Thomas BLESSING - d abt 1936

modusa — 2011-08-26 22:21:44Z

Could you post it to the board, please?

Mo!
http://xri.net/=mobang

Re: Carl Thomas BLESSING - d abt 1936

Myrtle_Feldenzer — 2011-08-26 22:20:59Z

Hello, I have the information you are asking for!

Myrtle (Gard) Feldenzer

feldenzer@feldenzer.com

Carl Thomas BLESSING - d abt 1936

3lseker — 2011-08-14 00:40:37Z

I am looking for family of Carl Thomas Blessing, who was my Grandfather I never met, all the information I have is My dad was Noel Carlton Blessing, Born in 1934 and his dad Carl Thomas Blessing died in a logging accident when my dad was 2 so about 1936, my dad told me his dad had 4 brothers and they were all loggers, he told me our family came from Norway to Minnesota then to Washington, His mom's name was Jorgina Rand,Blessing but she went by Jean. any information would be very much appreciated.

Re: Looking for a 19th Century BLESSING with Initials E.J.B. or E.T.B.

EvaBlessing — 2011-08-14 00:38:21Z

There is an Emily J. Blesing - born 1829 in Va. - in 1850 was living in Charlestown, Jefferson, Va.

Blessing from Buckley, Enumclaw, area

3lseker — 2011-07-29 01:57:40Z

I am looking for descendent's of Ancel and Rose Blessing, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Blessing, Laurence Blessing, I think these are brothers of Carl Thomas Blessing who was my Grandfather, Married to Jorgina Rand, Blessing (jean) my grandmother, The parents of Noel Carlton Blessing, My dad. My Grandfather died in a logging accident when my dad was 2 and I have never met anyone from my dads side of our family and I would very much like to. My name is Gregory Russell Blessing,(Greg) and I would like to know about the Blessing side of my family any information would be a blessing

Re: Ralph BLESSING from Greenfield, TN

doerrlasvegas1 — 2011-04-04 03:11:26Z

I don't know the person you are looking for..but you are from Tennessee and that is where my grandfather came from around the time of WWI..He was born in Jasper Tn? Mother was Betty Langley and father was Bedford Blessing..he also had a sister Bessie Mae and a brother Cooper..and that is ALL I know about him..oh yes the courthouse burned a couple of times and there are no real records to go thru..I really appreciate any help that you can give me.

Thank you so much,

Barbara Blessing Doerr

Re: Looking for a 19th Century BLESSING with Initials E.J.B. or E.T.B.

mlblessing — 2010-12-07 22:22:36Z

Sorry, I "mispoke" in my previous message. This Elizabeth's middle initial is "T", not "J". Of course, you were looking for either.

I have Elizabeth's parents' and siblings' names, but not much else. She had several older sisters and several aunts. Her family lived in Smythe, Russell, and Washington County, VA, at various times.

I don't have any info on who Elizabeth may have married or if she had children.

Re: Looking for a 19th Century BLESSING with Initials E.J.B. or E.T.B.

kellywww — 2010-12-06 20:48:41Z

Well, this is very exciting! I have been trying for some time to find an Elizabeth with this middle initial. The family from whom we got the quilt was from the WAshington, DC area. So, I think VA sounds about right!

Do you have any information on this Elizabeth? The birthdate would be about right, too, for the quilter. There are two "hands" shown on the quilt--two quilters--one is quite experienced and her work (it was probably a woman although there were male quilters, especially after the Civil War) is delicate and beautiful. The other woman's hand is a little rougher but still very charming. In fact, it is very likely that this quilt was made for a trusseau, so your Elizabether would have been about the right age.

I can't wait to hear what you know of Elizabeth, and possibly her mother or aunt(s) who may have been the other hands involved in making this quilt. Or maybe an older sister? There is only one signature on the quilt.

Thank you so much! This is my first time to do any kind of genealogical research (and I'm an historian) and I'm finding it quite rewarding already!

Kelly

Re: Looking for a 19th Century BLESSING with Initials E.J.B. or E.T.B.

mlblessing — 2010-12-06 20:45:53Z

I know of an Elizabeth J Blessing, born abt 1841 in VA to John Blessing & Katherine Baugh.

Also Elihu J Blessing, born abt 1845 in VA to Joseph Claymonds Blessing & Orlena [?].

I have several more Elizabeth Blessings, with no known middle initial.

Do you have any idea on a location?

Looking for a 19th Century BLESSING with Initials E.J.B. or E.T.B.

kellywww — 2010-12-06 20:39:19Z

I am trying to find some information on a Blessing,most likely a female, who signed a quilt in 1854 with this name: either "E.J.Blessing" or "E.T.Blessing". IT is too hard to tell what the middle initial is.

Can anyone help with identifying this quilter? I would be happy to share a picture of the quilt.

Thanks a lot!

Kelly

Re: BLESSINGs of Spokane, Washington, Area

gcharmaine — 2010-12-04 21:40:43Z

I am a descendant of Isadore Blessing. He was my grandfather and my father was Walter Blessing born Feb 15, 1898 in Trentwood east of Spokane. Ida ,and Theresa were older sisters and Mike was my father's older brother. I would be very pleased if you would copy any material you may have and I would be very happy to reimburse you for the copying and mailing expense entailed. Thanks you,

Re: Solomon BLESSING (b 1805, VA) and Mary ANDERSON (b 1807, VA)

mishpocha99 — 2010-11-25 21:06:29Z

Hi, Solomon and Mary are my ancestors also. I have the names of the children and several census records ect. email directly and I will send you what I have.

Sheila
mishpocha99@gmail.com

Re: Solomon BLESSING from Virginia and Texas Co., Missouri

Patricia_Hilton — 2010-11-25 21:02:08Z

I am researching the Blessing/Messerschmidt line. Mary Blessing daughter of Jacob Blessing and Elizabeth Messerschmidt was married to John Wheeler and had a daughter Elizabeth Wheeler. Elizabeth Wheeler married a Jacob Allen. I would love any information that you might have on the Messerschmidt, Blessing lines. If you have any photos I would love to have them.

Re: Ralph BLESSING from Greenfield, TN

kraym — 2010-11-24 20:53:08Z

I knew a Ralph Blessing who was from Shelbyville Tennessee and moved to San Diego or El Cajon sometime around 1987 and died around 1998. I knew he had one son (Chris) but there may have been another son.

Re: Philip BLESSING - Germany

BlessingTurnbull — 2010-11-16 00:51:51Z

im related to george blessing, philip blessing's brother. their parents were jacob blessing & anna magdalena traut.

they came from germany to pennsylvania c1770's & then to frederick co. maryland.

if youve learned of any more of their ancestors please leave a tip :)

~sarah elizabeth

Re: Absolem vs. Abraham BLESSING - Greene Co, Ohio

mkhunt73 — 2010-11-14 03:37:50Z

Hi Sue, Don't know if you're still on line, but "Absolem" Blessing is of interest to me. I'm descended from him and his wife, Mary (Zimmerman) Blessing. If anyone has any info of who were Absolem's parents, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks! - Mary

Absolem vs. Abraham BLESSING - Greene Co, Ohio

SueMcC551 — 2010-11-14 03:36:55Z

Concerning John Blessing & Clarissa Skeen Blessing's offspring: I have their son Isaac's obituary from 9/05/1885, in IL, where it is mentioned that "he was the last of the 7 Blessing brothers - 'all suffering the same terribly crippling affliction' [arthritis?] - and one Blessing sister".

I feel the number of children 'is secure' at eight. And, there's no doubt that the oldest son was Reuben, b. VA, 17 Mar 1800. I've found 2 sources that name THE NEXT SON as 'Abraham', and 1 source that says he was actually 'Absolem' and that his name has gotten cross-confused with his first cousin Abraham, who was one of Lewis Blessing's offspring: Jacob, Abraham, John, Mary (m. Thornton Lucas, Greene Co), and Elizabeth Blessing -- all b. VA and mentioned in Lewis' Will.

Does anyone have a positive document, Bible, Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificate, or an Enlistment, Will, or Deed Paper that identifies ABSOLEM as a SON OF . . . .

I don't have an investment, either way -- would like to know the truth.

Re: BLESSINGs of Spokane, Washington, Area

gcharmaine — 2010-11-03 21:30:58Z

I am researching the Blessings of Spokane, Wa. My Father was Walter J. Blessing, son of Victoria and Isadore Blessing. One of his sisters, Nora is your grandmother. I knew Aunt Nora quite well. Am interested in exchanging famiy information. Do you have the book Aunt Tootsie compiled with the help of Jeannie and Carol Clem? Tells a lot about the Blessing family.

Re: BLESSINGs of Spokane, Washington, Area

2010-11-03 21:30:18Z

Hello julie, I would love to get a copy of that news clipping. These people are my grandmothers siblings and cousins. Thanks, John Pringle

BLESSINGs of Spokane, Washington, Area

2010-11-03 21:29:22Z

I've been going through some old newspaper clippings my grandfather kept and have come across a picture of the East Trent School in Trent (near Spokane), Washington back in 1892. There are many Blessing children -- Ida, Theresa, Jake, Mike, Tony, Joe, and Mary. I'd be happy to photocopy it for anyone interested.

Re: Solomon BLESSING (b 1805, VA) and Mary ANDERSON (b 1807, VA)

icudoucme79605 — 2010-09-02 23:56:08Z

Oh forgot to mention that my line is said to go from MO, to OK, to Texas. I am interested in any information, as I am just starting to figure out where I should search for my Blessings. Thanks again,
Valarie

Re: Solomon BLESSING (b 1805, VA) and Mary ANDERSON (b 1807, VA)

icudoucme79605 — 2010-09-02 23:44:59Z

I have recenty been told that I might match up with the Solomon Blessing, wondering if anyone has his children listed. I have a George Blessing who was married to a Mary Ellen Carter, that may very well be his son, in Macon Co MO. This is my ggggrandfather. I haven't done any research into this as of yet, but would love to know if anyone has the names of the Solomon Blessings children.
Thank you,
Valarie

Re: Absolem vs. Abraham Blessing, Greene Co, OH

LBurnett38 — 2010-08-20 22:07:04Z

I don't know if this is the same Abraham Blessing that you seek but I thought I would post because the one I am speaking of was born May 26, 1855 in Spring Valley, Ohio. Spring Valley, Ohio is in Greene County, Ohio.

Abraham S. Blessing born May 26, 1855 died in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana Oct. 23, 1912 according to his obit
which is at www.usgenweb.com Indiana Fulton County site.

I found him while searching for Mary Talley. She married him and had Lloyd S. Blessing, Ada M. Blessing, Mabel E. Blessing and Gale/Gail Blessing. Another son preceeded Abraham in death. Mary Talley later was married to Reuban Squires and had son's Arthur/Squire and Glen Squire and a son that died early. It appears that Mary Talley Blessing had a son Maxwell Talley before she married Abraham Blessing.

I would be interested in hearing from you as well as anyone interested in the above.

I have some information on Lloyd S. Blessing and Mabel Blessing and Gale Blessing I don't have much on Ada M. Blessing. I would like to learn more about each one.

Re: Charles BLESSING (b 1836) - Germany to Arkansas

schenebeck — 2010-07-25 04:10:58Z

Mel -- we are definitely talking about the same family. Please contact me at TRRPE@aol.com regarding Charles Blessing and Caroline Schonebeck. Thanks.

Marv please contact me again

mishpocha99 — 2010-05-04 13:16:56Z

Marv, I mistaking deleted your email, before I could respond. Please email me again. I would love to share what I have on the Blessing family.

Sheila

Re: BLESSING Surname in CT and MA

cmbr99 — 2010-04-12 00:23:36Z

Hi,

I think this might be the family you are looking for
http://www.greenerpasture.com/genes/new.asp?person=5416

I am related through Friedrich's wife, Caroline Henrietta Theunert from Germany.

Please let me know if you have any information to share that might further help solve this family puzzle. Thanks!

BLESSING Surname in CT and MA

giftoluv65 — 2010-04-12 00:22:36Z

I have a Fred C. Blessing (C. seems to stand for Carl or Charles).. Fred may have been first one here from Germany in this family line..Fred wife unknown, Children were: Henry who married Sarah Laager, George, William Henry who married Agnes Shroeder, Annie, Marie, Fred and Charles Theodore who married Francis Mary Meisak.. Charles T. and Fannie Meisak Blessing had the following children Albert, George, Etta (possibly Henrietta, who married a Hanson), Burton J. Theodore R. who married Hazel Masterson and Grace, Francis, Joseph, Emma, Lillian, May who married John Hanson, Frank and Charles Henry who married Marie Elizabeth Berchtold and they had Woodrow Wilson Blessing, Raymond Blessing who married Alice Rheault, Dorothy who married Joseph Lasker, Constance Grace who married James Connory, Marion Phoeby who married Frank Garaveli and Thelma Louise(birth certificate says Selma) who married George Merritt.. Thelma and Marion (Tiny) are twins born 1923.. If you have any information you can add I would appreciate it.. Need family that is in Putnam, Mass.. Have most of what's in Meriden and Glastonbury, CT.. Also need anything at all from Germany.. Thanks.. have more info I can share as well...

BLESSING Samuel Edward 1907-1926

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-12 00:17:13Z

BLESSING Samuel Edward 1907-1926

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,975 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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BLESSING Will Allen and Ruth

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-12 00:15:31Z

BLESSING Will Allen and Ruth

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,975 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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BLESSING Emma Elizabeth 1887-1930

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-12 00:14:11Z

BLESSING Emma Elizabeth 1887-1930

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,975 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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Re: Patrick H. BLESSING

cablessing — 2010-04-12 00:01:56Z

I will be visiting Leitrim County on between March 28 and 30, 2010 and will stay at the Bush Hotel on Carrick-on-Shanon to look for my Irish relatives. I am the great-son of Patrick Blessing whose family was composed of: Michael Blessing married Mary Higgins on 8th March 1859 at Cloone parish church. Witnesses were John Blessing and Rose Higgins.

The baptisms of six children are recorded in the Cloone parish registers: all were from the townland of Aughakiltubbrid (part of Sunnagh More)

Mary 30th May 1860; sponsors were Anthony Blessing and Margaret Higgins
Michael Blessing 24th April 1864; sponsors were John Blessing and Ann Grant
Alice Blessing 14th April 1866; sponsors were Patrick McGovern and Mary Blessing
Margaret Blessing 2nd Dec 1868; sponsors were James Kiernan (?) and Mary Macana
Catherine Blessing 18th Sep 1871; sponsors were James Baxter and Bridget Smyth
Any info kindly contact me at

Bush Hotel
Carrick-on-Shannon Co Leitrim
Tel:+353 (0)71 967 1000

or email at: cablessing@gmail.com

Thanks,

Carlos A Blessing

Re: Patrick H. BLESSING

2010-04-12 00:00:07Z

Thank you for your quick answer. I found out that when my grand father arrived to Nicaragua he use to be named Patrick Higgins Blessing, because as far as I understand, in Ireland you first use the last name of the mother (Maria Higgins) and then the one of the father, who in this case was also Patrick Blessing. In America you first use the last name of the father, and that is the reason why my grandfather decided to be named Patrick Blessing.
In the next few months, my mother is going to go to Nicaragua and she will try to find documents at public offices related to my grandfather and his ancestors in Ireland.
Anyhow, I will love to get in touch with you. My e-mail is: cblessing@bancomercantil.com

Regards,
C. A. Blessing
Caracas, Venezuela

Re: Patrick H. BLESSING

marykmc — 2010-04-11 23:59:08Z

My great grandmother had a brother named Patrick Blessing who was born sometime in the 1870s. He was still in County Leitrim, Ireland at the time of the 1901 census but we have no idea what happened to him after 1901. Do you know the names of your grandfather's parents? The father of the Patrick Blessing in my line was named Hugh.

Patrick H. BLESSING

2010-04-11 23:58:24Z

Looking for my lost family in Ireland or England. My grandfather, Patrick H. Blessing, traveled to Nicaragua in the early 1900´s where he married my grandmother Pastora Urroz, a native from that country.

My father, Miguel Blessing, married a venezuelan, Leonor Isava, my mother. We are four brothers:Carlos, Miguel, Vernon and Domingo, all educated in the US and now living in Venezuela.

I would love to find my lost family in Europe, a continent which we visit regularlly.

Regards,

C.A. Blessing

BLESSING R. C. 1912-1930

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-06 01:49:57Z

BLESSING R C 1912-1930

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BLESSING Edna E 1884-1920

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-06 01:48:18Z

BLESSING Edna E 1884-1920

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LUND Doris BLESSING 1922-2001

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-06 01:43:08Z

LUND Doris BLESSING 1922-2001

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BLESSING Martha C 1891-1949

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-06 01:41:46Z

BLESSING Martha C 1891-1949

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BLESSING John S 1883-1968

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-06 01:39:18Z

BLESSING John S 1883-1968

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,975 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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Re: Charles BLESSING (b 1836) - Germany to Arkansas

melgibsoncostes — 2010-03-04 05:52:16Z

I forgot to add that I do not have any photos of Charles & Caroline or know anyone who does but if you do I would be very interested and sincerely grateful for a copy!

Re: Charles BLESSING (b 1836) - Germany to Arkansas

melgibsoncostes — 2010-03-04 05:50:46Z

Hello :)

I believe we are related. Charles & Caroline Blessing are my ggg-grandparents. I do have a little info on Charles but I am afraid it isn't much as he is one of my brick walls. Hopefully with your post and my posting it will trigger some info from somewhere.

What I have on Charles is:

B Dec 1836 in Germany
D 1 Jun 1915 in Carlisle, Lonoke, Arkansas

He arrived in the US in 1861. I am unsure if he was recruited to join the US Army in exchange for citizenship or if he just decided to join out of patriotism for his new country. But, for whatever reason he joined the US Army and fought in the Civil War shortly after his arrival. He, in fact, fought in at least 2 regiments possible more. The 28th Ohio Infantry, Company K and the 9th New York Cavalry, Company L are the ones that I am sure about. After the war he moved to Arkansas and worked for the Memphis and Little Rock Railway for a bit. He eventually became part of the movement of farmers who introduced rice farming to Arkansas.

Most of the information I have on Caroline is what you have provided and I appreciate that very much! I do know stories about her relayed to me from my great-grandmother before she passed in 1991. My great-grandmother lived with Caroline as a child. She recalls how Caroline was a very hard woman. She had forced several of her sons to divorce for not approving of their wives (William, Charles and Samuel that I know about). She made my gg-grandfather, William Fred Blessing divorce my gg-grandmother, Martha Francis Jones, because she was Indian. My great-grandma recalls basically being a live-in servant, for Caroline, while she lived with her. Which is a bit sad as Caroline was my great-grandma namesake and by extension my mother's namesake. Unfortunately I was only 19 when my great-grandmother passed and was not as interested in family history as I am now or I would have asked many more questions.

I would love to excahnge any more tid bits of info if you have it. I'd be glad to answer any questions you may have. I just wish there was more to the family history to share. I would love to find Charles' parents to extend my tree.

Feel free to contact me any time!

~Mel

Elizabeth S BLESSING - 1895-1948, Lancaster, PA

ArmentGen — 2010-02-22 02:54:55Z

I'm looking for a pedigree for Elizabeth. She was the second wife of my g-grandfather, Roy Keller. According to her obituary, she lived in Manheim (Boro or Twp?) till 1944 (which was probably when they married), when she moved to Lititz and lived there till her death. It says she had the following siblings: Harry, Dora, Lillian, George, Samuel, Mary, George, Bertha, & Lloyd. Do these names match with anyone's records? I just recently found a marriage date for a Samuel G Blessing to an Alice Shenk in Lancaster, on 30 Jul 1889. Does anyone know if these are her/their parents? I'm on a mission to learn more about her and her heritage. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Paul Blessing

geelsh — 2010-01-07 18:28:01Z

I have a copy of the 1930 Indianapolis, Indiana Arsenal Technical Cannon Yearbook with a picture of Paul Blessing in it. If interested in a copy contact me direct ddiefenbachhines@aol.com

Obituary - Arlene H (LANTAU) BLESSING (1923 - 2006)

JIWelsch — 2009-11-29 04:29:52Z

DAVENPORT, Iowa - Arlene H. Blessing, 82, Davenport, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Genesis Medical Center East Campus, Davenport.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Mrs. Blessing was born June 28, 1923, in Davenport, the daughter of Harry and Sadie Koeppe Lantau. She married Harry G. Blessing on Sept. 24, 1942, in Davenport, and together they raised five daughters. He preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1990.

She graduated from Davenport High School.

She owned and operated Blessing Gardens, Davenport, with her husband and his sister, Katherine Blessing.

She was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed many family activities throughout her life, including canning, embroidery, shopping, baking and her favorite daytime soap opera 'Days of Our Lives.' Her greatest joy was her family and the Blessing home hosted many large family gatherings. The Blessings were known for their generosity in gifts and food at these gatherings and holiday celebrations.

Every year, Christmas was prepared for with a cookie baking party and Christmas Eve was celebrated with a visit from Santa, who handed out candy canes and gifts. Easter was an event full of hidden surprises for all the family and highlighted by Fannie May cream eggs. She will be remembered for saying that children are 'only young once' and should be able to enjoy their carefree youth.

Her daughter, Sheri, cared for her devotedly throughout her later years and particularly with her recent battles with cancer and pneumonia, which eventually took her life.

Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Brown and husband, Larry, of Thornton, Colo., Linda Fierce and husband, Warren, of Davenport, Carole Nagel of Bettendorf and Sheri Blessing of Davenport; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey Brown, Amy Hansen, Nicole Irlbeck, Emily Gordon, Nathan and Laura Fierce, Jonathan and Jennifer Nagel; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lee Loncarich of Bettendorf and Robert and JoAnn Lantau of Davenport; family friend, Dennis Costello of Charlotte, Iowa; and two sisters-in-law, Katherine Blessing of Bettendorf and Shirley Lantau of Davenport.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Graves; and a son-in-law, James Nagel.