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Blanche B. Blake, age 79, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

She was born to Thomas and Beatrice Leffingwell on October 20, 1937. Blanche graduated from Verona High School in 1955. On October 22, 1955 she was united in marriage to Kenneth E. Blake at Salem United Church of Christ in Verona. They were blessed with two sons, Bret and Kurt.

Blanche was a member of the Eastern Star Melody Chapter #150 and was proud to become a Worthy Matron in 1962.

In 1975, Ken and Blanche bought Verona Electric from Blanche’s family. They owned and operated the family business for 46 years. In 1996, Ken and Blanche proudly sold the family business to their boys. Ken and Blanche were long time residents of Verona, where they raised their family and were members of Salem United Church of Christ. Blanche enjoyed cooking and baking, traveling and camping with her husband, watching the Packers, Badgers and Brewers, and spending time with her family.

Blanche is survived by her son, Kurt (Rhonda) Blake and daughter-in-law, Susan Blake; grandchildren, Kelly (Nick) Borelli, Kory (Marissa) Blake, Kari (Cody) Pechan and Bryan Blake; great-grandchildren Halle and Blake Borelli; sisters Jan (Wayne) Albertson and Barbara (Daniel) Elmer; nephew Tom Elmer, nieces Melissa (Jeff) Shockley and Karen Albertson, and other extended relatives.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ken, their son Bret, niece Sharon Albertson, nephew Duane Albertson and her parents.

A celebration of her life will be held at SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 502 Mark Drive, Verona, on Wednesday, November 16 at 11:00 am. with Rev. Dr. Mark Yurs officiating. A visitation will take place at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 220 Enterprise Drive, Verona on Tuesday, November 15 from 4:00-7:00 pm.

The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Mary’s Care Center and Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care provided to Blanche and her family. Memorials may be made to Salem United Church of Christ in her memory.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Blanche Blake

October 20, 1937 - November 11, 2016

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