Marilyn Blake
March 25, 1931 ~ February 13, 2017
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Marilyn E. Blake, 85, of St. Lawrence, SD died Monday, February 13, 2017 peacefully at home.
Funeral Mass was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2017 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Chester Murtha, celebrant. Burial followed at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2017 followed by a 6:30 p.m. rosary and 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Marilyn Fritton Blake was born March 25, 1931 to Al and Catherine (Murphy) Fritton in Atkinson, NE. They moved to O’Neill in 1937. She graduated High School at St. Mary’s Academy O’Neill NE in 1949 and St. Catherine’s School of Nursing in Omaha, NE in 1952
She returned to O’Neill where she worked at the O’Neill Clinic and the hospital.
On August 25, 1954, she married Thomas Blake at St. Patrick’s Church in O’Neill. They moved to Ree Heights, SD in 1958 where they farmed and ranched until moving to St. Lawrence in 1990.
She was employed at Highmore Health Care Center from 1972-1976 and the Prairie Good Samaritan Center from 1977-1992. After retiring from nursing she worked at Fairway Grocery, Tuckers Super Valu, and the Miller School District as a foster grandparent.
She was a faithful member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, choir, and altar society. She loved having her family present for family gatherings, holidays, and for Sunday morning breakfast. Her door was always open for whoever stopped by.
She is survived by five daughters: Nancy (Chuck) Fechner of Sioux Falls, Kathy Crosby of Cheyenne WY, Marsha Blake of St. Lawrence, Sandy Naber of St. Lawrence, and Renee (Todd) Kennedy of Beresford; two sons: Bob (Coly) Blake of Wessington and Brent (Kori) Blake of Miller; 22 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one sister, Luanne (Gene) Adams; two nephews; two nieces and their spouses; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tom in 2004; an infant sister, Elaine; a 16 year old son, Brian; infant daughter, Rhonda; and an infant grandson, “little” Tommy Blake.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Marilyn’s arrangements.
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All of the Blake families are in our hearts and prayers at this very difficult time. With Our Deepest Sympathy to everyone of you. Rich And Peggy
I am so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s death. She will be greAtly missed by her friends and family. Love you all Sue Johannsen
Marilyn had the nicest smile, and we enjoyed visiting with her at our Rothleutner Family Reunions at Mallo Camp near Newcastle Wyoming through the years. She will be missed by that big beautiful family, and by all of us here in Eastern Wyoming.
My sincere sympathy to the Blake Bunch. Marilyn was welcomed into heaven by so many loved ones that passed on before her. Love and prayers, Nancy and Wayne. XoxoX
We are sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing she will be missed by all. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
A wonderful Lady
Marilyn will be greatly missed. Mom wanted me to extend our sympathy to all of you. We ate keeping you all close in out hearts, thoughts and prayers. Mom is sad that she is not up to traveling to Miller. Love each and every one of you!
May God bless all of you at this difficult time in your lives. My sympathy to all of you. Hold on to all the happy memories. LaDonna and Larry McManus
My sincere sympathy to the family of Marilyn Blake.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers
So sorry to hear about Marilyn. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you.
So sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. She was a fantastic fun gal, always made everyone feel so welcome and included. The Rothleutner family reunions are just not going to be the same with so many missing. Heart felt wishes to all you kids, you are in my prayers.
So very sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. I wish I lived closer and was as good a cook as you girls – I would bring over cinnamon rolls. You did this when Shawn and Mom died and we so appreciated your kindness – not to mention they were delicious! Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers and we will celebrate your Mom with a toast when I’m back visiting Dad. May God Bless and comfort you all!
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Sending lots of love and prayers. She was a great lady. Aimee Jost(Anderberg)
To All our 2nd family, Words cannot begin to express the sadness we feel on your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and always up for anything. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Barry and Linda
To the Blake Clan, I was so very sorry to hear about Marilyn’s passing. I know she was the heartbeat of the family and she will be sorely missed by you all. While visiting on the phone yesterday with my mom (Pat), we both said "Look out Tom, here comes Marilyn to make sure you are being good and flying straight"! There will be lots of love and laughter in Heaven as a great reunion for your folks takes place. The hard part is learning to live without them down here. Just wanted you to know our hearts are with you all at this sad time. I will pray for God’s Peace, Mercy and Grace for you all during this transition. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo, Susan Braden (McKelvey)
We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Thomas is thrilled to have his Grandma by his side once again.
We are very saddened by Marilyn’s passing. Yet we have assurance that she is in the arms of the Lord. She is missed but in our hearts forever. Godspeed.
Our sympathy and prayers to the Blake Family.
So Sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Marilyn. I wished we could have spent more time with her and her family. We will be unable to make the funeral services, but she will be remembered in our prayers. love to all. Alan and family
We love all of you and are sending prayers and love. Marilyn was a beautiful woman and now Gods angel. So sorry we can’t be there but you are all in our hearts.
Thinking of you all Cherish your memories!! I love the timesIi shared with your mother around the kitchen table at Ree Heights!! Thank you all for including me in your family all those years ago! God’s Blessings