Mary Lou Blank's Obituary
Mary Lou Blank, age 66 of Crown Point, Indiana and formerly of Batesville, died Friday, January 17, 2014 at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Crown Point. Born February 17, 1947 in Batesville, she is the daughter of Dolores (Nee: Bramlage) and Edward Blank. She was a Medical Lab Technician for many years at Margaret Mary Health before moving to Crown Point and accepting a similar position with Franciscan St. Anthony Health. She was a member of the White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point.Although Mary Lou had many interests, without a doubt, golf was her true passion. She also liked to socialize with friends, so a round of golf with good company made for a great day. Family time was equally as special. She always looked forward to coming back for the holidays and would spend several weeks staying with her sister Dana in addition to catching up with her nieces, nephews and old friends. Mary Lou loved a good steak and dining out. When home, she would frequent Ertel’s Winery in Batesville, Harry & Izzy’s and the Columbia Club two of her favorite spots in Indianapolis. T.V. shows she preferred to watch were Law & Order, Castle and Blue Blood and she delighted in taking care of Buckeye, her dear friend and golfing partner Phyllis’ dog. Mary Lou is survived by sisters Dana Row of Osgood, Indiana, Ruth Ann Scheele of Batesville; five nieces; one nephew; two great nieces and five great nephews. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister Dee Baker and great nephew Johnathon Jay Meyers. The family will receive friends from 10 – 11 a.m. Saturday, January 25th, at the Srs. of St. Francis Chapel in Oldenburg. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Geis officiating and her ashes will be buried at St. Louis Cemetery in Batesville. Memorials may be made to the Ripley County Humane Society, 1202 West County Road 150 North, Osgood, Indiana, 47037.
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