Irene E. Blancke Obituary
The memory of Irene E. Blancke of Lexington, Michigan, who passed away on January 27, 2026 at the age of 99, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Irene E. Blancke to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Klingkammer and Louise Klingkammer (Bousson); her husband Albert J. Blancke; and her siblings, Joseph Klingkammer (Leona), Rosalie DeVriendt (Matt) and Leona DeHondt.
She is survived by: her children, Michael A. Blancke (Louise) of Monroe, Christine M. Stecker (Roger) of Lexington, Diane L. Lamb (Robert) of Monroe and Donna M. Blancke of Lexington; her grandchildren, Steven Lamb (Jennifer), Lisa Drouillard (Rick), Brian Stecker (Kari), Michael Blancke (Traci), Mark Blancke, Monique Blancke, Sidonie and Derek Shuler; her great grandchildren, Courtney Lyons, Evan, Ally Drouillard, Anna, Jack Stecker, Basil and Emil Blancke; and her brother-in-law Lawrence DeHondt.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Passionists of Holy Cross Province, 660 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068, passionist.org or St. Mary Catholic Church, 127 N. Monroe St., Monroe, MI, 48162, st.marymonroe.org.
