Viola Blanchard Obituary
The passing of Viola Blanchard of Niles, Michigan occurred on August 31, 2026. Viola, born on July 14, 1932, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Viola Blanchard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lester Kuhl and Hazel M. Kuhl (Williams); her husband Ray Blanchard; her children, Glenora, Lester McNinch and Lois Garvin; her grandchildren, Brian Allender, Jerry Hill, Jr. and Laura Allender; her child Violaâ; and her siblings, Chuck Kuhl and Jerry Kuhl.
She is survived by: her son Timothy McNinch (Chris) of Muskegon; her grandchildren, Steve Allender, Dawn Hill, Shane Hill, Rieanna Jasper, Shaw McNinch, Erin Johnson, Andrew McNinch, Cory McNinch, Nathaniel Lawrence, Lindsey Lawrence and Josh Lawrence; her great great grandchild Violaâ; and her sister Florence Alford of Niles. She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (1446 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM at the Mission Hills Memorial Gardens (61453 M-51, Niles, MI 49120).
