Blanche Elaine Rydel (Magin) aged 81, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at St. Ann’s Home. She was preceded in death by her sister Rosemary F. Peck, and brother Paul Magin. Surviving are her husband of 60 years Dennis W. Rydel; brother John L. (Barbara) Magin; daughter Teresa Rydel (Clemente) of Seville, Spain; daughter Lorraine Blazo of Grand Rapids, and her children Julie (Ryan) VanderRoest, Lisa Blazo, Mark Blazo; son David Rydel of Grand Haven, and his daughters Chelsea and Aurora Rydel; son Philip Rydel of Grand Rapids; son Andre’ Rydel of Grand Rapids, and his son Jack Rydel. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and special friend Lois Ary. The family of Blanche would like to thank the staff of St. Ann’s Home for the loving care and support that they provided. Please join her family for a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday December 1, 2012 at St. Ann’s Chapel, 2161 Leonard N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in memory of Blanche to St. Ann’s Home.
