On November 22, 2019 Jill Mary Blankschen died unexpectedly but peacefully. Jill was 56 years old. She died in the loving arms and company of her husband Michael and her very close friends at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT. Sadly, Jill passed on from those of us on this earth who dearly love her, but in her passing, she joyfully joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her beloved mother Jacqueline Unger, her father Richard Piskura, and other previously passed family members also abiding with Christ in Heaven. Jill had a very strong faith for God the Father, Jesus Christ being her Savior, and in the Holy Spirit’s comfort and healing.
Jill was born in Danbury, CT. She was a graduate of St. Gregory the Great Elementary School, Immaculate High School, and Western Connecticut State University all of which are located in Danbury, CT. Jill graduated with a BA in Communications and Human Relations. She worked in the mental health field for over 15 years and she was also a loving and dedicated caregiver to those in need. Jill was especially proud of having been employed at Fairfield Hills State Hospital in Newtown, CT where she worked with the mentally ill.
Jill spent eight years with her husband Michael in the Portland, Oregon area. They lived there until it was necessary to return to Danbury, CT so that Jill could assist in the full-time care of her mother Jacqueline who had Parkinson’s disease. Jill was totally dedicated to her mother and did everything she could to make her mom as comfortable as possible. At the same time Jill managed and took care of her mother, she also took care of her cousin’s children. She loved her cousin’s children as if they were her own. Jill had a unique and special way of loving all children. Jill constantly gave of herself to anyone who needed help. Besides taking care of her mother, Jill also spent a lot of time taking care of her father and her grandmother before they passed away. Jill never ceased sacrificing of herself in efforts to ensure the comfort of others. Jill also loved the beauty of the outdoors and nature, wildlife, color, art, and her pet dogs.
Jill is survived by her husband: Michael Blankschen, Her brother and sister: Mark Piskura and Michelle Hoffman, Her nephews: Mark Piskura II, Matthew Hoffman, Caleb Hoffman, and Daniel Piskura, her nieces: Jacleen Goff and Riannon Hoffman. Jill is also survived by her maternal aunt Sandy and uncle Richard Werdann. She is survived by her many cousins all of whom dearly love her.
On Michael’s side Jill is survived by Michael’s mother and father: Agnes and Robert Blankschen, Michael’s sisters: Linda Bertozzi and Kathie Bretz, Michael’s brothers: Bob, David, Ken, and James Blankschen, Tom Bretz, Duane Bertozzi, and Karin Blankschen. She is also survived by many of Michael’s nieces and nephews all of whom love and will miss her dearly.
All of us: family and friends alike will miss Jill tremendously. She made such a huge and positive impact on all of our lives. Jill’s spirit of joy, sweetness, kindness, comfort, generosity, and laughter will be missed so much.
Our dear and sweet Jill: We all thank you so much for being such a huge blessing to and in our lives. We all will forever love and miss you. You will forever live in our hearts.
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