Blanche M. Rentsch

She was born April 9, 1937 in Peoria to William and Dorothy (Elliot) Elkins. She married Edward Howard Rentsch and he preceded her in death on March 17, 2008. Her parents also preceded her in death.

Surviving are five children, Dorothy Callahan of Peoria, Bonnie (Marty) Rentsch of Bartonville, Doug "DJ" (Gayle) Rentsch of Chillicothe, Barbara (Dan) Kaman of Corsicana, TX, and David (April) Rentsch of Elkins, AR; eight grandchildren, Neil (Brooke), Ian, Sarah (Chase), Hannah (Alex), Ty (Brooke), TJ (Sheena), Samantha (Jacob) and Zach (Emily); and three great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Adalyn and Melanie.

Marie worked on the line for Caterpillar for 29 years and a past member of the UAW Local 974.

A funeral service will be Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm with visitation one hour prior to the service at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Parkview Cemetery.

Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.davison-fulton.com