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Blanche M. Rentsch

April 9, 1937 – September 23, 2018
Obituary of Blanche M. Rentsch
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Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel

Blanche M. Rentsch, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 in Chillicothe.

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

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FAMILY

William ElkinsFather

Dorothy (Elliot) ElkinsMother

Edward Howard RentschHusband

Dorothy CallahanDaughter

Bonnie (Marty) RentschDaughter

Doug "DJ" (Gayle) RentschSon

Barbara (Dan) KamanDaughter

David (April) RentschSon

Neil (Brooke), Ian, Sarah (Chase), Hannah (Alex), Ty (Brooke), TJ (Sheena), Samantha (Jacob) and Zach (Emily)Grandchildren

Kaleb, Adalyn and MelanieGreat-Grandchildren

Blanche was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

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