Elaine Blasdel
Elaine Blasdel
Elaine Blasdel
Elaine Blasdel
Elaine Blasdel
Elaine Blasdel

Obituary of Elaine Blasdel

Elaine A. Blasdel (nee Ringfelt) Age 86, a lifetime Joliet area resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at home, Friday, August 14, 2015. Born December 25, 1928 to the late Ruth and Walter Ringfelt, Elaine attended Joliet schools and was a graduate of Joliet Township High School. She worked for Paul Harvey in her earlier years and retired from the Joliet Herald News after many years of service. Beloved mother of Gayle (Harry) Quinlan of Channahon, IL and Diane (Joe) Prillwitz of Mosnee, WI; loving grandmother of Kristin Prillwitz, Melissa (Keith) Allen, Heidi Prillwitz, Jonathon (Madison) Prillwitz and Kelly (Ron) Dube. A proud and devoted great grandmother of Quinn Allen and Olivia Dube; she was eagerly awaiting the arrival of three (including twins) additional great grandkids due later this year. Also survived by her long-time special friend, Glenn Brosel. Preceded in death by her husband, Gene Blasdel as well as her parents. Elaine, an eternal optimist who always had a smile on her face, held great hope in Christ and was an active member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. She enjoyed winter visits to Windward Passage in Ft. Myers, FL, but her most favorite moments were spent being with her family. Funeral services for Elaine A. Blasdel will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2437 Plainfield Rd., Crest Hill, IL where visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until with services begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery in Joliet. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name can be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Tuesday
18
August

Visitation

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Church of the Good Shepherd Evangelical Covenant
2437 Plainfield Road
Crest Hill, Illinois, United States
Tuesday
18
August

Service Information

11:00 am
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Church of the Good Shepherd Evangelical Covenant
2437 Plainfield Road
Crest Hill, Illinois, United States

Interment Information

Elmhurst Cemetery
1212 E. Washington Street
Joliet, Illinois, United States