Mary Lynne Blanco Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Lynne Blanco of Rochester, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary left this world on February 21, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Mary is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Mary's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Downs and Bernice Downs; and her son John Robert Blanco. She is survived by: her husband Tim Blanco; her daughter Michelle Wasserstrom (Chuck) of Chattanooga, Tennessee; her granddaughters, Danielle and Nicole Wasserstrom; and her siblings, Barb DuPont of Troy, Carol Roth of Springfield, Jane Gasperin (David) of Springfield and Jimmy Downs (Becki) of Destin, Florida. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League (APL) or Wild Canine Rescue of Springfield.
