Craig A. Blanchard Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 22, 2021, at the age of 62, Craig A. Blanchard of Reading, Michigan, born in Jackson, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Merl Hershberger (Dorothy) and Elmer Blanchard (Lucy); his father-in-law Roger Duncan (Kathryn); and his brothers-in-law, Guy Hansen, Thomas Ort and Shawn Middleton.

He is survived by: his parents, David Blanchard and Bonnie Blanchard (Hershberger); his wife Melanie Duncan; his children, Lauren Blanchard of Three Oaks, Kathryn Brash (Mike) of Indianapolis, Michael Blanchard (Erin) of Jackson and Aaron Blanchard (Desirae Swope) of Hillsdale; his grandchildren, Grayson, Graham, Nolan, Bryce, Charles and Vanessa; and his siblings, Cynthia Kirk (Matt) of Addison, Michelle Blanchard of Jonesville, Marsha Ort of Waldron, Debi Hansen of Jonesville and David Blanchard of Jonesville.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Craig Blanchard Memorial Scholarship c/o Hillsdale County Community Foundation.