Cheryl Blanken

Cheryl Blanken, 78 died July 2, 2016 in Riley, KS. She was born on July 2, 1938 in Mankato, KS, the daughter of Ted and Esther (McCurdy) Hodges. Cheryl was raised in the Mankato community and graduated from Mankato High School in 1956. She married Ben Blanken on February 13, 1960. They made their home and raised their family in Clay Center. Cheryl worked as a nursing home administrator from 1979 until her retirement. Ben preceded her in death on September 24, 2006. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and B.P.O.E., both of Clay Center. Cheryl was also preceded in death by a son, David; her parents, 1 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors: Daughter: Denise and husband Mitch McMahan, Clay Center, KS Daughter: Sheila and husband Gail Fisher, Wichita, KS Son: Robert Blanken, Plano, TX Sister: Bonnie Hamilton, Wichita, KS Sister: Shirley McMillan, Payette, ID Brother: Dennis Hodges, Kansas City, MO 6 Grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 10:30 AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center KS Officiating the service will be Pastor Paul Tessaro Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home Memorials: CCARE or St Paul Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home