James E. Blank, 53, of Creal Springs and formerly of Bend, Ore., died Oct. 21, 2004, at his home.

He was formerly employed by Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. in Marion.

Mr. Blank was born March 16, 1951, in Chicago Heights to Earl W. and Yolanda (Montella) Blank.

Graveside interment services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. Elder Ralph Rockett will officiate.

Mr. Blank is survived by a sister, Joyce Norris and husband Joe of Waltonville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Blank; and his mother, Yolanda Blank.

Memorials may be made to Knob Prairie Cemetery and may be mailed to Newell Funeral Home, 505 E. Main St., Waltonville, IL 62894.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville, where you may call 279-7272 for more information.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register News
Date: October 21, 2004
Submitted by Kiowana Hayes Ferguson