Joan Beverly Blossom
July 05, 1931 - November 01, 2013
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MADISON- Joan B (Lunda- Manthe) Blossom, age 82, passed away on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. She was born on July 5, 1931, to Ben and Lavina (Helmenstine) Lunda. Joan graduated from Madison East High School with the class of 1949. She married Melvin Manthe of Windsor in October of 1950. Joan worked at Schwarz Grocery and The Kroger Company before starting her family. Mr. Manthe died unexpectedly in 1966. She was married to Harold Blossom in 1970. Joan was devoted to her family and enjoyed her grandchildren very much. She is survived by her husband, Harold; three children, Janice (Jack) Kennedy, Michael (Kerry) Manthe and Judi (David) Ryan; six grandchildren, Chris (Robert) Esterbrook, Paul Kennedy, John (Nicole) Kennedy, Kayla Ryan, Joshua Ryan and Heather Ryan; three great-grandsons, Aaron and Quinn Whittier; and Bobby Esterbrook; two great-granddaughters, Lydia Esterbrook and Jacqueline Kennedy; two sisters-in-law, Ellen Manthe and Lorna Blossom; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; parents; and a sister, Dorothy Pellitteri. Funeral services will be held at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK, 401 Femrite Drive, Monona, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, with Pastor John Swanson presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Funeral services will be held at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK, 401 Femrite Drive, Monona, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, with Pastor John Swanson presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Bethel Media Ministry and Dane County Humane Society. At the end of life all that really matters is whom you loved and who loved you. The circle of love is everything. -Joan
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S. Elaine
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Some people are so special that they leave beautiful footprints on our heart. Joan will always be close to you through the special memories she has left behind. May the sadness which you experience be comforted by your cherished memories. Draw close to God in prayer and through the comfort found in the Holy Scriptures. May the hope given to us by Almighty God (Psalms 83:18) and His Son Christ Jesus bring you peace. I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” John 11:11,12, 21-26; Matthew 5:5. Loving thoughts are with you.
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Jan Kennedy
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I miss my mother more than I can bear. She was my best friend and the kindest person on this earth. Mom I hope you hear me. I speak to you every day. I see you in my daily life and have reached for the phone more times than is normal just to share something about the kids or grandkids. A huge part of me went with you,my heart. It is broken that you are gone from our lives. But you will always remain in our memories. I have some of the best with you. You are at peace from many earthly stresses and worries. You never deserved to worry. I LOVE YOU MOM. JAN