Blanche Theresa McCallum
August 30, 1929 - March 25, 2021
Obituary
OREGON - Blanche T. McCallum, age 91, of Oregon, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on Aug. 30, 1929, in Watertown, Wis., the daughter of Clarence and Agnes (Heger) Richter.
She met the love of her life, Archie D. McCallum, at a dance and they were married on Oct. 25, 1952, in Richwood, Wis. Blanche worked for the Oregon School District, serving lunch for many years and was a crossing guard for 15 years. She was a lifetime member of Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church and the Red Hat Club.
Blanche loved dancing, flower gardening and taking Sunday drives. She enjoyed her weekly trips to the Firefly where she would gather with friends for wonderful conversation and coffee and enjoyed playing Chinese Checkers with her special friends at Oregon Manor. Most of all, Blanche loved her family and the time she spent with them.
Blanche is survived by her children, Lavonne (Randy) Nedlose, Linda (John) McCallum-Miller, Craig (Cindy) McCallum, Lisa (Bill) Harrington, and Curt (Janis) McCallum; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosanne Richter and Doris Zimmerman; two sisters-in-law, Darlene McCallum and Myrna Richter; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by husband, Archie; parents; two brothers, Joe and Donald Richter; brother-in-law, Alphonse "Zim" Zimmerman; and sister-in-law, Lucille “Chuck” Richter.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, with Father Wankerl presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. A private family burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Blanche's granddaughters, Jessica Gross, Darcie Sudenga, Jaime Wilkemeyer, Samantha Harrington, Ariana McCallum and Ana Kanzler.
Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church. The family wishes to thank the staff at Oregon Manor and UW Hospital, especially Melissa R.N., for their loving care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515
Events
Visitation
Sat Aug 14, 2021 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church • 651 N. Main St., Oregon, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Aug 14, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM CDT
Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church • 651 N. Main St., Oregon, WI null
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Sue Lawrence
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Blanche was a lovely lady. I met her and Archie with Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars. We went for a couple Friday night fish fries. My sympathy to her family.
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Lisa Harrington
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My favorite childhood memory is watching my Mom getting ready Saturday afternoon for an evening with Dad going out to eat and dancing. She made sure everything was just right; her makeup, hair, earrings, dress and shoes. Mom and Dad were a very glamorous couple and enjoyed evenings with many special friends as they glided on the dance floor. This picture was from their 50th wedding anniversary❤️ I’m joyful you are dancing together in Heaven now
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Stephanie Hollenbeck
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I remember Blanche as one of the sweetest co-workers I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. She had a quick wit and gave the best hugs especially when she knew you needed it. Whenever I’d run into her the first thing you’d see was that big warm smile and her arms immediately were open to give you that hug that I always knew was there and welcomed. She was more than a coworker, she was a dear sweet lady and a friend and I will miss her. My deepest sympathies to her family. May God comfort you and bring you healing during this difficult time.
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Kathy Bultman
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Deepest sympathy to the whole family on your loss. Blanche was always so sweet, we celebrated many holidays and special occasions with her over the years, we will all miss her!
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Stacy Gullick Haldeman
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My deepest condolences to your family on the loss of Blanche. She was such a sweet friend & neighbor to my mom Charlotte and always gave the best hugs.
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Gina Barden
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Every time I would see Blanche she had the biggest, prettiest smile for me. She was a lovely lady and I'll miss her.💗