Blanche Lucinda Julia, nee Reuss, Schmierbach, 97, of Marissa, IL, born November 28, 1923 in Johannesburg TWP, IL, passed away on Thursday January 21, 2021 at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Marissa, IL.

Mrs. Schmierbach was preceded in death by her parents; Conrad and Jenny “Pearl” (Frieman) Reuss, her husband; Milton Peter Schmierbach, whom she married in St. Clair County on April 29,1944, and who passed away on October 30, 2020 and two sisters; Arvilla Lehman and LaJune Fulton.

Blanche is survived by her 3 sons; M. Paul (Jeanine) Schmierbach of Strawberry Plains, TN, Merle R. (Jeanne) Schmierbach of Marissa, IL and Loren N. (Lynn) Schmierbach of Sparta, IL, 1 brother; Elden Reuss of Marissa, IL, 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Memorials: May be made to Friedens United Church of Christ in Marissa, IL or Heartland Hospice in Fairview Heights, IL.

Funeral: Graveside services will be observed at 11 a.m. on Tuesday January 26, 2021 at Marissa TWP Cemetery in Marissa, IL

Arrangements handled by Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL.

1. Don and Dorothy Bollmeier says:

   01/26/2021 at 5:51 pm

   We extend our sympathy to Blanche’s family. She was a very sweet lady.

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2. Patrick Beck says:

   01/25/2021 at 1:03 am

   A rich life…rest in peace…

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3. Betty and Glenn McCoy says:

   01/24/2021 at 9:44 pm

   So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

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4. Butch and Rosann Amann says:

   01/23/2021 at 7:59 pm

   Sincere sympathy and many prayers for her family and friends. Blanche was always such a pleasant lady .

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5. Pamela Sinn Hargan says:

   01/23/2021 at 7:33 pm

   Blanche was always such a sweet and kind lady. I am so sorry for the family’s loss. She is reunited with her precious soulmate again; Milton. And she is home with her Father in Heaven. Thoughts and prayers with you all. Much love.

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6. Sherri Wildt says:

   01/23/2021 at 6:20 pm

   Our deepest sympathy to all of the family. Blanche was a beautiful lady – inside and out. I loved when we talked – she was a listener and one who cared. May your memories of your father and mother give you comfort and peace. Ken and Sherri Wildt

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7. Sharon Young says:

   01/23/2021 at 4:59 pm

   I am so sorry,your mom and dad were both such sweet and kind people…My God be with you all.

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8. Barb and John Sahrhage says:

   01/23/2021 at 4:00 pm

   Lynn and Loren and family sorry of your loss prayers for all of you.

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