LAVERN BLAZEK

LaVern Eleanor (Rochester) Blazek entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 18th, surrounded by her loved ones. LaVern was born on August 6th, 1938 in Black River Falls to Elmer & Nettie Rochester. LaVern was one of ten children, and family was the most precious gift to LaVern. She loved being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The more babies she could love on and rock the bigger her smile was.

LaVern also had passions for gardening – both vegetable & flower, feeding and watching the birds, enjoying a cup of coffee and cookies with friends and family. She was an avid baker of pies and cinnamon rolls. Often a dispute among siblings of who was going to get the last slice! Any outing was an adventure for LaVern, she enjoyed meeting new people and connecting with her friends and family. She loved to visit places of her past years growing up and sharing stories along the way.

On October 6th, 1956, LaVern married Anton Blazek Sr. They built their forever home in the Merrillan area. From their union, they were blessed with five children; Anton Jr., Gerald, Susan, Randy and Rodney. They had an active life with family and friends and many stories could be shared. 

She is survived by her children: Gerald (Patti) Blazek, Susan (Frank) Werlein, Rodney (Mary) Blazek, and daughter-in-law Vickie Blazek, 15 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister Louise Schlintz, and Sister-in-law LuAnn Rochester.

She was preceded in death by her husband Anton Blazek Sr., sons; Anton Jr. and Randy, brothers; Don Rochester, Bob Rochester, Louis Rochester, sisters; Mabel Lambert, Loretta Stetzer, Geraldine Gilbertson, Diane Demaske, and Beverly Rochester, along with other relatives and dear friends.