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     Dellie M. Blake was born in February 1888 at Madison Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Blake.¹

     Dixie L. Blake was born on 8 December 1928 at Brunswick, Chariton Co., MO. She married James Patrick Higgins, son of John Mathew Higgins and Hildred Katherine Withers, in 1952. Dixie L. Blake died on 30 November 2007 at Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 78

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Daughter of Charles & Evelyn (Shull) Blake.

Married to Jim Higgins.

Survived by her husband Jim of 55 years. Other survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, James Patrick and Shirley Higgins of Seward, NE Michael and Cecilia Higgins of Reno, NV and daughter and son-in-law Catherine and Scott Von Minden of Lincoln. Dixie also leaves 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and a sister Charlotte Blake of Sun City, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Blake T Higgins and a granddaughter Christa Ocken.

She was buried in December 2007 at Greenwood Cemetery, York, York Co., NE, Findagrave #23240183.

     Donna Jean Blake was born on 28 September 1944 at Madison, Dane Co., WI. She was the daughter of Robert Lincoln Blake and Mildred June Nabholz. Donna Jean Blake married Eugene Matthew Brabender, not married -- her obituary refers to Gene as her "significant other". Eugene was first married to Karen Jean Zespy in 1964. Donna Jean Blake died on 26 November 2005 at age 61

Obituary, the Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI, 7 DEC 2005, p.6:

Meland, Donna Jean
BLUE MOUNDS -- Donna Jean Meland, age 61, of Blue Mounds, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at her home. She was courageously battling cancer. She spent most of her time devoting herself to her children and her granddaughter, Amber. All her precious cats will miss her dearly. Donna is survived by her children, Kim (Dusty) Mainwaring of Mount Horeb, Norm Meland of Colorado, and Brenda Ann Blake; her granddaughter whom Donna treasured dearly, Amber Brabender; a brother, Benjamin Blake; two sisters, Roberta (Al) Johnson, both of Mount Horeb, and Judie (Duane) Meier of Illinois; her significant other, Gene Brabender's children; two sons Kenny (Sandra) Brabender and Tony (Sue) Brabender and their children, Seth, Tara and Raquel; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert in 1950 and Mildred in 1996, Blake and her significant other, Gene Brabender in 1996. In respect to her family and friends, it was Donna's wish to die quietly and in private. A private graveside service was held on her brother Benjamin Blake's birthday, Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at Resurrection Cemetery in Madison.

She was buried in 2005 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Findagrave #12620469.

     Eleanor Blake was born circa 1916 at Madison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Blake and Della Thelma Markle.¹

     Ellen M. Blake was born circa 1902 at Madison Co. (probably), IN. She was the daughter of Henry Blake and Ora Mae Keesling.

     Ellsworth L. Blake was born in 1889 at Jackson Co., OH. He married Pearl M. Vance on 1 January 1911.

     Emma Blake was born circa 1904 at Madison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Blake and Della Thelma Markle.¹

     Florence Blake was born in March 1884 at Madison Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of Ralph Blake and Emma R. Brandenberg.¹ Florence Blake married Howard A. Hodson, son of William W. Hodson and Elizabeth Rachael Windell, on 11 February 1907 at Madison Co., IN. Florence Blake died in 1918. She was buried in 1918 at Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Henry Co., IN.

     Florence Mary Blake was born on 14 January 1896 at California.¹ She was the daughter of John Francis Blake and Margaret Cecilia McGuire. Florence Mary Blake married Frederick Dorsey Schnebly, son of David Miller Schnebly and Mary Rummel Cromer, on 28 June 1922, Ceremony by Rev. M. Power.² Florence Mary Blake died on 11 October 1974 at Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 78. She was buried in October 1974 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Menlo Park, San Mateo Co., CA.

     Francis M. Blake was born on 2 June 1830. He was the son of Theopholis W. Blake. Francis M. Blake married Frances Romaine Womeldorff, daughter of Daniel Warren Womeldorff and Harriet Newell Kerr, on 25 March 1857 at Gallia Co., OH. Francis M. Blake died on 14 September 1901 at age 71. He was buried in September 1901 at Payne Cemetery, Chenoa, Livingston Co., IL, Findagrave #10554785.

     George O. Blake was born in September 1890 at Madison Co. (probably), IN.¹ He was the son of Ralph Blake and Emma R. Brandenberg.¹ George O. Blake married Hallie M. (?).²

     Goldie Marie Blake was born on 14 July 1911 at Danville, Highland Co., OH. She was the daughter of Ellsworth L. Blake and Pearl M. Vance. Goldie Marie Blake married Delbert Richard Hixson, son of Arthur L. Hixson and Elmyra Kidd, on 6 December 1930 at Ohio. Goldie Marie Blake died on 17 November 2005 at Blanchester, Clinton Co., OH, at age 94.

     Harlan E. Blake was born on 31 December 1918 at Ogle Co., IL. He was the son of Hugh Blake and Kathryn Elizabeth Long. Harlan E. Blake began military service on 19 August 1942 WW II service, enlisted, unmarried, per U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 (index only), online at ancestry.com. He died at Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

     Harry Blake was born in July 1878 at Madison Co. (probably), IN.¹ He was the son of Ralph Blake and Emma R. Brandenberg.¹ Harry Blake married Della Thelma Markle, daughter of Samuel Markle and Ann Sarah Riggs, on 10 January 1901 at Madison Co., IN. Harry Blake died in 1915. He was buried in 1915 at Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Henry Co., IN.

     Helen Blake married Francis G. Cunningham.¹

     Helen L. Blake was born on 10 October 1912 at Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH. She was the daughter of Lyle K. Blake and Edna Grace Andrews. Helen L. Blake married Leroy Brumback, son of Daniel Brumback and Della O. Snyder, after April 1940. Helen L. Blake died on 18 September 1996 at Canton, Stark Co., OH, at age 83.
Note: Helen was a granddaughter of Rollie R. and Ella Nevada (Simmons) Blake, as listed in the 1920 census, Jefferson Twp., Ashtabula County, p.11A.

     Henry Blake was born in April 1859 at Adams Twp., Madison Co., IN.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph P. Blake and Ruhama Williams.¹ Henry Blake married Ora Mae Keesling, daughter of David Isley Keesling and Eliza Ann Shelton, on 8 December 1897 at Henry Co., IN, This was Henry's second marriage, but Ora's first, per 1910 census info. First wife may have been Minnie Mayer -- an 1884 marriage in Marion County, or Hannah Bardsley, an 1883 marriage in Huntington County.

     Henry Robert Blake was born on 14 January 1882 at Madison, Dane Co., WI, per SS records -- Findagrave.com memorial shows 1883.¹ He married Mary O'Connor. Henry Robert Blake died on 24 December 1942 at age 60. He was buried in December 1942 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Findagrave #86366578.

     Hugh Blake was born on 7 August 1891 at Wyandotte Co., KS, Date per headstone, 1900 census shows 1889.¹ He was the son of Millard Fillmore Blake and Eugenia Elizabeth Angel.¹ Hugh Blake married Kathryn Elizabeth Long, daughter of Ernest E. Long and Olive Emma Felker, on 4 October 1916 at Ogle Co., IL. Hugh Blake died on 5 October 1962 at Winnebago Co., IL, at age 71. He was buried in October 1962 at Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 7080551.

     James F. Blake was born circa 1855 at Madison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Joseph P. Blake and Ruhama Williams.¹
Note: A James F. Blake of the correct age is found in the 1900 census with wife Clara B. and four children, living at Dunkirk, Jay County, Indiana. The census information indicates they had been married 17 years (abt. 1883). This same Clara Blake is listed as head of household in the 1910 census, same location, marital status "M", no husband or children shown.

An Indiana marriage record exists for a marriage in Hamilton County of James F. Blake to Clara B. Blake, 29 DEC 1897. James F. Blake lived in 1910 at Adams Twp., Madison Co., IN, living with his mother, marital status "M3." He lived in 1920 at Adams Twp., Madison Co., IN, living with his brother Henry, marital status "D."²

     John Francis Blake was born in November 1865 at California.¹ He married Margaret Cecilia McGuire, daughter of Henry McGuire and Bridget Fitzgerald, circa 1894.¹ John Francis Blake died on 4 January 1926 at San Francisco Co., CA, at age 60 Ancestry.com. California, Death Index, 1905-1939 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA.

     Joseph P. Blake was born circa 1833 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Abraham Blake and Margaret (?)² Joseph P. Blake married Ruhama Williams, daughter of Ralph Williams and Catherine Windell.

     Judie Ann Blake was born on 6 July 1941 at Madison, Dane Co., WI. She was the daughter of Robert Lincoln Blake and Mildred June Nabholz. Judie Ann Blake married Duane H. Meier. Judie Ann Blake lived in 1996 at Browntown, Green Co., WI. She died on 22 May 2021 at Browntown, Green Co., WI, at age 79

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Judie A. Meier

Age 79, of Browntown, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her home. Judie was born on July 6, 1941 in Madison, the daughter of Robert and Mildred Blake. She was married to Duane Meier for several years before his death in 2014. Judie worked as a nurses aide at Pleasant View Nursing Home for over 20 years before retiring. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, and raising schnauzers.

She is survived by two children, Deborah Cutler of Browntown, Robert L. Blake of Madison; six grandchildren, Jamie (Ben) Smith, Danielle Blake (Matthew Fisher), Coralynn Rigsby, Jezmin Blake, Nicholas (Jessica) Walker, Jeffrey Miller; six great grandchildren; one great greatgrandson; and a brother, Benjamin Blake of Blue Mounds. In addition to her husband, Judie was preceded in death by a son, Todd Johnson in 2013; and two sisters, Donna Meland and Roberta Johnson.

Cremation rites will be accorded and no public services will be held at this time. Inurnment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Madison.

She was buried in May 2021 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Findagrave #227578122.

     Laurel Blake was born on 27 February 1913 at Madison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Harry Blake and Della Thelma Markle.¹ Laurel Blake died in April 1987 at Henry Co., IN, at age 74 dates per SSDI.

     Lennie Blake was born in February 1890 at Madison Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Blake.¹

     Lyle K. Blake was born in May 1886 at Ashtabula Co. (probably), OH. He married Edna Grace Andrews circa 1909 at Ashtabula Co. (probably), OH.¹ Lyle K. Blake died in 1947.

     Margaret A. Blake was born circa 1865 at Adams Twp., Madison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph P. Blake and Ruhama Williams.¹

     Mary C. Blake was born circa 1861 at Adams Twp., Madison Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph P. Blake and Ruhama Williams.¹
Note: not listed in the 1880 census, no marriage record found. DLB 2012.

     Melvin Blake was born on 28 July 1905 at Madison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Harry Blake and Della Thelma Markle.¹ Melvin Blake died in March 1965 at age 59 dates per SSDI.

     Millard Fillmore Blake was born on 4 March 1855 at Washington Co., MD.¹ He married Eugenia Elizabeth Angel. Millard Fillmore Blake died on 1 October 1939 at Ogle Co., IL, at age 84. He was buried in October 1939 at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 88679159.