▰ Ruth Marie Blake Died May 22, … More Information | Ruth Marie Blake, born June 9, 1957 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her May 22, 2017 in Hillsdale, Michigan. Ruth was 59. |
▰ Ruby E Blake Died January 01, … More Information |
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Obituary: Ruby E. Blake - (1915-2015) Ruby Evangeline (Lightle) Blake was born on 24, 1915 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to Harvey and Annie Lightle, both of whom emigrated from Canada. She was raised on Detroit's East Side and graduated from Southeastern High School in 1932. Ruby enrolled at Asbury in Wilmore, Kentucky, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1936. A gifted soprano, she sang a solo at her commencement ceremony. She returned to Detroit, working first as secretary to the Christian Business Mens Association, and then at the Voice of Christian Youth, where she assisted in planning night youth rallies, summer excursions to Bob-Lo Island, and editing their newsletter. Ruby took a job with American Airlines, which operated out of Detroits City Airport, in 1942. She learned the reservation process and eventually became a manager, training new sales agents on airline booking, customer service, and the first computer reservations systems. She retired in 1976 and became the managing travel agent with Al Bolden and Travel in Grosse Pointe Woods. She handled airline ticketing for Detroit Tigers road trips, planned and hosted popular bus tours, and developed a loyal clientele through her sunny and caring character. She married Theodore F. Blake in 1967, having met him while volunteering at a rescue mission worship service. Ruby was the soloist and Ted, a widower and Chrysler retiree, was the lay preacher. courted for seven years and enjoyed seven years of marriage before Teds passing. Ruby and Ted traveled much, brought joy and laughter to friends, and modeled a deep Christian faith, always ready to help others in need of comfort or care. She was a member of Crosspointe Christian Church in Grosse Pointe Woods. Ruby kept up with her Canadian cousins, maintained friendships with people through the years, and always included those who were lonely and hurting in group activities. Ruby celebrated her 100th birthday in with family and friends. She did not have children of her own but was a beloved Aunt Ruby to her four nephews and one niece. She was preceded in death by her only sister Alice Pepper. Ruby passed away peacefully at home on 15, 2015. She was buried at White Chapel in Troy, Michigan. Ruby Blake faced each day with a song in her heart and joy in the beauty of life. |
▰ Ruby E Blake Died August 15, … More Information |
Ruby E Blake, born March 24, 1915 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 15, 2015 in Clinton Township, Michigan. Ruby was 100.
Family members and close friends: , Cheryl Mozdrech |
▰ Roy Carlisle Allen Blake Died October 29, … More Information |
Roy Carlisle Allen Blake, a resident of Greenville, Michigan for decades, died October 29, 1999 in Greenville, Michigan at the age of 94. Obituary published: October 30, 1999 in "Greenville D-N" |
▰ Roy Carlisle Blake Died November 03, … More Information |
Roy Carlisle Blake, age 94 of Greenville, Michigan, passed from this world into the next November 3, 1999. Obituary published: November 04, 1999 in "Hamilton J-N (OH)" |
▰ Roy C Blake Died November 03, … More Information |
Roy C Blake, of Greenville, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on November 3, 1999. Roy was 94. Obituary published: November 04, 1999 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)" |
▰ Rosemarion Alexander Blake Died February 23, … More Information |
Rosemarion Alexander Blake, born May 19, 1923 went into the presence of the Lord on February 23, 2015 in Michigan. Rosemarion was 91.
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Obituary: Rosemarion Alexander Blake was born in Kansas City, MO, May 19, 1923 to Jewel Alexander Price and Jacob Price. She was brought to Ann Arbor at three to four years of age by her Great Aunt Hattie and Uncle Robert Alexander, who later adopted her in 1929. She became a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in 1931. She attended Jones School Kindergarten through 9th grade and graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1941. A major disagreement with her mother about college led her to get her first job as elevator operator in the First National Building, then on to Goodyear Snack Bar on State Street and then to Nielsen Florist, delivering flowers and clerking in the store. In 1945, she became the first African-American woman to work in the City Hall in a non-custodial position, where she clerked in the City Treasurers Office. She married Richard D. Blake (preceded her in death in 1989) in of 1949 and had three sons, Richard in 1951, Raymond in 1953 and Robert in 1955. Rosemarion worked in Marshalls Book Shop from 1952 until 1970 including two years as manager. Following that she managed the office of Publication Sales at the Institute for Social Research from 1970 until her retirement in 1987. Rosemarion has a long history of community involvement. In 1956, she served as PTO President at her sons school. In the 1960s, she became involved in the Washtenaw Democratic Party. She served as secretary to the Washtenaw Committee and in 1967, served as the Democratic City Chair. In 1968, she also served on the Biracial Committee of Huron High School. She has been secretary of the Ann Arbor Coop. Credit Union, later Huron River Area Credit Union, and a member of the Ann Arbor Cooperative Society. She was a member and chair of the Ann Arbor Historic District Commission, a mayor and city council appointment, and Vice Chair for the Ann Arbor Historical Foundation. Within this work, she was a member of the Lower Town Historic District Committee and the stretch Committee of the Downtown Ann Arbor Historical Street Exhibit . She was a member of the Washtenaw Historical Society for over 23 years. She remained on the Board of the Ann Arbor Historical Foundation until close to her death. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in historic preservation. Rosemarion co-chaired the mortgage burning committee for Bethel A.M.E. Church with her husband Richard in 1989. successfully led this charge raising over $53,000. She was a member of the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority Board of Directors beginning in 1990 for 10 years. She also served as chair of this board. Rosemarion made a peaceful transition early on 23rd. She was an exemplary woman, frank, consistent and fiercely loyal to what she believed. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons: Richard (Kaye Sirotti), Raymond (Patricia), Robert (Desirée); six grandchildren: Randall, Kristen, Ashley (Jason Starin), Eric, Daynin and Doren as well as a host of other family and friends. |
▰ Rosemarion Alexander Blake Died February 23, … More Information |
Rosemarion Alexander Blake, born May 19, 1923 entered Heaven's gates on February 23, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Rosemarion was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Pat Bergeron, Lawana Parks, Mary Cullen, Latasha Jones Patterson, Mary Hathaway, Sabrina Blackwell, Lendell M., Carl And Polly Watkins, C. Gibson, Samuel & Janet Holloway, Janie M. Jones, Susan Reynolds Bunton, Cheri O'neal, Marcia Willis-childs, Jim & Dolores Turner, Dorian Moore, David Lamoreaux, Sandra, Art & Wes Robertson, Hines, Cynthia Yao, Robin Wilson, Anthony And Karen Patrick, Lana Parks Miller And Family, Marcia Swenson, Beverly Brown Mcdonnell, Karen Hart, Gloria Thompson & Gatson Family, Brian Mackie |
▰ Robert G "Bob" Blake Died August 18, … More Information |
Robert G "Bob" Blake, of Flint, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2003. Robert was 68. Obituary published: August 19, 2003 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Robert G "Bob" Blake Died August 17, … More Information |
On August 17, 2003, Robert G "Bob" Blake, 68 of Flint, Michigan passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: August 18, 2003 in "Saginaw News" |
▰ Robert G "Bob" Blake Died August 18, … More Information |
Robert G "Bob" Blake, of Flint, Michigan, joined the Lord August 18, 2003. Robert was 68. Obituary published: August 19, 2003 in "Saginaw News" |
▰ Robert Dean Blake Died June 22, … More Information |
Robert Dean Blake, age 84 of Flint Twp, Michigan, died on June 22, 2009. Obituary published: June 23, 2009 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Robert C Blake Died January 04, … More Information |
Robert C Blake, of Saginaw, Michigan, died on January 4, 1998. Robert was 74. Obituary published: January 05, 1998 in "Saginaw News" |
▰ Robert C Blake Died January 03, … More Information |
On January 3, 1998, Robert C Blake, 74 of Saginaw, Michigan passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: January 04, 1998 in "Saginaw News" |
▰ Rita (Waldie) Blake Died September 16, … More Information |
Rita (Waldie) Blake, age 63 of Flint, Michigan, entered eternal life September 16, 2016. Obituary published: September 17, 2016 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Richard L Blake Died May 05, … More Information | Richard L Blake, born June 3, 1927 joined the Lord May 5, 2017 in Michigan. Richard was 89. |
▰ Ray Dell (Benton) Blake Died August 21, … More Information |
Ray Dell (Benton) Blake, of Michigan, born in Stephens, Arkansas, passed from this world into the next August 21, 2003. Ray was 66. Obituary published: August 22, 2003 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Ralph O Blake Died October 21, … More Information |
Ralph O Blake, a resident of Michigan for decades, died October 21, 1997 in Michigan at the age of 72. Obituary published: October 22, 1997 in "Saginaw News" |
▰ Priscilla Louise Blake Died November 04, … More Information |
Priscilla Louise Blake, 87 of Michigan, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, November 4, 2005. Obituary published: November 05, 2005 in "Detroit FP" |
▰ Phyllis E (Sweet) Blake Died September 05, … More Information |
Phyllis E (Sweet) Blake, 88, of Owosso, Michigan gained her wings on September 5, 2014. Obituary published: September 06, 2014 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Phyllis Blake Died August 30, … More Information | Phyllis Blake, born November 29, 1925 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home August 30, 2014 in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Phyllis was 88. |
▰ Peter Henry Blake Died October 31, … More Information | Peter Henry Blake, born November 11, 1923 went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2015 in Jackson, Michigan. Peter was 91. |
▰ Penny Lynn Blake Died November 04, … More Information |
Penny Lynn Blake, age 54 of Comstock, Michigan, passed away peacefully November 4, 2015. Obituary published: November 05, 2015 in "Kalamazoo Gazette" |
▰ Penny Blake Died October 31, … More Information | Penny Blake went into the presence of the Lord on October 31, 2015 in Comstock, Michigan. |
▰ Paul E "Jack" Blake Died December 28, … More Information |
Paul E "Jack" Blake, of Southgate, Michigan, passed away peacefully December 28, 2002. Paul was 74. Obituary published: December 29, 2002 in "Heritage Sunday" |
▰ Patricia Ann Blake Died June 02, … More Information | Patricia Ann Blake, born November 28, 1938 joined the Lord June 2, 2017 in Bay City, Michigan. Patricia was 78. |
▰ Patricia Ann Blake Died June 02, … More Information | Patricia Ann Blake, born November 28, 1938 passed away peacefully June 2, 2017 in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Patricia was 78. |
▰ Otis Blake Died December 07, … More Information | Otis Blake, born September 25, 1948 passed from this world into the next December 7, 2014 in Flint, Michigan. Otis was 66. |
▰ Otis Blake Died December 07, … More Information |
Otis Blake, of Michigan, born in Middleton, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he December 7, 2014. Otis was 66. Obituary published: December 08, 2014 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Orby William Blake Died January 10, … More Information |
Orby William Blake, a resident of Flint, Michigan for decades, died January 10, 2003 in Flint, Michigan at the age of 47. Obituary published: January 11, 2003 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Norman B Blake Died March 16, … More Information |
Norman B Blake, 85, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2003 in Lansing, Michigan. Obituary published: March 17, 2003 in "Lansing S-J" |
▰ Norma J Blake Died May 18, … More Information |
Norma J Blake, of Michigan, went into the presence of the Lord on May 18, 2000. Norma was 79. Obituary published: May 19, 2000 in "Detroit News" |
▰ Noble O Jr Blake Died January 27, … More Information |
Noble O Jr Blake, age 70 of Muskegon, Michigan, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 27, 1997. Obituary published: January 28, 1997 in "Muskegon Chron" |
▰ Noble Blake Died January 23, … More Information |
Noble Blake, age 70 of Muskegon, Michigan, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home January 23, 1997. Obituary published: January 24, 1997 in "Muskegon Chron" |
▰ Nadine Elizabeth Blake Died December 01, … More Information |
Nadine Elizabeth Blake, 78, of Royal Oak, Michigan departed this life December 1, 2004. Obituary published: December 02, 2004 in "Royal Oak DT" |
▰ Nadine E (Wagner) Blake Died December 01, … More Information |
Nadine E (Wagner) Blake, of Michigan, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home December 1, 2004. Nadine was 78. Obituary published: December 02, 2004 in "Oakland Press" |
▰ Ms Sandra Lee Blake Died September 16, … More Information | Ms Sandra Lee Blake, born September 4, 1946 entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 16, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Ms was 70. |
▰ Mrs Myrtle Lee Blake Died July 05, … More Information |
Mrs Myrtle Lee Blake, born September 5, 1929 passed away peacefully July 5, 2017 in Michigan. Mrs was 87.
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Obituary: Mrs. Blake was born on 5, 1929 and passed away on , 5, 2017. Mrs. Blake was a resident of Michigan at the time of passing. |
▰ Mr William Blake, Jr Died August 14, … More Information | Mr William Blake, Jr , born September 4, 1932 died August 14, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan. Mr was 83. |
▰ Morris Dead Blake Died December 17, … More Information |
Morris Dead Blake, age 72 of Michigan, born in Salem, Missouri, entered Heaven's gates on December 17, 2013. Obituary published: December 18, 2013 in "CentraliaMS (IL)" |
▰ Monta M Blake Died November 01, … More Information | Monta M Blake, born January 19, 1934 joined the Lord November 1, 2018 in Grandville, Michigan. Monta was 84. |
▰ Michael Blake Died July 11, … More Information |
Michael Blake, born March 2, 1949 went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2016 in Burton, Michigan. Michael was 67.
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Obituary: Michael was born on 2, 1949 and passed away on , 11, 2016. Michael was a resident of Burton, Michigan at the time of passing. Michael was married to Janet. |
▰ Michael Blake Died July 15, … More Information |
Michael Blake, of Burton, Michigan, departed this life Sunday July 15, 2016. Michael was 67. Obituary published: July 16, 2016 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Maudeva "Eva" Blake Died December 09, … More Information |
Maudeva "Eva" Blake, of Michigan, passed from this life on December 9, 2013. Maudeva was 57. Obituary published: December 10, 2013 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Mason Blake Died November 20, … More Information |
Mason Blake, of Michigan, entered eternal life November 20, 2001. Mason was 23. Obituary published: November 21, 2001 in "Lansing S-J" |
▰ Mary Etta (Clark) Blake Died December 16, … More Information |
Mary Etta (Clark) Blake, age 82 of Ann Arbor, Michigan, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 16, 1995. Obituary published: December 17, 1995 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Mary A (Norris) Blake Died May 03, … More Information |
Mary A (Norris) Blake, of Michigan, born in Forest Park, Illinois, passed from this world into the next May 3, 2003. Mary was 93. Obituary published: May 04, 2003 in "Bay City Times" |
▰ Mary A (Norris) Blake Died May 02, … More Information |
Mary A (Norris) Blake, of Michigan, born in Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 2, 2003. Mary was 93. Obituary published: May 03, 2003 in "Bay City Times" |
▰ Mary A (Norris) Blake Died May 01, … More Information |
Mary A (Norris) Blake, of Michigan, born in Forest Park, Illinois, entered into eternal rest May 1, 2003. Mary was 93. Obituary published: May 02, 2003 in "Bay City Times" |
▰ Mary A Blake Died May 03, … More Information |
Mary A Blake left this earth on May 3, 2003 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Essexville, Michigan. Obituary published: May 04, 2003 in "Bay City Times" |
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