John James Blasey “Ashkum, IL. 60911”, 68, of Ashkum passed away on November 1, 2013 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
John was born March 18, 1945 in Kankakee, the son of W. Donald and Esther “Sally” Livingston Blasey. He married Sheila Cailteux in L’Erable on December 6, 1969.
Surviving are his wife, Sheila of Ashkum; two sons, Jonathan (Heather) Blasey of Clifton and Joel (Michelle) Blasey of Bellevue, NE; one daughter, Megan (Donovan) Songer of Gilman; nine grandchildren, Nick and Ryan Blasey, Jack, Luke, Ella, and Anne Blasey, and Lindsey, Kristen, and Aaron Songer; one sister, Ann Blasey (Bill Rab); and his mother-in-law, Marjorie Heeler.
Mr. Blasey was preceded in death by both of his parents.
Mr. Blasey was a union chemical worker at CSL Behring since 1974. He enjoyed fishing in Minnesota, hunting, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends. John served in the United States Army during Vietnam.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. A funeral mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Assumption BVM Catholic Church in Ashkum with Fr. James Holup officiating. Burial will take place at L’Erable Catholic Cemetery in L’Erable with military rites.
Memorials may be made to the family’s wishes.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.knappfuneralhomes.com