The Voisin/Stewart Family
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Husband: Clarence Joseph Blasen
Born: 24 March 1916 in Nottawa Township, Isabella, Michigan 1 2
Married: 06 March 1948
Died: 06 July 2009 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan 3
Hospice House of Mid-Michigan

Father: Herman Peter Blasen
Mother: Henrietta Caroline Voisin
Spouses: Esther Hall
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Clarence Joseph Blasen
Wife: Therese "Teresa" Sommer
Born: 08 March 1928 5
Died: 12 June 2021 in Saint Johns, Clinton, Michigan
Father:
Mother:
Spouses:
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Therese Blasen
September 1976
Children
01 (M): Robert Joseph Blasen
Born: 09 August 1964 6
Died: 11 August 1964 7
Spouses:
Additional Information

Clarence Joseph Blasen:

*RELN: 1C1R (5)

Obituary: 06 July 2009, Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Smith Family Funeral Homes 4

Transcription:

Clarence Joseph Blasen, age 93, of Ovid, Michigan died Monday, July 6, 2009 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Ed Snook will officiate, with burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 from 2-8 p.m. with family present 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Military Services will be provided by the St. Johns Honor Guard.

Clarence was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on March 24, 1916, the son of Herman and Henrietta (Voisen) Blasen. He served his country in WW II with the U.S. Army. On March 6, 1948 he married Therese Ann Sommer, in Lansing, Michigan. He was true farmer who enjoyed farming everyday. He also worked at Fisher Body in Lansing retiring, November 1, 1977, after 31 years of service. Clarence enjoyed John Deere Tractors and old cars. He resided on the farm in St. Johns until moving to Ovid in 1987.

Survivors include his wife Therese Ann Blasen of Ovid, Michigan, 3 daughters; Susan and Floyd Stevenson of Stanton, MI, Barbara Blasen of Lansing, MI, Rose Blasen of Haslett, Michigan, 4 sons; Stanley Blasen of Holt, MI, Russell Blasen of Ovid, MI, Floyd Blasen of Lansing, MI, Roger Blasen of Ovid, MI, 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, 2 brothers; Raymond Blasen of East Lansing, MI, Howard and Anna Blasen of St. Johns, MI, and 1 sister, Irene & Harold Smith, of Holt, Michigan. He was predeceased by his parents, 1 son Robert Joseph, and 2 brothers; Joseph & Edward "Bob" Blasen.

Memorials may be made to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.
Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, Michigan.

Read Clarence Blasen's Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Therese "Teresa" Sommer:

*RELN: Spouse of 1C1R (0)

Obituary:

Therese Ann Blasen, age 93, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Therese was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 8, 1928, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Lynch) Sommer.  Therese married Clarence Joseph Blasen on March 6, 1948 in Lansing, Michigan.  They celebrated 61 years of marriage before Clarence passed away on July 6, 2009.

Therese loved crocheting and needle point.  She enjoyed sharing her afghans and homemade crafts with family and friends.  She was known for her homemade cookies she baked without a timer.  She will be remembered as a wonderful wife and mother who was always there for her family. 

She is survived by her children: Stanley Blasen of Holt, MI; Russell Blasen of Ovid, MI; Barbara Blasen of Lansing, MI; Floyd Blasen of Lansing, MI; Rose Blasen of Haslett, MI; Roger Blasen of Ovid, MI.  She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren, one brother Raymond and Marge Sommer of St. Louis, MO, sisters in law: Irene Smith of Holland, MI and Anna Blasen of St. Johns, MI.   Therese was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Robert Joseph, daughter Susan (Floyd) Stevenson, granddaughter Joyce Davis, and 5 siblings: Kathleen (Bob) Jones, Edward (Ila) Sommer, Dorothy (Lee) Anderson, Gerald (Jeanette) Sommer, and James (Joann) Sommer.

Memorials may be made to Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor, St. Johns, MI 48879. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Therese Ann (Sommer) Blasen, please visit our floral store.

--Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, Michigan
https://www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Therese-Blasen

(01) Robert Joseph Blasen:

*RELN: 2C (6)

Footnotes
  1. Blasen, Howard John, Correspondence from Blasen, Howard (August 2000) [278].
  2. Isabella County Michigan Births, 1898-1918 (Volumes 4 and 5) [393], Vol 5, p. 234, #52.
  3. Smith Family Funeral Homes, Smith Family Funeral Homes (http://www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com: accessed). [542], downloaded; 16 February 2016; Clarence Joseph Blasen, July 6, 2009.
  4. Ibid., downloaded; 16 February 2016; Clarence Joseph Blasen, July 6, 2009.
  5. Smith, Irene Margaret (Blasen), Correspondence from Smith, Irene (February 2002, September 2003) [543].
  6. Ibid.
  7. Ibid.
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Citation: Mike Voisin, iSeeAncestors (https://iSeeAncestors.com/tree/groups/public/grpf7492.php : revised June 12, 2023), Clarence Joseph Blasen & Therese "Teresa" Sommer.

Revised: June 12, 2023

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