Earline O’Blenis 90, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 9:09 P.M. Friday, April 11, 2025, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana.
She was born on June 7, 1934 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the daughter of Earl A. and Marcia E. (Ellsworth) Cloud. On September 5, 1951 in Rochester, Indiana, she married, William M. “Bill” O’Blenis. He preceded her in death on July 27, 2023.
Earline had work at Hart Schaffner and Marx for many years retiring as supervisor. She had been a member of First Baptist Church and Xi Iota Sorority. In leisure time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Timothy (Sandra) O’Blenis, Rochester, Indiana, Lisa D. Smith, Sedgwick, Kansas, Deena K. (Richard) Smith, Rochester, Indiana, grandchildren, Karen O’Blenis, Walkerton, Indiana, Jennifer O’Blenis, Mishawaka, Indiana, Stacey (Steven) Heinzman, Rochester, Indiana, Aaron (Kalyn) Ranstead, Rochester, Indiana, Cory (Jennifer) Smith, Rochester, Michigan, Michael (Minori) Smith, Houston, Texas, nine great grandchildren, sister, Wanda (Jack) Townsend, Rochester, Indiana, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Steven Smith, sister, Mary Lu Hudkins, and brother, Earl E. “Bud” Cloud.
Private graveside services will be conducted at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolence may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
