Earline June Blessing

Earline June Blessing, 98, of Perryville passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Ste. Genevieve. June was born April 2, 1927, in Perryville to Theodore and Virgie (Colin) Weibrecht. She and Chalmer Blessing were married on September 25, 1948. He preceded her in death November 10, 2003. June worked at the shoe factory in her early years. Later she worked in the dietary department of Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Christ the Savior Parish in Brewer. June cherished her faith and family above all else. She found joy in quilting and was an avid reader, often losing herself in the pages of a good book. With her artistic talents, she excelled as a seamstress and loved gardening, nurturing her plants with the same care she gave to her loved ones. She also enjoyed solving jigsaw puzzles, which provided her with countless hours of fun and relaxation. Survivors include daughters, Ronda (the late Thomas) Rowland, JoAnn Hansen, Norma (the late Roger) Vernon, and Marilyn Klein all of Perryville, Sue Ponder of Oak Ridge, and Jill (Ronnie Jokerst) Roth of Ste. Genevieve; sons, Clete Blessing of Tampa, FL, Carl (Sue) Blessing and Dan (Karen Garcia) Blessing both of St. Charles; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter Lauren Blessing, sons-in-law Thomas Rowland and Roger Vernon, brothers Gilbert, Alvin, and Floyd Weibrecht, and sisters Alma Weibrecht, Clara Moonier, Ruby Welty, Myrtle Bollinger and Rosalie Schneier. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville and will continue from 8:00 am to 10:15 am on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am Monday, December 1, 2025 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerald Blessing officiating. Burial will be at Christ the Savior Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Journey Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Earline June Blessing

April 2, 1927 - November 24, 2025