SYRACUSE - Blanche E. Rhoades, 81, of North Webster, died at 11:30 a.m. April 17, 2007, in Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse.
She was born Oct. 9, 1925, in Marshall County, to Charles and Leah Leeper Mentzel. On July 12, 1947, she married Jack C. Rhoades Sr., who preceded her in death.
She co-owned and operated the Chalifoux Resort, Houghton Lake Michigan, and worked for several local businesses over the years. She was a member of North Webster United Methodist Church and attended North Webster Church of God. She did community work and was a caregiver to the elderly.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. David (Kathy) White, North Webster; a son, Jack Jr., North Webster; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Noble Mentzel, Tippecanoe.
A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at North Webster Cemetery - Mock Addition, with Pastor Scott Mann officiating.
No calling is planned.
Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Harris Chapel, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials to North Webster Community Center.
Condolences may be sent to www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com
