Blanche B. Steele

(Nee Kilponen) Found peace Friday, January 22, 2010, age 84. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Oliver. Dear mother of Dr. James (Ann) Steele, Diane Steele, Susan Steele, the late Nancy Steele, and Karen (Jamie) Steele-Spano. Proud grandmother of Martha (Eric), A.J., Ian, Tavish and Carter. Sister of Gladys Danowski, Ronnie Kilponen and the late John Kilponen. Also loved by other relatives and friends. Visitation at COVENANT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8121 West Hope Avenue, Friday, January 29, 10:00-11:00 AM. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Burial at Highland Memorial Park to follow. Memorials to Alzheimer's Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Drive, Clarksburg, Maryland 20871, are appreciated. A special thank you to Doris from Senior Helpers and the staff at Ruth Hospice for their compassionate care.