Madeleine Mary Blaser, age 89, of Austin, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Prairie Manor in Blooming Prairie. Madeleine was born November 11, 1921 in Cazenovia, Wisconsin to John and Mary (Weber) Duren. She married Ray Blaser in Stacyville, Iowa. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1996. Madeleine was a homemaker. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening, painting, sewing and she was very family oriented. Survivors include her children, Bonnie Blaser, Burnsville, Joyce (Roy) Dessner, Byron, Norman (Marlene) Blaser, Austin, Thomas (Janice) Blaser, Apple Valley, Daniel (Patty) Blaser, Austin, Bradley (Donna) Blaser, Cedar Rapids, IA; 19 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters and six brothers. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary; brothers, Gerald and Joe; son-in-law, Gene Kleber. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 4 pm CCW rosary and a 6 pm wake service on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
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