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Mildred Clara Martha <I>Carpenter</I> Blink

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Mildred Clara Martha Carpenter Blink

Birth
Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death
2 Feb 2011 (aged 96)
Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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*** IN LOVING MEMORY OF ***
Mildred Clara Martha (Carpenter) Coughlin-Blink was born on Saturday; January 9, 1915 in Marshalltown; Marshall County, Iowa. She was the daughter of: Clyde and Ella (Arts) Carpenter. Mildred received her education in the Saint Mary's School and later graduated from the Marshalltown High School's Class of 1934. Following graduation, Mildred began working for the telephone company in Marshalltown, Iowa. On July 8, 1937, she was united in marriage to William Coughlin at Saint Mary's Catholic Church. They made their home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Mr. Coughlin passed away on Friday; March 24, 1972. On October 26, 1974, she was united in marriage to Bernard "Benny" Blink in Cedar Falls; Black Hawk County, Iowa. The couple also made Marshalltown, Iowa their home. Mrs. Blink was a member of the Saint Mary's Catholic Church and the Avenue Maria Study Club serving as one of its founding members and president. She enjoyed her home, crocheting, traveling and treasured her family. Mildred Clara Martha (Carpenter) Coughlin-Blink, age: 96, passed away on Wednesday; February 2, 2011 at the Villa del Sol in Marshalltown, Iowa. Those left to mourn her passing are: Her children: Joan (Coughlin) Studts of Marshalltown, Iowa and John Coughlin in Colorado; her daughter-in-law: Kaye Trumpp Coughlin; her five grandchildren and their families: Dr. Jamie (Tina) Studts, Shannon and Cait of Lexington; Fayette County, Kentucky, Dr. Joey (Margot) Studts, Martin and Anna in Germany, Janna (Derek) Studts Wirth, Samantha and Bailey of Madison; Dane County, Wisconsin, David (Mary) Coughlin, Claire and Danny all of Marion; Linn County, Iowa and Mark Coughlin of Denver; Denver County, Colorado, her husband Benny Blink of Glenwood Place and his children: Janice, Phil & Kathy and their families as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. In death, Mildred rejoined her husband: William, her sisters: Louise of Virginia. Also Mary Jane. Her brother: James and her parents. May they rest in peace. May God bless her memory and give strength to those that mourn. Visitation will be from: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday; February 25, 2011 with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday; February 26, 2011 at the Saint Mary's Catholic Church with Father Jim Miller officiating. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa. For condolences, please visit the funeral home's website at: www.mitchellfh.com
The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements and the care of the family.
*** IN LOVING MEMORY OF ***
Mildred Clara Martha (Carpenter) Coughlin-Blink was born on Saturday; January 9, 1915 in Marshalltown; Marshall County, Iowa. She was the daughter of: Clyde and Ella (Arts) Carpenter. Mildred received her education in the Saint Mary's School and later graduated from the Marshalltown High School's Class of 1934. Following graduation, Mildred began working for the telephone company in Marshalltown, Iowa. On July 8, 1937, she was united in marriage to William Coughlin at Saint Mary's Catholic Church. They made their home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Mr. Coughlin passed away on Friday; March 24, 1972. On October 26, 1974, she was united in marriage to Bernard "Benny" Blink in Cedar Falls; Black Hawk County, Iowa. The couple also made Marshalltown, Iowa their home. Mrs. Blink was a member of the Saint Mary's Catholic Church and the Avenue Maria Study Club serving as one of its founding members and president. She enjoyed her home, crocheting, traveling and treasured her family. Mildred Clara Martha (Carpenter) Coughlin-Blink, age: 96, passed away on Wednesday; February 2, 2011 at the Villa del Sol in Marshalltown, Iowa. Those left to mourn her passing are: Her children: Joan (Coughlin) Studts of Marshalltown, Iowa and John Coughlin in Colorado; her daughter-in-law: Kaye Trumpp Coughlin; her five grandchildren and their families: Dr. Jamie (Tina) Studts, Shannon and Cait of Lexington; Fayette County, Kentucky, Dr. Joey (Margot) Studts, Martin and Anna in Germany, Janna (Derek) Studts Wirth, Samantha and Bailey of Madison; Dane County, Wisconsin, David (Mary) Coughlin, Claire and Danny all of Marion; Linn County, Iowa and Mark Coughlin of Denver; Denver County, Colorado, her husband Benny Blink of Glenwood Place and his children: Janice, Phil & Kathy and their families as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. In death, Mildred rejoined her husband: William, her sisters: Louise of Virginia. Also Mary Jane. Her brother: James and her parents. May they rest in peace. May God bless her memory and give strength to those that mourn. Visitation will be from: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday; February 25, 2011 with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday; February 26, 2011 at the Saint Mary's Catholic Church with Father Jim Miller officiating. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa. For condolences, please visit the funeral home's website at: www.mitchellfh.com
The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements and the care of the family.


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