Mariann T. Blass, 58, Elmhurst resident of 33 years. Found peace at home, suddenly, February 13, 2002. Cherished wife of Dr. Richard W. Blass; dear mother of Richard F. Blass, J.D. (and his dear friend, Ines), Julie Ann (Rod) Hesson, and Dr. Matthew L. Blass (and his dear friend, Nichole); beloved daughter of Frank and Dorothy Kesman; sister of Frank A. (Natalie), Thomas L. (Wendy) and Dr. Russell A. (Lisa) Kesman; sister-in-law of Ronald L. and Linda Blass; fond aunt of Valerie (Jack) Pasternock, Teresa (Patrick) McNamara, Amy, Lindsey (Joshi) Fullop, Mark, T.J., Russell Jr. and Kelsey. Mariann Blass, a Registered Nurse, is a 1964 graduate of the Oak Park Hospital School of Nursing. At the Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Rd., Elmhurst (3 blks. N. of North Ave.) where friends may call on Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. Prayers Monday, 8:30 a.m., at the mortuary, followed by the Celebration of Funeral Mass at Visitation Catholic Church, Madison and York Roads, Elmhurst at 9:30 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Memorials to a favored charity in her name will be appreciated. Info: 630-834-1133
