Alfred John Blanchette

Alfred John Blanchette, 57, of Lawrenceville, IL passed away Wednesday February 4, 2009 at his residence.He was born July 2, 1951 in Bellingham, WA the son of Victor and Irma (Mersbach) Blanchette. On May 28, 1970 he married Virginia Plummer. She survives.He is also survived by 3 sons: George Blanchette of Lawrenceville, IL, Matt Blanchette of Lawrenceville, IL, John Blanchette of Washington, DC, a daughter: Amanda Blanchette of Lake Ridge, VA, 4 sisters: Vicky Ralston of Bridgeport, IL, Joyce Wells of Sumner, IL, Nancy McCullough of O'Fallon, MO, Patricia Blanchette of Colorado Springs, CO, and 6 grandchildren. A brother precedes him in death.He was a self-employed Dry Waller. He was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church.A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 9:30am Saturday at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Lawrenceville. There will be no burial. Visitation is Friday from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home  with a Prayer Service to be conducted at 7:00pm.Memorial donations may be given to the ALS Society with envelopes available at the funeral home.