Blanche M. Broyles, 81, of 03954 Rainbow Drive in St.Marys, OH died 10:20 p.m. Friday April 6, 2007 at the JTDM Hospital in St.Marys.

She was born May 13, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Francis & Frances ( Sklenar ) Dolejs.

On May 11, 1946, she married Robert E. Broyles, who died December 21, 1998.

She is survived by:

· Son, William J. Broyles of Ft.Wayne, IN

· Daughter. Diane (Robert) Ashton of Lima, OH

· Six grandchildren

· Six step-grandchildren

· Fourteen great-grandchildren

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She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother. Frank Dolejs.

She was a graduate of the Farragut Academy in Chicago, IL and the Wright State University in Dayton, OH.  She was a licensed real estate broker.

She attended the New Community Church in St.Marys and the Tri-Squares Western Square Dance Club.

She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed spending time at her winter home Melbourne, FL. She and her husband had also traveled extensively with the Wally Byam Airstream Caravan Club International.

Graveside services are scheduled 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April ll, 2007 at Elm Grove Cemetery in St.Marys.

Visitation will be held 5:00 0 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at Miller Funeral Home, St.Rt.703 West Chapel, St.Marys, OH.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County Cancer Unit.