Mary E. Mann

Mary E. Mann, 98, of Milan passed away at 7:15pm, Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Ripley Crossing. She was born in Milan on May 21, 1919 the daughter of Anthony and Margaret Lattner Blanken. She was married to Robert Mann and he preceded her in death on October 1, 1997. Survivors include her sister Dorothy Bennett of Moores Hill along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Ralph and Lawrence Blanken, and her sister Clara Stahley. Mrs. Mann was a former employee of Dolly Madison Inc. and also was employed with the Milan Furniture Factory. The greatest love in Mary's life besides her family was St. Charles Catholic Church in Milan of which she was a lifelong member. She was involved in many aspects of the church and worked as church custodian until she was 94. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, April 25 at 11am at St. Charles Catholic Church with Father Frank Eckstein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the church or cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.