Deanna Blacklock
Blacklock, Deanna “Dee Dee” passed from this life to the next on Thursday, August 9.
Beloved mother of Diane Hunstein, Danny Blacklock, Denise Kalina and Gina Hellweg, and step-mother of Marsha Osher. She will live on in the hearts of her grandchildren Alexandra and Kyle Hunstein, Benji and Sabrina Blacklock, David Kalina, Stephanie Kalina, Andrew Kalina, and Anthony, Sarah and Chloe Hellweg.
Dee Dee was born in St. Louis on the last day of the year, December 31, 1936 to Peter and Marion Durso. She attended Sacred Heart and St. Paul elementary schools and Laboure and DeAndreis high schools, graduating in 1954. She is survived by her brothers Pete and Denny Durso and her sister Susan Bradley. She married Bob Williams in 1956 and divorced after 9 years of family life. In 1969 she married Gene Blacklock, enjoying 29 years together until his passing in 1998.
As an businesswoman she successfully owned a property management company, working from St. Louis to San Diego.
She was the heart of a large family, an inspired storyteller and loved playing with all of her grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by all of her dear friends and family.
Visitation at her home in O’Fallon Sunday, August 12, 12:00-6:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, donate to St. Jude’s Children Hospital or Alternative Hospice in Fenton.
Danny, Denise, and families, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Denise, I am so sorry. I don’t want to just leave a condolence here. I will call you…It has been to long since I have talked to you anyway. This is a sad reason to reconnect, but life is like that. Hopefully the number I have is still good. If it isn’t I will check back. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sheri
Diane,
I was sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. The one thing I hold near and dear to my heart now that both of my parents are gone is that they are both closer to me because now I carry them in my heart always. Blessings, Toni
Dear Diane and family,
Such a sad time for all of you. Grieve as you must and know that her love and memories will always be with you.
Love to you Diane and your family,
Patty Clarke
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. Be well
Diane, Jim, Alex, Kyle, and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May your sweet memories and love for your family sustain and comfort you and bring you closer together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love to you,
Jan Burroughs
Diane and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Love,
Kathy
Denise,and your family may you find peace at this diffucult time.
Denny so sorry for your loss.
Diane and family. I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I didn’t know your mom but what a beautiful picture and tribute you gave her on this site.
Diane,
I extend my heartfelt Condolence to You and Your family as You grieve the loss of Your mother. May the memories You hold dear to You bring You comfort.
Diane and Jim,
I am saddened by your loss. My mom was the same age (and in real estate) when she died and I felt like I lost a wonderful, brilliant powerful woman way too soon. I know you feel the same. May you find comfort in your memories and in the love of family, friends, and each other. Give each other a hug a day to help ease the loneliness and hurt.
Love and hugs,
Helene
Diane, Your family is in my prayers. Please accept my sincerest sympathy on your loss.