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John Blakey Obituary

Funeral Mass for John Eugene Blakey, 74, Ottawa, will be 10:30 am, Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ottawa. Viewing starts at 9:30 am. rumseyyost.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Ottawa, KS

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Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Ottawa, KS

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Rosemary Pratt

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Dear sweet John. I only knew John and Lynn after he got sick when I brought Holy Communion to him. May he rest in peace. And Lynn, may you and your family be comforted. You gave him such wonderful care.

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