Marilea Blodgett Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Marilea Monica Blodgett, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born on February 7, 1947, in Belvidere, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Helen Scott. Marilea was a devoted mother, a hard worker, and truly a jill of all trades. She spent her life caring for others — whether as a mom, a waitress, a factory worker, or simply the person everyone knew they could count on. Her passions were many, but being right was certainly one of them, and she wore that badge proudly. She loved her children deeply, though the family suspects her grandchildren may have edged them out just a bit. Music was one of her greatest joys — especially Neil Diamond and Cher — but she would dance to just about anything, anywhere, anytime. And heaven help the person who tried to stop her. Marilea was also fiercely competitive; you were fortunate if she was on your team for horseshoes or bowling. UNO, however, was another story entirely — she played to win, and she was ruthless. Marilea will be deeply missed by her children: Chris (Teresa) Tessman, Curtis (Donna) Tessman, Corie (Lorrie) Tessman, and Shiela (Todd) Gunderson; her grandchildren: Matthew and Nick Tessman, Christin (Lincoln) Walker, Brandon (Becca) Young, LaRae (Trevor) Ludeking, Jonathan Tessman, Corrinn Tessman, Chancellor Tessman, Hannan (Paul) Moore, Micah, Paige and Dylan Baker, Narissa Gunderson, Scott Jr., Julian, Diego, and Alondra Tessman; and her great grandchildren: Braxton, Oliver, and Case Tessman; Ethan, Lucas, and Haley Young; and Rowen Ludeking. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Douglas, who never missed a chance to lovingly tease her about her height; her youngest son, Scott Tessman; her oldest grandson, Joshua Tessman; her brothers, Bill and John Scott; and her sister, Patricia Bushong. Marilea’s family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care and guidance as they honored her final wishes.