Edith L. Blessman
September 22, 1931 – January 15, 2024
Edith L. Blessman, 92, Belton, formerly of Harrisonville, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Carnegie Village Assisted Living. Per her wishes, no services will be held at this time. Inurnment will take place in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville.
Edith was born on September 22, 1931, to Eduard and Lina (Dietz) Hoffmann in Neufechingen, Germany. She grew up in Germany during the War, relocating to the United States in her early 20’s. She attended Penn Valley Community College to obtain her degree in nursing. Edith was able to spend her career working as a Registered Nurse, first at Research Medical Center and later at St. Joseph Medical Center, until her retirement.
Edith was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Blessman on January 12, 1974, in Kansas City. They enjoyed 44 years together before his passing in 2018. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Belton. Her greatest companion in her remaining years was her cat, Cissy, who was never far from her side.
Edith is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert. She is survived by her stepson, Doug Blessman, and her step-daughter, Denise Blessman.
