Blanche Oelrichs

1890–1950 (age 60)

Biography

Blanche Oelrichs (1890–1950) was a woman of refinement and grace whose life, though relatively brief, made an impression on those around her. She navigated the early twentieth century with dignity and left behind memories of a life well-regarded by her contemporaries.

Her memory is preserved at Woodlawn Cemetery, a fitting tribute to a woman of her standing and character.

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