Mary Lou Blattmann, age 85, passed away October 9, 2012, in Florence, KY. Mary Lou was the loving wife of Phillip Blattmann for over 63 years. Loving mother to Debi Draper (Tom) of Madison, IN, Gary Blattmann (Lynn) of Loveland, OH, Cheryl Blattmann of Ft. Mitchell, KY, and Kim Book (Rick) of Independence, KY. Loving grandmother to Scott Budd, Tiffany Budd, Kaitlyn Book, and Jacob Book. Loving sister to Don Vogt (Jean) of Orlando, FL. Mary Lou was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Telephone Pioneers Club, numerous senior groups, and a long time volunteer at the Point. She lived and believed in the strength of family, friends and the joy of laughter. Visitation will be Sunday, October 14th from 1 to 4pm at Middendorf Funeral Home, Ft. Wright, KY. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, October 15th at 10am at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will take place at Mother of God Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to: The Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky at 104 West Pike St., Covington, KY 41011. Online condolences can be made at www.middendorf-funeralhome.com.