Yvonne Catherine (Shidler) Blankman , currently of Lafayette but called Oxford her home, died Saturday, April 12, 2025; after a 2 year battle with cancer. She was born March 11, 1946, in Clay County, the third child of the late Orval & Imogene (Nicoson) Shidler. She graduated from Clay City High School & went on to graduate from Indiana State University with a degree in education. Yvonne married, John "Jack" Blankman, August 13, 1983 & they spent 33 years together until his death, December 29, 2016.

Yvonne spent her entire 38 year teaching career at Benton Central Jr.-Sr. High School. Hundreds of students had the benefit of being instructed by her in accounting, typing & business classes. She was also the cheerleading sponsor at one time. It was always fun when Yvonne encountered one of her former students & was able to visit & share memories. Yvonne enjoyed traveling, crafting, shopping, cheering for Benton Central & Purdue, eating out, but more importantly spending time with her family & friends.

Family that will miss Yvonne, include Jack's 4 Sons, Jeff (Krista Wolf-Howard), Barry (Melissa), Scott (Reetta) & Tim (Cathy) Blankman, several Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren, Brother, Jackie (Brenda) Shidler, as well as Nieces, Nephews & some "greats".  She is preceded in death by her Sister, Carolyn Sue (David) Hofmann, Grandson, 2 Great-Granddaughters & a Nephew.

Visitation will be Monday, April 21, 2025, from 4 PM until time of service at 7 PM, with Father Robert Klemme officiating, at Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein. in Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Jack and Yvonne Blankman Scholarship Fund, c/o the Benton Community Foundation, PO Box 351, Fowler, IN 47944 or online at https://bentoncf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1020 . Visit www.shoemakerfh.com or Shoemaker Funeral Home- Otterbein, Indiana Facebook page to leave any condolences or to share a memory of Yvonne.