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ESCANABA -- Hideko Blomstrom, 94, of Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Christian Park Village.
She was born on March 13, 1932 in Iizuka, Japan, where she was a telephone operator. She married Robert "Bob" J. Blomstrom October 3, 1957. He preceded her in death in 1990.
She earned her GED from Escanaba High School in 1983.
Hideko was a long-time resident of Escanaba. She enjoyed walking around all of Escanaba saying "Hi" to all. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, playing cards, and bingo. She loved spending time with family and friends. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Hideko is survived by one son; Joseph (Makiko Kimura) Blomstrom of Simi Valley, CA; two step grandchildren, Joshua Gibson of Las Vegas, NV and Ashley Paris of West Hills, CA; followed by two brothers, Tadao (Shigeko) Umeno, and Hisao Umeno both in Japan; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Hideko was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph and St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Hideko will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Holy Cross Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, all donations are requested to be made to St. Joseph and St. Patrick's Catholic Church for masses in the name of Robert and Hideko Blomstrom.
A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting with arrangements.
