Kim Janell Blankenship went home to Jesus on January 5th, 2026, at age 68.

Kim was born to Joyce Lubbers (living) and Joseph Selle (deceased)on October 6, 1957, in Decatur, Illinois.

She had fond memories of her grandparent's farm and the time she spent there and with them.

Kim devoted her life to those near to her heart. Which included family, friends and farm.

Kim also enjoyed working in her many gardens, reading, and later in life feeding and watching birds. Those who knew her best knew working and being on the family dairy farm was her greatest earthly joy.

Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her.

Kim joins a host of family and friends in Heaven. She is survived by her daughter, Sara, her sister, Kristina, and mother, Joyce.

Psalm 91:11

"For He will give His angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways."

Exodus 23:20

"See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared."

John 3:16-18

"16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God's one and only Son."

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO