Valerie "Val" Margaret Theresa Blaisdell Kane, 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 due to complications from a blood clot in her abdomen.

She is survived by her life partner of 35 years Rick Stocker, sister Mary (Jim) Bates, brother Herb (Liz) Blaisdell, daughters Eva Kane, Becky (Bill) Makovsky and Chris Kane (Frank Rowe). Grandchildren Mitch Kuznar, Jacob (Amber) Kuznar, Casey Kuznar and Lilly Szalecki. Great grandchild Carrie Kuznar.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Rusk County Animal Shelter in her name. http://ruskanimals.com/

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News.