Joseph Block
1924 - 2016 (92 years)-
Name Joseph Block Birth 10 Mar 1924 Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois 
[1] Gender Male Death 13 Sep 2016 Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois [1] Burial Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois [1] Person ID I6024 Hedges Last Modified 10 Jul 2025
Family Marjorie Fox, b. 1 Jan 1928, Jamaica Township, Vermilion County, Illinois d. 28 Jun 2025, Sanford, North Carolina (Age 97 years) Family ID F2636 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 10 Jul 2025
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Birth - 10 Mar 1924 - Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois 
Death - 13 Sep 2016 - Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois 
Burial - - Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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Notes - Danville - Joseph E. Block, 92, of Danville, passed away at 9:40 pm, Monday September 13, 2016 at his home. He was born March 10, 1924 in Danville, IL to Jesse E. & Elsie Long Block. Joe married Marjorie Fox on April 8, 1950 in Catlin, IL. Marjorie survives as well as: 1 son: John L. Block of Santa Fe, New Mexico; 1 daughter: Deborah (David) Ziebart of Sanford N.C.; 1 grandson: Jason (Amy) Ziebart; and 3 great-grandsons: Noah Ziebart, Joseph Ziebart, Oliver Ziebart. He was preceded in death by 1 bro: Robert Block.
Joseph taught 7th & 8th grade in Catlin for a brief period. He served first in the Navy, and later the Air Force, where he earned the distinctive honor of being a “Navy Golden Shellback.” He served as an Air Force Instructor for over 20 yrs. Prior to returning to Danville, the couple resided for a time in Merced, California. Joe enjoyed golfing and was a member of Toastmasters International, Lions Club of Merced, CA. He attended the First Presbyterian Church of Merced, CA and was an avid reader and book collector.
Funeral services 2 pm Sunday at Robison Chapel in Catlin. Ed Ross will officiate. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Indianola. [1, 2]
- Danville - Joseph E. Block, 92, of Danville, passed away at 9:40 pm, Monday September 13, 2016 at his home. He was born March 10, 1924 in Danville, IL to Jesse E. & Elsie Long Block. Joe married Marjorie Fox on April 8, 1950 in Catlin, IL. Marjorie survives as well as: 1 son: John L. Block of Santa Fe, New Mexico; 1 daughter: Deborah (David) Ziebart of Sanford N.C.; 1 grandson: Jason (Amy) Ziebart; and 3 great-grandsons: Noah Ziebart, Joseph Ziebart, Oliver Ziebart. He was preceded in death by 1 bro: Robert Block.
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