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Charlene Block Obituary

Block, Charlene L. "Bunny" (nee Fisher) Age 88, of Chicago. Beloved mother of Pamela (the late Robert) Samson, William (Gina) Block, C.F.D., and Cynthia (the late James) Murphy; loving grandmother of Courtney (James) Smith, Connor and Allison Block; dearest great-grandmother of Mark William and Harper Joan Smith; fond sister of Alyce (the late Ronald) Lind, Blanche (the late Larry) O'Neill, and the late Mary Jane (the late E.J.) Scott. Visitation, Friday, January 26, 2018, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Funeral, Saturday, January 27, at 10:15 a.m., from the funeral home, for Mass, 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter Catholic Church, 8100 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 or The Salvation Army, 5040 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL, 60630. Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or www.habenfuneral.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 25, 2018.

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Bob Diver

March 1, 2018

Pam,Bill and Cyndy,

I was so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Our sympathy and prayers are with your families.

We had many good times together especially at Louie's. Char and Blanche were alwayslooking out for me.

Sincerely,

Bob & Sharon Diver

January 30, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. 1 Corinthians 15:26.

D

January 30, 2018

Sorry for your loss may the God of comfort be with you and your family at this time Rev

Steve Karall

January 27, 2018

The St. Al's Karalls send our sympathy To Bill and Cindy and Pamela, and her extended family. We thought your Mom was great and we'll miss her and keep her in our thoughts, along with the many wonderful memories of parties of yore.

She was a lot of fun, and I'll remember her laugh always. I'm so sorry I wasn't able to attend the service and see you all.

Peace. Rudy, Dave, Frank, Bob, Leo & Steve Karall

C R

January 27, 2018

Family of Charlene Block, please except my condolence for your loss of your dearly loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time in your family's life. May the God of all comfort, comfort your family.

Jon and Laura Olsen

January 26, 2018

We are so Sorry for your loss
Mrs. Block was quite a character
I haven't seen her in a long time
I always had good conversations with her at the Block parties
she will be sorely missed by all.....

Jon and Laura Olsen

January 26, 2018

to the block family sorry for your lost jim and brian collins

Robert Weniger

January 25, 2018

My deepest condolences and sympathy go out to the entire Block family. Charlene, along with her sister Blanche, were truly enjoyable to work with at IBM.

Bob Weniger

January 25, 2018

May our heavenly Father bring comfort to your grieving hearts and grant you peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11

January 25, 2018

Praying that God will give you strength during this difficult time.

January 25, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. 1 Corinthians 15:26.

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Jan

26

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Haben Funeral Home & Crematory

8057 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077-2599

Jan

27

Funeral

10:15 a.m.

Haben Funeral Home & Crematory

8057 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077-2599

Jan

27

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Peter Catholic Church

8100 Niles Center Rd, Skokie, IL

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8057 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077-2599

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