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Lawrence Block Obituary

Block, Lawrence A. "Larry" Age 58, In God's Care on Sept. 18, 2011, Beloved son of Rita C. (nee Jalowiec) and the late Arthur M. Block. Loving brother of Arthur F. (Donna) Block and Anita C. (Jerome) Hope. Dear uncle of Mark and Elinore Hope. Loving nephew of Gertrude Thomas and Bernadette Choffin and dear cousin to many. Aircraft Mechanic for Northwest/Delta Airlines. Visitation Wednesday 4-8pm at the Brady-Gill Funeral Home (Heeney-Laughlin Directors) 2929 W. 87th St. Evergreen Park. Chapel service Thursday at 10:30a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery Memorials to St. Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD 57326 appreciated. 708-636-5500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 20, 2011.

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Tim W

September 21, 2011

I bought Larry's wonderful Baldwin piano that he had at his house in Jonesboro, Ga. I play it every day and think so fondly of Larry's kindness to me. I am so sorry for your loss.

S.G.

September 21, 2011

To the Block family, As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by James 4:8

R R

September 21, 2011

May God be your stronghold during these times. Nahum1:7

t r

September 21, 2011

May the god of comfort provide you with a measure of comfort during this time. 2 cor 1:3,4

P Sharpe ( Isaiah 12:2 )

September 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 20, 2011

Dear Rita, Art, and Anita,
So sorry for your loss of a loving son and brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Yours truly,
Barbara Thomas

September 20, 2011

James and Elizabeth Gilroy and family

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