Evelyn M. Block, 84, of Davenport, died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center in Moline. Funeral services will be Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11:30 at The Runge Mortuary. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 pm at the mortuary.
Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.therungemortuary.com. Evelyn was born September 29, 1927 in Davenport, the daughter of Roy and Mabel (Reese) Buri. She was united in marriage to Carl Block on June 19, 1948 in Davenport. She attended Davenport High School and after, went to work at Woolworth Dime Store, Peter Pan Bakery and later at the Independent Bakery. She was a member of Green Acres Mother’s Club. She loved to dance and go shopping but, her greatest joy was spending time with her family, her dog, Cujo and her many friends at CASI. Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be deeply missed. Those left to honor her memory include her husband of sixty-three years, Carl, Davenport; son, Robert, C. (Sarah) Block, daughter, Debbie (Derrik) Bolton; “special daughter,” Dietta (Vern) Langtimm; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren, with one on the way; sister, Carol (Jerry) Hoxsey; brothers: Jim (Connie) Buri and John Buri and many nieces and nephews. Her parents preceded her in death.
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