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Dr. Michelle E. Block, PhD, RN
SCHERERVILLE, IN - Dr. Michelle E. Block, PhD, RN age 56, of Schererville, formerly of Hobart, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her sons, Alex and Phillip Block both of Schererville; dear love, Steven L. Outly; mother, Maryann Nagy; and brother, Mark (Gulmira) Nagy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Dale; father, Joseph Nagy; and sister Rebecca Nagy.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM directly at Descent of the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church, 545 E. 77th Ave., Schererville, IN 46375 with Rev. Lev Holowaty officiating. Michelle will lie in state at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service, and will be laid to rest directly after service at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at SOLAN-PRUZIN FUNERAL HOME, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN 46375 (corner of Main and Kennedy) from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Parastas at 7:00 PM.
Michelle was a 1981 graduate of Hobart High School, and then went on to graduate from Valparaiso University. She received her master's degree in Nursing from Purdue Northwest, and PhD from Loyola University. She was a cardiac nurse for Munster Community Hospital for 15 years and then moved on to faculty for Indiana University Northwest. Since 2004, she was a faculty member in the College of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest. Michelle was a worldwide traveler doing presentations on nursing. She was an accomplished photographer. She enjoyed antiquing, cooking, long walks in the country, hiking and collecting nursing memorabilia. She belonged to Gamma Phi Sorority. Michelle was a loving mother and devoted partner that will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nursing Department at Valparaiso University or Department of Nursing at PNW would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
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Maria Kyres Pavlou
November 12, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Michelle. I first met Michelle at Valpo where we were freshman living on the same floor of our dorm. We shared a love for the Orthodox faith and the Lord. I will always remember Michelle as being smart, strong and sincere. May her memory be eternal and may her life as a teacher and a healer continue to be lived through each of you!
You have my deepest sympathy.
Debbie Lazzara
June 13, 2019
Alex, Phil & Steven--I'm so sorry for your loss. I met Michelle while at Loyola. She was smart, caring, fun, and never hesitated to help me or provide advice or encouragement-- even after our doctoral student days. A favorite memory is the day she defended her dissertation and the great time we all had at dinner--such a proud and happy occasion! She was an excellent nurse and educator- and she will live on through the many current and future nurses she has taught, in addition to everyone whose life she touched. Thank you, Michelle, for making this world a better place. You will be missed!
Melissa (Malia) Craig
June 8, 2019
I was so sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. We hadn't spoken in years, but she is part of many of my happy memories of high school.
Maria Fay
June 3, 2019
What a wonderful person, teacher, mother..she will be so missed.
Dorothy Beaty
June 1, 2019
To The Family: Please accept my deepest sympathy. Michelle was a beautiful, loving, caring, intelligent lady and will be sadly missed by everyone that knew her. She is now with Our Lord resting in the arms of the angels.
Aleaner Thurman
June 1, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Debbie Verbish
June 1, 2019
Michelle was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, and friend. I'll miss her many photo essays from her trips around the world. She will always remain in the hearts of those who knew her and especially in the lives her generous donations helped. May her memory be eternal!
Thomas Haskett
June 1, 2019
Rest In Peace you sweet lady. A life lived helping and healing others even in death you continue to heal and help. A dear friend I will miss you. xo
June 1, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May the promise at Isaiah 35:5,6 give you comfort and hope in the days to come.
June 1, 2019
I don't know that I ever met your Michelle, but I can't help but think of how very many lives she touched in her healing and teaching ministry! May God comfort you all with His love and peace, and with the knowledge that Michelle lived her life so fully.
Kathleen Mathews-Lawrence
May 31, 2019
I was in band & high school with Michelle. She was a special person. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dr Suzanne Savoy
May 31, 2019
I feel blessed to have had the good fortune to get to know Michelle and to share doctoral studies with this lovely person.
Martha Cupka
May 31, 2019
Maryann, I am so very sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. I remember her as a little girl, following you and Joe around. And, as a young lady leading so others can follow.
May her memory be eternal.
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