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Michael Burton Block

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Munster, Indiana

Michael Block Obituary

Michael Burton Block

MUNSTER, IN - Michael Burton Block, age 74. Beloved husband of Bari (nee Shapiro). Loving father of Jamie (Steven) Mayer and Lori Rose. Cherished Papa of Talia, Maxwell, and Elliana Mayer. Devoted son of the late Henry and Pearl Block. Dear brother of the late Sandra Block Strick.

Private graveside service will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Beth Israel or to charity of your choice. www.kishfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Times on Apr. 16, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Block

33 Entries

Rebecca Goold

April 22, 2020

How fortunate all of us were to have had Mike in our lives, and now to treasure his memories. For me, life will never be the same without Mike. We met in kindergarten, and remained friends throughout the years. I always admired him. When I was nine, I named my turtle after him. In more recent years, our conversations seemed to end up about our childhood, and our many shared memories, never letting go.
Eric and I send our love and condolences to Bari, Jamie and Lori.
Rebecca Feinstein Goold

Fred Levy

April 22, 2020

Mike, I miss you. Rest In Peace good friend.

April 18, 2020

Please accept my deepest condolences. So sorry about Michael. I hope that each of you, Bari and family and friends, find strength and comfort.

Sincerely,

Rosalie Steiner-Ruff, Schererville, IN

Michael Goldman

April 17, 2020

Bari and family, Jody and I are so terribly saddened to learn of Mike's passing and our prayers are with
you during this difficult time. Mike and I were in the army together more than 50 years ago and he made
an indelible impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was kind, compassionate,
witty and the absolute funniest person to be around. Mike will be missed by all who knew him and, we too
we grieve for his loss.

steven sirt

Planted Trees

Debbie Ninkovich

April 17, 2020

Dear Bari, I am so very sorry to hear of your husbands passing. My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family.

Crystal

April 17, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Keeping your family in my thoughts.

Teresa (Breslin) Glotzbach

April 17, 2020

Dear Bari,
I was so very saddened to hear tonight from my friend and neighbor Richard Waxman,that your beloved Michael had been ill and died at our local Community Hospital. I am truly undone by hearing of his untimely death. Many years after Michael graduated from South Shore,he and I reconnected when your daughter Jamie married Cindy Mayer Ostrovsky's son Steven. The Ostrovskys lived just two doors from us in Hammond, and it was fun to discover we had a connection with them. But in addition to Michael's warmth and friendliness, what I remember most about him, and what I am most grateful for, was his kindness in asking me, his old homeroom teacher at South Shore, to the Medicare Party that was held at Lorry Sirkin's house, when Mike and his homeroom classmates turned 65. That was such a memorable evening for me, reconnecting with all of those 'kids,' whom I had not seen since they were 18, and some of whose names appear in this Guest Book. I well know that a lifetime goes by all too quickly, but Michael's life ended entirely too soon. My heart goes out to you and your children, Bari. There will be difficult days ahead as you grieve this loving husband and father. May your close bonds, wonderful memories and shared religious beliefs bring you comfort.
My affectionate condolences,
Teresa Breslin Glotzbach

Marjorie Halio

April 17, 2020

Dear Bari, I am so very sorry for your loss. Dennis and I are keeping you and your family in our thoughts. I will forever remember Mike.

John & Cathy

April 17, 2020

Prayers and sympathy from your neighbors. Privilege to have been your friends all these years. May God cradle you in his arms.

Donna and Gary Pleason

April 16, 2020

Bari...We are so very sorry for your family's loss. Michael was a special guy and Donna and I have but a thimble filled with fond memories of great times with him compared to the life time of wonderful experiences that you and your family must have. Our favorite was his love for cars. We can still visualize Michael pulling up to the curb in his red and white Corvette always with a smile on his face. It was always a beautiful day because that car would never be seen in the rain. We will always remember Michael.

Beth Apostolas

April 16, 2020

Bari I am so sadden to hear of he loss of our husband. I pray you and your family find comfort and peace. Beth Dwyer Apostolas

Avis Shapiro

April 16, 2020

Bari, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and feel very sad for you and your family. May your memories help pull you through.

Lisa Wendt

April 16, 2020

So sorry to hear the news of your husbands passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Laurel Wahl

April 16, 2020

Oh Bari and family, i am so sorry to hear this tragic news. I know that you shared so many wonderful times together as a family. Hold those memories near and dear. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Scott Zimmerman

April 16, 2020

Lori, I am deeply saddened for you and your family to hear of your father's passing. He was a great father to you and Jamie and a great husband to your Mom. I know he will be missed by all that knew him. Your family is in my sympathies and prayers.

April 16, 2020

Bari, our deepest condolences to you and your family. Mike was a lovely man and I know you will miss him terribly. May you continue to have strength. Barbara and Ben Shapiro

Marcie Harrison

April 16, 2020

Bari: I was deeply saddened to learn of Mike's passing. He was such a compassionate and warm person.I am proud to call him a friend.My condolences to you and your family.

April 16, 2020

A great classmate at
South Shore.

He will be remembered.

Martin Soll
Miami

Barbara Beeman

April 16, 2020

Remembering your great love story today and always.

Scott Lindsey

April 16, 2020

Mr block is a good awesome person

Beth Formund

April 15, 2020

Although I wasn't able to see Mike often it was always a pleasure to reunite with him in person. For the past couple of years he was also one of my favorite Words with Friends partners. Mike was simply one of the nicest people I've known, a good man. He will be sorely missed.

RICHARD GREENBLATT

April 15, 2020

Deepest condolences and prayers during this time of sorrow. May the memory of good times give your family strength.

April 15, 2020

I was a classmate of Mike's in high school and he has been an integral part of our lunch group. One of my sons has the same name as Mike. He and I often had a good laugh when I would mistakenly send an email to him that was intended for my son, also named Michael Block. Our hearts go out to Bari and to Mike's family. We will miss him.

Jack Block

Howard Labow

April 15, 2020

I was one of Mike's high school classmates. Extending heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the entire Block family. May his memory be for a blessing

Larry Cohn

April 15, 2020

Bari, Michael was a classmate of mine at SSHS. I knew him as a warm, caring, and generous person. I could see from the recent TV video how much he was loved by his wonderful family. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be sorely missed.

Larry Cohn

Lory Spector

April 15, 2020

I was a high school classmate of Mike. He was truly the definition of what a Mensch is. My condolences to his family.
May his memory always be a blessing.

Stuart Appel

April 15, 2020

Bari, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We're terribly sorry for your loss.
Mike was a special person..
Benita & Stuart

Linda Robertson

April 15, 2020

I will hold our lifetime of memories deep in my heart. Our families couldn't have been closer, Aunt Pearl and Uncle Hank, even though we weren't real relatives. Bari, I can't imagine how you are feeling right now but know a tremendous amount of love is being sent your way.

gordon radley

April 15, 2020

Mike was a high school classmate. I live in San Francisco and we met again last year at our 55th Reunion. His openness, warmth and beaming energy was a joy to experience again. May the power and strength of his memory be a legacy to his family. He will be missed by so many.

Russ Murray

April 15, 2020

Rest In Peace Mike.

Diane Pavey

April 15, 2020

My prayers and sympathy to all..

Peter Orlinsky

April 15, 2020

Mike was a friend from high school and later we were in the same Army Reserve unit. For the past several years, he was part of our Romeo (retired old men eating out)lunch group with several SSHS friends. He will be sorely missed. My sincerest condolences to Bari and the family.

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