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Phillip Bock Obituary
Surviving are his wife, Gloria D. (nee Novy), whom he married July 8, 1951 in Wilmington; three sons, Kelly Bock of Wichita, KS, Keith Bock of Grandview, MO and Kirby (Elizabeth) Bock of Lee's Summit, MO; two daughters, Kathleen (Greg) Hill of Morris, IL and Kristie (Jeff) Griffiths of Braidwood, IL; one daughter-in-law, Amy Bock of Blue Springs, MO; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don (Darlene) Bock of St. Joseph, IL, and Barry (Joyce) Bock of Little Rock, AR; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by one son, Kevin Bock.
Funeral services will be at the R. W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd., Braidwood Chapel, Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mark Thompson officiating. The visitation will be Monday, February 12, from 3-8 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. Inurnment will be at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL at a later date. Memorials in his name to Walnut Grove Nursing Home, Joliet Area Community Hospice or American Diabetes Society would be appreciated.
R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd
401 E. Main St., Braidwood, IL
815-458-2336
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Barb Rink
February 13, 2007
To the Bock Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father and husband. You have our sympathy. Sincerely, Barb(Nicol)and Doug Rink and family
Connie Trimby
February 12, 2007
Gloria and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Phil was a great guy as well as a great father and husband. I wish I could be with you at this sad time. Remember the good times.
Roger & Joanne Reinhard
February 12, 2007
Dear Gloria and family,
We extend our sincere sympathy on the loss of Phil. We have many memories when our familes were growing up. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Jessie Edwards
February 12, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Irene [Stewart] Banning
February 12, 2007
Gloria,my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.May the Lord give you strength for each and every day.Also to the rest of the family.
Ron and Janet Taylor
February 11, 2007
To the family of Phil Bock,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to Gloria and family; Don and Darlene and family; and Joyce and Barry and family. We know you will treasure the time you had with him.
February 11, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of Phil's passing. May the Good Lord with you all. Jerry and Henri Lyday
Pam ( Davis) Kammann
February 11, 2007
Kathy and family,
Im sorry for the loss of your father, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time.
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