Arlene Block Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Arlene Block of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, born in Emmetsburg, Iowa, who passed away on October 15, 2024, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Schmeling and Alvina Schmeling (Baas); her husband Carl Block; her son Wayne Douglas; and her siblings, Helen, Marcella, Lucille, Louis, Harold and Chuck.
She is survived by: her daughter Susan Marie (John Barnes) of Hamburg, MN; her daughter-in-law Bev Wahl (Mark) of Merrifield, MN; and her grandchildren, Travis Block (Lisa) of Prairie City, IA, Amanda Finnerty (Ryan) of Hamburg, MN, Brandon Buckentin (Annette) of Hassloch Germany, Jamie Wahl (Shani) of Grainger, IA, Hilary Wahl of Des Moines, IA, Micah Wahl (Karen) of Brainerd, MN and Miranda Schick (Jake) of Adel, IA. She is also survived by twenty great-grandchildren and xix great-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, October 21st 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior-Windom (1157 3rd Ave, Windom, MN 56101). A celebration of life was held on Monday, October 21st 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are preferred.
