Joan Block Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan Block of Ortonville, Minnesota, who passed away on February 26, 2021 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Block to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Leslie and Geneva Alice Beachem (Stanton); her husband Marvin Block; and her siblings, Bliss Gerjets, Helen Ludeman, Howard Beachem, Ward Beachem and Dale Beachem.
She is survived by: her children, Mark Block (Terry) of Ortonville, MN, Dawn Leger (Doug) of Ortonville, MN, Ronda Thielke (Russell) of Ortonville, MN and Ginger Athey (Ronald) of Ortonville, MN; her siblings, Norvin Beachem of Ortonville, MN, Keith Beachem (Janet) of Lakeville, MN and LaVay Anderson of Coon Rapids, MN; her siblings-in-law, Alvin Block (Phyllis) of St. Paul, MN and Lucille Block of Ortonville, MN; and her grandchildren, Mark Block II (Amy), Jennifer Block, Matthew Block (Layla), Carmen Zupfer (Pete), Amy Phelps, Misty Wittnebel (Justin), Nikki Evje (Kris), Ashly Thielke (Cody Young), Bridget Schwebach (Jared), Chelsy Stattelman (Cory) and Kirby Athey (Mari). She is also survived by 30 great-grandchildren.
While maintaining social distancing guidelines, we are now able to gather for services. The use of face masks by attendees is required.
