Josette Eva (Conger) Block, 82, of Gillett, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018, at ThedaCare Shawano.
Eva was born May 3, 1936, in Keshena, WI, to Theodore and Julia (Wishcobey) Conger. She was a member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Shawano High School and Spencerian Business College in Milwaukee. On December 22, 1956, she married Richard Block and they lived in Milwaukee and West Allis before retiring to Gillett.
Eva was employed as a medical transcriptionist at various hospitals and clinics in the Milwaukee area for over thirty years. She enjoyed playing the accordion, going to the casinos, and traveling throughout the U.S. with her family. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gillett.
Eva is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard Block, one daughter, Leslie Witty, of Orange, MA, David Block, of Shawano, Larry Block, of Portland, OR, Paul (Maureen) Block, of Benicia, CA; grandchildren, Bill, Ted and Joe Block, and Clara Witty. Eva is also survived by her sisters, Ruby Reiter, Yvonne Veronda, Marcia Youngs, Opal (Larry) Dill, Elizabeth Rigatuso, Audrey Conger, Judith (Tony) Martinez; brothers, Bernard (Ruth) Conger, Larry Conger; sisters-in law Mary Conger and Patricia Conger: and numerous nieces and nephews.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Richard, Jr., who died in infancy, four brothers and one sister and one son-in-law, Dana Witty.
The family would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers at Birch Hill Nursing Home, Serenity Gardens Assisted Living, and ThedaCare Shawano Medical Center.
Services
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Memorial Visitation
Thursday, July 12, 2018
9 to 10:45 AM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
101 W. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Memorial Service
Thursday, July 12, 2018
11 AM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
101 W. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Sorry for your loss. Eva will be missed.
Leslie and Clara, so very sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing.
Our heartfelt sympathy for the family during this time of loss, you all are in our prayers. We will forever love aunt Eva and look forward to reuniting with her one day in Heaven.
Leslie and Clara…..I only met your mother/grandmother the one time, so many years ago. In addition to her diminutive stature, I recall an easy laugh, a quick smile and a kind heart. May your happy memories help to ease your pain through this difficult time.
All my love to you both.
Peace and comfort to you from our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. I have happy memories of Eva. Our thoughts are with you. Be kind to one another. Amen