Blanche E. Block nee Jones age 96 of Steger, IL passed away June 10, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Edward M. Block. Loving mother of John M. (Barbara) Block, Linda (Al) Irono and the late Laura Michael. Dear mother-in-law of George Michael. Cherished grandmother of eight Grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Dear sister of Dorothy Nolte the late Clifford Jones and the late Grace Kinsinger. Visitation Friday June 17 from 3:30 to 7:00 P.M. at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Il. Funeral service Saturday June 18th 10:00 A.M. at Steger Memorial Chapel. Interment at Beverly Cemetery Blue Island, IL. Blanche enjoyed participating in Steger Senior Center activities and was the former librarian at Steger Central Junior High School. Memorials to the Susan G. Koman Foundation or the St. John Faith Church of Matteson, Illinois appreciated. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com