Elenora Anna Block
July 30, 1926 ~ January 7, 2021
Elenora Anna Block, 94, of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Valley Park Retirement Center in Holts Summit.
She was born July 30, 1926, in Russellville, the daughter of the late Otto John and Mary Edith (Dampf) Kiesling.
She was united in marriage on October 2, 1948, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson City to James Lee Block who preceded her in death on October 27, 2012.
Elenora worked at Tweedie Shoe Factory for 7 years, was a dietician for Helias High School for over 20 years, and volunteered at St. Mary’s Health Center.
She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph and the Happy Hollow Club. She enjoyed square dancing, playing pitch,
quilting, camping and family.
Survivors include ten children, Mike (Pam) Block, Memphis, TN; Ron (Noy) Block, Alba, TX; Donna (Bob) Crow, Holts Summit; Dennis (Ruth) Block, Bonnots Mill; Janice (Tom) Pirner, Jefferson City; Jeannette (Kenny) English, Jefferson City; Greg (Deb) Block, Bonnots Mill; Doug (Becky) Block Jefferson City; Teresa (James) Calvin, Jefferson City; Amy (Sean) Morrison, Prosper, TX; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren with one due February of 2021; 4 step great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a granddaughter, Melissa Kay Block; a great-grandson, Dylan Christopher Pirner; 3 sisters, Ruby (Paul) Kramp, Venita (Louis) Kramp, Martha (Elmer) Angerer; and 1 brother, Herbert (Mildred) Kiesling.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Louis M. Nelen officiating.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to the American Patriot Service Corporation or to the American Cancer Society.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born July 30, 1926, in Russellville, the daughter of the late Otto John and Mary Edith (Dampf) Kiesling.
She was united in marriage on October 2, 1948, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson City to James Lee Block who preceded her in death on October 27, 2012.
Elenora worked at Tweedie Shoe Factory for 7 years, was a dietician for Helias High School for over 20 years, and volunteered at St. Mary’s Health Center.
She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph and the Happy Hollow Club. She enjoyed square dancing, playing pitch,
quilting, camping and family.
Survivors include ten children, Mike (Pam) Block, Memphis, TN; Ron (Noy) Block, Alba, TX; Donna (Bob) Crow, Holts Summit; Dennis (Ruth) Block, Bonnots Mill; Janice (Tom) Pirner, Jefferson City; Jeannette (Kenny) English, Jefferson City; Greg (Deb) Block, Bonnots Mill; Doug (Becky) Block Jefferson City; Teresa (James) Calvin, Jefferson City; Amy (Sean) Morrison, Prosper, TX; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren with one due February of 2021; 4 step great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a granddaughter, Melissa Kay Block; a great-grandson, Dylan Christopher Pirner; 3 sisters, Ruby (Paul) Kramp, Venita (Louis) Kramp, Martha (Elmer) Angerer; and 1 brother, Herbert (Mildred) Kiesling.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Louis M. Nelen officiating.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to the American Patriot Service Corporation or to the American Cancer Society.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I will miss her laugh!!!!
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Sympathies and condolences to the family. Elenor (Lo…as I knew her) had the biggest smile and the warmest welcomes when she’d see you. Sweet lady. Rest in God’s peace.
Greg. So sorry for your loss
Eleanora volunteered for me at St. Mary’s. Always had a smile on her face and was making sure you were ok and your family. She did not know a stranger. When I think of her it always brings a smile to my heart – she loved life. Mary Kay Hoelscher
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I will miss her smile and laugh
Elenora was such a caring and giving person. What a blessing she was too so many! My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Janette, I’m so sorry to hear this news. I know you loved your Mom tremendously and will miss her lots. Praying for peace and comfort in the days to come. Kathy Nelson
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Condolences to the Block family. When Mrs. Block was at Helias she was a bright spot in everyone’s day, always smiling, happy, and helpful! Wouldn’t it be great if everyone were like her!!!
Deepest sympathy to Janice , Donna and all the Block family. Your mother was a wonderful person.She was always smiling and happy.A real sweetheart. Joyce Slicker
Mike, Donna and all the family, sorry to learn of Eleanor’s passing. She was a fine person who raised a fine family. Dick Kettenbrink
My deepest sympathy to her family, extended family and friends! Lo had a wonderful infectious laugh. While visiting her at Valley Park she said, “GOSH, I didn’t think I would live this long” and then she had the biggest laugh. She had a family photo quilt above her headboard on her bed with wonderful photos of her BIG family and she would point each photo out and tell me who they were. She was so proud of them! Sweet, Sweet Lo, Rest in Peace in the arms of the angels.
Condolences to the Block family. A friend and Neighbor for many Years
I will always have the memories of the Block’s and Caspari’s getting together and laughing with Aunt Mayme. Elenora always had the best laugh and smile right up there with Mayme. Condolences to Elenora’s family. I can just hear and see it now with the joyful reunion of her and Jim and all the other family members. Hugs to all. Cris Caspari Henley
My deepest sympathy to the Block family. It was my pleasure to get to know Elenora while working at Valley Park Retirement Center. Ellie was a kind, compassionate lady and was loved by all. She treasuerd her family and was proud of her family quilt lovingly made by her daughter in law. Ellie rest in peace surrounded by the angels. We will miss you.
I just recently found out about the passing of Elenor and want to express my sincere sorrow for your loss, especially for each of you children. It is so very hard to say good bye to your Mom, even though you have the hope of being with her again in the eternal life of love. May God show His mercy through the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant her eternal salvation. May the Holy Spirit console all who love her. I am very grateful for Elenor (Mrs. Block) driving us home from school so many years and the ice cream she gave us from Zesto. Sending my prayers, Kathy (Taube) Stegeman.
Amy, so sorry to hear about your moms passing. she was a very nice lady and always had a smile on her face when I seen her at church or school.