Katherine Joyce Block

Savoy Katherine Joyce Block passed away in the afternoon on Monday March 2, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born on May 18, 1934 in Fisher, IL to Richard A. and Hattie (Dean) Dutton. Joyce married Russell E. Block on April 14, 1951, and he passed away in 2014.

Joyce is survived by her son Steven E. Block of Urbana; grandson Zachary Block and great-granddaughter Savannah Block, both of Wisconsin; sister Laverne Lafenhagen of Sidney; brothers Richard E. (Joyce) Dutton of Mahomet and Frank B. (Diane) Dutton of Mahomet; sister-in-law Marilyn Dutton of Morristown, AZ; nieces Dianne Lafenhagen, Joannie Bonnell, Debbie Sherwinski, Donna Pauling, Beth Painter, Linda Davis, Pat Davis, and Chris Davis; nephews John Lafenhagen Jr., Rich Dutton, David Dutton, Chris Dutton, Nick Dutton, and Doug Dutton. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son Kevin E. Block; brother and best friend Ted Dutton; and nephew Craig Dutton.

Joyce was a retired hairstylist. She ran her own shop, Simply Beautiful, in Savoy for many years. Joyce was a very loving and kind-hearted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was loved and will be missed by all.

A graveside committal service will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran cemetery, 390 County Rd 2400 E, Broadlands, IL 61816. Pastor John Sharp will officiate. Memorial donations may be made in Joyces name to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Arrangements are being handled by Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, Illinois 710 N Neil St. Champaign, Illinois 61820. Please join Joyces family in sharing memories on her tribute wall at sunsetfuneralhome.com.