Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Deborah L. O'Block (nee Zunica), "Debbie"

Passed away on August 19, 2020


Deborah L. “Debbie” O’Block (nee Zunica), age 64 of Ft. Myers, Florida formerly of Lansing, Illinois passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020 in St. John, IN. Debbie was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Michael O’Block, for 44 years.  Debbie leaves behind the legacy of their three children: Matthew (Stacie) O’Block, Rachel O’Block and Kirsten (Joe) Betkowski and her cherished grandchildren Olivia and Avery O’Block and Colette and Theodore Betkowski.  Debbie is also survived by her parents Leandro and Carol Zunica and her four siblings: Linda (Carl) Stahulak, Sandy (Bill) Chandler, Mike (Jacqui) Zunica and Larry (Carol) Zunica.  Debbie was aunt to many nieces and nephews and a friend to many.  After raising her own family Debbie returned to the workforce at Heritage Community Bank for many years before “retiring” into nannying, her true passion.  If the love the world had for Debbie could have saved her, she would have lived another lifetime.  Debbie touched the lives of everyone she met and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Visitation Sunday, August 23, 2020 from 2:00 – 7:00 pm at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th LN.) St. John, IN. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, August 24, 2020 at 11:00 am DIRECTLY at Holy Name Catholic Church 11000 W. 133rd Ave. Cedar Lake, IN.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can by made to  the Glioblastoma Foundation fund in her honor: https://glioblastomafoundation-remember-honor.everydayhero.com/us/debbieoblock. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic as well as state and local health officials, masks are required if you are attending the visitation or funeral mass.  For more information 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com

Funeral

DIRECTLY at Holy Name Catholic Church
Monday, August 24, 2020 - 11:00 am

Funeral Mass:
Holy Name Catholic Church
11000 W. 133rd Ave.
Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
Monday, August 24, 2020 - 11:00 am

Memorial Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can by made to the Glioblastoma Foundation fund in her honor: https://glioblastomafoundation-remember-honor.everydayhero.com/us/debbieoblock.

Visitation Location

St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474

Map


Visitation Information

Sunday, August 23, 2020 - 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Condolences
"I am so sad to hear of Debbie’s passing. I knew Debbie through her daughter Kirsten. Debbie was such a sweet lady. She helped me out many times with my girl scout troop. I have such fond memories of when she chaperoned our Grand Hotel trip to Mackinac Island. My heart brakes for her children. Prayers to the family. Karen Reichart"
- Karen Reichart
August 20, 2020 6:08 pm

"Sending thoughts and prayer to you guys. Xoxo"
- Tom Weckler
August 21, 2020 5:36 am

"Kirsten, Joe, Colette, & Theodore, I am deeply saddened by your loss. I will keep you & your extended family in my prayers. Love, Karen"
- Karen Oberman
August 23, 2020 6:36 pm

"I was so so sorry to hear of Debbies passing. I was a classmate of hers in high school and elementary school in Dolton Illinois. My condolences go out to her whole family. May you RIP Debbie "
- David Yurkovich
August 27, 2020 2:44 pm

"We were so sorry to hear about Debbie. We were neighbors in Lansing for many years and watched the children grow into fabulous children. She was the best mom and friend."
- Diane Lange
August 29, 2020 5:15 am

Candles Lit
"May your mom's soul rest in peace! Accept my deepest condolence! "
- Shamshad Banu
August 20, 2020 4:11 pm

"Debbie lit up the world with her beautiful heart. Sending love and prayers to you all for comfort and peace."
- Ray (Randy) and Robin Troy
August 22, 2020 1:53 pm