Shirley A. Bloch, 81
Collegeville
July 3, 1941 – Nov. 15, 2022
Shirley Ann Bloch, 81, died at her home in Collegeville, MN. Her funeral was held Nov. 22 at St. John’s Abbey/University Church in Collegeville. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Bloch was born on July 3, 1941, in Collegeville, to George and Viola (Gillitzer) Dullinger.
Bloch lived in the Collegeville area her entire life. She raised her family of six children and enjoyed seeing their lives develop and grow. Outside of her home, Bloch worked in a variety of positions including time at St. Raphael’s in St. Cloud, the Liturgical Press in Collegeville, Sexton Dining at St. John’s University, cleaning area homes and special work as a daycare provider in the earlier years. She will be remembered as an extremely hard worker with many beautiful talents. Bloch loved to watch westerns, Jeopardy, old movies and the wildlife that frequented her yard. Throughout her life, she enjoyed traveling, hearing about other’s travels, doing puzzles, embroidery, gardening, mowing her yard, bowling and listening to country music. Bloch was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Parish and the St. Rose Mission Circle.
Survivors include the following: her children, Scott Bloch, Brian (Gail) Bloch, Kim Davis, Peg (Dave “Hook”) Loso, Chuck Bloch and Todd (Cristy) Bloch; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; siblings: Darlene Ostendorf, Delvin (Lillian) Dullinger and Dianne (Willy) Sobania; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Eric Davis; and step-granddaughter, Kaia Makela.
Among her favorites, Bloch loved lilacs. The family asks those attending the funeral to please consider wearing a touch of lilac that day to honor her memory.
Donations will be used to honor Bloch’s favorite cause, St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Arrangements are with the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.
