Michael Bloch

Michael Bloch, born and raised in the Oak Park area, died suddenly on October 27th. Mike was humbleness, kindness, and love personified. He enjoyed working at Shaker Advertising and thought of his co-workers there as extended family. He coached little league, shared his wicked sense of humor, and, late in his life, discovered his love of cats. He was maybe the greatest "gunkle" the world has ever known, sending surprise bouncy houses to birthday parties, photographing baby Chewbacca's cross country journey, telling ridiculous yet captivating bedtime stories, and buying all the candy at the movies. He loved a rare steak, a White Sox game, a fantasy sports league, Indiana University basketball, and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Bloch, his sisters, Shana (husband Ryan)  and Jennifer (husband Peter), and his adoring nephew and nieces Eli Bloch Garcia, Luisa Bloch Garcia, Lucy King and Cora King, A celebration of life ceremony will be held at 11:00 on November 19th at the Riverside Country Club.  In lieu of flowers please donate to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation.

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