Mildred Block, nee Scher, loving wife of the late Leigh M. “Kai” Block; cherished mother of Merle “Mickie” Silverstein and Natalie van Straaten; adored grandmother of Richard (Colleen) Silverstein, William (Amy) Silverstein, Jonathan (Tracey) Silverstein, Andrew Silverstein, Tracy van Straaten, Justin van Straaten and Derek van Straaten; treasured great-grandmother of Sarah and Jacob Silverstein, Rachel and David Silverstein and Jacob, Jessica and Joshua Silverstein; dear sister of the late Bess (the late Isador) Kirschenbaum, Florence (the late Gilbert) Kirshenbaum, Albert (the late Mollie) Scher and Stewart (Meb) Scher; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services Wednesday, 12 noon at Westlawn Cemetery (Orchid Section), 7801 W. Montrose, Norridge. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 4709 Golf Road, Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076, would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. 847-509-5011 www.cjfinfo.com
