Charles Laverne Block

Charles Laverne Block, 76, Long-time Cisne Resident

Charles Laverne Block, 76, of Cisne, died at Clay County Hospital on December 27, 2024.  Laverne was privileged to work as a client at the Career Development Center in Fairfield, Il for 50 years.

Laverne resided in Cisne where he was an iconic figure.  Residents knew him well and watched him walk to downtown several times a day to complete his daily tasks, eat at the businesses, and listen to others share their daily news.  Though his personal interactions might have been brief, many people were blessed by his innocence and gentleness.

He loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals and readily sharing his evaluation of their performance.  Laverne enjoyed family dinners, community meals, and especially desserts.

Funeral Services

Funeral Services will be held at Hosselton Meridith Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025.  Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral services.

Laverne was born on October 8, 1948, to Randall Block and Helen (Tolliver) Block of Cisne, IL.

Survivors

Survivors include siblings, Linda Spicer of Flora, IL along with brother-in-law, Steve Spicer, Carl Block of Evansville, IN, 4 nephews and 2 nieces, 12 great nephews and nieces, and 1 great-great nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Rita Beck, and brother-in-law, Jerry Beck, all of Cisne, IL.

Memorials may be made to Cisne Cemetery where he will be buried with his parents, or to Cisne Middle School where students and staff offered help to him when needed.