Jeffrey R. Blocker

Jeffrey “Jeff” R. Blocker, 37, of Elkhart, IN passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Elkhart General Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd. St. Joseph. After services the family will announce a place for gathering of family and friends. Those wishing to sign Jeff’s guestbook may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com. Jeff was born September 5, 1977 in St. Joseph, MI to James & Carol (Smith) Blocker. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1996. He went on to attend Indiana University South Bend and receive his certification as a CNC Machinist. Jeff worked at Honeywell for the last 3 years as a CNC Machinist. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his kids. He is survived by his wife Stephanie Blocker of Elkhart; daughter Zoe Blocker; step-son Kole Grebe; parents James & Carol Blocker of Berrien Springs; brothers Jason Clark of St. Joseph, Whitney (Amberr) Blocker of St. Charles, MO; grandmother Geraldine “Geri” McLear; mother-in-law Sandy Huff of Watervliet; sister-in-law Heather Tanner of Mishawaka, IN and a host of friends.