Service Information
Jinny L. Block, age 43, of Shakopee, formerly Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the Hutchinson Health Hospital.
Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at 11:00 A.M., at St. John’s Church in Hassan Valley Township, Hutchinson, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery at a later date.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., and will continue one hour prior to the service all at church.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Memorials are preferred.
Please see https://www.stjohnscccc.org/ for the livestreaming of Jinny's service.
Obituary
Jinny Lynn Block was born on October 28, 1977, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Jerry and Charlotte (Kottke) Block. Jinny was baptized as an infant at St. John’s Church in Hassan Valley Township, Hutchinson, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Vineyard Methodist. She received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1996.
Jinny grew up and resided in Hutchinson where she began her employment at HTI. Later in life Jinny moved to Shakopee and was employed at Fahey Sales, Bloomington Lincoln, and most recently Prior Lake DMV as a Title Clerk. Jinny was a member of the Hutchinson American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and was a past member of St. John’s Church in Hassan Valley Township.
Jinny enjoyed going to amusement parks when she was younger, and she also loved her rabbit, Kooper. One highlight of her life was going on a trip to Mexico with her Grandma Margie The Great and meeting up there with her Dad. She liked to go on walks with Charleen and mentioned numerous times how enjoyable that was for her. She especially enjoyed the time spent with her sister Cheri Glesener. Jinny cherished being an aunt and spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Jinny passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the Hutchinson Health Hospital, at the age of 43 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Jinny will be missed by everyone whom she touched along life’s journey, may you take comfort in those memories and cherish them always.
Jinny is survived by her:
Father, Jerry Block and his wife, Charleen, of Hutchinson, MN;
Sisters, Cheri Glesener and her husband, Cody, of Hutchinson, MN,
Sheri Smith and her husband, Rick, of Hutchinson, MN,
Kerri Hoff and her husband, Lee, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandmother, Margie Block of Hutchinson, MN;
Many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Jinny is preceded in death by her Mother, Charlotte Block; Grandparents, Elmer and Mae Kottke; Great Grandparents, Alfred and Ella Block; and Grandfather, Lowell Block.
Vicki says
My prayers are with you all. Rest in peace. May God wrap his arms around you.
Jen Dvorak says
Your smile always lit up the room every time you entered. My heart is breaking my for all who knew you. You will be terribly missed! Many thoughts and prayers to all your loved ones.
Josh Hoffman says
Jinny, you were one of my first friends on Lakewood Drive, and you continued to make me laugh into adulthood. You are going to be missed. I had hoped to share nachos and a Capri Sun with you one last time. Maybe we will one day. Love and light.
Karen says
Sorry to hear of your loss. May god be with you. Prayers.
Shelly says
My dear sweet Jenny, my heart is heavy with the news of your passing. I am so glad we got to know each other. Prayers to the family. May God’s love comfort you during this time.
Mollie says
So many of my childhood memories have Jinny in them. My parents would always call her “blockhead” and her parents would call me “brownie”. She will be dearly missed. Her sense of humor and laugh is something I will always remember about her. When I think of Jinny I think of Cheri. Two peas in a pod. My heart is very for your dear family.
Rick n Darla Harrier says
So sorry for your loss to everyone in the family!!
Bob & Nell Peterson says
Dear Jerry, Char and family,
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. She was always so full of life and always remembered us when we saw her at your house. She was a very creative person and had such a positive outlook on life. Please know we think of you as you deal with your loss.
We always loved her smile and outgoing personality. May you find PEACE in knowing we who believe, have everlasting life in our
heavenly home.
Bob & Nell Peterson
Vern & Anne Hahn says
Jerry & Cheri, We were sorry to hear of Ginny’s passing. We remember her as the little neighbor girl that was always smiling. She used to come over and play with Amy and they had the best time together. Now they will be playing together in heaven forever. We will miss the Ginny we always knew and we will keep you in our hearts. Vern & Anne Hahn
Harry & Kathy Berghuis says
So sorry for your loss. Sending our sympathies.
Sheldon L. Wallmow says
Jerry, So sorry to hear of your loss. Sheldon Wallmow
Jim&Kathy Horrmann-Pantier says
Our deepest condolences to Jinny’s family. She will always be watching over everyone.
Carman says
So sorry to hear of the passing of Jinny. We worked together at HTI so many fun memories & laughs. Jinny had an amazing smile & heart of gold. She will be dearly missed & cherish the memories. Love you Jinster fly high beautiful angel. Always & forever your – Carmelita
Gus Wurdell says
So sorry to hear about Jinny’s passing. I always enjoyed her witty conversation and easy smile. Bumped into her in the metro a few years back and it was the same classic Jinny. My deepest sympathies to the Block family. I know she will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.
Calyn says
My Forever Friend, my heart breaks. As painful as this is, I find comfort in knowing you are with your mom and loved ones. I will miss you every single day until we meet again.
Cindy karg says
My heartfelt sympathy to all!! Jinny was always a kind caring person!! Whenever I would see her she always said “ hello”. I am so sorry that she was taken from this earth so young! May all the beautiful memories give you some comfort during this difficult time!! Rest In Peace Jinny!!
Brenda Singel says
My heartfelt sympathies to your entire family. Jinny was such a bright light wherever she went and I will never forget her kind heart and amazing smile. I always enjoyed our chats and lunch dates when I was working in Bloomington, we both loved going to Chipotle. I will miss you my dear friend, until we meet again!
Beth Markgraf says
Hutchinson Class of 1996-
Go Hutch Tigers! Jinny rode my bus a few years and I’ll always remember her for her smile and outgoing cheerful personality. Rest In Peace Jinny! Prayers to all her family and friends.
Jayda Gilberts Garrison says
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jinny at ShopKo years ago. She was a wonderful person with a heart of gold and a personality to match. May she Rest In Peace.