Michelle "Mike" Ann (Hughes) Blocker

Michelle Ann Blocker, 67, North Manchester, Indiana, entered the gates of heaven on December 21, 2022. Born in LaPorte, Indiana, on April 17, 1955, Michelle was the daughter of Sally Hughes and sister to Janet and Susan Hughes.

On July 20th, 1973, Michelle, known as “Mike” to those who knew her, married Danny Blocker. During their forty-nine years of marriage, they were blessed with three children, Troy, Jasun, and Kathy. A woman of faith and love, Mike loved God deeply and had a servant’s heart. She delighted in helping people and truly caring for them. Mike was a prayer warrior who wanted everyone to find the Lord. The simple things in life mattered most to Mike, and she believed faith and family mattered the most.

For twenty-five years Mike cleaned homes for the elderly, helping to make their lives a bit easier. She also worked for Lakeland Nursery in Silver Lake for twelve years. When she had time, Mike loved spending time outdoors gardening, caring for her home, and watching animals, especially birds. She also was a storm watching enthusiast and was thrilled to see a tornado close up when it hit their property in 2000, while giving God the glory that the house was still standing.  In her fifties, Mike successfully received her GED, something she had aspired to do for many years.

The loving memory of Mike, or “Gobby” to her grandchildren, will be forever cherished by her husband, Danny Blocker, North Manchester; sons, Troy (Dawn) Blocher, Warsaw, and Jasun (Shannon) Blocher, Columbia City; daughter, Kathy (Kevin) Smith, Silver Lake; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Janet (Stewart) Smith, Sheffield, Alabama. Michelle was preceded in death by her mother, Sally Hughes, and sister, Susan Pedro.

Family and friends may call Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana. A private burial will be held at Eel River Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, 2128 East 1200 South, Silver Lake, Indiana, at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Michelle Ann Blocker, memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825.

The family of Mike Blocker has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.