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Michelle Wessel, age 55, of Council Grove passed away September 3, 2022 at Salina Regional Medical Center, Salina, KS. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas State University Foundation, Veterinary Health Center Shelter Medicine Fund (K38612) c/o Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846. Condolences may be left at www. sawyerchapel.com Michelle, or Shelly as she was known to many, was born June 19, 1967 to Henry R. and Bernadine K. (Rees) Wessel in Emporia, KS. She grew up and attended schools in Medicine Lodge, KS, graduating from Medicine Lodge High School in 1985. After high school she attended and graduated from Emporia State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education.

Gloria met Robert Block, Jr. in Colorado while he was in the USAF, and they were married on February 18, 1962. After Bob was honorably discharged from the service, they moved to rural Alta Vista, where they made their home and raised their children.

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