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Joseph Ballay Obituary
Allegan, Michigan
Passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at his home after a short illness. Mr. Ballay was born April 3, 1925 in Chicago to Paul J. and Stephania (Dzurnik) Ballay. Joe attended Otsego High School. During WWII he was in the U.S. Navy, serving in the South Pacific as a diesel mechanic. For many years he was employed as a mechanic in the automotive industry, retiring from Checker Motor Company. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, working on classic cars and playing Dominos. Surviving are two daughters, Melodie (Robert) Dobbins of Allegan and Judy Langford of Otsego;
seven grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Emily Kubin of Otsego, Illene (Jerry) Oetman of Otsego and Frances Wagner of Kalamazoo; a brother, Edwin (Joyce) Ballay of Kalamazoo; a sister-in-law, Doris Ballay of Plainwell; many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Millicent; a son, Joseph Jr.; and a brother, Paul Ballay, Jr. Friends may meet Joe's family from 6 to 8 PM Friday at
the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where services will be held Saturday at 1:00 PM, Pastor Paul Knuckles officiating. Military Honors at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, will be conducted by V.F.W. Post #3030. Contributions in memory of Joe may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Ballay
Lenette Sherwood
May 13, 2010
Joe will be missed
May 8, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Rosemary Hayes, Barb Orr and families in Florida. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rosie Oetman
May 7, 2010
I will miss seeing you in the stores.
Now you can fish with Vern again.
Jim Folk
May 7, 2010
You'll be missed at coffee time.
Doug, Emilia, Tenneil, Josh & Jurian Rex
May 7, 2010
We offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family, but rejoice in knowing that he has escaped the pain and imperfections of this world to find peace with the Lord! We will miss his sense of humor, his stories, and his great love and kindness. Uncle Joe THANK YOU for being a great brother and friend to Mom. We Love you and will miss you.
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