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Margie Balbirnie Obituary

Margie Balbirnie, 66, of Louisburg, KS passed away October 29, 2010 at her home.  She was surrounded by family and her many Jehovah's Witness friends.  Cremation will be followed by a memorial service Saturday, November, 6 at the Kingdom Hall in Paola, KS.  A private scattering service will be held later.
 She was born March 11, 1944 to Wyota Campbell and Ira Harrington in Oswego, KS.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James F. Balbirnie.
 She is survived by five children, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two sisters.  She also leaves many friends in her former homes of Lodi, CA and the leaward area of Oahu, Hawaii as well in the Louisburg  area.
 The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to Hospice Care of Kansas, 15329 W. 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66219.  (Arrangements by Marts Memorial Services, 14 Westport Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64111.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Nov. 5 to Nov. 12, 2010.

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arrlen hickey

November 6, 2010

We got to know margie when she visited her mother here in Lodi. Margie was a great comfort to her mother and much encouragement to us. We enjoyed getting to know her. Sorry for the loss to her family, we all hope in the promised ressurection and hope to see her again.
Arrlen & Jody Hickey
Lodi Ca.

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