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Joanne Balken Obituary
Joanne Ruth Balken, age 78, of Fond du Lac, WI, went to be with our Lord and Savior in Heaven on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, with her loving family by her side.
Joanne was born January 18, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Harold and Jean (Ramsay) Carlblom. She graduated from Roosevelt High School, and went on to get her degree from North Central Bible College, in Minneapolis, MN. On June 1, 1957, Joanne was united in marriage to Richard Paul Balken at the Minneapolis Gospel Tabernacle. She was a devoted wife and mother and found great pride in being a homemaker to her family. She was also a wonderful pastor's wife and served many wonderful missionaries in her home. Joanne was a member of Lighthouse Christian Church in Fond du Lac.
Survivors include her husband, Pastor Richard P. Balken, Fond du Lac, WI; her children: Eydie (Richard) Liebelt, Fond du Lac, WI, Brent (Melonie) Balken, Fond du Lac, WI, Byron (June) Balken, Fond du Lac, WI, Heidi (Corey) Guell, Eden, WI, and Christopher (Arita) Balken, Sun Prairie, WI; sisters: Patsy (Robert) Pearson, Minneapolis, MN, Marjorie (Robert) Liebelt, Fond du Lac, WI, and Charlaine Ramsay, Minneapolis, MN; twenty-one grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Jean Carlblom; one grandchild, and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Joanne will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2014, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Church, 401 S. National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI 54935.
A celebration of Joanne's Life will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Church, with Pastor Tim Carlton and Pastor Timothy Keene officiating. Interment will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. at Estabrooks Cemetery in Fond du Lac, WI. A memorial is being established.
The family would like to thank all the great nurses at Agnesian Hospice Hope for all their loving care and compassion they gave in taking care of Joanne and her family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bill & Jeannette Hammer
June 23, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Bill & I have fond memories of our time spent together. We are praying God will give you strength in the coming days. God Bless You.
Sandy Summers
June 23, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers sent out for all of the family.
Lydia E. Perez
June 22, 2014
Pastor R. Balken, and Family, Lifting you all in My prayers God bless
Lydia Perez
June 22, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alan Poepping
June 22, 2014
I will always remember when Brent and I would have gone out when we were in high school, how you would make Brent come give you a kiss when we got in. You were so wise and I will miss your special spirit through all of the years I have known you and Pastor Balken.
Barb Santiago
June 22, 2014
May God bless you as you mourn yet celebrate the life if Joanne now and for all eternity.
Dennis and Cathy Sprik
June 21, 2014
We are very sorry for your loss. We have many wonderful memories of Joann. And our time at Gospel Tab. Our prayers are with you all. See is in a better place. Love to everyone.
June 21, 2014
My favorite memory of Mrs.Balken was when she came to visit me in my tiny little honeymoon apartment. I was a new mother and married life was such a challenge for me. I had grown up without a mother and felt so lost. She was so gracious to me, taking the time to sit with me and offer words of wisdom and comfort. She was someone I thought of as a true "Lady" and wanted to be like her. I' m so thankful I had a chance to know her. Blessings to Pastor Balken and all her children and family. -Jenny Reddersen
Susan, Chance and Logan (Keene) Hodges
June 21, 2014
We wish we could be there to celebrate Auntie Jo and all she meant to those fortunate enough to know her. Prayers and love to you all.
June 20, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Balken family at this time. Blessings from Jerry and Mary June Lewin
Don and Gladys Younger
June 20, 2014
We are so very sorry in the loss of Joanne. We have so many wonderful memories of her at camp and fellowship times together. We are praying for Pastor Balken and family.
Dave & Jama Flagstad
June 20, 2014
Our hearts, prayers, and love go out to the entire family. Many fond memories and what an awesome legacy she leaves behind. Everyone in heaven is smiling!
June 20, 2014
Our love and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Virgil and Ruth Rasmussen
Lorie Hoque
June 20, 2014
So sorry for your loss, your in our prayers.
Liandro Arellano
June 19, 2014
17 & a half of my most wonderful and most educational years were serving with Pastor and Joanne in Fond du Lac. Marguerite and I say that word fail us in expressing our love and Thanksgiving for you. God bless the Balkens. Pastor Li and Marguerite Arellano and family.
Earl and Ruth French
June 19, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Debra Partridge
June 19, 2014
So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family Eydie
Sharon & Mel Hartzler
June 19, 2014
Our hearts go out to the entire Balken family during this time of great loss. We will cherish the many wonderful memories we have of Joanne. She was the perfect example of a godly wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Two words come to my mind when I think of Joanne--"beauty" and "grace." May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time.
Liandro and Margret Arellano
June 19, 2014
We have fond memories of Joanne and her life alongside Dick and her children. She represented a quiet grace, and yet a determined stance when needed. Memories of Joanne and her contribution to our Father's Kingdom will live on! Liandro and Margrete Arellano
Paul & May Zettersten
June 19, 2014
Dear Richard, Through Warren I learned that your dear wife has preceded you in entering the gates of glory. A great loss for you and great gain for her.
May God minister to you and your family at this difficult time in your lives!
The Lord liveth! - Christian love, Paul and May Z
Bill & Shirley Schmidt
June 19, 2014
We're thinking of you all and rejoicing with you that Joanne is now in Heaven face to face with Jesus and her parents and other loved ones and you'll see her again.
Richard and Diane Seymour
June 19, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family..
Pastor Jerry Sebranke
June 18, 2014
Dear Brother Dick, Thanks be to the Lord that your dear wife made it home ahead of you. My prayers are with you and the family. Your friend, Jerry Sebranke
Dave and Mary Meyer
June 18, 2014
We are saddened to hear of JoAnne's passing. She will be missed! Mary and I remember her gracious hospitality when we visited Fond-du-Lac over the years. Our prayers are with the entire family. Dave and Mary Meyer
JoAnn & John Karls
June 18, 2014
Our condolences to the Balken family. Everyone that knew Joanne loved her.
Phil&Cindy Guell
June 18, 2014
You have our love and prayers
Faye Daniels
June 18, 2014
I am sure that Joanne is hearing our savior tell her, "Well done, good and faithful servant." My love and prayers are with the entire family. I thank God for the life of His godly daughter and the way He used her to touch my life, and many others. May the Holy Spirit comfort you and uphold you until you again see her face to face.
Cindy Bonincontri
June 18, 2014
Mom, you will be greatly missed. You have been a blessing to so many! Especially to me. You had a heart and a love so pure and simple. I will cherish many memories and I am glad for the joy you are now experiencing in heaven. I love you. Cindy
Michelle & Jon Marx
June 18, 2014
Our memories of Joanne are wonderful ones of a woman after God, poised, a quiet spirit of grace and firm supporter of her husband and ministry. She was the example of a pastors wife to us- but more than that- a precious soul that allowed Jesus to shine through her daily. Our prayers are with all of the family as they celebrate her life and legacy, and miss her presence in the days to come.
Much love!
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