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David Balsis Obituary

David J. Balsis, age 65, longtime resident of Palos Heights. Beloved husband of Carolyn ''Connie'', nee Gremer; devoted and loving father of Patricia (Patrick) Long, Jeanie and Amie (fiance Paul Denault) Balsis; dear brother of the late Jeannette ''Dolly'' (Mick) Congelose. Longtime member of the Palos Gun Club, Ducks Unlimited, and Black Hawk Indians. Chapel prayer 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2004 from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, to St. Alexander Church, 7100 W. 126th St., Palos Heights. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. Interment is private. 708-448-6000.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 29, 2004.

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Scott Stevens

July 1, 2004

Dear Mrs. Balsis,Patty,Jeannie and Amy,



I am struggling to find the words after hearing about the loss of "Big Dave". Dave was a man that I could talk too and listen too for hours. A man that I literally looked up too and admired. A great husband, father and neighbor.



Dave, I know your listening, I'm smoking a big Cigar this weekend in memory of you.

God Bless!

Love,



Scott Stevens

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Roslyn Bodanis

June 30, 2004

June 30, 2004



Dear Balsis Family,



I wish to extend condolences to your family and friends on your loss from my family who met Patti just this last week.



Roslyn Bodanis

John & Carolyn McKean

June 29, 2004

Dear Connie and family,

We were terribly sorry that we were unable to be at the visitation but we wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you. Dave was a great guy and will be missed by everyone. We hold your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, John, Carolyn, Sean, and Katelyn McKean

Bill and Jill Kowalski

June 29, 2004

Dear Connie and family,

We are saddened to hear the news about Dave. We send our prayers to you and your family. Big Dave as I called him was a kind and loyal friend-so glad we visited at the last Worth reunion. May God comfort you and your family.

Mike & Ellie Madigan

June 29, 2004

Connie, We are deaply saddened to hear that the big Chief and dear friend has passed away. Ellie and I are so thankful that you two were able to stop by this winter for a visit. We will both miss him. Ellie will miss her shooting coach.

dell ann (partoll)esquivel

June 29, 2004

Dear Connie and family, I can't even begin to express in words how shocked and sadden I am. Big Dave was always a part of my life and a great role model. I guess dad (Joe Partoll) needed him for a 2 man shoot in heaven. i love you.

June 29, 2004

WE HAVE LOST A GREAT PERSON AND FRIEND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU



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NORBERT & DEBORAH DUDEK

June 29, 2004

DAVE WILL SURELY BE MISSED HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY



NORB & DEBBIE DUDEK

Craig Hayward

June 29, 2004

Connie, it is with the deepest sorrow and sympathy that I wish to extend to you and your family for the passing of Dave. From the first moment I saw you both I knew that he and you were people I wanted to know. I have come to love you both and wish for you to know that is the feelings of the entire group of dancers. David will be deeply missed by all who know him.



Craig and Donna Hayward

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Robert & Janine Kumicich

June 29, 2004

Connie, Patti, Jeanie, Amie, You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. It was a pleasure to know your Father for a brief 10 years, I'm enjoying the stories from Bobby of the last 35 years. Our hearts are sharing your pain "Big Dave, Uncle Dave" will be sorely missed. Our deepest, deepest sympathies, Bobby & Janine

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