Irene-Balise-Obituary

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Irene Balise

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Sep 7, 1952 – May 10, 2025

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BORN
September 7, 1952
DIED
May 10, 2025
LOCATION
West Springfield, Massachusetts

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Irene Balise of West Springfield passed away peacefully-after a 30 year valiant battle with cancer-on Saturday, May 10th, just hours shy of Mother's Day. She was born in the Netherlands on September 7th, 1952 to Anton and Lilian Ellert. The family immigrated to the U.S. in 1959 and settled in...

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I remember Irene fondly from my Classical days and was happy to have a chat with her at our 40th reunion. My condolences to all her loved ones.

Rest peacefully in heaven Irene! God watch over the Baluse and and Ellert Families. God Grant them your peace at this very sad time. I am so truly sorry for the loss of your precious Irene. She was such a sweet lady. Irene brought us a pistachio cake at the Dr.s office "The Best " shared her recipe which unfortunately I have miss placed. Sending my Love to Joyce, Eliza Mrs. Ellert, Andrea, Danielle, Melanie and family.

I was a neighbor on Talmadge Dr and also attended Classical with Irene. I send my condolences and prayers to the family.

what a beautiful and gracious woman. She was so loved by her wonderful family and friends. She is missed.

Bob and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Irene's passing. I'm thinking and praying for all of you during this difficult time.

It´s was a pleasure working with Irene, she was such a sweet client and she is dearly missed. I am fairly new to the fisher home and her kindness made my transition 100x better! I will forever cherish the times we shared in a short period of time. I would like to say a big thank you to her family for always being so kind to the staff and myself. My condolences, big hug and love to Irene and the family. -Love, Mariah (one of the cnas)

I´m so sorry to hear this sad news. I remember Irene, she was always very sweet and kind, someone to look up to. I haven´t seen her in years but it sounds like she was exactly that, and a real fighter. Please accept my sincere heartfelt condolences. My prayers for strength and peace to Irene´s whole family at this difficult time. Mom just passed away the day before Irene, I´m sure they are both at peace. Sending love and hugs to you all, Love from Rosa...

To a truly wonderful person that graced us all with her presence, you will be missed. You are now in God´s garden so enjoy till we all meet again. My sincere condolences to the Balise and Ellert families.

Remember making ornaments for Andrea´s wedding and Danielle´s baby shower at Irene´s home. She was such a caring person and fantastic host.