Kalamazoo, Michigan
John Janis Balks Kalamazoo Age 95, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2012. John was born October 26, 1916 in Latvia to Krists and Anna Balks. Prior to WWII he was a student at the University of Riga in Latvia. After the war John lived in the Displaced Persons Camp, Valka, in Germany. While at the...
Read MoreI well remember John when I was associated with the Latvian choir and his wife Austra. Truly a sweet and caring man. He will be missed within his community, I am sure. Eloise Boothby, Kalamazoo
January 24, 2012
John will be remembered by many for making us smile....
Becky B.
Becky Bigelow
January 24, 2012 | Kalamazoo, MI
My husband Mark delivered meals on wheel to John. Out of all the people that my husband delivers food to, John was the only client that I met. John had a special place in our hearts. John was truly a talented painter and I feel very blessed that we were able to purchase a few ofhis paintings. I will cherish them.
Mark and Julie Chenery
January 24, 2012 | Vicksburg, MI