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Ruby Ballinger Obituary

NEOGA - Ruby J. Ballinger, 78, Neoga, died Tuesday (Feb. 8, 2011). Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home, Neoga. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial: Swedish Lutheran Cemetery, Neoga. Memorials: Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Fund. Survivors: husband, Jesse "Gene Ballinger; sons, Peter Ballinger, Shelbyville; Timothy Ballinger, Neoga; daughters, Jeanie Creath, Eldon, Mo.; Virginia Williams and Janice Blackwell, both of Shelbyville; Jackie Karrick and Donna Helm, both of Neoga; Kim Hilvety, Herrick; 30 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Preceded by: parents, three daughters, three brothers, three sisters and one grandson. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/ h erald-review/

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Feb. 9, 2011.

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Ruth Shadow

February 15, 2011

So sorry for your loss. May God hold your hand as you go through this very difficult time. My prayers are coming your way.

Loretta Ritchie

February 15, 2011

So sorry for your Mom's passing.. May God bless you at this difficult time... Accept His healing Jeanie....

Jeanie Creath

February 15, 2011

Mom you have only been gone for a week and I miss you so very much. Life just won't be the same without you, but you know we will look after dad. Rest well in Heaven Mom and I love you so very much!

Amanda from Effingham Rehab & HCC H

February 10, 2011

Jessie, Your Ruby's smile is already so missed by all of us. Our prayers are with you and all the kids and extended family. Call me if you need anything, anytime.

February 10, 2011

So sorry for you loss. May God comfort you at this dfficult time.
Lana Tabbert Brick

Linda Sparling

February 9, 2011

Jeannie and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Mike and Linda Navis Sparling

Missy Boldizar

February 9, 2011

Jeanie,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.

patti hornor

February 9, 2011

we will remember her laughter, our hearts, prayers and tears are with you all now. will forever keep her memory. mama and ruby will sure have some fun in heaven now, won't they!
all our love forever and ever.
patti, ron , ronnie, karla and keaton
Flemington, WV

CONNIE BALLINGER

February 9, 2011

I REMEMBER A LOT OF GOOD TIMES WHEN WE LIVED CLOSE TO EACH OTHER.THE PAIN AND THE HURT IS ALL GONE NOW AUNT RUBY AND YOU WILL HAVE NO MORE,GOD AND THE ANGELS WILL KEEP YOU SAFE. LOVE YOU11

Mary & Doug Tabbert

February 9, 2011

May God Bless you & your family in this time of sorrow. You are all in our thoughts & Prayers..

February 9, 2011

sorry to hear about your mom. Larry &Sue Ballinger

james peterson

February 9, 2011

sorry for your loss distant cousin james peterson decatur il [email protected]

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