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Donald Ballew
1946 - 2016
Donald Ballew
1946 - 2016
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Donald Ballew Obituary
YATES CITY - Donald D. Ballew, 70, of Yates City passed away at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, at Heartland Rehab in Normal, IL.
He was born April 30, 1946, in Effingham, IL, to the late William and Lucinda Chaney Ballew.
He was also preceded in death by his twin brother.
Surviving are 3 children, Tim (Jackie) Shelby of Yates City, Laura Ballew of Bloomington and Scott (Samantha) Ballew of Chillicothe; and 6 grandchildren, Steven, Dustin, Benjamin, Katelyn, AJ and Rhiannon; along with numerous brothers and sisters.
Donald was a United States Air Force veteran and graduated from Bradley University with two Bachelor degrees. One of his passions in life was being a Minister at the First Christian Church in Keithsburg, IL, and he also enjoyed being a contractor in the Peoria area.
Memorials may be made to Peoria Rescue Ministries for the homeless.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Donald's memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria. Steve Hurd will officiate. Family will receive friends one hour before the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Donald's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may also be sent to the family.
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Steven Hurd
December 13, 2016
I first met Don around 1973 when we were both working at Endsley & Son Funeral Home. We quickly became good friends and introduced me to Scotty and Bea Huson at the Howett Street Christian Church. We both attended there for a number of years and that church was a blessing to both our families. I watched Tim, Laura and Scott grow up at Howett Street.
Knowing Don changed my life. Don could look at people and know when they were hurting. Many times I saw him take what money he had in his wallet to buy someone a meal or find them a place to stay. I view life differently because of him. Don was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He will be missed.
SHAWNA FRENCH
December 12, 2016
MY DEAR FRIEND , I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DADDY'S PASSING, ALTHOUGH HE IS IN HIS GLORY LAND NOW! WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.MAY GOD WALK WITH EACH ONE OF YOU AND THE ANGELS BRING PEACE AND COMFORT, LOVE RICK AND SHAWNA FRENCH
December 12, 2016
Laura,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. You are an amazing daughter who loved, respected, and honored her father until the very end.
Michele, RN
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Julie Watkins
December 11, 2016
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December 10, 2016
Scott, we are thinking of you
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