Clarence "Junior" Ball

Clarence "Junior" Ball obituary

Clarence "Junior" Ball

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10

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9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Overton Funeral Home

501 West Ashland Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

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10

Service

9:30 a.m.

Overton Funeral Home

501 West Ashland Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

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10

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Overton Funeral Home

501 West Ashland Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

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Clarence Ball Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Overton Funeral Home - Indianola on Nov. 6, 2025.

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Services for Clarence "Junior" Ball, 87, of Indianola will be held Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Overton Funeral Home Indianola. A Masonic Service will be held at 9:30 prior to service and visitation will be held from 9:45 to 11:00 a.m.

Clarence was born in rural Warren County Iowa, August 19, 1938 and lived there all his life. He died at Vintage Hills in Indianola on November 4th, 2025.

Clarence graduated from Indianola High School with the class of 1957. He was married to Norma Chandler, February 28, 1958 and they had three children; LuAnn, Kevin and David. He farmed while working as an inspector for John Deere, and after retiring from John Deere he continued to farm full time.

He has traveled to 49 of 50 states except Alaska. Clarence and Norma wintered in Florida and Arizona for many years. They enjoyed going on road trips, bus trips and cruises. They belonged o the Lost Dutchman RV Resort for 10 years in Apache Junction in Arizona where they met a lot of good friends.

He was a 65-year member of the Member of the Masonic Lodge, 1st Milo and then Indianola. He enjoyed going to coffee with the men at Liberty Center, Lacona and Indianola.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Norma Ball. Children, LuAnn (Kent) Kasper and Kevin Ball; Grandchildren, Amy (Kyle) Matzen, Emily Kaldenberg, Nick (Jaci) Lane, Brad (Shannon) Ball, Jill (Ben) Brommel, Bryson (Haley Hart) Ball, and Jordan Ball; Great-Grandchildren, Myles and McKinley Matzen, Brody Perez, Decker Lane, Mason, Everett and Owen Ball, and Asher Brommel and soon to be baby Briar Ball; sister, Shirley Bunnell; brother, Jerry (Myra) Ball.

Clarence is preceded in death by his son, David Ball; Parents Clarene and Marie Ball; In Laws, Harry and Zula Chandler; and Grandparents, Grover and Dorothy Weeks.

In lieu of flowers the family asks contributions be made in Junior's memory to the Warren County Fairgrounds, Indianola Library or Suncrest Hospice.

Family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Vintage Hills Memory Care, Suncrest Hospice and especially the staff for giving them the extra time with Dad.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

10

Visitation

9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Overton Funeral Home

501 West Ashland Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

Send Flowers

Nov

10

Service

9:30 a.m.

Overton Funeral Home

501 West Ashland Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

Send Flowers

Nov

10

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Overton Funeral Home

501 West Ashland Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.