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Doris Ballah Obituary
Carlyle - Doris Elaine Ballah, 90, of Carlyle, passed away on December 9, 2022 at Villa Catherine Assisted Living in Carlye.
She was born on August 23, 1932 in Shattuc, IL, the daughter of Frantz and Grace (Ahlf) Muench.
Doris married Billy Ray on November 25, 1966, in Shattuc, IL and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2021.
She was a member of the Bethalto Church of God in Bethalto and retired from Alton Memorial Hospital where she served the health care industry as a Registered Nurse.
Doris enjoyed taking care of her family, crafting, knitting, cooking, and baking for family and friends.
She is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul & Kay Muench of Channahon and Raymond & Karen Muench of Shattuc, IL; two nieces, Laura (Joe) Reinkensmeyer of Carlyle, Pamela Muench of Shorewood; and four nephews, Todd (Sharilyn) Muench of Hoffman, Mike Muench of Joliet, Kevin (Caryn) Breithaupt of Marshfield, MO, Keith (Karen) Breithaupt of Niangua, MO.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mark W. Ballah; one sister, Betty Breithaupt; and a brother, Vernon Muench.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 16, 2022, from 12:00 pm until time of funeral service at 1:00 pm at Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto.
Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Garden in Bethalto.
Memorials are suggested to the Shriners Hospital for Children. Online condolences can be given at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Betty Tillman
December 13, 2022
Sincerest condolences for the loss of Doris. She was a wonderful sister in law to me. She doted over my brother and Mark. I will miss her laugh. I know she is with her Heavenly Father. She was looking forward to being with Bill and Mark. I will miss her.
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