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Steve Balcirak Obituary

Steve Balcirak
Steve Balcirak, age 68 of Sanford passed away January 29, 2024. He was born May 10, 1955, son to the late Dorothy and Stephen Balcirak.
Steve graduated from Midland High school in 1973. He started off as a high school co-op at his parents Midland automotive repair business Balcirak's Super Service, he also worked at Midland Ford and other local businesses finishing his career life retiring from the Dow Corning Corporation. Steve had a big heart and was always willing to help others when he could. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and in his later years sharing life stories and adventures with his friends and family.
He is survived by his three brothers Mike (Sue) Balcirak, Richard (Pam) Balcirak, Dennis Balcirak, as well as his many nieces and nephews whom Steve enjoyed watching grow up.
The family will have a celebration of Steve's life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to Midland Senior Services or Midland Open Door.
Smith-Miner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Balcirak family; to share a special memory please visit www.smithminer.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Midland Daily News on Jan. 30, 2024.

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Doug Miller

April 15, 2024

BALK. BAL-Cirak. One of those FRIENDS EveryOne needs.
Owly.. Obnoxious.. A ChevyGuy to jab back and forth with!
A Worthy Euchre man..
The Stories we could Tell!
Rest easy, Steve.. I know your beagles were right there to Welcome you.
Happy Trails~
Doug Miller

Steve Longstreth

February 26, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Roger Briggs

February 5, 2024

Met Steve when I was 8 years old and had just moved to Ivy Lane. He was called Penny and his brother, Mike, was called Sky, both after the lead charactors in the TV show Sky King.
Fly high Penny.

Tom Kuchek

January 31, 2024

GodSpeed Steve

Frank Fick

January 31, 2024

Good guy,Great Head operator 303 bldg Dow Corning."The go to guy"

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