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Donald Ballard Obituary

DONALD JON BALLARD, 53 ROCKFORD - Donald Jon Ballard, 53, of Rockford died at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born May 18, 1958, in Rockford; the son of Loren and Betty (Copus) Ballard. Donald's biological father is Donald Miller; Loren Ballard adopted Donald and raised him. Donald worked in the food industry for many years. He enjoyed reading comics and newspapers, gardening, movies and watching television shows. Survived by his mother, Betty Ballard; sister, Cathy (Brian McElwain) Ballard of Downers Grove; brothers, Greg (Wendy) Ballard of Belvidere and Bryant Ballard of Rockford; step-brother, Christopher J. Miller; stepsisters, Michele L. Miller and Sheila M. Miller; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by father, Loren Ballard. Service at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., with visitation from 12 to 1:15 p.m.; the Rev. Dean Parker will officiate. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. To share a memory or online condolence, visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2011.

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Alf Langan

December 14, 2011

I went to Lincoln M.S. and Jefferson H.S. with Don. He was always a pleasant person to be around, and was unafraid to be kind, even to those who were sometimes unkind to him. I am sorry that his life is over so soon.

Diane Thill

December 5, 2011

Deepest sympathies to you for this loss. I remember Don from high school, though I didn't know him very well; but what I remember of him, he was always very nice - a rarity in this day and age. I wish I had known him better.

Debbie Geisler

December 5, 2011

I knew Don at Jefferson back in the 70's, he was a wonderful young man! Always had a smile on his face! Will always remember him. My deepest sympathies to you all. Debbie (Pace) Geisler

David Girgenti

December 3, 2011

My deepest sympathies on your loss. I went to school at Rolling Green with Don. My parents uses to live on Eastmoreland and sometimes Don and I would walk to school. I always liked Don and even though I never saw him again after 6th grade I will never forget him. May God rest his soul and give you peace during this difficult time,

Michele Miller

December 2, 2011

You will be missed Love your step sister Michele

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