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Kenneth
W. Ballanger
VIRDEN - Kenneth W.
Ballinger, 81, of Virden, IL passed away at 8:00 P.M. Thursday September 22, 2011 at his residence in Virden, IL.
Kenneth was born July 16, 1930 in Lowder, IL a son of Harvey Lee & Grace (Spencer) Ballinger. He married Mittie R. Smith Oct. 14, 1950 in Virden, she precedes him in death. He married Arlene Love on November 15, 2003 in Virden, IL, she survives.
Kenneth was a 1948 graduate of Virden High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Virden American Legion Post #386 for over 50 years. He worked as a corporate pilot for Hulcher Emergency Services for over 20 years and retired as a Purchasing Agent for Echlin Inc., Litchfield, IL in 1993.
Surviving Kenneth is his wife, Arlene Ballinger of Virden, IL; sons, Michael W. Ballinger and Randy L. (Pam) Ballinger both of Virden, IL; step-son, Alan D. (Karen) Love of Virden, IL; step-daughter, Brenda G. (Bart) Konneker of Carlinville, IL; brothers, Edward Ballinger of Girard, IL, Ronald Ballinger of Washington, D.C.; sister, Emma Lee Burris of Springfield, IL; 1 grandson, 1 great grandson, 3 step grandchildren & 1 step- great grand daughter. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Mittie R. Ballinger; brother, Russell Ballinger and sister, June Smith.
Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon Monday September 26, 2011 at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Virden, IL with Funeral Services at Noon, Rev. Ronald Lundahl and Rev. James Leek officiating. Memorials may be made to the Virden American Legion Post #386, Virden, IL. Interment will be in the Virden Cemetery. To leave a comment for the family please visit: www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Ballanger
September 29, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Bob and I were away and just returned home. Our thought's and prayer's are with you Mike and Randy, may God bless you both and keep you in his warm embrace. May all the good memories bring you both peace. Bob & Henra VanAusdall
Tom & Jane Wilson
September 26, 2011
To the family,
May you hve great memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May you have our our sympathy,
Tom & Jane Wilson
Austin Hulcher
September 25, 2011
Many good memories from high school, train derailments and flying. Ken was a great guy.
Pam Ballinger
September 25, 2011
I am honored to be part of his life & family. Rest in peace, Ken, with Mittie.
Aggie Allen-Gyorkos
September 25, 2011
Arlene and family, so sorry for the loss of your husband, dad and grandpa. Always enjoyed talking with you and Kenneth when we would see you at the park on the 4th of July. May the love, comfort and the peace of God be with you all at this difficult time.
Brenda Cochran
September 25, 2011
My heart goes out to Mike and Randy for the loss of their father. He was always a favorite uncle. Sympathy extended for Arlene and her family.
September 25, 2011
to the family i am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. we're gonna miss you uncle ken, God bless
September 24, 2011
My father, M.L. Hulcher regarded Kenny as a loyal, trustworthy friend for many years. He always had a smile on his face and was always there for the company and especially my father. They shared a love for flying that was so deep. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Thank You Kenny for adding so much to my life as a young girl.
God Bless,
Dianne Hulcher Miller
N. Ft. Myers, Fl
John & Susie Steele
September 24, 2011
Arlene, John & I are sorry for your loss.
September 24, 2011
My sympathy to you, Arlene, and to all of Ken's family. Ken ('Bill') and I were classmates all through Lowder Grade School -- it was a good and enjoyable friendship. My special sympathy also to Emma and Ronald; we all walked home from Lowder School together.
Catherine Murphy Cavanaugh
September 24, 2011
Arlene, so sorry about Ken's passing. I enjoyed football meals with him. My prayers are with you. Kathy Price
September 24, 2011
My sincere condolences to Arlene, Mike & Randy and the entire extended family of Ken Ballinger. He was a man of character & loyalty & was highly regarded by those who knew him. God is faithful & has rewarded him relief from pain, peace & rest while giving you the assurance you will be together again some day. You are all in my thoughts & Prayers. God Bless each of you. Wanda Copelin
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