James Balk Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Balk of Cresco, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 84, on September 4, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Balk or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman and Madonna; his siblings, Donna Ann Baker, Barbara Newton, Vern Balk and Mark Balk; and his brother-in-law Bill Newton.
He is survived by: his children, Donna Ann, Barbara, James, Marie, Vern, Charlie, Mark, Delores and Judy; his wife Catherine Balk of Cresco, Iowa; his children, Roger (Ann Balk), Dennis (Susan Balk) and Linda (Tony Thomas); his close friends, Adam, Dalyce Balk (Klain), Alex, Christina Balk (Carignan), Austin Balk, Natalie (Balk), Reid Ellingson, Elaina (Balk), Matthew Goodman, Madeline Thomas, Jack Bryden and Michael Thomas; and also, Roger, Dennis and Linda. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandkids, relatives, and friends.
