Geraldine May Balke's obituary , Passed away on March 6, 2024 in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Geraldine May Balke

May 28, 1923 - March 6, 2024 (100 years old)

Fort Dodge, Iowa

Geraldine May Balke's obituary , Passed away on March 6, 2024 in Fort Dodge, Iowa

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Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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Geraldine May Balke

May 28, 1923 - March 6, 2024 (100 years old)

Fort Dodge, Iowa

Geraldine May Balke Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Geraldine May Balke of Fort Dodge, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 100, on March 6, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parent Christian Bergman; her brothers, Reuben, Orville and Lowell; her husband Kenneth Balke; her children, Larry Balke (Merna) and Cindy Elliott (Terry); her great grandchild Christian Thompson; and her mother Esther Bergman Mora (Borchers).

She is survived by: her siblings, Lillian King of Sedalia, MO, Judy Naylor of Sedalia, MO, Marcella Schedler (North Carolina), Kenneth Bergman of Lee Summit, MO and Gilbert Bergman of Tempe, AZ. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 12 great great-grandchildren, many nieces, and nephews as well as a host of friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services



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Mar 11

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Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services
615 N 15th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Mar 12

Memorial service

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
1023 S 27th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Mar 12

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Memorial Park Cemetery

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