Leona Elizabeth Balek Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Leona Elizabeth Balek of Carmel, Indiana, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on May 18, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Leona Elizabeth has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Ausland and Hildur Ausland (Lundius); and her brothers, Robert Ausland and Thomas Ausland. She is survived by: her son Rick Balek (Sharon); her grandchildren, Rachel Hopkins (Brent), Brent Balek and Chad Balek (Maggie); her great grandchild Sophia Hopkins; her sister-in-law Maryanne Ausland; and her nephew Erik Ausland.
