Barbara J Balhorn Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara J Balhorn of Gaylord, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on March 15, 2023 at the age of 98. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Katie Laban (Yost) and Anton "Tony" Laban; her husband Kenneth Balhorn; and her siblings, Katie Allegreen and Arthur Laban.
She is survived by: her children, David Balhorn (Sheron), Susan Schaare (Bill), Michael Balhorn (Teresa), Barbara Takacs (Joe), Kendra Hegedus (Bob), Kenneth Balhorn (Sherry), Katherine Harkness (Kevin) and Kelly Thompson (Calvin). She is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be directed to: Hospice Angels Foundation, 503 N Euclid Avenue Suite 9E, Bay City, MI 48706 (http://www.hospiceangels.org); Meals on Wheels, NW Michigan Community Action Agency, 3963 3 Mile Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 (http://www.nmcaa.net); or to Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3544 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 211, 3510 N. Abbe Road, Comins, MI 48619.
