Marcella Bernice Ballheimer Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marcella Bernice Ballheimer of Frohna, Missouri, born in Pinckneyville, Illinois, who passed away on July 28, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, Jacob C. and Gertrude M.; and her siblings, Inez Tanner, Henry Bird, Howard Bird, Ruby Smith and Eva Ahlers.

She is survived by: her children, Jackie R. Ryan (David) of DuQuoin, Jo Ann Bohnert of Cape Girardeau, Eric J. Ballheimer (Diane) of Cache and Dirk J. Ballheimer (Melissa) of Hernando, Mississippi; and her grandchildren, Lynn, Lisa, Laci, Hayley, Natalie, Jacob, Emily and Grant. She is also survived by great-great grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Samaritan's Purse at samaritanspurse.org.