IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Kathy L.
Ballge
April 24, 2012
Obituary
March 26, 1957 - April 24, 2012
ELKHART — Kathy Lee (Kidder) Ballge, 55, of Elkhart, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart after fighting a long battle against cancer.
She was born March 26, 1957, in Elkhart to William and Jeanette (Chaney) Kidder.
She is survived by her former spouse, Duane (Valerie) Ballge; her two sons, Chad (Angela) Ballge of Apopka, Fla., and Christopher (Liliana) Ballge of Goshen; and three grandchildren, Kyra Ballge of Auburn, Wash., and August Smallwood and Logan Ballge of Goshen.
Additional survivors include her mother, Jeanette (Larry) Losee, and father William (Jane) Kidder, both of Elkhart; siblings Debbie (Artie) Meehan, Doug Kidder and Jack (Karen) Kidder; and numerous extended family members.
Kathy enjoyed working at Kroger on Hively Avenue. She loved her coworkers and customers. Many times, she said, "I love my job and all the people and want to go back to sit on the picnic table." Kathy loved her family and lived her life to the fullest. She collected elephants and was as strong as the elephants she collected. Through her battle with cancer, she met special individuals who encouraged the family along the way. The family would like to thank everyone who helped Kathy during the illness, including the doctors and nurses.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. Pastor Tim Meehan of New Life Church in Goshen and the Rev. Gary Roberts of United Pentecostal Church International will preside. The burial will be at a later date in Chapel Hill Memorial Garden, Osceola. Memorial condolences may reach the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County, 23971 U.S. Highway 33, Elkhart, IN 46517 or Center for Hospice, 22579 Old U.S. 20 East, 46516.
ELKHART — A graveside service for the cremated remains of Kathy Lee Ballge, who passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, will be Friday, May 11, 2012, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola at 10 a.m.
Billings Funeral Home has been assisting the family with arrangements.
ELKHART — Kathy Lee (Kidder) Ballge, 55, of Elkhart, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart after fighting a long battle against cancer.
She was born March 26, 1957, in Elkhart to William and Jeanette (Chaney) Kidder.
She is survived by her former spouse, Duane (Valerie) Ballge; her two sons, Chad (Angela) Ballge of Apopka, Fla., and Christopher (Liliana) Ballge of Goshen; and three grandchildren, Kyra Ballge of Auburn, Wash., and August Smallwood and Logan Ballge of Goshen.
Additional survivors include her mother, Jeanette (Larry) Losee, and father William (Jane) Kidder, both of Elkhart; siblings Debbie (Artie) Meehan, Doug Kidder and Jack (Karen) Kidder; and numerous extended family members.
Kathy enjoyed working at Kroger on Hively Avenue. She loved her coworkers and customers. Many times, she said, "I love my job and all the people and want to go back to sit on the picnic table." Kathy loved her family and lived her life to the fullest. She collected elephants and was as strong as the elephants she collected. Through her battle with cancer, she met special individuals who encouraged the family along the way. The family would like to thank everyone who helped Kathy during the illness, including the doctors and nurses.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. Pastor Tim Meehan of New Life Church in Goshen and the Rev. Gary Roberts of United Pentecostal Church International will preside. The burial will be at a later date in Chapel Hill Memorial Garden, Osceola. Memorial condolences may reach the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County, 23971 U.S. Highway 33, Elkhart, IN 46517 or Center for Hospice, 22579 Old U.S. 20 East, 46516.
ELKHART — A graveside service for the cremated remains of Kathy Lee Ballge, who passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, will be Friday, May 11, 2012, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola at 10 a.m.
Billings Funeral Home has been assisting the family with arrangements.
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Services
Graveside Service
May
11
Starts at 10:00 am