Helen Jean Balaban

BALABAN, MRS. HELEN JEAN Fruitport Mrs. Helen J. Balaban, age 73, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004. She was born in North Branch, MI on April 10, 1931 to Herman & Elizabeth Jorgenson Japenga & married William Balaban Sr. on January 29, 1955 in Muskegon, MI. Mrs. Balaban had been employed as a Cook at Christian Manor for 5 years prior to retiring. She was a former Boy Scout & Girl Scout Leader. She was also a member of the Ravenna Tops. Mrs. Balaban enjoyed ceramics, cooking, camping and picnics, but foremost was her family. SURVIVORS 2 sons, Pete Mary Balaban of Muskegon & Bill Barb Balaban of Muskegon; 1 daughter, Debbie Dave Seewald of Fruitport; 4 grandchildren, Amy, Sara, Mitchell 1 great granddaughter, Kassie; 1 sister, Margaret Jim VanderVelde of Ravenna; 2 brothers, Robert Ann Japenga of Muskegon & Donald Japenga of Muskegon; several nieces & nephews; special friends, Dave Jean Smedley of Muskegon & Ray Falkowski of Baldwin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, 1 brother, Jim & by a sister, Ruth Klauke. SERVICE Friday, July 9, 2004, 11:00 AM at the Clock Chapel with Rev. Clifford Lones officiating. Interment at Sullivan Township Cemetery. VISITATION Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Clock Funeral Home. MEMORIAL: American Lung Association. Clock - Muskegon