Mary E. Ballinger's Obituary
Mary Elizabeth Ballinger, 101 of Decatur, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Fair Havens Christian Home.
Mary was born June 26, 1909 in Avena, IL the daughter of William F. and Ollie Ethel Crawford Ballinger. A member of Sharon United Methodist Church, Mary worked as a sales associate for Sears before retiring in 1974.
Surviving are several cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Visitation for Mary will be from 9 am to until the service time at 10 am, Saturday, June 4, 2011 in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with interment to follow in Harristown Cemetery. Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Hospital or American Cancer Society.
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