Margaret Balius

Margaret Balius died Monday, October 27, 2008 in Mountain Home at the age of 91. Margaret Balius was born Thursday, February 15, 1917 in Aurora, Illinois, daughter of Louis Donka and Mary Kiss. She married Clarence Balius on February 10, 1934 at Aurora, Illinois. She worked as a Homemaker and was co-owner with her husband of the Aurora Cash Market. Margaret lived in Mountain Home for 3 years moving from Aurora, Illinois. Survivors: Margaret Balius is survived by Daughter, Sally (Donald) Nicoll of Mountain Home, AR, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, Brother, Bob (Virginia) Donka of Aurora, IL, Aunt, Dave (Rita) Donka of Aurora, IL. Preceded in Death by: She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Balius and parents, husband, 1 son, Dr. Edward Balius, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral: Funeral Mass for Margaret Rose Balius of Mountain Home, AR, will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 30, 2008 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, with Reverend James Fanrak, officiating. Graveside Services for Margaret Rose Balius of Mountain Home, AR, formerly of Aurora, will be 1:30 P.M. Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11-1 P.M., Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Daleiden Mortuary. Burial: Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Aurora, Illinois. Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Care Manor Resident's Fund or St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Active Bearers: William Bulow, Thomas Elder, Mike Fennell, Roger Gonzagowski, James Neff and Ray Maurice will be pallbearers.