Beatrice “Mosie” Balenger, age 87, of 509 4th Avenue N.W., Gladstone, died early Tuesday morning June 6, 2006 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Beatrice was born March 18, 1919, at her family home in Escanaba, the daughter of Henry and Alice (Pepin) Beauchamp. Beatrice was raised in Escanaba and was a 1937 graduate of the Escanaba High School. On February 8, 1941, Beatrice married Isaac Balenger, in Escanaba, and together the couple relocated to the Gladstone area where they made their home and raised their family. Isaac preceded her in death on August 29, 1989. Throughout her life, Beatrice primarily worked at home as a homemaker raising her family. Later in life, Beatrice belonged to the Gladstone Senior Center. She was a senior bus driver for the Community Action Agency and enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, reading and completing crossword puzzles. Beatrice loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors include:
2 Daughters: Alice Belongia of Gladstone, MI; Bea (Richard) Micheau of Flat Rock, MI
1 Brother: Floyd Beauchamp of Gladstone, MI
Grandchildren: Isaac (Debra) Micheau of Gladstone, MI; Rick (Shelli) Micheau of Gladstone, MI; Clint (Diane) Micheau of Soo Hill, MI; Dave (Stella) Belongia of Menominee, MI; Henry (Tanya) Belongia Jr. Of Gladstone, MI; Annette (Tony) Brousseau of Rapid River, MI
Great Grandchildren: Isaac, Amanda, Jacob, Hannah, Lisa (Mark), Gabe, Matthew, Elizabeth, Ron Jr. and Walter
Great Great Grandchildren: Christian and Tracy
Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Henry and Alice and her husband, Isaac, Beatrice was preceded in death by:
2 Sisters: Olive Lancour and Margaret Marohnic
1 Infant Grandson: Henry “Bud” Belongia
1 Infant Great Grandson: David J. Belongia Jr.
Family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00PM to 6:00PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services celebrating the life of Beatrice “Mosie” Balenger will follow visitation, at 6:00PM, at the Skradski Funeral Home, with Rev. Fr. Arnold Grambow of the All Saints Catholic Church, officiating. Luncheon will follow funeral services. Committal will be in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Balenger family with arrangements.
Anonymous
A loving woman that touched many throughout her life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Find comfort in knowing that she is at peace. And one day we’ll all meet again. And, after all this time, she’s telling Pa… “Put your pants on Pa, we’ve got company!”
Michelle L. (Matter) Casey
Millersburg, PA
Beaty, Alice and family! Our deepest spympathy for the loss of your Mom and gramma and aunt Moe to me! I found this prayer and hope it might help and comfort you. Miss Me, But Let Me Go
Author Unknown
When I come to the end of the road,
and the sun has set for me.
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little