Donna Balenger

Resided in Gladstone, MI
Died January 6, 2014

Escanaba, MI
Donna Faye Hardwick Balenger, Katazmaquay, 76, formerly of Gladstone, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, Jan. 6, 2014, at her home in Escanaba with her family by her side.

She was born May 25, 1937, in St. Jacques, the daughter of John and Mary (Cadreau) Hardwick. She was raised in St. Jacques, had attended the Harbor Springs Boarding School and completed her education at Gladstone High School.
Donna married Lowell Balenger on May 18, 1970 and he passed away in 2002. She was a very hard worker throughout her whole life, and worked at Harnischfeger for 10 years and then worked and retired from Mead Paper Mill in Escanaba.

She was a member of All Saints Church in Gladstone, Al-anon, and was very active with the Elder

9 Tributes for “Donna Balenger”

    I will cherish every moment, every memory and every time we shared together. My Gram meant the world to me, and will until I see her again. <3

    Donna..a warm, joyful and loving woman. It was such a pleasure to be around you! May you rest happily with our Lord in peace. Hope to see you later!

    Brenda, Duane, Chuck and Robin,I am so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
    Love to you all
    Jessica Anderson-Gartland

    Aunt Donna: Miigwech, for the fish you so willingly shared at your table, for the stories you shared and for the way in which you cared. Most of all, thank you for the belly laugh at the Pow-Wow when you saw me riding across “the plains” with spear in hand right toward you. Your sweet smile and loving ways are forever etched in my memory. May your family take comfort in the strength of your song.

    A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept my condolences, she will not be forgotten. –

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