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Shirley Balbach Obituary

Balbach, Shirley Mae (nee Murphy), loving mother of Dorothy Bannister, Paul Balbach, John Balbach and Cynthia (Dion) Whelan, dear grandmother of Paul Balbach IV, Melissa Whelan, Christopher Bannister, Glenn Fitzner, Sean Whelan, Shannon Fitzner-Balbach and Shane Balbach, dear sister of William Murphy, James (Dorothy) Murphy, Edgar (Shirley) Murphy, George Murphy and Ronald Murphy, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Resting at Emanuel Bible Church, 6666 W. Ogden Ave., Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 10 a.m. at the church. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mt. Auburn Funeral Home, 708-749-2033.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 14, 2004.
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You will be missed by many, you put others before yourself always and brought much joy to everyone whose lives you have touched. I will cherish the memories from years ago and keep you in my heart for always. I know you will be looking out for your family that you left behind and always be there for them in spirit, rest in peace. Love Laura

Laura Mikeska

September 15, 2004

You are gonna be truely missed Aunt Sis...Thanks for everything you have done for me & for holding the family together with your picnics..

Love & Miss ya forever.....

Karen & Family

Karen Spies

September 15, 2004

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