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Henry J. "Hank" Balog Sr.

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Henry Balog Obituary

Balog Sr., Henry J. "Hank" suddenly, beloved husband of the late Donna E. (nee Blake), loving father of Henry Jr. (Susan), Susan, Christopher, David (Patricia) and Jeanine Balog, special grandfather of 14, great-grandfather of three, dear brother of Claire (the late Joseph) Krieger, uncle of many. Member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters #806 and the Horans Club. U.S. Army Vet. Funeral services Wednesday, August 6th, 9:30 a.m., from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home/Gamboney & Son Directors, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, to St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S. Austin, Chicago for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info: 708-636-1193 or 773-735-4242.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2003.

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James weiss

July 29, 2024

I remember hank like it was yesterday in my yard down in florida with his shirt off sucking up the sun never seen him so happy in my life then me and janine took him and donna to a beautiful resort out on the outer islands called south seas plantation he was a big shot for a weekend that's for sure he will be missed into the whole balog family i'm sorry for the loss

James M Weiss

September 3, 2023

Hi my name is James Weiss I remember Hank on my property in fort Myers Florida with his shirt off soaking in the Sun we were barbecuing and I never seen him happier my condolences to the whole family

Ron Moran

August 7, 2003

To the family of Hank Balog:

My brother, Bill, and I send our sincerest sympathies to you. Hank was a member of the Horan Club and a friend of ours for many years.

Neil Van Steemburg

August 5, 2003

Hank and Donna Balog will be in my memories always. I have wonderful memories of them as I lived next door (5165) from 1968 to 1976. I am so sorry for your loss. Neil Van Steemburg

Pam Morey

August 5, 2003

Dear Rick,

Was quite shocked to read about the sudden passing of your father and would like to extend to you and your family my DEEPEST sympathy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Pam Morey

Chrissy Murphy

August 5, 2003

Dear Ricky, Susan, Christopher, David, Jeanine, and Family, God Bless Your Beautiful Father. Love, and Prayers, Tom, Bill, Chrissy Murphy,(Bret).

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