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Katie Balaskas Obituary
Katie Balaskas, nee Tobin. Women's Army Corps veteran. Beloved wife of the late Archimedes. Loving Mother of Catherine Gibbons, John Balaskas, Diane (late Richard) Balaskas, Barbara (John) Fox, Benjamin Balaskas, Paul (Jennifer) Balaskas and the late David and late Nicholas Balaskas. Dear Grandmother of Keenan (Jennifer) and Katelyn and the late Kyle Gibbons, Nicole (Matthew) Paunicka, David (Laura) Scanland, Alexandra (Mason) Day, Cassandra, Joshua, Samuel, Roxanne, Madison and Jillian Balaskas. Great grandmother of 8. Fond sister of Elaine "Tot"Mossey. Dear aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave (55th street just west of Harlem) on Friday 11:30 AM until time of Celebration of Life Service at 2 PM. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. Please offer you condolences to Katie's family at www.foranfuneralhome.com.
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Anna Galas
May 21, 2021
Barbara, I’m so very sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Growing up on Neenah, I have such fond memories of your folks and your entire family.
Sending prayers of comfort at this difficult time.
Anna (Karalow) Galas
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Gregory Marjenin
May 20, 2021
Dear Barbara, John, and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your beloved mother (mother-in-law). You are remembered in my prayers and thoughts.
Love
Your friend
Greg Marjenin
The Staff of Foran Funeral Home
May 19, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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May
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11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Foran Funeral Home - Summit7300 West Archer Avenue, Summit, IL 60501
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