BORN

1950

DIED

2017

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Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street

Des Plaines, Illinois

Dolly Balen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 12, 2017.

Dolly Balen, of Morton Grove, passed away on June 11, 2017. Loving mother of the late Johnny Balen; dear sister of Elham Jacob; cherished aunt of Anthony (Rebecca) Jacob, Michael J. Jacob, Joseph G. (Lauren) Jacob and many others nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church, 1701 Greenwood Road, Glenview, on Friday, June 16, 2017, at 11:00am. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Armenian Relief Society c/o of Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church,1701 Greenwood Road, Glenview, IL 60026. For service information, please call the funeral home at 847-824-5155.

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June 15, 2017

Shannon Busby

Elham and Family,
In Sympathy and Friendship Wishing I could be by your side at this time. May you find strength in the love of God. I have so many great memories of Dolly. She will truly be missed by many.
Wishing Peace & Comfort,
Shannon

June 12, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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