Mary Ann Balok

1930 - 2016

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

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Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home

30351 Dequindre Road

Madison Heights, Michigan

Mary Balok Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 11, 2016.

Mary Ann Balok age 86, passed away on Sunday October 2, 2016. Mary Ann was born June 29, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear Mother of Kathleen (Mario) Russo and Mark (Brenda) Balok. Loving grandmother of Joshua, Jeremy, Jordon, Evan and Alexa. Great grandmother of Makana. Visitation will be held Wednesday October 12th, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with a scripture service Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Road Madison Heights, Michigan 48071. In state Thursday October 13th, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. until time of mass 10:00 a.m. St. Vincent Ferrer Church Madison Heights, Michigan 48071.

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October 9, 2016

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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 8, 2016

Frank Battaglia

I am so sorry for your loss. To lose a parent or a mate is one of the hardest challenges to under go. I hope you find comfort in the words of our Creator who says "I will fortify you, yes, I will help you. " (Is. 41:10)

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Isaiah 61:1,2 May the God of comfort, comfort you in your time of sorrow and I send my condolence to the family and friends.

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Oct

12

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home

30351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071

Oct

13

Lying in State

9:30 a.m.

St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church

28353 Herbert St., Madison Heights, MI

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13

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church

28353 Herbert St., Madison Heights, MI

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Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home

30351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071

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