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Donald L. "Duke" Ballard

October 29, 1939 ~ August 18, 2015 (age 75) 75 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Jerry Baumann on September 3, 2017 6:39 AM
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A candle was lit by Tina and Tony Penney on August 20, 2015 4:12 PM
Message from Dick & Judy
August 20, 2015 12:40 PM

Duke was a coworker at Deere but more importantly a loyal and valued friend. We spent many an hour of good times, and lots of laughs hunting and fishing after we retired. Rest in peace my friend.
Message from Neil and Mary Earl,Julie Brooks and Gina Townsend and Families
August 19, 2015 5:53 PM

Linda,Wanda,Cheryl,Jill ,Donnie and Families, We`re sending our heart felt sympathy to all of your family. May he rest in peace until you meet again..... Sending our love and hugs .
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A candle was lit by Neil,Mary,Julie and Gina on August 19, 2015 5:44 PM
Message from Cornelius
August 19, 2015 5:11 PM

Notice please what our loving heavenly Father is thinking toward you and your family " For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you,thoughts of peace,and not of calamity,to give you a future and a hope." ( Jeremiah 29:11) Also our loved ones we have loss. (John 5:28,29) So very sorry for your loss.
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A candle was lit by Mindy Scott on August 19, 2015 1:43 PM
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A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was ordered on August 19, 2015

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A candle was lit by Rusty & Kathy Mills on August 19, 2015 12:37 PM
Message from Beth Petersen
August 19, 2015 8:10 AM

Jill&Myron, Wanda&Brian, Cheryl&Rod, Donnie, and Linda (Mom),
I'm deeply sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with as you say goodbye to your dad and hubby. Remember the happy times and keep them close to your hearts.
Love and Hugzz to All,
Beth
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A candle was lit by John and Emily Villhauer on August 19, 2015 7:05 AM
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A candle was lit by Elaine Hamm Griffin on August 18, 2015 11:55 PM
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A candle was lit by Randy Schaller & Rita Kaufman on August 18, 2015 9:27 PM
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A candle was lit by Kim King on August 18, 2015 7:29 PM
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A candle was lit by Larry & Tam Hamilton on August 18, 2015 7:24 PM
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A candle was lit by Arthur and Sherry Dykema on August 18, 2015 7:18 PM
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A candle was lit by Tim & Lisa Tegeler on August 18, 2015 6:29 PM
Message from Becky Echebarria and Family
August 18, 2015 5:57 PM

Jill, and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. If you need anything please let me know.
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A candle was lit by Phillip mask on August 18, 2015 5:30 PM
Message from Bobby Adamson
August 18, 2015 5:07 PM

Duke will be missed by many. A lot of good times were had between your family and mine. My prayers and thoughts are with all the kids, and especially Linda. God Bless you all. The Rat will be holding a beer up for him when he gets there.
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A candle was lit by Bobby and Payton Adamson on August 18, 2015 5:04 PM
Message from Amanda Welch
August 18, 2015 4:24 PM

Wanda, Jill, Cheryl and Donnie,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Losing a loved one is never easy and our prayer is that in time, God heals all of your broken hearts.
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