Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Balice, June Merideth January 27, 2004
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, date unknown
June Merideth Balice, 77, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her 
family, on Tuesday January 27, 2004 under Hospice care after a life rich in 
love and blessings. June was born November 10, 1926 to Elmer and Elizabeth 
McClow. She graduated from Ionia High School in 1944. In 1947 she married C. 
Anthony “Tony” Balice who preceded her in death December 16, 1992.

She is survived by six children Toni Ann Buys, Janet L. Marion, Karen E. 
Gregory, Margaret (Paul) DePover, Suzanne (Ron) Burrows and Daniel A. (Janet) 
Balice. She leaves twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Michael 
A. (Sarah ) Marion, Jeffrey Marion, Ryan (Amy) Gregory, Nick Gregory, Sarah, 
Kirsten and Joseph Buys, Tim Balice, John and Leigh Balice, Dan and Marc 
Burrows Elizabeth and Hannah Marion. One brother Elton. She is also survived 
by several nieces and many, many friends.  She was preceded in death by her 
parents and one brother William. 

June's greatest claim to fame was her role as wife, mother, and grandmother 
accomplished several personal goals along the way. She was a "room mother" at 
SS Peter & Paul School for over 20 years, treasurer of the Weblos and Cub 
Scouts for three years and a Girl Scout leader for 4 years. She has been a 
member of the SS. Rosary Society since 1947 and a member of the K of C 
Auxiliary. June was Technician for Ionia County for 16 years and a member of 
the Hall-Fowler Library Board from 1979 to 1995. 

From 1948 to 1964 June and Tony owned and operated the Ionia News Agency with 
her brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and Jennie Nolan. She fulfilled her 
role as First Lady of Ionia while Tony served as Mayor for 14 years. 

June was an accomplished golfer and bowler and served on several committees 
for those associations. She was also an artist and musician and played the 
violin. She had a life long love of the arts. Listening to music, watching 
movies (especially music comedies) and reading a good mystery gave her endless 
hours of enjoyment. Her competitiveness was ever present when she challenged 
you to a game of Scrabble, Upwards, UNO, or bridge.  Her contagious laughter, 
her strength and her love will be greatly missed but carried on by all who 
loved her.

Visitation will beheld at the Lake Funeral Home, 3521. S. State Rd, Ionia, on 
Wednesday 5:30-7:30 P.M. and 2-4 and 7-8:30 P.M. Thursday with Rosary being 
recited at 8:00 P.M. Services will be held at SS. Peter & Paul Church, Ionia, 
Michigan on Friday, 12:00 P.M. The family requests that in lieu of flowers 
donations be made to Ionia County Memorial Hospital or the Hall-Fowler 
Memorial Library in her memory.


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