Obituary of Margaret Ballantine

Margaret B. Ballantine (nee Eglin) Age 90, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at her son's residence in Joliet. Born in Esterville, IA on March 26, 1917, she lived most of her life in the Joliet area. She was a beautician for over 50 years. She attended Christ United Methodist Church on Bruce Road in Lockport, and was a charter member of the Will-Grundy Genealogy Society. Attended Joliet Township High School and Joliet Junior College. She loved people and art. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert John Ballantine, Sr. Surviving are her loving family of four sons, Robert J. (Marilyn, nee Nelson) Ballantine of Niles, MI, Carl "Chuck" E. (Patti, nee Ingle) Ballantine of Phoenix, AZ, Raymond L. Ballantine of Joliet, and Don P. (Sandy, nee Vargocko) Ballantine of Joliet; four sisters, Lois Schumacher of New Braunfels, TX, Dorthy (Varini) Reinig of San Marcos, TX, Nola (Ray) Phillips of Santa Rosa, CA and Donna (Rube) Larson of Joliet; eight grandchildren, Julie (Randy) Robbins, Jennifer (Adam) Lorenz, John (Dominique Guiterrez) Ballantine, R. Scot (Yvonne O'Meara) Ballantine, Melissa Ballantine, Kristy (Trey) Agner, Joseph (Carrie Paradzinski) Ballantine and Jason Ballantine; eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Margaret B. Ballantine will be Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Christ United Methodist Church, Bruce Road in Lockport, where she will Lie in State from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at 10:30 a.m. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice or Vitalwellness Home Healthcare would be appreciated. Visitation Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500