Marjorie Elaine Ballard

Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Marjorie Elaine Baur-Ballard nee Karr is now dancing through the beautiful flowers, free from pain, in heaven. She passed on September 6, 2023, in Benton Township. After 90 love filled years of faith and family, she joined her Lord and Savior. Marge was born in Cass City on April 6, 1933. She married Kenneth L. Baur in 1952, and together they moved to Charlotte, MI to raise their family of 5 children together on the farm. During this time the Baur’s traveled the state and attended various county fairs, along with the Michigan State Fair, to show sheep and participate in 4H. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and First Lutheran Church. Together, Ken and Marge owned Town & Country Realty and the Award & Specialty Co. until Ken passed in 2000. Later, Marge married Jack Ballard welcoming him into life at the family home until his passing in 2020. Fond memories of the family gathering together at the farm, or “Bamie’s House,” along with Marge’s love of flowers, will forever be cherished.

She was preceded in death by her 2 sons, Dwight in 1974 and Paul in 1977, husband Kenneth Baur in 2000, and husband Jack Ballard in 2020, as well as her sister, Janet Wolfe, and brother-in-law, Carl Baur.

She is survived by 3 daughters, Cynthia (Gil) VanNeste, Mary (Van) Wertz both of Charlotte, and Diane (David) Franz of Lansing; 9 grandchildren Rebeckah (Gabe) Carter, Rikki Nevins, Trevor Wertz, Robbyn (Andy) Roll, Kory Wertz, Julie (Eric) Pullum, Callie VanNeste, Nicholas Franz, and Sarah Franz; and 7 great-grandchildren Jade, Michaela, Hailey, William, Jaxon, Anna, and Oliver; and 1 great-great granddaughter, Natalea.

A private family service will be held at a later date to celebrate her life.