Mary N. Bala

Mary N. Bala, age 87 of West Branch, passed away Monday, October 30, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had moved to West Branch in April of 2003, formerly of Prudenville and Florida. Mrs. Bala was a life member of the Troy Chapter OES in Covington, IN, and member of the Eagles and Elks Clubs, both of Houghton Lake and the First United Methodist Church in West Branch. Survivors include her children, Michelle (Terry) Crossley of Jackson, Marta Rau of West Branch, Michael (Joyce) Bala of Queensburg, NY and Lawrence (Micki) Bala of New Baden IL, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband George. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will be begin on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 from 2-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at the funeral home. Rev. Mary Lynch-Mallory will officiate. Burial will take place at Denton Township Cemetery in Prudenville. Memorial Contributions may be made to the John Rau Scholarship Fund.