(Archbold Graduate; Formerly Of Stryker)
Janet Balzer age 84, of Independence, Kentucky, and formerly of Stryker, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday morning June 16, 2024, at Woodcrest Nursing and Rehab in Elsmer, Kentucky.
She was born July 7, 1939, to Floyd and Helen (Bernath) Erbskorn in Archbold, Ohio. She married Eugene Frank who preceded her in 1966. Later married Kenneth Balzer who preceded her in 2008.
Janet was a 1958 Graduate of Archbold High School. Worked for several companies as a bookkeeper and was a custodial caretaker for Stryker United Methodist Church where she was a long-time member.
She was also a homemaker where she enjoyed being involved in her children’s lives and their activities.
They were her pride and joy. She loved to watch her Grandchildren, Jax and Aidan in their school activities and outings, she enjoyed watching all the grandchildren and great grandchildren grow and be a part of their lives.
She is survived by her children; Steven Frank, Kevin (Ann) Frank; Cheryl (Jeff) Siska; David (Rochelle) Balzer, 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, sister Carol (Alva) Ames, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands and daughter-in-law Ruth Frank.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the Evansport Cemetery, with Pastor Nick Woodall, officiating.
The family requests that memorial contributions be given to St Elizabeth Hospice or donor’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker.
