Darlene K. Balliet

She was born Aug. 13, 1945, in Petosky, Mich., daughter of the late Josephine McWaters. Darlene grew up and attended school in Petosky. She was united in marriage to Floyd Balliet on June 26, 1965, at Assembly of God Church in Boyce City, Mich. Darlene and Floyd resided in Petosky and Hillsdale before moving to Iron Mountain in 1968. She worked for many years as a CNA at Americana Nursing Home, Kingsford.

Darlene loved to make pillow dolls and spend time with family and friends.

Survivors include her loving husband of 55 years, Floyd of Iron Mountain; one son, Steven Balliet of Iron Mountain; and one daughter, Debie (Jim) Lane of Mount Pleasant, Mich.

Visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, from 10 until 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. A celebration of Darlene’s life will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. James Danielson will officiate.

Burial will be in Breitung Township Cemetery in Quinnesec.

You may leave a condolence or tribute for Darlene’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain to honor Darlene’s legacy of life.