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Alfred Dennis “A.J.” Balsley Jr.

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Birth	:	22 Sep 1927 Orchard, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Jul 2011 Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Orchard Cemetery, Orchard, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2249985, -92.7838898
Description	:	ORCHARD, IOWA - Alfred Junior Balsley, age 83, of Orchard, died Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 29, at the First Congregational Church, U.C.C. in Orchard with Pastor Jan Tjaden officiating. Interment will be at the Orchard Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Junior was born on September 22, 1927, on the family farm south of Orchard, the son of Alfred Dennis and Almeda Marie (Baker) Balsley. Junior was baptized on Easter Sunday, April 5,... Read More	ORCHARD, IOWA - Alfred Junior Balsley, age 83, of Orchard, died Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Cedar Health in Charles City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 29, at the First Congregational Church, U.C.C. in Orchard with Pastor Jan Tjaden officiating. Interment will be at the Orchard Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Junior was born on September 22, 1927, on the family farm south of Orchard, the son of Alfred Dennis and Almeda Marie (Baker) Balsley. Junior was baptized on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1931, at First Congregational Church, U.C.C. in Orchard by Pastor Read. He graduated from Orchard Consolidated School in 1945, where he played basketball. Junior married Sandra Hill in August of 1950 in Osage. They lived on the home place where Junior farmed with his father. To this union, seven children were born. Junior also did custom farm work. He enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling with his Winnebago motor home. He loved all animals and especially enjoyed caring for his cattle. Junior is survived by his children, Kent (Tari) Balsley, of Nora Springs, Sandy Lang, of Orchard, Brad (Jill) Balsley, of Floyd, Jayne (Jeff) Olsen, of Osage, Ginger (Brent) Hanson, of Dike, Richard (Tess) Balsley, of Ames; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Marcella Serleth, of Las Vegas, Nev., Mildred (Don) Whitcomb, Catherine Wigant, Barbara (Larry) Grinstead, all of Austin, Minn.; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Shirley Teepe and her dog, Toby, of Orchard. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Merry Lynn; his grandson, Blake Lang; and two brothers-in-law, Ray Wigant and George Serleth. Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, [ Mason City Globe Gazette online, July 24, 2011

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Where is Alfred Dennis “A.J.” Balsley Jr.'s memorial?
Alfred Dennis “A.J.” Balsley Jr.'s memorial is located at: Orchard Cemetery, Orchard, Mitchell County, USA.
When did Alfred Dennis “A.J.” Balsley Jr. death?
Alfred Dennis “A.J.” Balsley Jr. death on 23 Jul 2011 in Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Alfred Dennis “A.J.” Balsley Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 43.2249985
Longitude: -92.7838898

Family Members:

Parent

Alfred Dennis Balsley

(1893 - 1980)

Almeda Marie Baker Balsley

(1895 - 1993)

Spouse

Sandra Jane Hill Bower

(1932 - 2018)

Siblings

Mildred Ruth Balsley Whitcomb

(1921 - 2018)

Children

Sandy Lee Balsley Lang

(1952 - 2014)

Merry Lynn Balsley

(1954 - 1954)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Orchard Cemetery
Orchard, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2249985, -92.7838898

2. South Osage Mennonite Church Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2544556, -92.7915573

3. Calvary Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2238998, -92.8300018

4. Tucker Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2494011, -92.8319016

5. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2742004, -92.7917023

6. Dudley Cemetery
Dudley (historical), Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2252998, -92.8743973

7. Howardville Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866989, -92.7016983

8. Osage Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2916700, -92.8201700

9. Stillwater Cemetery
Orchard, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2130585, -92.6780624

10. Eden Presbyterian Cemetery
Meroa, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2131004, -92.9103012

11. Rock Creek Cemetery
Meroa, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2352791, -92.9225006

12. West End Cemetery
Meroa, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2216682, -92.9250031

13. Oak Grove Cemetery
Mitchell, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -92.8707962

14. Oakwood Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1178017, -92.7307968

15. Saint Peters Cemetery
New Haven, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2858315, -92.6427765

16. Rudd Evergreen Cemetery
Rudd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1417007, -92.9214020

17. Beaver Creek Cemetery
Brownville, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3397217, -92.6727829

18. Ulsterville Cemetery
Ulster Township, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0936012, -92.8842010

19. Riverview Cemetery
Saint Ansgar, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3430328, -92.9220200

20. Beckwith Cemetery
Nilesville, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1319008, -92.6042023

21. Meadow Of Memories Pet Cemetery
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1217000, -92.6147000

22. Riverside Cemetery
Charles City, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0766983, -92.6881027

23. Liberty Cemetery
Little Cedar, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3856010, -92.7230988

24. West Saint Charles United Methodist Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0580597, -92.7897186