Jelena Balan Obituary

The passing of Jelena Balan of Deerfield, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 18, 2026 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jelena Balan to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ziva Vojka and Grozda Vojka; her husband Nemanja Balan; and her son Zarko Balan. She is survived by: her daughters, Rada Zastrow (Jeff) and Vera Knopp (Dan); her grandchildren, Donna Preskill, Jennifer Preskill, Sharon Preskill, Margo Preskill, Steven Preskill (Gail), Danny Knopp (Jamie), Katie Knopp, Sara Knopp Lebrun (Matt) and Molly Knopp; and her great grandchildren, Andrew Plachinski, Matthew Plachinski, Grayson Knopp, Walker Knopp, Davis Knopp, Everleigh Knopp and Ivy Knopp Lebrun. She is also survived by her family, friends.

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