Dorothy Lorella Balish Obituary
We bid farewell to Dorothy Lorella Balish (South Bend, Indiana), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 9, 2025 at the age of 90. Dorothy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Glenn Bordner and Lamoile Bordner (Scheiber); her husband John Balish Jr.; her children, Laura Farnsworth and Michael Balish; and her son-in-law Bill Simmons.
She is survived by: her children, Karen Simmons, Kathleen Peters and Bill Balish (Andrea); her grandchildren, Joshua Simmons, Patrick Simmons, Jason Farnsworth, Heather Balish, Tommy Warren, Chelsea Warren, Mark Warren and Sarah Warren; her brothers, Tom Bordner and Paul Bordner; and her son-in-law Lewis Farnsworth. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren.
