Joyce Marlene Balsness Obituary
Joyce Marlene Balsness (Cloquet, Minnesota) passed away on September 12, 2026. Joyce, born on July 7, 1937, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anton McLevis and Florence McLevis; her husband Floyd Balsness (Inseparable); her daughter Laura Anne Balsness; her grandson Thomas Gargulak; her daughter-in-law Rebecca Balsness; and her siblings, Ernie McLevis (Edith), Clara Habdas (Edward), Lorraine Angell-Carlson (Palmer) and Elaine Lance (Ray).
She is survived by: her children, Kevin Balsness of Texas, Jill Ruthenbeck (Paul) of North Carolina, Joy Balsness of Proctor, MN, Thomas Balsness of Two Harbors, MN, Bridget Balsness of Texas and Brenda Maida (Tom) of Proctor, MN; and her sister Viola Campbell (Bob) of Texas. She is also survived by 16 loving grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild; along with many nieces and nephews.
