Steven Glen Balkema Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Steven Glen Balkema of Lampasas, Texas. Steven, born on November 4, 1950 in Tippecanoe, Indiana, passed away on August 29, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Steven Glen Balkema to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Glen E. Balkema and A. Rosalie Redding; his brother Norman Balkema; and his son Eddie. He is survived by: his wife Mary; his children, Stephanie (Chris), Heather (Anthony) and Arthur Sanchez Jr. of Lampasas, Texas.; his grandchildren, Evan (Anna), Ethan, Nadia, Genesis, Addison, Caden, Audrey, Lydia, Trey, Marlena, Alisha, Delaney and Jordyn; his great grandchildren, Justice, Charity, Evangeline, Madden, Austin, Easton, Nathan, Noah, Danny, Tony and Blair; his sister Diane Jones (Kendall) of West Lafayette, Indiana; his nephews, Jason Hanthorn (Tim Franco) of Williamsport, Indiana and Jared Jones (Cameron) of Washougal, Washington; his niece Melissa Santz (Jeff) of St. Louis, Missouri; and his great-nieces, Sophie and Evie. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative.
