Obituary of Juliana M. Ballak
Juliana M. Ballak, age 95, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Lakewood Nursing Home in Plainfield. Juliana was born on March 17, 1928, in Joliet to the late Frank and Marie Fuchs, and was a lifelong area resident. On May 8, 1948, she married Robert Ballak, and the two celebrated 39 years of marriage during which they enjoyed traveling and good times with friends and family before his passing in 1987. Juliana, lovingly known as a "Grandma to all", was also recognized as a fantastic cook and baker, as well as the occasional practical joker. Most importantly, she was a wonderful Wife, Mother, and Grandmother who will be dearly missed.
Juliana is survived by her daughter, Karin (William) Rahn; her grandchildren, Robert Carlisle and Kelly (Kyle) Lane; great-grandchildren Robert (Ari) Carlisle, Charlie (Tyler Holcomb) Carlisle, Olivena Carlisle, Travis Duggan, and Kellen Lane; great great-grandchild Theo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ballak; her parents; and brothers Frank, Joe, George, and Richard Fuchs.
Visitation for Juliana M. Ballak is scheduled for Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black (at Essington) Road in Joliet. Funeral services will be the following morning, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or to leave an online condolence, visit her Memorial Tribute page at www.fredcdames.com.
