BALLANTINE, Madonna Marie

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, March 21, 2010 Ballantine, Madonna Marie born in Grand Forks, ND on April 15, 1932. Madonna passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on March 18, 2010 in Tempe, AZ. Madonna is survived by her husband, of 54 years, Jerome Alan Ballantine; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Deanna Ballantine of Fort Collins, CO; daughter and son-in-law Bruce and Karen Joshu of Chandler, AZ; grandchildren Amy Joshu, Clinton Joshu, Scott Ballantine and Ryan Ballantine. She was a generous, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Madonna will be missed by all who knew her. A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Saint Stevens Church, 24827 S. Dobson Rd. , Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on March 21, 2010.