Raymond H. Balty

Raymond M. Balty, 91, of Rock Island, Illinois, formerly of Jewell County, Kansas, died Saturday, September 27, 2003, in Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.

Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Trimble Funeral Home, Coal Valley, Illinois, with Visitation one hour before the services. Graveside services will be Thursday in Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Gideon International.

Mr. Balty was born January 24, 1912, in Jewell County, Kansas. He married Amie Bender on December 25, 1931, in Jewell County, Kansas. He was a minister for 34 years, and retired in 1974 after serving several congregations.

He is survived by his wife, Amie; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald E. and Glenda Balty of Milan; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.TrimbleFuneralHomes.com.