Aug. 30, 1946 - July 4, 2010MISHAWAKA - Carol Balentine, 63, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4 in her home of natural causes. She was born on August 30, 1946 in Bremen to the late Donald and Madeline (Darscheid) Kauffman. She grew up at Lake of the Woods, and married Fred "R.T." Balentine, who preceded her in death in 1989. She was a bus driver for 18 years for Elkhart Community Schools, and was a 1963 graduate of Bremen High School. Carol loved to read, enjoyed spending time with family and friends and deeply enjoyed vacations in Flagler Beach, Florida. She is survived by her companion of 15 years, John Aller Sr. of Mishawaka; daughter, Angie (Aaron) Mason of Osceola; son, Michael Kauffman of Mishawaka; stepchildren, Jimmy (Barbara) Hill of Taylor, MI, Vicki (Ken) Hazelton, of Mishawaka, John (Marsha) Aller Jr. of Mishawaka, and Steven Aller of Elkhart; sister-in-law, Jeanne Aller of Goshen; brothers, Dick (Rita) Kauffman, Kenosha, WI, Bob (Cathy) of Chicago, IL, and Keith (Marcy) of New Carlisle; sisters, Susan (Knute) O'Connor, Fort Myers, FL and Kathy (Dave) Snyder of Grand Rapids, MI; grandchildren, Laura and Andrew Mason, Codi Eighmie, Jim Hill Jr., and Michelle Craig; and three great-grandchildren. A Memorial Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday July 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the home of John Aller Sr., Carol's companion, in Mishawaka. Burial will be held privately. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to Hannah's House or Southern Care Hospice. The Elkhart Cremation Service has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.elkhartcremation.com.