Submitted By: Mary Jo Koran

SBT 8/1/1999

Mary M. Balough

March 3, 1919 - July 30, 1999

Mary M. Balough, 80, of South Bend passed away at 6:00 am Friday, July 30, 1999 in her residence.

Mrs. Balough was born on March 3, 1919 in South Bend to Boldie and Agnes Riba. They both preceded her in death.

Mary graduated from Our Lady of Hungary Grade School and Riley High School. She was employed by Torrington in the production department and also by South Bend Toy. On February 3, 1940 in South Bend as Mary Riba she married Rudolph F. Balough. He died on May 26, 1993.

Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Colwell of South Bend; a son, Richard C. Balough of Chicago; 2 grandchildren, Stephen Colwell of Raleigh, N.C. and Marc Colwell of Richmond, Ind.; 2 great-grandchildren, Claire Colwell and Quinn Colwell; a sister, Elizabeth McLain of South Bend; and a brother, Robert Riba of Melbourne, Florida.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Monday, August 2, 1999 in Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 - 6 p.m. today in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 S. Kemble Avenue, where a rosary will be recited at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Our Lady of Hungary Church.