Jean Balza

Jean M. Balza - Kaukauna - Age 93, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Care Partners Assisted Living. She was born in Appleton on Aug. 21, 1929, to the late Harry and Clara (Wolff) Cunningham. Jean married Richard Balza at St. Therese Parish on Oct. 10, 1953. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, bridge and cribbage. Jean is survived by her husband of 69 years: Richard; sons: Dan (Deb) Balza of Sherwood, Ore., and Tom (Mary) Balza of Miami; grandchildren: Matt, Rachel, and Erin Balza; and great-granddaughter: Rowan. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her grandson: Jordan Balza; and other relatives. The funeral Mass was held Jan. 17 at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, St. Mary church, Kaukauna, with the Rev. Donald Everts officiating. Committal Highland Memorial Park. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.

O’CONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute 920-788-6237