Cover photo for Charlene M. Ballinger's Obituary
Charlene M. Ballinger Profile Photo

Charlene M. Ballinger

February 25, 1937 — May 13, 2024

Charlene M. Ballinger, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 13, 2024 at Trustwell Living at Miller Place in Celina. She was born February 25, 1937 in Mercer County to the late Willard and Ruth (Beougher) Wurster. On October 23, 1955 she married Doyle “Pete” Ballinger and he survives in Celina.

Other survivors include her children, Kimberly (Gary) Beckstedt, Celina and Kelly (Rod) Stover, Rockford; five grandchildren, Brandi (Chad) Bruns, Lindsey (Brent) Wise, Tyler (Kathryn) Stover, Trey (Sheena) Stover, Lana Beckstedt; thirteen great grandchildren, Brayden, Brittyn, Madelyn, Jaxson, Evelyn, Anderson, KJae, Hadley, Sayler, Blakesley, McKinley, Coy and Cora; and a sister, Beverly (John) Hawk, Rockford.

Charlene was a graduate of Celina High School. She retired after working for many years at Celina Moving & Storage as a packer.

She was an active member of Neptune Church of God, where she taught Sunday School and played the piano for many years. After its closing, she continued worshiping at Mercer United Methodist Church in Mercer, Ohio. She was a big advocate and actively involved in the Center Township / Neptune Park.

Charlene enjoyed being a homemaker, helping Pete on the family farm, gardening, sewing and cooking. She was very active with her grandchildren and loved spending time with them and attending their sporting events. Charlene and Pete traveled throughout the Tri-State area and beyond to be their biggest fans. She was famous for her cookies, especially her chocolate chip and sugar cookies that she willing shared with grandkids and their teammates.

Funeral services will begin at 11:30 on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Randy Christian officiating; where the family will receive friends from 9:30 am – 11:30 am prior to the services at the funeral home.

Graveside services will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Celina.

Memorial contributions can be made to EverHeart Hospice, 230 W Main Street, Coldwater, Ohio 45828.

Charlene’s family would like to offer thanks to the staff at Trustwell Living at Miller Place for the special care they gave Charlene.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Charlene and her family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Charlene M. Ballinger, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, May 17, 2024

9:30 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Add to Calendar

Cisco Funeral Home - Celina

6921 State Route 703
Celina, OH 45822

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Friday, May 17, 2024

Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Add to Calendar

Cisco Funeral Home - Celina

6921 State Route 703
Celina, OH 45822

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

Photo Gallery

Guestbook

Visits: 3

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors