

Long time Fallon resident Michael William Ball passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 24, 2019 at Banner Churchill Hospital in Fallon, Nevada. Mike was born to Leo and Myrtle Ballon July 3, 1952 in Oakland, California.
Mike’s family moved to Fallon in 1978. He quickly became a staple in the community as the produce manager at Raley’s. Fallon was an ideal place to raise his five children, coach them in softball and baseball, and become a mentor to many at the Fallon Golf Course. If you were lucky enough to know Mike, you knew he was a devoted family man and an amazing friend.
He is survived by his wife Vicky, his brother Jim, and his children Michelle (Rusty) White, Trudie Grondin, Corbie (Mark) Maibauer, Jamie Ball, Charlie Grondin, and his 12 grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 6-9:00 p.m. at the Fallon Golf Course. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Home and Crematory-Fallon, 775-423-2255.
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Comment author: Johnathan Skinner
Comment text: I have known Jorge for decades. Anyone who even heard about will tell you he was aging and createdan incredible legacy.
Comment publication date: 8/17/26, 7:40 PM
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Comment author: Patti Cole
Comment text: Marie will be forever treasured in memories.
The memories remain of a soft-spoken, seemingly unassuming but determined individual who absolutely knew what path she wanted to take in life, and followed it.
Her instinctive reactions, which highlighted her steadfast level of love and caring for her family, friends and all living things found in nature, hold lessons for us all.
An unexpected splash of her self-deprecating humor, coupled with uncanny timing, will always bring a smile.
For me, Marie lives on in the sighting of a Black-crowned night heron in the tules, the bloom of a beautiful spring flower and, most poetically, in the struggle of wildlife photographers handling their very large camera lenses.
Comment publication date: 8/15/26, 9:31 AM
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Comment author: John Chaney
Comment text: I just figured out that Betty was my 1st cousin. Her dad Ted was my dad's brother. I never knew Ted or Betty, but I wish I did. I am 73 and live in IL. I am building my family tree and see where Betty has fit in. Blessings to you Curt and family.
Comment publication date: 8/14/26, 11:04 AM
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Comment author: Karen Webb
Comment text: I am so sorry to hear this. I loved coming to the carwash to see John! He always made my day. Prayers for all of his family during this difficult time.
Comment publication date: 8/11/26, 8:56 PM
Comment source: In Memory of John Evans

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