July 01, 2025

Larry Ballentine

Sept. 5, 2020

Larry Ballentine passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at Manorcare Health Services of West Des Moines.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Kathryn; his daughters, Patricia Ann (Rick) Kemp and Diana Linn (Rick) Birmingham; son, Kerry Roland Ballentine; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Opal Ballentine; sisters, Mary Lou Noonan, Betty Feldman and Shirley Houston; and brother, Jerry Moss.

A celebration of life will be from 11 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Ballentine home in Newton. Burial will follow at Elwood Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the family in loving memory of Larry. To view full obituary and express condolences go to HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.