Marie Bal

NORWAY- Marie Elaine Bal age 89 of Norway, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Evergreen Meadows in Norway, MI. She was born on October 13, 1936 in Wausaukee, WI the daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Taylor) Polomis. Marie graduated from Norway High School in 1954. She married Edward “Edgie” Bal on August 25, 1956 in St. Rose’s Church in Racine, WI. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2016. Marie was employed as a legal and administrative secretary, and she retired from the Quinnesec Mill after more than 15 years of service. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Norway and contributed to several church committees over the years. She also supported other civic organizations such as the Women’s Club. Marie had many hobbies including flower gardening, cooking (especially baking), reading, traveling, shopping and she took pride in caring for her home and family, especially in doing laundry. Marie is survived by sons Michael (Sally) Bal of Norway, Petrick Bal of Vulcan and Thomas (Angie) Bal of De Pere, WI; daughters Kathleen Fiorani of Marquette, Donna DuLong of Denver, CO and Suzanne Bal of Green Bay, WI; grandchildren Annie (Mike) Schienke of Clinton Twp. MI, Jill (Neil) Fernandes of Chandler, AZ, Amy Fiorani and John Fiorani both of Marquette, Billie Bal of Green Bay, WI and Rachel Bal of De Pere, WI; great grandchild Henry Schienke of Clinton Twp. MI; sister Sandy Ostwall of Surprise, AZ; brother-in-law George (Betty) Bal of Norway; sisters-in-law Marie Devine, Patsy Zanona, Marge Meneghini all of Norway; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, and brothers Norman and Joseph Polomis; brothers-in-law John Bal, Joseph Bal, Wally Bal, Robert Devine, William Zanona and Lee Meneghini; sisters-in-law Bernice Bal, Margie Bal, Joan Bal, and Alice Polomis; and son-in-law Donald Fiorani. Marie’s family is grateful for the loving care and support that she received for the past two years at Evergreen Meadows in Norway. Family will greet friends on Monday, June 22, 2026 from 9-11 a.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 22 at 11 a.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home with Fr. Abraham Mupparathara, pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Norway, presiding. Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Donations in Marie’s memory may be made to either Almost Home Animal Shelter, 5060 Lincoln Ave. Quinnesec, MI 49876 or Jake Menghini Historical Museum, 105 O’Dill Road, Norway, MI 49870

Marie Bal

October 13, 1936 - May 30, 2026