Carol Jean Ballard, 62, of 6320 Long Rapids Road, Alpena, passed away at Alpena Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, June 16, 2009.

Carol was born in Commerce Twp., Michigan to the late Herman and Emily (Fuller) Buddenborg and married William F. Ballard Sr. on February 23, 1968. She graduated from Alpena High School and had her license in cosmetology.

Surviving are her husband, William; 5 children, Ann and Tony Brown, Carol and Dennis Hoppe, Billie and Billy Hoppe, Barbara and Bryan Ratz, William and Renee J.; 21 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 3 sisters, Marge and Wally Dombrowski, Blanche and Ron Fowler, Louann Lay; 2 brothers, Herman and Judy Buddenborg, Michael Buddenborg; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were 2 brothers, Donald and Joey Buddenborg; and a sister, Mary.

Family and friends may call at the Bannan Funeral Home Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12 noon.

Arrangements handled by Bannan Funeral Home.

Memorials: National Kidney Foundation