Delores “Jo” J. Ball, 89, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at her home. She was born April 8, 1936, in Springfield, to Edgar and Mary Moore Fritz. She married the love of her life, Heyward E. Ball, in 1962 and he preceded her in death on May 10, 1999.
Survivors include Heyward R. (Kathleen) Ball of Cantrall; one grandchild, Xander; two sisters, Damaris Fritz and Mary Hillary, both of Springfield and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Paulie Brown, Francis Brown, Edgar “Ted” Fritz, Ethel Balash, Sarah Gallagher and Tom Fritz.
Jo was a lifelong resident of Springfield and a 70-year member of Third Presbyterian Church. She worked for seventeen years for Franklin Life Insurance Company, but ended that career to care for her favorite son.
She volunteered at Springfield Memorial Hospital for twenty years in the gift shop and the candy cart. She loved her candy and would always have a treat or two in her pockets to hand out. Jo loved her Friday nights with Xander and would also puppy sit, which she truly enjoyed.
Visitation: 4:30 – 7:00 pm, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.
Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield with Rev. Dr. Forrest Krummel officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Education Fund for Xander Ball, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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