Jon Balduchi
January 06, 2014
Jon J. Balduchi, 68, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014.
Jon was born on October 24, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa to Kenneth and Bea (Baker) Balduchi. He was a lifelong Des Moines resident and a graduate of East High School. Jon was a familiar fixture in downtown Des Moines due to his job as a courier with Des Moines Blueprint. He always had a smile and a positive word to share. He is remembered fondly by all who knew him. He never met anyone he didn’t like, and there was never anyone he met who didn’t like him. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and loved to fish.
Jon is survived by his children, Kenneth G. Balduchi and Teresa (Jamie) Finken; two grandchildren; father, Kenneth C. Balduchi; and siblings, Ellen Kaldenberg, Jim (Helen) Balduchi, and Kent (Lisa) Balduchi.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bea Balduchi and brothers, Bill and Mark Balduchi.
Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, also at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Easter Seals of Iowa, 2920 30th St, Des Moines, IA, 50310 or via www.ia.easterseals.com.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ken Herndon
01/15/2014
Kenny, Ellen, Jim, Kent & families, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of Jon but the those that stick out the most were when we went fishing at Birdland Lagoon and he wanted to bet me "a dollar & a half" he could take an old style crank phone and shock the fish, suprise you catch more darn fish that way. God Bless him and may he find peace and comfort with your family in heaven.
Jim and Alice Kerr
01/11/2014
Kenny, Ellen, Jimmy and Kent. We are very sad to hear of Jon's passing. I have a lot of childhood memories of Jon but unfortunately didn't get to him much in later years. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Alice Kerr
Glenda Anderson
01/09/2014
Lisa, Kent and family,
May your hearts be healed by the loving thoughts and prayers wrapped around each of you. .
When Lisa describes Jon
and his open heart, let this be his comfort to you.
Loving thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Paula McManus
01/08/2014
Dear Jim,
We read the paper late this evening and saw your brother's obituary. Our heartfelt sympathy to you, Helen and all of your family.
We love you!
Donna Bruns & Sherry Wright
01/08/2014
Our sweet Jon Boy. How we will miss the sound of your footsteps. Your beautiful smile. Your "you have a great day" and your hugs. We loved you. We pray for your family and friends and as we pray we know God is with you, his tears mingled with yours. Let him hold you for as long as it takes.
We thank him for placing Jon in our lives.
Michael McMurry
01/08/2014
Ellen/Kent and to the friends and family of Jon: Please know that I am thinking about you at this time and have you in my thoughts.