Margaret Ann Balentine, 92, of Bluffton, passed away Friday morning, July 6, 2012, at 11:45 a.m. at her residence. Mrs. Balentine was born on January 19, 1920, in Newport, KY, to William J. and Ann (Thompson) Hollohan. In January of 1943, Margaret enlisted in the United States Navy and served as an Aviation Radio Technician during WWII until October of 1945. She married Conrad James Balentine on June 7, 1947, in Park Hills, KY. Conrad preceded her in death on September 8, 2005. Margaret enjoyed a healthy life, much of which she devoted to caring for her daughter, Anne, who was born with multiple physical handicaps, including deafness. When she and Conrad were unable to find a school that could accommodate a child of normal intelligence with such a combination of physical handicaps, Margaret wrote a book and together with Conrad, started a foundation to raise money to start a school. She will be most remembered for her sense of humor, religious devotion, dedication to her family, and generosity to others. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Catherine E. (James) Balentine-Mueller, of Park Ridge, IL; along with six grandchildren, Emily, Nicky, Michael, Elizabeth, John, and Mary Catherine. She is also survived by a close family friend, Marsha Kunasch of Fort Wayne, IN. Along with her parents and husband, Margaret was preceded in death by her daughter, Anne Margaret Balentine in 2010, and a brother, William Hollohan in 1980. A rosary service will be held Thursday, July 12, 2012, at 12 noon at Goodwin Memorial Chapel, conducted by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. Visitation will begin immediately following the rosary service until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. An additional rosary service will be held Thursday evening, at 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home, conducted by Fr. Steve Colchin. A Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. Steve Colchin, will be held Friday, July 13th, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1300 North Main Street, Bluffton, IN, with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery in Bluffton. Memorial contributions can be made to the Anne Margaret Balentine Foundation.