Mildred Hazel Ball, 87, of Hot Springs, passed away, Friday, July 19, 2013, at her home. She was born Oct. 13, 1925, in Monona County, Iowa, to the late Alvin Newton and Molly Parsons Newton.

She was valedictorian of class of 1942, Decatur High School in Decatur, Neb., a member of Community of Christ Church and a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Francis E. Ball; daughters, Rose (John) Marsaglia, Linda (Tom) Peschman and Patricia (John) Broderick; sister, Alice Swanson; grandchildren, Michael Marsaglia, Anthony Marsaglia, Patrick Marsaglia, Leah Marsaglia and Jack Broderick; great-grandchildren, Julia Marsaglia, Audrey Marsaglia, Matthew Marsaglia, Cameron Marsaglia and Maddox Marsaglia.

There will a private memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dierkson Hospice, Hot Springs or Community of Christ Church, Hot Springs.

Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.

Published: 07/21/2013