Obituaries

Members of the MIRLCA may submit obituaries of fellow members to the State Secretary via email or mail.  The MIRLCA is only  able to post obituaries that have been submitted by a member or their families.  Out of respect for our fellow members that have passed and their families, the MIRLCA will only post the published obituaries.  

The obituaries will be posted for 30 days.

Nichole A. Ballard, age 37, passed away on September 23, 2025. Beloved wife of Dale for 19 years. Loving mother of Ciara and Madison. Cherished daughter of Jim (Sue) and the late Wanda Johnson and devoted daughter-in-law of Dale and Rhonda Miron. Dear sister of James, Rochelle, Jason, Ron, Curtis and Cassandra. Precious granddaughter of Jeanette (the late Phil) Vinson, Betty (the late Pinky) Trombley, the late James and the late Leada Ballard and the late Dorothy and the late George Smith. She will be deeply loved and missed by her many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Nichole had a special place in her heart for animals, especially her dogs Bullet, Sammy, Tina and Ace and her cats Smokey, Rylan and Mister. She adored the summer months—spending time at the beach, tanning, enjoying her pool, riding the quad and participating in bump and run derbies. Nichole also loved getting her nails and hair done and sneaking in her cherished naps.

Nichole’s individuality and uniqueness made her truly special—she embraced who she was and lived authentically. Most importantly, she loved her family beyond measure and was always there for them.

Visitation for Nichole will take place on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 Fifteen Mile Road, Sterling Heights. Interment will follow at Van Hoosen Jones Stoney Creek Cemetery in Rochester. Memorial contributions are appreciated to the family.

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