DAVID A BALSOM, 65, of Sparta, Illinois, passed away at 4:10 pm, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Memorial Hospital Shiloh, Shiloh, Illinois.
He was born to the late Gerald and Shirley (nee Laughlin) Balsom on November 30, 1960, in Tacoma, Washington.
David married the love of his life, Lesa (nee Giffhorn), on October 5, 1990, in Lakewood, Washington, after being together since 1983.
David owned and operated his own janitorial business in Washington State for many years. He was known as a joker and enjoyed working on cars, finding treasures with his metal detector, watching nature—especially fishing and hummingbirds—going for drives, and playing games on his computer and phone.
Survivors:
Wife:
Lesa Balsom Sparta, IL
7 Children:
Stephanie (Joseph) Anderson Tacoma, WA
Sharee (Kevin) Kulp Sedalia, MO
Tiffanie (Armondo) Acuchi-Balsom Mounty Lake, WA
Travis (Kassandra) Balsom Waco, TX
Starla Balsom Sparta, IL
CeeAira (Grant) Benson Sparta, IL
Brandon Balsom Sparta, IL
4 Siblings:
Debra Redenbaugh, Catherine Grant, Gerald (Sally) Balsom, and Margie (Steve) Hoover
30 Grandchildren:
Armond, Skylar, C.W., Tori, Dylan, Alex, Caden, Lillian, Zaylen, Korbyn, Aspyn, Cambrie, Alejandra, Isabela, Mariana, Armando Jr., Emmarosa, David, Devin, Lily, Kadian, Kaylee, Baliey, Christopher Jr., Harmoni, Sariya, Teegan, Gabriel, Jaxon, and Westyn
2 Great-Grandchildren:
Savasian and Cora
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
Preceded in death by: Parents, and 2 Children – Michele Balsom & Carl Balsom
Visitation:
Saturday – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois
Memorials:
Family Choice