Audrey Ann Ballinger

Audrey Ann Rutledge Ballinger passed away on November 11, 2026.

Audrey Ballinger was born to Oscar and Charlene Kellog Rutledge on December 10, 1941 in Tama, Iowa. She had many jobs throughout the years; nursing, at the high school, at Mesquakii, but the common theme at all of them was food service. She showed love and impacted the world through food. The family fondly remembers her chicken noodles and especially her stuffing. She was a fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Indiana Fever, but her greatest joy was her family, specifically all her many grandchildren.

Audrey is survived by her husband of 8 years Robert Ballenger, son Russell Rosenburg (Trudy), son Ronald Rosenburg, daughter Theresa Handsaker, step-son Brett Ballinger, 11 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, brother Steve Rutledge (Ellie), many nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog Daisy.

In addition to her parents, Audrey was preceded in death by her son Matthew Thompson; daughter Debra Thompson; grandsons Todd, Dennis, and Russell; husband Raymond Evens; and brothers Larry Rutledge and Raymond Rutledge.

There will be a visitation for the family at Mitchell Family Funeral Home on November 21, 2026 at 3:00PM. A Memorial funeral service will be held in the Mitchell Family Funeral Home chapel on November 21, 2026 at 4:00PM with a luncheon to follow at the Tama Legion.

Mitchell Family Funeral Home is honored to care for Audrey and her family.