Tina Marie Balenger, age 41, of 6041 E. Stonington AA.5 Road, Rapid River died Thursday morning August 23, 2007 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba of an apparent heart attack.

Tina was born June 30, 1966 in Manistique the daughter of Ralph and Joyce (Gibbons) Burt. She was raised in Manistique and attended the Manistique Public Schools.

Tina enjoyed listening to Country and Western Music and spending time outdoors. She loved all animals and treasured spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband Greg who she married on December 24, 2003

Parents: Ralph and Joyce Burt of Manistique

2 Sons:

Brandon Burt of Manistique

Calvin (Cassie LaVigne) Burt of Rapid River

1 Daughter: Trista Schaffer of Escanaba

1 Brother: Mike Burt of Manistique

2 Sisters: Becky Burt of Manistique

Mary Marcelino of Detroit, MI

5 Grandchildren: Jenna Chase, Jordon Schaffer, Jeremiah Sarasin, and twins, Theron and Mackenzie Burt.

Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

Tinaís family will receive friends on Monday August 27, 2007 at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Funeral services celebrating the life of Tina Marie Balenger will follow at 6:00 PM with Rev. Michael Balenger officiating. Luncheon will follow services.