Cody Baloun
September 27, 1976 ~ March 5, 2023
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Cody J. Baloun, 46, of Highmore passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his home.
Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 10, 2023, at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, Faulkton, with Fr. Randy Phillips presiding. Burial will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Seneca. Wake service will be 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2023, with visitation one-hour prior, all at the church.
Cody James Baloun was born September 27, 1976, in Casper, WY to Perry and Bernadette (Venjohn) Baloun. He received his education in Highmore, graduating in 1995. Cody went on to Lake Area Tech in Watertown, earning a degree in diesel mechanics.
In 1996, Cody married Jacqueline Lesselyoung. They made their home in Watertown and welcomed one son, Cole. After his graduation, Cody returned to the family farm. Cody took in all that life had to offer snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and shooting darts with friends any chance that he could. However, work was always a top priority leaving little time for his hobbies.
In 2006, he married Beth Michaels and welcomed two more sons: Wyatt and Chase. Cody loved spending his days teaching his three boys about the love he had for farming and livestock. He was proud to teach them all about livestock genetics and the practices of farming and ranching. Cody loved everything about the farm, especially planting which led to his business work doing custom planting for others.
Above all, Cody was proud to support his kids in all that they did, be it sports, 4-H, shooting sports, or summer rec activities. He was also a wonderful uncle, always taking time to visit with his nieces and nephews and teach them the many fun things the farm had to offer. Cody was proud to serve as a guide for hunters visiting the area. He loved showing them the land and true beauty of South Dakota. Guiding allowed him to make many friends and he truly never met a stranger as he could visit with anyone as if they had been friends forever.
Forever grateful for celebrating Cody’s life are his sons: Cole (Abby), Summerset, SD and Wyatt and Chase, Faulkton; parents: Perry and Bernadette, Highmore; grandmother, Mary Ann Baloun, Highmore; siblings: Dawn (Tate) Switzer, Circle, MT and Melissa (Brandon) Burgad, Hinton, IA; nieces and nephews: Koen, Tegan, and Paityn Switzer and Bryley, Avery, and Baelyn Burgad; his beloved cow dog, Nala; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Briana; grandparents: Arnold and Minnie Venjohn and Burton Baloun; cousins: Tony and Lindsey Venjohn; aunt, Patrice Baloun; and uncle, Ed Venjohn.
In lieu of flowers, a fund for the boys has been established at Dacotah Bank, Faulkton.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Cody’s arrangements.
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All of our Prayers in this trying time my friend.
Condolences to the family during this time of grief and loss. Strength and prayers for comfort in the days ahead.
Dear Cole, Abby and family
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, Cole. My heart aches for you. We are sending our prayers of peace and comfort and may God walk with you in the days ahead.
Love and prayers
Melissa and Emil
Mike and I wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to everyone in Cody’s family . You have been in our prayers and thoughts, and will continue to be. May God give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Hugs! Mike and Delores Lue
My heart breaks for all of Cody’s family… especially his boys. Strong prayers sent to all of you for the days to come. Hugs to all of you.
Our deepest condolences to the Baloun family. Mike and Kellie schultz
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!!! We are sending our love and hugs to you all!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Perry and Bernadette, We were so shocked to learn of your son's passing. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and Prayers. He is the same age as our Daughter Penny. With Love and Sympathy Gordie, Kathy and Stacy.
Rest in peace! May you find serenity with our Lord!
So very sorry and deepest sympathy to all the family
So young such a Loss to all our thoughts and prayers are with your families
Sorry for your loss
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you all.
We are so sorry to learn of the death of your wonderful son, Cody. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Bernadette and Perry, so sorry to hear of the passing of Cody. May his soul rest in peace with his Lord. Our throughts and prayers for Cody, his family and yours. May you all find comfort in the days ahead, We are in
Az, presently with my son Doug and family. but will be keeping you all in my prayers. Also for Perrys recovery.
Sincerely, Les and Cil (Venjohn) Larson
Bernadette, Perry, and family: so very sorry for this huge loss. May God give you strength and his loving grace to pull you through this difficult time. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May Cody rest in God's eternal peace. Love you all. ❤️
Deepest sympathy to all of Cody's family. Cody was a good man and great friend to all who knew him. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. God Bless you all!
I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with your family
I have no words for you loss Bernadette and Perry. Here on the cusp of spring with new life trying to emerge in nature, this loss is unimaginable. Thinking of you.
My deepest sympathy Bernadette and Perry and the rest of the family for the loss of your son, dad, brother, husband and friend.may God wrap his arms around you and keep you close and you go thru this very difficult time. Keep his memories close to your hearts. Prayers to all.
Perry and Bernadette,
So sorry to hear about Cody. Working back home the past few summers, i got to know and visit with Cody a bit, he would always have a smile and a handshake ready. Sorry for your loss.
Jim Sprenger.
Perry, Bernadette and Family,
We are so heartbroken to read of Cody’s passing. We are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers.
Perry, Bernadette and the entire Baloun family,
Thinking of you now and through the days ahead. Praying peace gently comes to your hearts. Randy & Deb Olson
So sorry to hear of the loss of cody.
Sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy and prayers headed your way
We extend Deepest Sympathy to your family during this difficult and sad time!! You are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Perry, Bernadette and family. Thinking and praying for you all at this time of sorrow. Continuing prayers to all. 🙏
Perry, Bernadette and your family, please accept Julie's and my most heartfelt condolences in the loss of Cody.
I cannot fathom the pain of losing a child, no parent should have to endure it.
I have very fond memories of Cody, with his ready smile, and such a kind caring demeanor he was someone I was glad to have known. I admired his passion for being an Ag producer, along with his work ethic and love of his boys. I'm reminded of the time I gave his son Cole a ride to Highmore when Cole was about 10, and I got stopped for speeding, and Cole just couldn't wait to see his Dad so he could tell him about it. It makes me smile just thinking about it.
Regrettably, Julie and I will not be able to make it back from AZ to attend the services, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
All our very best to the entire family in this time of sorrow.
Chuck & Julie Eide
So very sorry for your loss. You and Cody’s family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Cody. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our deepest condolences to Cody’s family. Prayers to everyone and God Bless you.
Our sincere condolences to all of Cody's family on his passing. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in the months and years ahead. I will miss my old friend and classmate and the twinkle in his eye when we ran into each other as I knew a smart comment was about to be shared. Hold close the memories and share the laughter of those memories as Cody certainly has left us all with our own Cody memory. Prayers of peace for you.
With Sympathy,
Carrie & Jim & Family
Our sincere condolences to the entire family.
Our thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all. Praying for peace and healing at this difficult time.
Please accept my sincerest sympathies on your loss. The entire Baloun family is in our prayers.
You have been in our thoughts and prayers. My heart just aches for all of you. I pray that God will give you comfort. I have so many wonderful memories of Cody and his sweet sisters. Hugs and love sent to all of you.
Our deepest sympathies over the loss of Cody. Keeping the boys and your family in our prayers during this especially difficult time.