Pocahontas - Jim Baltz, 76, passed away Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born September 08, 1934 in Pocahontas to the late John and Gaye Baltz. He is also preceded in death by two sisters; Bernadette Lemmon and Helen Cox. He is survived by wife of 52 years, Sara Baltz of the home, two daughters; Beth (John) Throesch of Pocahontas and Debbie (Greg) Rowland of Springfield, MO. And one son, Jeff Baltz of Memphis, TN. Five grandchildren; Michael and Haley Throesch both of Pocahontas, Meagan (Joey) McCullah of Wheaton, MO., Sarah and Lauren Rowland both of Springfield, MO. Three sisters, Sarah (David) Hotzel and Loretta (Ken) Scribner both of Shawnee Mission, KS and Suzanne (Jim) Koterski of Chadds Ford, PA. Mr. Baltz was a past president of the Chamber of Commerce, past president of Kiwanis, a member of Knights of Columbus, a life long member of St. Paul Catholic Church, and an avid golfer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Trust Fund, Muscular Dystrophy Society or any charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 07, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church with Father John Marconi officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday night from 5-7:00 p.m. with a 7 o'clock rosary following in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home. Pallbearers include: Jerry Lindsey, Mick Warden, A.J. Baltz Jr., Robert Sorg, Larry Weick, and Pink Baltz.