Sandra L. Balsam, nee Pratt, age 73, of Dyer, IN formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015. Beloved and loving wife of 55 years of Raymond P. Balsam. Dearest mother of Michele (Daniel) Wangler and the late Scott Balsam. Proud grammy of Anthony and Ashley Balsam and Quinn Wangler; great-grammy of Liam Balsam. Dear sister of Alice (late Thomas) Brugman. Preceded in death by her parents Alexander and Geneva Pratt. Visitation Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon Tim Springer and Mr. Thomas Brown officiating at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN 46311. Private Cremation.