Monty S. Ballein, 55, of Chillicothe, died Saturday, June 23, 2007, in his home following an extended illness. He was born September 21, 1951 in West Union, OH to Victor L. and Dorothy H. Jefferies Ballein. On September 4, 2005 he married Neysa L. Jennings, who preceded him in death. Survivors include his children, Eric and Ross Ballein and Brandy Russell; brothers and sisters, Victor and Jeffery Ballein, Sherry Crace, and Alice McDade. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.