Paula Ballin, nee Druth, age 81, of Highland Park, owner of Far Horizons, Inc.; beloved wife for 60 years of Donald; loving mother of Michelle (Daniel) Schmidt, Tracy Ballin, and Vicki (Howard) Patner; adored Grammy of Scott Caldwell, Joseph (Holly Hasper) and Andrew (Mallory) Schmidt, and Tyler Patner; proud great grandmother of Jasper and Dashiel; devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Druth; cherished sister of Deena (late Martin) Pink; dear sister-in-law of Marjorie (late Robert) Burke; treasured aunt and friend to many. Memorial Service Friday, 2:00 p.m. at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to JourneyCare Hospice, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025 or American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.