Photo courtesy of Pyatt Funeral Home - Pinckneyville
Feb 9, 1962 - Sep 19, 2018
So sorry about the passing of Joyce, you have my prayers. She was a lot of fun and I know she will be happy where she is now. No more suffering and she can watch over us and help us in our time of need.
David Hagene
November 17, 2018 | Sparta, IL
Rest in peace, Joyce.
Anne Cawvey West
October 04, 2018 | Windsor Heights, IA | Friend
So sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. You know that Cindy and I are thinking of you and praying for you. Joyce is at peace with her maker and dancing in heaven with her family beyond.
Chuck Leonard
September 29, 2018 | Coulterville, IL | Family Friend
Juli,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May she Rest In Peace.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Jenkel
September 28, 2018 | Tamaroa, IL
Dear Aunt Helen, I am so sorry that your lost your daughter Joyce. I know how hard it is to lose someone that you love. I will keep you in my prayers. Love You, Your Niece Lisa Marie
Lisa Marie McDonald
September 26, 2018 | Waterloo, IL | Family
OMG !! I never knew she was so ill ! I'm so sry and sad to hear this news . My deepest condolences to family . She was a friend of mine !!
Henry Guerrero
September 25, 2018 | Friend
Sorry for your loss.
Michael Kellerman
September 22, 2018 | Pinckneyville, IL | Friend
Rest in peace my dear friend. I loved going on the river trips for many years. That's where we met. Instantly became friends 30 years ago. See you on the other side my friend
Cathi McClanahan
September 22, 2018 | Pinckneyville, IL | Friend
I'm so glad that God took you home when the birds and a gentle rain was falling, he really does offer beauty even when were unaware of his presence. I'm grateful for that phone call you made to me eight months ago. First time we had spoken a real conversation since we were children. Not once did you say you were ill. That just tells me how much strength you really had. You will be missed, but I know in my heart that God will take care of you. Tell all the people that have gone before you...
SHARON SANDHEINRICH
September 22, 2018 | Fairview Heights, IL | Family
On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, a morning that began with singing birds and gentle rain, Joyce Ann Bergfeld quietly and peacefully said goodbye to this world for promise of the next. Those who knew Joyce will recall a woman full of will, determination and strong spirit.
Joyce was born on February 9, 1962 in Belleville, IL, a daughter to Homer and Helen (Hagene) Schafer. She began early life with a leukemia diagnosis, but it never held her back. If anything, the various ailments Joyce faced filled her with excitement for life. She found most of her happiness under the sun - boating, gardening, mushroom hunting and fishing being among her favorites. She also had an ever-growing love for music and tropical travels. She was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL. Joyce had worked as a caregiver for her mother and had previously worked at Nascote Industries, Nashville, IL on the paint line for 10 years. Joyce was a Red Cross Volunteer and a member of the Moose Lodge, Pinckneyville, IL.
Survivors include her mother, Helen Schafer of Pinckneyville, IL; two daughters, Juli (TJ) Williams of DuQuoin, IL and Jayne Ballantyne of Champaign, IL; five grandchildren, Amanda Williams, Amber (Ronnie) Davis, Virginia Williams, Trace Williams and Crush Ballantyne; one great-grandson, Ronnie Davis III; two sisters, Lois Heisner of Nashville, IL and Jean (Steve) Millikin of Okawville, IL; and her nieces, nephew and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Homer and her only brother, Robert Schafer.
Funeral services will be held at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Augustine Ibezimako and Father Brian Barker officiating. Interment will be at a later date in St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The rosary will be recited on Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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