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1938
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2012
Joyce Walliser Obituary
Joyce M. Walliser, nee Brooks, 74, of Granite City, Ill., born on May 4, 1938, in Granite City, Ill., died at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at Gateway Regional Hospital in Granite City, Ill.
Mrs. Walliser was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her father, Thurman Brooks; mother, Dora, nee Gordan, Brooks Welch; sisters, Shirley Pashedag, Frieda Honican and Thelma Findley; nephew, Michael Duncan; and two grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband, Albert Walliser, whom she married on June 18, 1955, in Maryville, Ill.; children, Karen (Dennis) Elliott of Granite City, Ill., Sheila (Richard) Marzuco of Granite City, Ill., Sandra (Ben) Pilcic of Bunker Hill, Ill., Rebecca (Bobby) Buckingham of Mount Vernon, Ill., and Gary (Anita) Walliser of Granite City, Ill.; brothers, Thurman (Maryann) Brooks of Glen Carbon, Ill., and Larry (Elon) Brooks of Caseyville, Ill.; Lucky, her beloved dog; many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Life Church.
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at Thomas Saksa Funeral Home in Granite City, Ill.
Friends may also call from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Calvary Life Church in Granite City, Ill.
Funeral: Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at the church with the Rev. Mark Maynard officiating. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery in Glen Carbon, Ill.
THOMAS SAKSA FUNERAL HOME, Granite City, Ill.
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Rebecca Buckingham
December 20, 2021
Moma i miss you so much i miss our daily talks i have nobody i can go to anymore except god give dad hugs and kisses for me Merry Christmas sweet moma
Christi Clark
December 31, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just heard yesterday at Church that she had passed. I so miss my computer. Remember she is just a heart beat away from you becuase she is always in your heart. Remember the good times. If you need me Karen I am just a phone call away.
Arlene Bartels
December 27, 2012
I always thought she was a beautiful lady with a warm heart and lots of love. She will be missed greatly.
Ben and Sandy Pilcic
December 26, 2012
Mom, while I am grieving too, I am trying to be strong. Is is so hard. I love and miss you deeply with each passing day. My heart is so heavy. Christmas day all I could think about was you and how you and dad always made our Christmas special. You taught us that Christmas wasn't all about gifts, it was about the birth of Jesus Christ. You and dad taught us it was better to give than receive and appreciate all the things in life everyday and not just one day. I remember you would not let us open any presents until you fixed our breakfast. You would make us sit and wonder if Santa brought us what we asked for and to our surprise he usually did bring us one of the items on our list. You always made us kids feel special with that one new outfit, new baby doll for the girls and Gary with his Tonka trucks and then you would let dad take us out in the snow to be pulled on a sled. I remember us having game night (Aggravation mainly). You would just laugh whenever you would knock someone off the board (dad) and say hahaha, got ya! Growing up I couldn't understand why you wouldn't let me do certain things I wanted to do and you and I would lock horns (maybe our sign), but in the end I always knew you would be right and I would be wrong. As a teen (and you had 5)we can not see or understand that, but I am glad you stood firm and kept me on the straight and narrow path. Sitting here typing this today, I can truly say you were the best wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to so many. You made me the person I am today and I am truly blessed. RIP mom. You will always be in our hearts and in our thoughts. XXOOXX
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Rachel Buckingham
December 23, 2012
I love u grandma!!
Rachel Buckingham
December 23, 2012
I love u grandma!!
Rachel Buckingham
December 23, 2012
You was always thre for me n its killing me so bad tht ur gone buh I kno your n a better place now n not in pain u n me was so close I miss u so much grandma I love u n thank u for always being there for me I love u rest n peace your always b in my heart!
gary walliser
December 23, 2012
she was the best mom in the world.i love and miss u so much mom u will be missed but i know u will have ur eyes on me.
David Rongey
December 23, 2012
When I think of the often used phrase "It takes a village," I think of the wonderful contributions from the parents living on 6th street when we were all growing up. Joyce was one of those parents, ever vigilant, ever caring. Joyce modeled patience, kindness, and devotion. She leaves us with a emptiness that will take time to heal. For those of us who grew up under her watchful eye as we played and fought on sixth street, she leaves us with a strong foundation from which many lives have been built. Rest in peace Mrs. Walliser. You made me feel safe when I was young. Thank you, David Rongey
Karen ELLIOTT
December 23, 2012
Love you always mom...We were so lucky to have a mother like you...You was always there for us, loved us...You will be dearly missed mom, but, I know you are shouting in Heaven..Believe me, you made your point clear to everyone when you said: follow me to heaven...?
December 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Walliser family. She was a wonderful and kind lady. RIP Joyce
Anita Walliser
December 23, 2012
I will miss you greatly , you were like a mother to me I loved you dearly with all my heart and soul when you left me a took a big part of my heart, but I know you are happy singing with your friends and family in heaven. I LOVE YOU and you will be always with me.
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