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Joyce Likens Obituary
Joyce A. Likens, 80 of Logansport passed away peacefully at 4:28 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2025 in Peru.
Born on November 11, 1944 in Rockfield, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Nellie (Bruce) Powell.
On May 22, 1964 she married Phillip H. Likens. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2000.
She retired in 2014 from Logansport Memorial Hospital in Housekeeping.
Joyce was a former member of the Logansport Eagles and she enjoyed dancing, riding her bike, taking walks and most of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, James Likens (Joni) of Logansport, John Likens (Amy) and Christianna Gibson of Peru, brothers, James Powell (Cherrie) of Sellersburg, Dennis Powell of Logansport and Thomas Powell (Lisa) of Logansport, sister, Rita Bonnell of Peru and grandchildren, Matthew, Johnathon, Megan, David, Dylan, Hillary, Dalton, Daiten, William and Aubrey. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Marocco Chapel, Logansport.
Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Joyce’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
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