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Joyce Beard Obituary
Joyce L. Beard, age 90, of Stockton, IL passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021. She was born April 15, 1931 in Wards Grove Township to the late Henry and Aritha (Thomasson) Ascher at the home of H.L. and S.J Thomasson. Joyce married Mason Beard on July 26, 1949 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Stockton, IL. Joyce is survived by her husband of 72 years, Mason Beard of Monroe, WI, formerly of Stockton, IL; her three daughters, Shannon (John) Taylor of Guffey, CO, Sherril (Russ) Reusch of Sabula, IA, and Sharon (Brian Johnson) Reid of Madison, WI; her two sons, Bradley (Nancy) Beard of Rockford, IL and Bryan (Lora) Beard of Menasha, WI; her brother, Jonathan (Judi) Ascher of Mineral Point, WI; her 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son; an infant granddaughter; and a grandson. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Stockton at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established for Wesley United Methodist Church and Volunteer Hospice of NW IL. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.
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Lou Brandt
June 12, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lou and Rod Brandt
Nancy Rice
June 10, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Joyce was a a very special lady, she touched so many people's lives. God be with all of you.
Linda Loberg Ehredt
June 9, 2021
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. I only remember her from being friends with her daughter Shannon. Prayers for the family.
Larry Owens
June 8, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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Barbara Cornett
June 7, 2021
What a wonderful Lady Joyce was our condolences to the family, prayers for the. Coming days ahead
Cathy Hastings
June 7, 2021
So sorry to learn of Joyce's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. I enjoyed chatting with Joyce at the occasional reunion.
Jenny Yarboro
June 7, 2021
I have very fond memories of Joyce. She will be greatly missed by many. My dearest thoughts and prayers to the family
Jerry Parker
June 7, 2021
I always remember Joyce and Mason. My sympathy
Tim Magee
June 7, 2021
So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Mom's are the hardest to loose.
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