Joyce Fritsch

JOYCE E. FRITSCH, 82 MONROE, Wis. - Joyce E. Fritsch, 82, of Monroe, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014, at her home. Joyce was born January 20, 1932, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Eileen (Sack) Quies. Joyce married Oscar Fritsch on November 10, 1951, in Rockford, IL. Joyce worked at Micro Switch, Freeport, IL, from 1951-1967. In 1967, Joyce was co-owner of the popular "Donut Shop" in Monroe. After the Donut Shop she worked as bookkeeper for Citizen's Loan & Finance, Cuna Credit Union, and then Century-21 Zwgart Real Estate, retiring from Century 21 in the late 1990s. Joyce was a former member of Monroe Ladies of the Moose Lodge. She enjoyed singing with the "Sweet Adeline's", bowling, boating, gardening, reading and cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her son, Eugene (Heidi) Quies of Fort Atkinson; daughter, Linda "Alex" (Daniel) McIlvanie of Rock City, IL; 12 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; sister, Carol (Jerry) Larson of Cedar Rapids, IA; and numerous nephews and nieces. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oscar in 1988; sister, Delores Sager; daughters, Betty McKillip and Anna Fritsch; and 4 children in infancy. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the care given to Joyce by the staff of Monroe Clinic Hospice. Cremation services were accorded to her wishes. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home, 1455 Mansion Dr., in Monroe, WI, with Pastor Randy Nicholas officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.