Joyce M. DeMarb

Joyce M. DeMarb obituary

Joyce M. DeMarb

Joyce DeMarb Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Zacherl Funeral Home - Fond du Lac on Aug. 22, 2025.

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Joyce Mae (Sweet) DeMarb passed away on August 22, 2025 at the Hospice Home of Hope. She was born on April 6, 1936 in Kennard, NE to the late Emelia (Wondra) Fagan.

Joyce moved to Wisconsin as a young girl. She attended St. Mary's Springs High School. Joyce married Carey DeMarb on April 7, 1956.

Joyce was employed with the State of Wisconsin as an adjudicator for over 20 years and very proud of her work.

She enjoyed R.V. traveling, crafting, sewing and her family.

Joyce is survived by her husband Carey, three children Kim (Robert) Meier, Jeffrey (Cynthia) DeMarb, Michele (Roy) Eggers, grandchildren Jennifer (Austin) Becker, Christina (Tiernan) Byerly, Daniel (Melissa) Meier, Taylor Eggers, Darya (Jason) Miller, Nicole (Kyle) DeMarb-McKenzie, Samara Eggers and Alexander DeMarb and 10 great grandchildren. She is further survived by sister-in-law Vickie Krug and her husband George "Butch", other relatives and friends.

Joyce was preceded in death by her son Timothy John "T.J.", great grandchild Tristan Byerly, mother, step-father Robert Fagan, in-laws Raymond and Gertrude DeMarb, brother-in-law Edgar DeMarb and his wife Audrey.

Joyce's family invites relatives and friends for a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 27th at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. until the time of Mass.

Special thanks to the staff at SSM/St Agnes Hospital and Hospice Home of Hope.

Online condolences can be shared at www.zacherlfuneralhome.com.

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Paul Rennert

August 26, 2025

Hello, This is Paul Rennert. Sorry I could not be there, but my condolences to you all. When I was growing up Joyce was like another mother to me.

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