Joyce Kaplowitz

Joyce Kaplowitz obituary

Joyce Kaplowitz

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Joyce Kaplowitz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Blane Goodman Funeral Service, LLC - Mequon on Sep. 27, 2025.

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Joyce Kaplowitz, (nee Grant) passed away peacefully at her home in Delray Beach, FL on September 26, 2025 at age 99. Joyce was born in Milwaukee on March 12, 1926 and was the only child of Sam and Lillian Grant. She is predeceased by her parents and her son Robert "Bobby" Grant Marks next to whom she will find eternal rest. She is further predeceased by her husband Jack Kaplowitz. She is survived by her daughters, Brynn (Gerald) Bloch and Debbie (Bruce) Parelskin, her grandchildren Daniel (Jane) Parelskin and Michael (Holly) Parelskin, her step-grandchildren Julie (Martin) Bloch Mendelsohn and Nancy (David Palestrant) Bloch as well as many great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her loving partner Don Edwards and the entire Edwards family and well as the entire Kaplowitz-Korde Family. She had a multitude of friends of all ages. Joyce was graduate of Purdue University, a skilled and passionate golfer, and Master Ranked Bridge Player. She was a Women's Golf Champion several times at the former Brynwood County Club. She was a long-time member of Congregation Sinai and a volunteer leader for many Jewish Organizations. Joyce loved her years at High Ridge Country Club as well as the Hamlet. The family and Don express tremendous gratitude to Joyce's caregivers in her final days, Andrea Dawes, Keteline Louinord, Ann Marie Morgan, and the care from Trustbridge Hospice especially her nurse Lisa Nicely. Graveside services 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Second Home Cemetery, 3705 S 43 St, Milwaukee. Should you desire to contribute to Joyce's memory, please consider the Robert Grant Marks Youth Fund, c/o Congregation Sinai, 8223 North Port Washington Rd, Fox Point, WI 53217. Following burial, the family will see friends at 1522 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee in the community room until 4 PM. To join virtually: When: Sep 30, 2025 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: Joyce Kaplowitz Graveside Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86867656031?pwd=luGifUVZLBtcPbZIZIifLah6zN4zn6.1 Passcode:Joyce Phone one-tap: +13052241968,,86867656031#,,,,*957929# US +13092053325,,86867656031#,,,,*957929# US Join via audio: +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Webinar ID: 868 6765 6031 Passcode: 957929 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd4dsxkhU8

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Sep

30

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Bloch Residence

7770 E Gainey Ranch Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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Sep

30

Graveside service

10:30 a.m.

Second Home Cemetery

3705 S. 43 St., Milwaukee, WI 53220

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