Joyce Ann DeVore

URBANA - Joyce Ann DeVore passed away peacefully at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, on Saturday (March 11, 2023).

Joyce was born to Oscar and Mary Peterson, in Zearing, on Aug. 2, 1928. She married William (Bill) D. DeVore on Dec. 30, 1947, in Princeton. He died on Oct. 25, 1992.

Joyce is survived by her children, Karl and Diana DeVore of Antioch, Paul DeVore of Urbana and Anna and Alan Tammen of Urbana; grandchildren, Paul Jr. and Elissa DeVore, Zachary and Brittany Tammen, Heather and Nick Anderson, Jacob and Kristi Tammen, Allayna DeVore, Maurice De Segovia, Anamarie Lynch and Matt Lewellen; and and great-grandchildren, Summer, Olivia, Mason, Dessa, Jaxon, Braelyn, Luna, Carson and Layne.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Roger; and sister, Evelyn.

Joyce graduated in 1946 from Princeton High School. She was employed for many years with JC Penney Co. and then worked for the University of Illinois School of Architecture, retiring in 2001. She was a licensed Realtor for many years and co-owner of University Stamps (stamps for collectors) with her husband. She was a 50-year member of the American Philatelic Society and a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. After retiring, she spent her summers working in Colorado at the Snow Mountain Ranch. She enjoyed playing bridge, traveling and collecting antiques, particularly depression glassware. Above all, Joyce loved family time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank those who provided care to our mother, especially Kya, Karsen, Rennie and Nikki, and the staffs at Carle Foundation Hospital, Carriage Crossing, Meadowbrook Health Center and The Windsor of Savoy for their care.

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 16, from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Morgan Memorial Home, Savoy. Pastor Robert Rasmus will officiate. Burial services will be at noon Friday, March 17, at Oakland Cemetery, Princeton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2200 S. Philo Road, Urbana, IL 61801. Condolences may be made at morganmemorialhome.com.