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Joyce Irminger Obituary
Joyce (Hawbaker) Irminger
Feb. 10, 1930 - Jan. 30, 2021
HOLLAND, MI - Joyce (Hawbaker) Irminger, age 90, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021.
She was born on February 10, 1930, in Perry, IA, to the late Clarence and Mary (Bashore) Hawbaker.
Joyce graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, IA. She worked for School City of Hammond, IN, where she taught 5th grade at Harding Elementary. She later obtained her Masters Degree from Purdue University in 1974. Upon earning her degree, she was the School Counselor for Eggers Middle School until her retirement in 1996.
She loved nature and gardening. Joyce was a member of First Unitarian Church of Hobart until she moved to Holland, MI, in 2013.
Survivors include her daughters: Sharon Sheridan and Pamela (Patrick) Mitchell; grandchildren: Sara (Greg) Jankowski, Erin Stassin, Dr. Andrew (Dr. Ashley Martin) Raduski, Kyle Raduski, Cory Sheridan and John Mitchell; five great-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces; and special niece, Bonnie Hawbaker. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland or the Alzheimer's Association.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Sara Jankowski
February 7, 2021
Grandma, I miss you more than words can describe. I am thankful for the 39 years of memories made and will always carry them with me in my heart. I´ll love you forever and always
Sara Jankowski
February 7, 2021
Sara Jankowski
February 7, 2021
Sara Jankowski
February 7, 2021
Sara Jankowski
February 7, 2021
I am so thankful for the 39 years of memories I have and will always cherish each and every one. I miss you more than I can explain, but know I have a guardian angel watching above. I love you forever and like you for always.
Laura Pressner
February 7, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family. Mrs. Irminger was such a great teacher. She took time to tutor me in math at Harding so many years ago but still remember her every day.
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