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Joyce Gatz Obituary
Born: November 4, 1936 in Mt. Morris, Illinois
Died: April 20, 2025 in Oregon, Illinois
Joyce Irene (Zumdahl) Gatz, Polo, Died 4/20/25 at Serenity Hospice Home. She was born November 4, 1936 in Mt Morris, Il to Irvin C and Gladys M (Shrader) Zumdahl. She married Lorin Gatz Oct 6, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris, Il. Joyce graduated Mt Morris High School in 1954. She worked at Citizens State bank, Detroit Michigan Bank, and the U.S. Postal service as a rural carrier for 30 years. She retired in 2000 from the Post office. She and her husband also farmed in Polo. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran church in Polo, Il. Joyce loved cooking, gardening, canning and quilting.
She has two daughters, the late Beverly (Ronald) Shuman and Janette (Bradley) Folkers. Grandchildren are Kathryn Mottaz (Chris Kosowski), Curits (Emily) Shuman, David (Amanda) Shuman, Kevin (Renita) Folkers, Keith (Sarah) Folkers and Janelle Folkers. Great grandchildren Wyatt Kosowski, Marin Underwood, Noah Shuman, Karson and Reid Folkers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Lois M Scheffler, Dorothy J Scheffler, Carol M Carr, and daughter Beverly Shuman.
Visitation will be held on Thursday April 24, 2025 from 5:00-7:00p.m. at St Mark's Lutheran Church Polo, Il. Funeral services will be Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:30p.m. at St Mark's Lutheran Church Polo. Private burial will be at a later date.
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Lois Bartelt
April 27, 2025
My deepest condolences to the whole family. I´m so sorry I was out of the area and not able to attend. Joyce was always kind and I enjoyed our friendship for many years! Prayers and blessings to you all!
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