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Joyce A. Powers, of Greenville, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born on May 28, 1939 in Withee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Alvin and Agnes (Madsen) Thorson. Joyce graduated from UW - Stevens Point and taught Home Economics at Shiocton High School for four years. On July 11, 1964, she married Norman Powers at St. Denis Catholic Church in Shiocton. Joyce was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Greenville for 48 years. She was very involved in Greenville Youth Sports and was a longtime member of the Greenville Homemakers. She owned Joyce Powers' Custom Draperies, taught classes at Fox Valley Technical College, and worked at Ark of Crafts. Joyce was very talented in crafting; including cross-stitching, needlework, knitting and crocheting to name a few. Her family meant the world to her! She enjoyed going to her children and grandchildren activities, and many know her as the "scorekeeper" at baseball games.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 48 years: Norm Powers; children: Jeanne (Mike) Lautenschlager; Ron (Sheila) Powers; Kathy (Bill) Diedrich; and Mike (Kimberly) Powers; eleven grandchildren: Katie, Joey and Emily Lautenschlager; Tyler, Sami and Tommy Powers; Jake, Abby and Luke Diedrich; Claire and Natalie Powers. She was preceded in death by her sister, June Thorson.
The funeral liturgy for Joyce will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, Hwy 76, Greenville. Fr. Dan Felton will be officiating. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery. A time of visitation and support will be held on Saturday at the church from 9:00 am until 10:45 am. A memorial fund has been established in her name. Online condolences can be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com
Joyce's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Appleton Medical Center for your excellent care and continued support over the years.
Mom, we love you and will miss you. We know you are finally free of pain. You will always and forever be a part of all of us. We will always cherish that special Saturday, when we could hear your voice and be comforted by your smile one last time. Thank you mom for being a blessing to us, and for all the memories that will last a lifetime!
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary E. Collins
August 3, 2022
You wouldn't believe how often I think of Joyce and the perfect roommate she was----and all the years of friendship we shared.
Laurie & Dennis O'Dell
August 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you......
I am so glad we were a part of Joyce's "special" Saturday!
May your memories last forever and that special day will forever be apart of you/ & our lives always.
August 11, 2012
To the Family of Joyce Powers:
My deepest sympathy in this time of grief. Ms. Thorson/Mrs. Powers was my home ec teacher at Shiocton High. She was a great teacher and I use many of the skills she taught me to this day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Fitzgerald, Madison, WI
(Daughter of Jack Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald's Mill, Shiocton)
August 11, 2012
The Family of Joyce Powers,
Our deepest sympathy to you.
Your memories are everlasting .
Our prayers go out to you and always remember the wonderful times you shared. Joyce left a wonderful family legacy.
Gary & Chris Neumann
Kris Henke
August 11, 2012
Jeanne & Mike:
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I will never forget how unbelievably kind she and your dad were to me when we were at Point together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kris, Jamie, & Jake
August 10, 2012
So sorry to hear of the passing of Miss Thorsen/Mrs. Powers. She was my favorite teacher at Shiocton High School, and because of her I went to college to study home economics. The memories of those days will live with me forever. I am glad to read she was as wonderful a person all her life as she was while I was in high school. I send love to her family....Mary Van Straten Van Kirk, Al Van Straten's youngest daughter
Randall and Judy Selle
August 10, 2012
So sorry to hear about your loss, may you find comfort in your memories during this difficult time
Carl Reimers
August 10, 2012
Norm So sorry for your loss. Joyce was a wonderful person. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Marcia Jaeckle
August 10, 2012
To the Powers Family....Oh what wonderful memories you all have of your loving Mother, Wife and Grandma. Let those warm fuzzy memories help you through the saddened times and know you are in our hearts and prayers! John and Marcia Jaeckle
August 9, 2012
Jeannie, Mike, and family,
we are so sorry to hear about this! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Peter and Brenda Huhn
Joe & Jennifer Pieper
August 9, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the Family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Ebben
August 9, 2012
Norm and family. I am so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will be out of town Saturday so I will not beable to attend Joyce's service. The things I do remember of Joyce was her crafty side and how talented she was.
August 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of God grant you peace, the love of friends bring you comfort, and the love of your dear mom live forever in your hearts.
The Tim Deimer family
August 8, 2012
Thank you,Norm, for calling to tell us of Joyce's passing. She and I had good times together as college roommates and many good times together since then in sharing the joys of our families and our daughters' friendship that followed ours. I always looked forward to her newsy letters.
May you all know the peace of God's love as we share in your sorrow.
Mary & John Collins
Farrah Haese
August 8, 2012
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.She will forever watch over you and be within you all.
Ross Rynders
August 8, 2012
My condolences to the Powers family. I am sure you have many great memories of Joyce to cherish forever.
Christine & Rick Lautenschlager
August 8, 2012
Joyce is in our thoughts and prayers. Life is about our legacy and who we leave behind. Joyce was a good person and a great role model. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Dale Linskens
August 8, 2012
The Powers family is in our thoughts and prayers. I remember Joyce as being a very kind and helpful person during our years at HHS sporting events. It is very evident that she was a great mother and wife as well. Sorry for your loss.
Rory Kaddatz
August 8, 2012
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. Many good memories growing up at the Powers house. Rory, Karen and True Kaddatz
Matt & Ellen Harp Family
August 8, 2012
Please know the Powers Family is in our prayers and thoughts during your time of sorrow.
August 8, 2012
Sorry for your loss, Joyce was my teather in Shiocton and I know the Powers family. Joyce was a great teacher and person.
Roxanne Neumann
August 8, 2012
So sorry to hear the loss of Joyce....So many memories to keep close to our hearts. May God be with you all at this difficult time. Love Bryan and Roxanne Neumann & Family
Jane Koehnke
August 8, 2012
Sorry for your loss. Joyce was a great lady. She was always at one of the kids games keeping score. She will be greatly missed.
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