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Joy Hostens Obituary
Joy Hostens
November 30, 1943-March 17, 2021
MOLINE-Joy I. Hostens, 77, of Moline, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at home.
Funeral services will be 10am, Monday, March 22, 2021 at Rafferty Funeral Home, 2111-1st St A, Moline. Her live-streamed service can be viewed on Rafferty Funeral Home's Facebook page. Visitation will be 2-4pm Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Wesley Church.
Joy was born November 30, 1943 in Rock Island, the daughter of Merlin "Ted" and Doris (Hall) Hill. She married Glen Hostens, Jr. on October 13, 1962 in Rock Island. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2001.
Joy worked at the former Fidlar Office Products, Moline and later Black Hawk College.
Joy was a member of Friends Circle Club, Moline and Bethel Wesley Church, Moline where she sang in the church choir. She was also a member of Western League of Illinois Rolle Bolle where she founded the Women's League.
Survivors include her children, Ilene (Bill) Chamra, Hillsdale, Tamra Hostens, Moline and Glen (Michelle) Hostens, III, Colona; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Johnson, Moline; brothers, Merlin (Melanie) Hill, Roseburg, Oregon and Ken (Donna) Hill, Rock Island and sister-in-law, Lynne (Merlin) Sebastian, Geneseo. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Allan Wenckus.
Condolences may be left at www.RaffertyFunerals.com.
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Kathleen Young. (Collins)
March 21, 2021
My deepest Sympathy to the family. Have not seen you folks in many years but have
Lots of wonderful memories of my childhood with Joy. She was always fun to be with.
So sorry I am not able to attend. You are all in my thoughts and prayers..
Robyn Turner
March 20, 2021
Oh to the whole family. Momma Joy has touched so many lives I am not sure she knew how much I love Tamra's momma Joy stories. Will keep those close to my heart. Bless you all
Linda & Bill Verstraete
March 19, 2021
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She can never be replaced, but she will alway be in all of your hearts. I know you all have a lot good, fun memories, which will help you through the bad days and make you smile.
Prayers.
Linda (Carlson) Dalum
March 19, 2021
Sympathy and prayers for your family at this sad time. Many RB memories of your mom.
Tammy Heginger
March 19, 2021
Oh Tamra I am so sorry to see this! I will miss the Mama Joy stories as much as you will miss her. Big hugs, my friend!!! Love ya!
Michele Chamra
March 19, 2021
Rest In Peace sweet lady
Myrna Houdyshell
March 18, 2021
You have my deepest sympathy. Momma Joy will be truly missed.
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