Byron, IL – Joyce Elaine Bennett, age 74, died Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the Generations at Neighbor's Rehabilitation Center in Byron.
She was born September 9, 1947 the daughter of Delbert L. and Lola B. (Burd) Saam.
She graduated from Byron High School in 1965. Joyce married Larry Bennett on February 24, 1968 in Byron. She worked as a CNA nurse's aide, was a unit clerk for Swedish American Hospital and also did home health care. Joyce was a member of the Elim Reformed Church near Kings, where she previously served as session clerk and was a member of the Ladies Aide of the church. She was a girl scout leader for her 3 daughters, loved to attend tractor shows with her husband Larry and enjoyed attending all her grandchildren's events. Her hobbies included cake decorating, reading, crocheting and cross stitching. She loved to be with people especially her family.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents, Delbert and Lola Saam; her husband, Larry; son, Richard; brother's Gordon Saam, Ronald Saam and parents-in-law, Paul and Mildred Bennett.
She is survived by her 3 daughters; Susan "Sue" (James) Calveard, Patricia "Patty" (Dr. Jason) Crane and Sandra "Sandy" (Ryan) Wild; 4 grandchildren, Olivia and Anton Crane and Grace and Bailey Wild; 3 brothers, William (Pamela) Saam, David (Darlene) Saam and Dennis (Karis) Saam and sister, Vicki Grubbs and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Elim Reformed Church, 140 S. Church Rd, Kings, IL. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church. Pl Burial will take place at the Byron Cemetery following the memorial service.
A memorial fund is established for the Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson's Disease in memory of Joyce.
Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home
She was born September 9, 1947 the daughter of Delbert L. and Lola B. (Burd) Saam.
She graduated from Byron High School in 1965. Joyce married Larry Bennett on February 24, 1968 in Byron. She worked as a CNA nurse's aide, was a unit clerk for Swedish American Hospital and also did home health care. Joyce was a member of the Elim Reformed Church near Kings, where she previously served as session clerk and was a member of the Ladies Aide of the church. She was a girl scout leader for her 3 daughters, loved to attend tractor shows with her husband Larry and enjoyed attending all her grandchildren's events. Her hobbies included cake decorating, reading, crocheting and cross stitching. She loved to be with people especially her family.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents, Delbert and Lola Saam; her husband, Larry; son, Richard; brother's Gordon Saam, Ronald Saam and parents-in-law, Paul and Mildred Bennett.
She is survived by her 3 daughters; Susan "Sue" (James) Calveard, Patricia "Patty" (Dr. Jason) Crane and Sandra "Sandy" (Ryan) Wild; 4 grandchildren, Olivia and Anton Crane and Grace and Bailey Wild; 3 brothers, William (Pamela) Saam, David (Darlene) Saam and Dennis (Karis) Saam and sister, Vicki Grubbs and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Elim Reformed Church, 140 S. Church Rd, Kings, IL. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church. Pl Burial will take place at the Byron Cemetery following the memorial service.
A memorial fund is established for the Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson's Disease in memory of Joyce.
Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home
Byron, IL – Joyce Elaine Bennett, age 74, died Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the Generations at Neighbor's Rehabilitation Center in Byron.
She was born September 9, 1947 the daughter of Delbert L. and Lola B. (Burd) Saam.
She graduated from Byron High School in 1965. Joyce married Larry Bennett on February 24, 1968 in Byron. She worked as a CNA nurse's aide, was a unit clerk for Swedish American Hospital and also did home health care. Joyce was a member of the Elim Reformed Church near Kings, where she previously served as session clerk and was a member of the Ladies Aide of the church. She was a girl scout leader for her 3 daughters, loved to attend tractor shows with her husband Larry and enjoyed attending all her grandchildren's events. Her hobbies included cake decorating, reading, crocheting and cross stitching. She loved to be with people especially her family.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents, Delbert and Lola Saam; her husband, Larry; son, Richard; brother's Gordon Saam, Ronald Saam and parents-in-law, Paul and Mildred Bennett.
She is survived by her 3 daughters; Susan "Sue" (James) Calveard, Patricia "Patty" (Dr. Jason) Crane and Sandra "Sandy" (Ryan) Wild; 4 grandchildren, Olivia and Anton Crane and Grace and Bailey Wild; 3 brothers, William (Pamela) Saam, David (Darlene) Saam and Dennis (Karis) Saam and sister, Vicki Grubbs and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Elim Reformed Church, 140 S. Church Rd, Kings, IL. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church. Pl Burial will take place at the Byron Cemetery following the memorial service.
A memorial fund is established for the Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson's Disease in memory of Joyce.
Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home
She was born September 9, 1947 the daughter of Delbert L. and Lola B. (Burd) Saam.
She graduated from Byron High School in 1965. Joyce married Larry Bennett on February 24, 1968 in Byron. She worked as a CNA nurse's aide, was a unit clerk for Swedish American Hospital and also did home health care. Joyce was a member of the Elim Reformed Church near Kings, where she previously served as session clerk and was a member of the Ladies Aide of the church. She was a girl scout leader for her 3 daughters, loved to attend tractor shows with her husband Larry and enjoyed attending all her grandchildren's events. Her hobbies included cake decorating, reading, crocheting and cross stitching. She loved to be with people especially her family.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents, Delbert and Lola Saam; her husband, Larry; son, Richard; brother's Gordon Saam, Ronald Saam and parents-in-law, Paul and Mildred Bennett.
She is survived by her 3 daughters; Susan "Sue" (James) Calveard, Patricia "Patty" (Dr. Jason) Crane and Sandra "Sandy" (Ryan) Wild; 4 grandchildren, Olivia and Anton Crane and Grace and Bailey Wild; 3 brothers, William (Pamela) Saam, David (Darlene) Saam and Dennis (Karis) Saam and sister, Vicki Grubbs and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the Elim Reformed Church, 140 S. Church Rd, Kings, IL. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church. Pl Burial will take place at the Byron Cemetery following the memorial service.
A memorial fund is established for the Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson's Disease in memory of Joyce.
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