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Joyce Esther Swoboda Wessley
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Birth: Jan., 1938
North Dakota, USA
Death: Jun. 18, 2010
Wautoma
Waushara County
Wisconsin, USA
Joyce was born in Blue Grass, ND on a cold wintery January day in 1938. Joyce lost her five year battle with ovarian cancer on Friday. She was the daughter of Adolph and Madge (Schwab) Swoboda. She moved to Wisconsin with her family in June 1955, where she graduated from Suring High School in May 1956. She married Daniel Francis Wessley in June 1958 and they made their home in Madison. After Dan completed his graduate studies they moved to Elkhart, Indiana, where they lived for six years before returning to Madison in 1968. Upon their return to Wisconsin, they made their home in Monona for 20 years. Joyce raised four children and worked part-time at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church as the rectory secretary. She enjoyed her time in Monona raising her children, perfecting her seamstress skills, and forming many friendships that were very important to her throughout her life. Some of her fondest memories with family and friends were spent at their cottage on Lake Irogami in Wautoma. Joyce worked as a meeting planner and events coordinator for several national associations in Madison. She worked for CUNA Mutual, ASTD, but her last position before retiring was with the University of Wisconsin Foundation. Where she worked alongside Donna Shalala on various fund raising events. Upon retirement in 1994, Joyce and Dan made their home on Lake Irogami. It was at this time, Joyce became a realtor and worked for the Eagan Agency for 12 years. In addition to her work, she spent many rewarding hours volunteering for Meals on Wheels, transporting newborn infants to foster homes, teaching religious education, and organizing charitable events. Joyce loved being a Mom, but her role as a Grandma was her greatest delight. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, especially those times spent together at their home on Lake Irogami. The tradition of celebrating Christmas in Wisconsin Dells has become a cherished family ritual. In 2003, Joyce and Dan purchased a home in The Villages, Florida. A place that Joyce truly enjoyed, especially when her family came to visit. She was a great cook and a wonderful hostess, entertaining many family and friends at their home on Lake Irogami and The Villages. Joyce is survived by her husband, Dan; and her children, Mary Terri (Dan) Hyland, D. Joseph (Katrina) Wessley, Ann Frances (Marty) Roeske, and Liz Marie (Paul) Lund, and nine grandchildren, Leeann and Kyle Hyland, Eric and Lucas Roeske, Blake, Bennett and Katy Jo Wessley, Sam and Lauren Lund; two sisters, Justine Wilson and Joann Nestrud, her brothers, Gus (Penny) Swoboda, Jeffrey Swoboda; sister-in-law, Luella Swoboda. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, five aunts, two uncles and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jerome Swoboda. Joyce's family would like to thank Dr. David Kushner and the Oncology Team at the UW- Hospitals, St. Agnes Hospice/Hope of Fond du Lac and Sister Mary Ellen, Deacon Luke and Father Bob at St. Joe's in Wautoma. A special thank-you from the family to Aunt Dusty. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, June 24, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wautoma, with Monsignor Mark Schommer officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to extend an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Joyce E. Wessley Memorial Scholarship, c/o Hometown Bank, 106 Plaza Rd. Wautoma, WI 54982. Leikness Funeral Home Wautoma assisted with arrangements. Her obituary and a photo can be found in the Wisconsin State Journal on June 21, 2010.
Wife, Mom, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend....we love you and will miss you!
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Roselawn Memorial Park
Monona
Dane County
Wisconsin, USA
Created by: Kathy (Weller) Medick
Record added: Jun 21, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 53945854
Joyce Esther Swoboda Wessley
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- Kathy (Weller) Medick
Added: Jun. 21, 2010
- [S650] Montana Marriages, 1889-1947.
Name: Madge Schwab
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Age: 25
Birth Date: 1914
Birth Place: Mandan, N. Dak
Marriage Date: 18 Jan 1935
Marriage Place: Glendive, Dawson, Montana
Father: John Schwab
Mother: Julia Heinz
Spouse: Adolph Swoboda
FHL Film Number: 1905434
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1938 - 2010 (~ 72 years)