Joyce Mary Schlindwein Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 4, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Joyce Mary Schlindwein of Protivin, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Earl Drewelow and Gladys Drewelow (Zahasky); her sons, Andy and Andrew Wayne Ward of December; and her sister-in-law Faythe Drewelow.
She is survived by : her former life partner John Schlindwein; her children, Tom Ward (Lisa) of Protivin, IA and Julie Ward of Wilcox, AZ; her grandchildren, Mark Schmitz, Samuel Schmitz, Alexandria Becerra and Sally Daily; her stepgrandchildren, Eric McDanel and Michelle McDanel; and her siblings, Harvey Drewelow of New Hampton, IA and Jean Woodring of Fredericksburg, IA. She is also survived by four step-great-grandchildren.
She was an exceptional crocheter, making stuffed animals and Barbie Doll clothes that she donated to various toy drives during the holidays.
