Joyce Trantina Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Joyce Trantina of Benson, Illinois is shared. Joyce, born on March 11, 1935, passed away on October 30, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Trantina to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Gerjets and Elsie Mennen Gerjets; her husband Wesley Burton Trantina; her daughter Stacey Jo; her grandson Austin Trantina; and her siblings, Roger Gerjets, Duane Gerjets, Shirley Wolf and Doris Tipler.
She is survived by: her children, Kevin Trantina (Deborah) of Metamora, Russ Trantina (Connie) of Peoria, Gretchen Janssen (Jim) of Benson and Heidi Trantina of Metamora; her grandchildren, Abby Protopapas (Derek), Tamra DeVault (Nick), Nick Janssen (Molly), Cole Janssen (Michelle), Jakob Burtis, Hayden Burtis (Andi) and Sydney Burtis; and her great grandchildren, Alphen, Petra Protopapas, Jameson DeVault, Sofia Wilson, Patrick and Thomas Janssen.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church.
