Joyce Sturm Crouse Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joyce Sturm Crouse (Charleston, Illinois), who passed away on July 21, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Sturm Crouse to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Maurice Sturm and Mary Crowder Sturm; and her sister Sharon Frazier. She is survived by: her children, Deborah Cobb (Phil) of Collinsville, IL, Lisa Crouse (Dave Saxton) of Oklahoma City, OK, Susan Wolk (Mike) of Collinsville, IL, Kirsten Bays (Clint) of Charleston, IL and Kevin Crouse (Ginger) of McAllen, TX.; her grandchildren, Geoffrey Amos of Portland, OR, Garath Cobb of Collinsville, IL, Lyssa Cobb of Collinsville, IL, Rebekah Wolk (Nick) of Collinsville, IL, Lucy Wolk of Collinsville, IL, Katherine Adler (Chaim) of Charleston, IL, Andy Bays (Maddie) of Charleston, IL, John Bays (Kendel) of Charleston, IL, Nick Bays of Charleston, IL, Caleb Weber (Payton) of Charleston, IL, Jake Bays (Kaylee) of Rapid City, SD, Kira Crouse of McAllen, TX and Katie O'Neal (Finn) of Coos Bay, OR; and her siblings, Gerald Sturm of Birmingham, AL, Doris Hayhurst of Evansville, IN and Bonnie Hess of Carmel, IN..
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 15th 2025 at 3:30 PM at the Life Span Center (11021 E Co Rd 800 N, Charleston, IL 61920). A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 15th 2025 at 4:30 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Transitions Hospice, 1318 North Michigan Ave, Marshall, IL 62441; Peace Meals, 694 Castle Drive, Charleston, IL 61920, or Eastern Illinois University Foundation In Memory of Joyce Crouse (Human Services Simulation Program), Office of Neal Welcome Center, 860 West Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920.
