Joyce Means's obituary , Passed away on July 25, 2025 in Genoa, Illinois

Joyce Means

July 19, 1940 - July 25, 2025 (85 years old)

Genoa, Illinois

Joyce Means's obituary , Passed away on July 25, 2025 in Genoa, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Butala Funeral Home & Crematory - Sycamore

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Joyce Means

July 19, 1940 - July 25, 2025 (85 years old)

Genoa, Illinois

Joyce Means Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 25, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Joyce Means (Genoa, Illinois). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alvin S. Hixson and Eunice Hixson (Sutor); her spouse Glenn W. Means; and her siblings, Kathryn Geehring, Zetta Ottenberg, Jack Hixson, Erma Strombeck, Ray Hixson and Janet Kimmel.

She is survived by: her children, Janice Means (Mike Walsh), Jackie Evers (Joe) and Geoff Means (Amy Stevens); her grandchildren, Logan Panjkovich, Bailey Panjkovich (Tristan Pous-Ojeda), Lizzie Lambert (JJ), Matt Evers, Andy Evers (Luana Faria) and Chelsea Reid (Ian); her great grandchildren, Chase Pous-Panjkovich and Ryder Pous-Ojeda; and her sister Rita Ottenberg.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Slater-Butala Funeral Home (132 W Main St, Genoa, IL 60135). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 3rd 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.

For those that are called to make a financial memorial, and for Joyce's love of dogs, feel free to donate to Dot's Friends (501c3 dog rescue started by Lizzie) at 3134 Winding Way, Huntsville, TX 77340. Or visit their donation options at https://dotsfriends.org (scroll to bottom for ways to donate).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Butala Funeral Home & Crematory - Sycamore



Sun

Aug 03

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Slater-Butala Funeral Home
132 W Main St, Genoa, IL 60135

Sun

Aug 03

Funeral service

11:30 AM

Slater-Butala Funeral Home
132 W Main St, Genoa, IL 60135

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