Joyce Ann Kai Obituary
In loving memory of Joyce Ann Kai of Rockford, Illinois, who departed this world on September 29, 2025 at the age of 82. Joyce Ann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Ann Kai to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde A. Rush and Julia A. Rush (Potter); her husband Paul James Kai; her son Michael Kai; and her siblings, Albert Rush, David E. Rush, Clyde A. Rush, Jr. and Jacqueline Caldwell.
She is survived by: her daughter Julie Miller (James); her grandchildren, Brea Miller (Wren Gibbs) and Daniel Miller (Lauren); her great grandchildren, Taven Gibbs, Kyla Miller and Madisyn Miller; and her siblings, Eileen Ahlgren (Kevin), Pamela McEachran (John), Timothy Rush and Robin Rush (Thomas Rodriguez).
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory (1860 S Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery (8800 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115).
