Joyce Arlene Hoelzer's obituary , Passed away on April 16, 2026 in Shabbona, Illinois

Joyce Arlene Hoelzer

November 9, 1935 - April 16, 2026 (90 years old)

Shabbona, Illinois

Joyce Arlene Hoelzer's obituary , Passed away on April 16, 2026 in Shabbona, Illinois

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Joyce Arlene Hoelzer

November 9, 1935 - April 16, 2026 (90 years old)

Shabbona, Illinois

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We are sad to announce that, on April 16, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Joyce Arlene Hoelzer in Shabbona, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joyce Arlene Hoelzer or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Grubar and Ruth Grubar (Welch); her husband Marlin Hoelzer; her siblings-in-law, Patricia Hoelzer, Dolores Barnett, Robert Barnett and Michael Yocum; her nephew Kenneth Hoelzer; and her niece Beth Johnson.

She is survived by: her children, Steven Hoelzer (Maggie) of Earlville, Ruth Wolfe (Carl) of Carol Stream, Jolene Martinec (David) of Brownsville, Vickie Donofrio (Anthony) of Apollo Beach and Dawn Murillo (James) of Carol Stream; her grandchildren, Kyle Wolfe (Talita Dutra), Kristin Bryce Wolfe, Kara Wolfe (Mark Mitchell), Kathryn Martinec, Allison Martinec, Meghan Shenberg, Alexander Hoelzer, Andrew Martinec (Sarah Lang), Connor Shenberg, Andrea Donofrio, Marissa Donofrio, Erin Chrusciel and Michael Chrusciel; her great grandchildren, Raiden Wolfe, Ryan Wolfe and Miles Martinec; her siblings, Janice Moriarity (George), Joann Olson (Edward) and Frank J Grubar (Judy); and her siblings-in-law, Teresa Yocum, Velda Reed (Richard) and Eldon Hoelzer (Pat). She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

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Merritt Funeral Home



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Horner-Merritt Funeral Home
800 Monroe St, Mendota, IL 61342

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Apr 28

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Horner-Merritt Funeral Home
800 Monroe St, Mendota, IL 61342

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