Elmer Joyce Jr. Obituary
The memory of Elmer Joyce Jr. of Cedar Lake, Indiana, born in Steger, Illinois, who passed away on February 21, 2026 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Joyce and Eleanor Joyce Sr. (Grutzius); his grandson Kyle Penkala; his siblings, Charles Joyce (Jerilynn) and Kathleen Scartozzi (Giulio); Robert Joyce.
He is survived by: his wife Carole Joyce (DiTola); his daughters, Melinda Penkala (Stan), Jamie Taffora (Frank) and Carla Klinger; his grandchildren, Cory Penkala (Laura Earley), Kaitlyn Penkala (Trevor Bieszczat), Mackenzie Goncher, Tyler, Frankie, Dominic Elmer Taffora, Dylan Klinger (Emme) and Noah Klinger; his great grandchildren, Olivia and Declan Klinger; and his siblings-in-law, Teresa Joyce (Robert), Jerry DiTola (late Paula), Daniel DiTola (Mary Jo), Linda DiTola and Robert (Karen). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
