Joyce Gawronski Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joyce Gawronski of Watertown, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 26, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Gawronski to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Al Schultz and Betty Schultz (Augustyniak); her siblings, Elaine Ruesing, Raymond Schultz, Charlene Muller and Laverne Harkins; her siblings-in-law, Richard Gawronski and Ruth Gawronski; and her cousin Bonnie Nitsche.
She is survived by: her son Keith A. Gawronski-McNinch (Darcy Gawronski-McNinch) of Kingston; her sisters-in-law, Sue Gawronski (Richard) and Linda Schultz (Raymond); her cousins, Beverly Hullinger (Tom) and Debra Kelly (James); and her former neighbors, Marie and Daniel Lafontant of Dolton. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Family Church (129 Winthrop St, Watertown, NY 13601).
In lieu of flowers, contributions to a tribute plaque at the Chicago Botanic Garden in honor of Joyce and Joseph Gawronski can be made, in their names, online at [chicagobotanic.org/donate/tribute]chicagobotanic.org/donate/tribute, by phone at 847-835-8333, or by mail to Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022.
