1934
Joyce
2013
Joyce Dwyer
April 10, 1934 — May 9, 2013
Joyce Elizabeth Dwyer, 79, longtime resident of Crystal Lake, peacefully passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at her home.
Born April 10, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Lois (Lane) Grismer. After the death of her mother at a young age, she was raised by her father and step-mother, Mary Grismer.
Joyce was a loving mother and cherished friend and enjoyed gardening and reading; she was a member of the community choir, which she helped found, and sang in the choir at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church for over 30 years. She was a member of P.E.O. Women’s Organization, St. Jude Guild and Knit Wits.
Joyce was instrumental with her late husband Bill and friends in the founding of Crystal Lake Gala and parade. Finally, she was most proud of her work with the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.
Joyce is survived by her children, Mary Krikorian, Maureen (Stephen) Regele, Thomas O’Connor, Daniel O’Connor, Daniel Dwyer and Robert (Renee) Dwyer; grandchildren Kelley Regele, Megan Regele, Joseph Krikorian, Elyse Krikorian, Katherine Regele, Chris (Melissa) Dwyer, Blake (Meagan) Dwyer), Dylan Dwyer, Cameron Dwyer; great-granddaughter Delanee Dwyer; and sister, Marilyn (Michael) Sexton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Dwyer, Jr. in 2011; her sister Anita Boop; and her brother Gale Grismer.
There will be a Rosary service at 4:30 p.m. followed by a visitation from 5-8 p.m., Monday, May 13, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 East Terra Cotta Avenue, (IL Route 176) Crystal Lake. The funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 West Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake. Interment will be private in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to honor Joyce may be made to the Raue Center for the Arts, 108 Minnie Street, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014.
Online condolences may be sent to her family at www.davenportfamily.com; for information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411.
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