Joyce Ann Bergfeld's Obituary
On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, a morning that began with singing birds and gentle rain, Joyce Ann Bergfeld quietly and peacefully said goodbye to this world for promise of the next. Those who knew Joyce will recall a woman full of will, determination and strong spirit.
Joyce was born on February 9, 1962 in Belleville, IL, a daughter to Homer and Helen (Hagene) Schafer. She began early life with a leukemia diagnosis, but it never held her back. If anything, the various ailments Joyce faced filled her with excitement for life. She found most of her happiness under the sun - boating, gardening, mushroom hunting and fishing being among her favorites. She also had an ever-growing love for music and tropical travels. She was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL. Joyce had worked as a caregiver for her mother and had previously worked at Nascote Industries, Nashville, IL on the paint line for 10 years. Joyce was a Red Cross Volunteer and a member of the Moose Lodge, Pinckneyville, IL.
Survivors include her mother, Helen Schafer of Pinckneyville, IL; two daughters, Juli (TJ) Williams of DuQuoin, IL and Jayne Ballantyne of Champaign, IL; five grandchildren, Amanda Williams, Amber (Ronnie) Davis, Virginia Williams, Trace Williams and Crush Ballantyne; one great-grandson, Ronnie Davis III; two sisters, Lois Heisner of Nashville, IL and Jean (Steve) Millikin of Okawville, IL; and her nieces, nephew and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Homer and her only brother, Robert Schafer.
Funeral services will be held at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Augustine Ibezimako and Father Brian Barker officiating. Interment will be at a later date in St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The rosary will be recited on Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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