Joyce Arlene Mattioli
September 7, 1932 -
April 8, 2016
Joyce Arlene Mattioli, age 83, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at her daughter’s residence in Winthrop Harbor, IL.
Born on September 7, 1932 in Prairie du Chien, WI, she was the daughter of the late George Wing and Hazel (Eastman) Groenert. Joyce attended schools in Prairie du Chien, graduating from St. Mary's Academy for Girls.
On September 15, 1951 at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien, she was united in marriage to William J. Kreuser. He preceded her in death. She was later united in marriage to Frank Mattioli on February 6, 1981 at First United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1998.
Joyce was employed as an accounting clerk with Jockey International from 1979 - 1995. She later worked for the Kenosha Unified School District as a bookkeeper from 1996 - 2006. She proudly retired at the age of 74.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Joyce is survived by her 4 children; William (Diana nee: Pillizzi) Kreuser, Terry (Judy Harris) Kreuser, Bernadine (David Richards) Flores, Christine (Darren Martin) Kreuser ; 9 grandchildren; Dawn (Ryan) Propsom, William (Jennifer Ritacca) Kreuser, Tristen (Dana Mattox) Cairo, Miranda (David) Van Cleve, Janelle (Dustin Heyden) Cairo, Collin ( Jennifer Lee) Cairo, Ashley Kreuser, Nevin Kreuser & Sherman Kreuser : 3 great grandchildren; Talia, Alexandra & Ariana, and her step-son Dennis ( Louise) Mattioli.
Along with her parents and step-father, Roy Groenert, Joyce was preceded in death by a great grandson, Bryce Cairo.
Service Info
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 7400 39th Ave., Kenosha. Interment will take place at St. George Cemetery.
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Larry and Dianne KreuserWe are so sorry for your loss of Joyce. We have not seen her for awhile , but always stopped to talk when we could. We always had good memories of her and the good ol days. She will be missed by many. She will be in our prayers, as will the family. Larry and Dianne
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Joan68 years! Where did the time go? As friendship goes it didn't seem long at all. If everyone had one special friend for that long they would be truly blessed. You were a part of me. How lost you must have felt when I graduated and left you alone for your senior year. I know this because when you graduated from St. Mary's and moved to Kenosha I was the one who felt lost and alone. I did not like the feeling of not having you nearby, but we were able to remain friends and keep in touch over the miles by mail and telephone. And let's not forget those occasional visits to Prairie du Chien or Kenosha. This time you left for good. Now we are friends through memories--how I lost you in the snow during that one snowstorm or having toast with our jelly. How we truly loved being together doing nothing important most of the time. We just enjoyed being together. Our love for one another was special and we were so blessed to have a friendship like that. I will miss you and love you always even though now I cannot tell you that face to face. I'm sure in heaven you will still feel my love. As we both always said "I love you more". I do. Joan
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Rev Monsignor Harold WaldowDear William, Terry, Bernadine and Christine,: I was told you your dear mother's death and wanted to express my sympathy and condolences to you . Your dear mother was a precious lady . I will offer a Mass for your Mom. I send you my love and prayers....your cousin: Reverend Monsignor Harold Waldow....Amarillo Texas
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Jeanne Lauer(Durbin)So Sorry to hear of the Passing of your Mother, she was a special Lady and I have Nothing but fond memories of her, You are in my prayers. Sincerely Jeanne Lauer
