Joyce C. Lapp
Joyce Carolann Lapp, age 90, passed away at Parkview Nursing Home on June 24, 2023.
Joyce was born August 14, 1932 to Albert and Laura (Altenbern) Klaas in Freeport, IL. She graduated from Pearl City High School in 1950. She then went to work at First National Bank in Freeport. She worked in various departments, retiring from the wire transfer department after 40 of years employment at the bank.
Joyce married Robert Lapp on October 28, 1956 at Salem Church in Eleroy, IL. They farmed for a number of years.
Family, faith, and music were very important to Joyce. She was an excellent cook, and the recipes she passed along are cherished. Family times were special, ranging from birthday celebrations to Easter egg hunts and many other occasions. Joyce had a deep faith that began at a young age. She developed a love of music, and was the pianist at Salem Church for a number of years. She was a 60+ year member of Faith United Methodist Church, where her love of music continued. She was a past member of the Freeport Christian Women’s Club.
Joyce’s hobbies included sewing and various craft projects.
Joyce is survived by her husband Robert, daughters Linda Trickel and Sharon Kornfeind, all of Freeport; grandchildren Amber (Shawn) Strohecker of Freeport, Ashley (Aaron) Huston of Ortonville, MI; and great-grandchildren Kaiser Huston and Tinley Huston of Ortonville, MI.
She is pre-deceased by her parents, aunts, uncles, and a number of cousins.
She was the best mom we ever could have had and will be deeply missed.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday June 28, 2023 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport with Chaplain Jeremy Heller officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established in Joyce’s memory.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Burke Tubbs Funeral Home - Freeport
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Burke Tubbs Funeral Home - Freeport
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