Joyce Jean (Neuzil) Kirchman

Joyce Jean Kirchman, 91, Town of Ahnapee, passed away, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at home with her family at her side after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born October 5, 1932, in Rio Creek to the late John and Lillian (Holtz) Neuzil.

Joyce was a graduate of the Casco High School.
She married Richard Kirchman, September 20, 1952, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rankin.  They ran the family farm on Carnot Road, Town of Ahnapee until Richard died unexpectedly, August 6, 1983.  They have three children, Gary, Becky and Kevin.

On December 2, 1995, Joyce married Dale H. Jorgensen at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Algoma, and moved to the farm on Wolf River Road.  They enjoyed polka dances, motorcycle rides and flying Dale's airplane.  Joyce enjoyed being busy and meeting people.  Besides farming she also was a waitress, a bus tour guide, worked at the label Co. and handed out food samples at grocery stores.  She loved her flower garden and also planted a vegetable garden.  

Joyce is survived by her husband Dale, three children, Gary (Charlotte) Kirchman, Becky (partner Fran Petiniot), and Kevin (Jane) Kirchman; four grandchildren Arissa, Emily, Alex and John; stepchildren Debbie (Ken) Pallex, Dale (Janet) Jorgensen Jr., Dan, Dave and Darrel Jorgensen; sister-in-law Fern Kirchman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard, granddaughter Amanda, and two brothers Lloyd and Orville Neuzil.

A visitation for Joyce will be held, Saturday, August 24, 2024, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Algoma, from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM with Rev. John Moll and Rev. Joel McKenney officiating.  Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery.

The Schinderle Funeral Home was entrusted with the final arrangements for Joyce and her family.
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