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Joyce Wagner Obituary
Joyce "Tootie" Berner, Wagner, was currently living in Anna Maria Island, Florida. May her soul rest in peace, as she moves on to eternal life with Ganny and many other friends, on June, 3, 2021, with her loving family by her side. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Joyce lead a life full of joy and accomplishments. She lived on the South Side, attended St. Basil's Church on 55th Street and moving on to attend Visitation High School. She attended Bogan Junior College and earned her degree from Chicago State. She was especially proud of her degree in Microwave cooking from Morraine Valley College. Some of her proudest moments was becoming the first female truck driver for the U.S. Postal Service in Illinois. She also worked for the famed Playboy Club in Chicago. After getting married she moved to Palso Hills. From there, she had a distinguished 25 year career at Dominick's Groceries in the Chicago area. Everyone in the neighborhood knew Tootie. Joyce moved to Anna Maria Island full time in 2001 and enjoyed over 20 years of fun in the sun with family. She was involved with several organizations, Key Royale CC Board member and won the Key Royale CC, Club Champion in 2010. Joyce was fun loving and caring for all. If you knew Joyce, you loved Joyce. She was a fun person to be around. She had a generous and loving heart. Most importantly, she loved to laugh and enjoy life. She will be missed by many and loved very dearly by her family. Joyce is survived by her high school sweet heart and husband of 53 years, Michael W. Wagner, (De La Salle H.S & the University of Chicago MBA program). She was the loving and caring mother to her daughter, Tracy (Honeybear) Wagner Becht and son, Michael Peter Wagner, along with three wonderful grandchildren, Joe "Bones" Becht, Peter "Pman" Becht and Anthony "Bag of "Cement" Becht. Joyce also leaves behind Tracy's loving and devoted husband of 30 years, Joseph Becht. Her sister Patricia Berner Zigulich (who she adored) and husband, Joseph Zigulich along with dearest her brother, Richard Gobielle. Joyce Tootie Berner Wagner, was loved very dearly by her family and closest friends including Reggie, her dog and loving companion of many years. May her soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace for ever and ever AMEN. We love you Tootie. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
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Markie Ksiazek
July 17, 2021
Tootie was a beautiful, fun loving and kind person. I loved playing golf with her. Years ago when I moved to FL, my husband and I would go over on Sunday afternoons and frequently she would join us. Great memories of the fun and laughs. She will be greatly missed by all. Your family will be in my prayers.
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Kay Brennan Mammoser
July 4, 2021
I was so sorry to hear the sad news about Joyce. I met her the first day of high school at Visitation. We clicked right away. We had many classes together through our four years at Vis. I remember that she, with her good friend, Linda Barcelona, surprised me for my 16th birthday at Rainbow Beach. We lost track of each other after graduation. I thought of her many times in the intervening years. I tried to find her but was unsuccessful. It sounds like she had a very good life with Mike and her children. My condolences to her family. We will never know why she was taken from us, only that it was too soon. May Joyce rest in peace.
Laureen Busby
June 27, 2021
So very sorry to hear about Joyce’s passing. She was an amazing friend. Had many fun times with her on the golf course and visits in Florida. Glad I had a chance to talk with her a few months ago. Rest In Peace friend.
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