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Virginia Joyce Obituary

Joyce, Virginia (nee Powers), age 93, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Joyce; loving mother of Mary Virginia (Michael) Spranze; fond grandmother of Michael Robert (Deanna) Spranze and Mary Joyce (John) Warren; dear sister of the late Mary (the late William) Baker, Frances (the late George) Heil and Jack (the late Mary Louise) Powers. Visitation February 11th, Sunday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral February 12th, Monday 9:30 a.m., from Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, to SS. Faith, Hope & Charity Church, 191 Linden Street, Winnetka, IL 60093. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, DesPlaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Misericordia, 6300 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60660, would be appreciated Info: 847/675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 7 to Feb. 11, 2007.

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Nora Lynskey Browne

February 12, 2007

Dear Jinny and Mike, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Your family has long been in my prayers. I regret I am too far to be of more help. I have warm, wonderful memories of your mother and her kindness to my mother and me. I look forward to seeing you again.
Love, Nora

Don & Carol Lindaman

February 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Virginia was a dear and special lady to many people as well as loved by many.

Marie Powers-Muchnik

February 9, 2007

Our most loving thoughts are with Aunt Ginny. God Bless.

Tim Freeman - Chicago Province Jesuits

February 9, 2007

The Chicago Province Jesuits wish to extend their deepest condolences at this special time of loss. Please be assured of a daily remembrance of Virginia and Robert and all they have held close to their hearts in the good works and prayers of the Jesuits, in gratitude for their cherished companionship on the journey of faith and service, "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam."

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