Joyce Gasik

Joyce V. Gasik, 91, formerly of Loyal, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at Seton Medical Center, near Killeen, Texas, where she had been living with family for the past three years. A private graveside service will take place at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Loyal, at a later date.

Joyce Virginia Schwartz was born on June 19, 1933, in Blue Island, Ill., to Norwood and Lois (Richardson) Schwartz. She attended local schools and graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in 1951. After high school, Joyce met the love of her life, Edward John Gasik, and they were married on Sept. 13, 1952, in Harvey, Ill. After adopting their two daughters, Lois and Christine, the couple moved out of the Chicago area and relocated to Dorchester, eventually settling in the Loyal area.

Joyce worked as an administrative assistant in professional offices during her early career and then made the switch to a certified medical record technician. She worked at Clark County Health Care Center and Norwood Health Center, and was a consultant for several nursing homes in central Wisconsin. She later worked for nearly 20 years in utilization review at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. After retiring, she continued to do volunteer work at the St. Vincent DePaul’s free clinic.

She will be dearly missed by her two daughters: Lois (Brian) Schwieso of Killeen, Texas and Christine Gregorich (Paul Susa) of Greenwood. She is also survived by one sister, Norma Platner, of Portage, Mich.; three granddaughters: Elizabeth (Ryan) Buege, Breanna Schwieso and Taylor Gregorich (Ethan Schultze); and one grandson, Tyler Gregorich. She was also blessed to spend time with her great-grandson, Austin Buege. She loved her children and grandchildren very much – they were her world.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward; her brother, Gail Schwartz; and her sister, Marjorie Watson.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery Fund for beautification and upkeep of the parish cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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