Obituary for Joyce E. Kohtz
PEORIA – Joyce E. Kohtz, 49, of Peoria, IL passed on Thursday July 4, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. She was born on April 7, 1970 to Donald and Joyce Decker Carpenter in Peoria. Joyce married Matthew Kohtz on July 28, 1990 in Peoria.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Matthew, three sons; Matias (Terricka) Kohtz, Brandon (Alma) Kohtz, and Aaron (Dora) Kohtz, sister, Martha Stear, and her grandchildren; Noah, Zoey, Cole, Elisabeth, Makeila, Emily, Amanda, Sephanie, and Cecilia. She is also survived by a niece, Ashley (Josh) Kohtz and their daughter Sophie, nephew, Keith Kohtz, brother-in-law and friend, Richard Kohtz, and mother-in-law, Brigitte Kohtz. Preceding her in death are her parents and sister, Linda Wilson Anderson.
She was a homemaker which allowed her time to spend with her grandchildren whom she loved so much. Joyce also enjoyed cooking meals for her family and crocheting.
Cremation rites have been arranged. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday July 12, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Wilton Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
12
Jul
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
The Wilton Mortuary
2101 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61603
Memorial Contribution
American Cancer Association
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Peoria, IL
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