Joyce P. Ozella
(Nee: Robinson)
Age 100, went to be with our Lord peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021. Born in Benson, MN., and a resident of Joliet most of her life. Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She loved to cook, sew, garden and make afghans especially for her family and friends. Former member of Sacred Heart Church, Joliet and Past Treasurer of Sacred Heart School Mother's Club, member of St. Mary Magdalene Church where she was active in the schools Mother's Club, Eucharistic Minister for 15 years, cleaned the church for 34 years, member of Council of Catholic Women and was voted Woman of the Year in 1980. Joyce also would prepare and clean Bishop Imesch alb and altar linens when he presided over Masses at St. Mary Magdalene Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ozella; a daughter, Anita (Raymond) Klein; her parents, Joseph and Pearl (Nee: Barr) Robinson-Meyerhoff; siblings, Ameda (Gay Seppi) Hand, Milton (Bernice) Robinson, Marie (Edward) Ross, Alice (John) Carugati and Mildred Robinson.
Survived by her children, Joyce (James) Traina of Joliet, Mary (Howard, Jr.) Mead of Monona, WI., and James (Catherine) of Saugus, CA; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one on the way and 5 great-great grandchildren; and a brother, Leslie (Rosemary) Robinson. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Please OMIT flowers, memorials to St. Mary Magdalene Church in Joyce's name would be greatly appreciated.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs St., Joliet, IL. 60433 at 10:30am. Seating in Church is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Funeral Home 815-838-5010 no later than 24 hours in advance if you wish to attend the Funeral Mass. Registered guests are asked to meet in the Church at 10:00am. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville.
Visitation Friday, March 5, 2021 in the O'Neil Funeral Home chapel 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL., 60441 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.