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Joyce C. Reynolds (nee Marchio), 90, of New Lenox, IL passed away peacefully at her home June 17, 2025 surrounded by her family. Joyce was born September 1, 1934 along with her twin sister JoAnn, to Thomas and Lillian Krzich Marchio.
Survived by her loving children Kathleen (Stephen) Joutras, Donald (Helen), Mary Lynn (Joseph) Olszta, and Michael. She was the cherished Mema of Matthew and Daniel Joutras, Stephanie (Jason) Gross, Donny Reynolds, Meghan (Patrick) O'Neil, Sean Reynolds, Brian (Natalie) Reynolds, Colleen Reynolds, Joseph (Danielle) Olszta, Thomas (Allison) Olszta, Sara (Michael) McGrath, and Faith Reynolds. Joyce was a beloved great-grandmother GiGi to Ryan and Kennedy Gross, Evelynn, Allie, Joey, Jace, Timothy, Mackenzie, and Ryleigh Olszta, Caden and Emrie McGrath, Seamus, Cormac, and Brigid O'Neil, Brennan, Quinn, Isabella, Sophia, and Amara Reynolds.
Joyce is also survived by her loving sisters Janet (Alexander) Bonds, Janice (James) Columbus, and cherished sister-in-law Molly (Thomas) Marchio. Many special nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald "Buck", daughter Karen, great-grandson Atlas Reynolds, inseparable twin JoAnn DeBarbera, brother Thomas, parents Lillian and Thomas Marchio, brothers-in-law James Oberwortmann and Angelo DeBarbera.
Joyce was proud to grow up in Joliet in the Soup Bone neighborhood with extended family and lifelong friends. She attended Joliet Central High School, where she met the love of her life Donald "Buck" Reynolds. They married August 9, 1954, at St. Anthony Church. Together they raised 5 children and thoroughly enjoyed their grandchildren. They attended as many of their activities as possible. They enjoyed traveling together with family and friends, their card club, and especially trips to Vegas and Montello, Wisconsin.
After Buck's untimely death in 1998, Joyce took several trips with her twin JoAnn to Europe. They also had wonderful times in Siesta Key, Florida for many years with family and friends.
Joyce's Catholic faith was very important to her and helped her get through many difficult times. She belonged to St. Mary Magdalene Parish, now Our Lady of Perpetual Help, since its inception, helping with school and parish functions. She was an active member of the CCW, being named Woman of the Year 1972. She and Buck were also very involved at Providence Catholic High School, and were honored to receive the Cor Unum Award. Joyce was a member of the American Italian Cultural Society and enjoyed their Book Club for many years. She was in a monthly Lunch Bunch, and always looked forward to seeing family and friends. She was loved by many, and will never be forgotten.
The family would like to thank her wonderful caregiver Nadya Paskevich, and her compassionate nurse Natalie from Lightways Hospice. They also are very appreciative of many years of excellent care by her physicians Dr. Govind Ramadurai, Dr. Delaney Koehler, and nurse practitioner Patty Peterson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joyce's name can be made to Providence Catholic High School ( DONATE ) or Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish.
Visitation Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport. Family and friends to meet directly at St. Mary Magdalene/Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Monday, June 23, 2025 for Mass at 10:00AM. Interment Private. For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com
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O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help / St. Mary Magdalene
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