Joyce E. Stampler

Joyce Elaine Stampler, 81,of Crystal Lake, passed away at Northwood Care Center in Belvidere, Illinois, on Thursday, November 27, 2014, after a lengthy illness. She was born March 22, 1933, in Edson, Kansas the daughter of Melvin and Georgianna (Hevner) Peters.

Joyce married Francis W. Stampler on January 26, 1954 and they resided in Crystal Lake, IL. She worked as a medical technician and office manager for Hillstrom, Bryant, and Wall medical office. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Church where she enjoyed Bible study groups and organizing church functions. Joyce enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading and traveling with her husband. She will be lovingly remembered for her warm smile, friendly personality, caring heart and deep devotion to God and family.

She is survived by her brother Clyde (Eleanor) Peters of Lincoln, Nebraska; daughters Jan (Craig) Klaas of Rockford, Renee Stampler and Judy Stampler of Seattle, Washington; son Ron Stampler of Fairbanks, Alaska; 3 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Northwoods Care Centre for their kindness and loving care, as well as the staff of Transitions Hospice Care.

Visitation will be held from 12-2 pm on Friday, Dec 5 followed by a private family service at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake. Burial will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to Northwoods Care Centre, 2250 Pearl St. Belvidere, IL. 61008.