Joyce Lechner, 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Barrington, IL. She was born on November 15, 1932 in Bruceton, TN to Virgil and Daisy (Cape) Moore. Joyce married Ralph C. Lechner on December 6, 1952 in Chicago, IL.
Joyce is survived by her children: Lance (Pam) Lechner, Layne (Debby) Lechner, and Laury (Bruce) Lunde; grandchildren Nathaniel (Holly) Lechner, Rachelle (Evan) Salibi, Joshua (Anslee) Lechner, Justin (Leah) Lechner, Nicole (Ryan) Jenkins, Andrew (Annalise) Lechner, Brynna Lunde and Chase (Hope) Lunde; many great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law Beth Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brothers Wayne Moore and Rex Moore; and her sister-in-law Fran Moore.
Joyce loved music - from classical to hymns, from Tom Jones to opera. She loved all kinds of shopping, though antique and depression glass shopping were among her favorites. She also found great joy when she began ballroom dancing in her 50’s and 60’s.
Memorial visitation will be held from 10am-11am following a funeral service at 11am on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Private interment to follow. Memorial donations may be made in Joyce’s name to JourneyCare in Barrington, IL.
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