Joyce Sjostrom

Joyce Sjostrom, 78, of Roscoe, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, November 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 29, 1945 in Liverpool, England, the daughter of John and Lillian (Burness) Harper. Joyce moved to the United States at the age of 21. She married John Sjostrom on October 19, 1968 in Rockford. Joyce loved playing bingo. She adored spending time with her family, especially camping and boating. Joyce had an adventurous heart, loved to travel and visit her dear friends, especially Joan and Polly. Most of all, Joyce was an amazing mother and grandmother, who was always doting on her family.

Joyce was loved and missed by her children, Jon (Cindy) Sjostrom and Julie (Roger) Roberts; grandchildren, Samantha (Shawn) Smith, Jared Roberts, Matthew Sjostrom and Mckenzie Roberts; sister-in-law, Lois (Bill) Hunt; bonus daughters, Lisa (Rob) Fialkowsky and Christine (Greg) Walker; bonus granddaughter, Anastacia Fialkowsky; bonus grandson, Austin Trommels; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John and sister Beryl Broadhurst.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Christine Walker, Joan Landreth and Polly Smith for their loving and compassionate care of Joyce.

A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:30 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 with a time of sharing to begin at 2:30 p.m. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens.