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Joyce Stephenson

May 30, 1931 — January 6, 2015

STEPHENSON, JOYCE Joyce passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. She was born on May 30, 1931 in Bruce Crossing, Michigan, the daughter of Glen and Marion Anttila Peck. Joyce graduated from Dowagiac High School and worked for Portage Public Schools for nearly 30 years. Known for her sweet smile, she was loved by all she met. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Robert Stephenson; daughter, Pamela and granddaughter, Marion. She was a loving mother to two sons, David Kyoung, and Brian Sally; three daughters, Ann Gary Karasinski, Lee Richard Birkhold and Robin Stephenson. She was a beloved grandmother to Bobby, Joyce, Katherine, Michael, Katie, Margaret, Andrew, Adam, Alexander, Matthew, Wesley, Estelle and dear sister to Glenda Sam Evans. She was also adored by 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9420 Portage Road, with Pastor Joan Herbon officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or Loaves and Fishes. Arrangements have been entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes.
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