Obituaries
Joyce Dwyer, 79; Longtime CL Resident, Advocate for Gala Fest, Raue Center
Rosary service at 4:30 p.m. followed by visitation from 5-8 p.m., Monday, May 13, at Davenport Family Funeral Home in Crystal Lake. Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Joyce Elizabeth Dwyer, 79, longtime resident of Crystal Lake, peacefully passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at her home.
Born April 10, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Lois (Lane) Grismer. After the death of her mother at a young age, she was raised by her father and step-mother, Mary Grismer.
Joyce was a loving mother and cherished friend and enjoyed gardening and reading. She was a member of the community choir, which she helped found, and sang in the choir at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church for over 30 years.
She was a member of P.E.O. Women’s Organization, St. Jude Guild and Knit Wits.
Joyce was instrumental with her late husband, Bill, and friends in the founding of Crystal Lake Gala and 4th of July parade. Finally, she was most proud of her work with the Raue Center of the Performing Arts in Crystal Lake.
Joyce is survived by her children, Mary Krikorian, Maureen (Stephen) Regele, Thomas O’Connor, Daniel O’Connor, Daniel Dwyer and Robert (Renee) Dwyer; grandchildren Kelley Regele, Megan Regele, Joseph Krikorian, Elyse Krikorian, Katherine Regele, Chris (Melissa) Dwyer, Blake (Meagan) Dwyer), Dylan Dwyer, Cameron Dwyer; and great-granddaughter Delanee Dwyer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Dwyer, Jr. in 2011; her sister Anita Boop; and her brother Gale Grismer.
There will be a Rosary service at 4:30 p.m. followed by a visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 13, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 Route 176, Crystal Lake.
The funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake.
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Interment will be private in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to honor Joyce may be made to the Raue Center for the Arts, 108 Minnie Street, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014.
Online condolences may be sent to her family at www.davenportfamily.com; for information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411.
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