Joyce P. Austin, age 92, of Hayward, WI passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Hayward Health Services.

Joyce Pauline was born November 16, 1929 in Downers Grove, IL the daughter of Paul and Gertrude (Mann) Bruno.

Joyce was raised in Downers Grove and graduated from high school there. After her schooling she worked for the phone company for several years. On January 29, 1949, Joyce was joined in marriage to Chester Austin. Joyce and Chester moved to La Grange, IL where Joyce was a homemaker raising their two daughters. In their retirement years, Joyce and Chester moved to Marietta, GA to be closer to Joyce’s sister. After Chester passed away Joyce moved to Hayward, WI in 2001.

Joyce is survived by her two daughters, Ellen (Roy) Townsend and Lee Austin, both of Hayward, WI; and one nephew, Chester Donati.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester; sister, Virginia Richardson; and niece Elizabeth Shepard.

At this time no public services are planned for Joyce.

Last Update: Dec 20, 2021 12:43 pm CST