Joyce J. Zartler, 69, of Arlington Heights, died peacefully, August 3, 2021, at her home.
There will be a PRIVATE Mass celebrated, and burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery.
Joyce was born October 19, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Frank and Eleanore Zartler. She worked as a CNA(Certified Nursing Assistant)until her retirement spending many hours at Luther Village in Arlington Heights caring for so many including her very own father. Her devotion to the care of others was her biggest asset.
Joyce treasured the simple things in life,loving nature, going on picnics, listening to music and of course flowers and gardening. She was very fond of animals, especially Sadie, her cat.
She was so proud of coming from a large family. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and great aunt who will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her siblings,Joan (Ed)Nastek, Eleanor (Steve) Lindskoog, Suzanne (Roger) Finger, Robert Zartler and Cindy (Ray) Baldy, sister-in-law Lucy Zartler.
She was also survived by her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother, Frank Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joyce's name can be made to any charity of your choice.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Dear Joyce, that is a really nice picture of you! I think I have scene it a few times before. I hope you are enjoying your next life. Missing you daily. Love, Mark
Joyce you had many hurdles to jump in your lifetime and you handled them all with dignity and eloquence. Your race is over and now is the time to enjoy the fruits of success. You meant so much to so many. Brother in law ED.
My Sympathy to Joyce,s family on her sudden passing. I will certainly miss our outings and our luncheons together, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce, so many happy memories of our childhood, growing up in Glenview. Dad made sure we had backyard ice skating in the winter & the swimming pool in the summer. I'll always remember what a precious little flower girl you were at our wedding 62 years ago. Then there were all the Christmas & special occasions that we shared. Now the good Lord has called you home. You are forever in my heart & prayers. Love your sister Joan
Dear Joyce, it is unbelievable there will not be any more letters from you. Over all the years you have been a true link to your Austrian family. May God bless you with His everlasting glory.
Dear Joyce, I believe that God created you for a special purpose. He saw the love you had for family, the caring person you were by helping anyone in need and the kindness you have shown towards others. You had unwavering faith but when it got really tough God picked you up and carried you to the other side. We have been truly blessed with our parents and our siblings and all our wonderful memories. Joyce, you have been very special to me through the years. You loved talking on the phone and calling me quite often singing to me “You Are My Sunshine”. Many special occasions especially our favorite time of year Christmas. Enjoyed your laughter and many sleepovers. So many fun memories. Joyce, you will be in our hearts forever and memories of you will be everlasting. Love, Your sister El and Brother-in-law Steve
Dear Joyce, I believe that God created you for a special purpose. He saw the love you had for family, the caring person you were by helping anyone in need and the kindness you have shown towards others. You had unwavering faith but when it got really tough God picked you up and carried you to the other side. We have been truly blessed with our parents and our siblings and all our wonderful memories. Joyce, you have been very special to me through the years. You loved talking on the phone and calling me quite often singing to me “You Are My Sunshine”. Many special occasions especially our favorite time of year Christmas. Enjoyed your laughter and many sleepovers. So many fun memories. Joyce, you will be in our hearts forever and memories of you will be everlasting. Love, Your sister El and Brother-in-law Steve
Joyce, miss and love you little sis! Growing up, we had countless good times together. Remembering all the times I drove us back and forth to Regina Dominican High School with the music cranked up and singing away not to mention the drives to and from Allstate where we both worked. Some of the best times were when we would head into Chicago to the dance clubs. You loved music and loved to dance. So much fun! I’ll never forget when you recently called me and I told you how I rode the mechanical bull. You got the biggest kick out of that and I will always remember that laugh and giggle. I will always remember you for your wonderful cards and letters too. Most of all though, Joyce, I will always remember you for your loving and caring heart and you will always be in our memories and hearts. Love, Sue & Roger