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Joyce WISSINK Obituary

Age 87 Died Saturday January 8, 2022 Formerly of White Bear Lake and Lake Elmo, she is preceded in death by parents, Milo & Agnes Palmer; husband, Robert; daughter, Deborah W. Petersen; and grandson Marcus Petersen. Survived by her sister, Carol, (William) Swigart; sister-in-law, Vivien (Mahlon) Wissink; children, Steven (Tammy); and Barbara (Thomas) Sikora; son-in-law; Dale (Ann) Petersen; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. Service Monday, January 17, 2022, 1:00 P.M. at White Bear United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch Street, White Bear Lake. Visitation 1 hour before the service. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery, Memorials are preferred to the Emma Norton Residence or donor's choice. 651-439-5511


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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 12, 2022.

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Vivien Wissink

January 13, 2022

Joyce was one of the most creative and kind women I've ever met. She was always working on a project--for her church, her family or her friends. Since meeting Joyce in 1964, I witnessed her irrevocable care, support and love for her family.

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