Joyce Theresa Koss
Joyce Theresa Koss (nee Savana), passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Serenity Villa in Slinger. Joyce was born November 15, 1935 in Wheaton, IL to Edward and Marion (nee Pezan) Savana. She married Charles Kolbe of Wausau in 1953. In 1967 she married Herbert Koss, her husband of 43 years. Together they raised ten children in Grafton.<br/> <br/>Joyce was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and maintained a deep spirituality. She worked for many years at Badger Billing and enjoyed socializing, gardening and her pets. She greatly valued her friendship with Arlene of Serenity Villa. <br/><br/>Joyce is survived by children, Jacalyn Kolbe Sanger, Julie (Bob) Kolbe Wagner, of TX, Jennifer (Fred) Kolbe Nuxoll, Jeffrey Koss, Robert (Cecilia) Koss, James Koss, Jerry Koss of PA, Russell (Suzanne) Koss; sisters, Audrey (Jerry) Pintor and Marianne Savana of TN; uncle, Ralph (Sharon) Pezan of IL, 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by Herbert Koss, Charles Kolbe; daughters, Jill Kolbe and Marilyn Koss; brother, Edward Savana; sister, Sharon Haas; brother-in-law, Harold Haas.<br/><br/>A Celebration of Joyce’s life is planned for SeptemberObituary
Joyce Theresa Koss (nee Savana), passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Serenity Villa in Slinger. Joyce was born November 15, 1935 in Wheaton, IL to Edward and Marion (nee Pezan) Savana. She married Charles Kolbe of Wausau in 1953. In 1967 she married Herbert Koss, her husband of 43 years. Together they raised ten children in Grafton.
Joyce was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and maintained a deep spirituality. She worked for many years at Badger Billing and enjoyed socializing, gardening and her pets. She greatly valued her friendship with Arlene of Serenity Villa.
Joyce is survived by children, Jacalyn Kolbe Sanger, Julie (Bob) Kolbe Wagner, of TX, Jennifer (Fred) Kolbe Nuxoll, Jeffrey Koss, Robert (Cecilia) Koss, James Koss, Jerry Koss of PA, Russell (Suzanne) Koss; sisters, Audrey (Jerry) Pintor and Marianne Savana of TN; uncle, Ralph (Sharon) Pezan of IL, 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by Herbert Koss, Charles Kolbe; daughters, Jill Kolbe and Marilyn Koss; brother, Edward Savana; sister, Sharon Haas; brother-in-law, Harold Haas.
A Celebration of Joyce’s life is planned for September
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