Joyce Ann Mitoska
Age 86, of Holt, Michigan, passed away October 26, 2024. She was born March 14, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan, to Maurice and Ruth Balcom. Joyce graduated from Sexton High School in 1956. Out of high school, Joyce worked for Merill Lynch and Dart Container before starting her career in 1974 for the Michigan State Police at the central records division and was promoted to Lansing post secretary before retiring in 2000 after 26 years of service. Joyce was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Holt. In her spare time Joyce enjoyed her weekly bible study group, gardening in her many flower beds, going to get pedicures and seeing movies with her longtime friend Liz, but most importantly, spending time with her family brought her the most joy.
Surviving are her children, Julie (Steve) Chadwell, Karen Mitoska, and Eric (Angie) Mitoska; grandchildren, Lisa (Dustin) Shepler, Jace Mitoska and Tanner Mitoska; great-grandchildren, Ashtin Shepler, Emma Shepler and Baker Shepler; and sister, Judy (Chuck) Gubry. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Lora Elizabeth Felgenhauer; and great-grandson, Dash Mitoska.
A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Holt, 2021 N. Aurelius Rd., Holt, MI 48842 on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service at 10:00 am. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in Joyce’s name.
Arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.
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Lisa Shepler
October 29, 2024 at 6:36 pmGrandma Joyce was the most wonderful grandma I could have ever asked for. I will always cherish our time together and will hold dearly everything she has taught me throughout my life. You will be missed more than words can describe!!
Raven Wagner
October 30, 2024 at 12:03 amSuch a terrible loss. Joyce was such a beautiful person. Her family was everything. Every time I see an iris I think of her. She will be missed by so many.
Ashley
October 30, 2024 at 12:33 amI’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sending so much love to you all. She was such a beautiful and kind soul.
Brenda Osterberg
October 30, 2024 at 5:34 pmSo sorry for your loss Karen, & to your family as well. She sounds like a lovely lady. May all your happy memories together bring you comfort at this difficult time & may they stay alive in your hearts always!
Cheryl-Lynn Adams
November 1, 2024 at 10:47 amI only met her one time, briefly. She was tending her garden which she did frequently, beautifying her entire neighborhood… I had become friends with Karen, a very lovely lady as well, and I wanted to thank her for gfting Karen to the the rest of the world. If feel blessed to have been able to tell her that.
Nancy Vaughn- Milton
November 13, 2024 at 8:07 pmI worked with Joyce at Dart. We took a fun trip by train to Chicago once with some other girlfriends. She was a special lady. My condolences to her family.