Joyce Schnipkoweit

Joyce L. Schnipkoweit, 79, of Lost Nation passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

A visitation will be held on Sunday. August 21, 2022 from 3:00-6:00 pm at the Union Presbyterian Church in Lost Nation. Her memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Union Presbyterian Church in Lost Nation. Dawson Funeral Services of Maquoketa is caring for her family.

Joyce Lynn was born on June 14, 1943, in Toronto, Iowa to John and Esther (Struck) Willey. She graduated from Wheatland High School and went on to earn her BSN from St. Luke’s School of Nursing. On November 16, 1963 she was united in marriage to Fred Schnipkoweit at the Toronto Community Church. Joyce worked as an Orthopedic Charge Nurse for over 34 years. She was a member of the Union Presbyterian Church in Lost Nation. She volunteered at the Food Pantry and numerous other activities in the Lost Nation Community over the years. Joyce enjoyed playing cards, reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memories are her children; Joed and Shellie Heinen Schnipkoweit of Davenport, Tina Schnipkoweit of Tipton, three grandchildren; Justyn, Ivy, Emilie, two sisters; Gloria Ruggeberg of DeWitt and Rita (Jim) Meyer of Toronto, and sister-in-law; Delores (Boyd) Hubb.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and numerous sisters and brothers in law.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Union Presbyterian Church or the Lost Nation Fire Department in her honor.  Cards of condolences may be directed to Dawson Funeral Services Attn: Joyce Schnipkoweit Family P.O. Box 258 Wyoming, Iowa 52362. Online condolences may be left for her family at www.dawsonfuneral.com.

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