Joyce L. Rickwa- Died 2017

RICKWA, HOGAN, ROWLEY

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 4/17/2017 at 00:27:34

Sioux City Journal
24 February 2017

SIOUX CITY | Joyce L. Rickwa, 90, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at Embassy Healthcare Center in Sergeant Bluff.

Per her wishes, the body will be cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Condolences may be sent to either Stella or JoAnn.

Joyce was born in Sioux City and attended Sioux City schools. She was the daughter of Earl and Agnus (Hogan) Rowley. Joyce married Tony F. Rickwa in 1947 and he passed away in 1998.

Joyce was a very kind hearted, loving, and caring wife and mother. Family was very important to her, she loved spending as much time with them as possible. Joyce was also an avid reader.

Survivors include her daughters, Stella Switzer and JoAnn (Mike) Wilcox, both of Sioux City; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Ernie, Dean, and Jack; son, John; and son-in-law, Gary Switzer.