Joyce Ann Runau, 75, of Hardin, KY entered rest of Friday April 7, 2017 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.


She was born on August 26, 1941 in Murphysboro, IL to Gladys Darnel and Henry Ray Imhoff.


She was the youngest of six children, a devoted Christian and married the love of her life at age 16.  Joyce and Don Runau celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on March 29, 2017.

She was a wife and stay at home mom of three boys, but also mothered many of the neighborhood children. She enjoyed spending time with family. Her and Don made weekly trips to Goodwill stores.


She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother and sisters.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years Don Runau of Hardin KY, sons; Tony Runau, Darren Runau, Darrel Runau all of Somerville, IN, six grandchildren; Clinton Runau, Jessica Runau Kelly Green, Jared Runau, Chelsea Egdorf, Niki Stivers, 9 great grandchildren; Alexis Runau, Waylon, Isabella, Arianna, Evangeline, Jaxon and Lawson Egdorf, Wyatt and Whitley Stivers. Sister Billie Jernigan of Evansville, IN.

Service will be Wednesday April 12, 2017 at 12 Noon at Lamb Basham Memorial Chapel with burial at Albright Cemetery, Rev. Ferd Elfreich officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00AM until service time at the chapel.

Joyce A. Runau