Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Anna E. Joy

 

Dec. 17, 1925 - Jan. 7, 2010
GRANGER - Anna E. Joy, 84, of Granger, IN, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Anna was born on December 17, 1925, in South Bend, IN, to Oscar and Ethel (Reprogle) Kleitz, who both have preceded her in death. A son, Thomas Joy, a brother, Marvin Kleitz, and six sisters, Goldie Benson, Edna Wilson, Mary Seggerman, Carrie Hatten, Della Roach and Pearl Seggerman also preceded Anna in death. Anna graduated from Washington Clay High School and she was employed by Sibley's Foundry before becoming owner and operator of Joy's Septic service, retiring in 2002 after over 50 years of service. Anna is survived by three sons, Harold "Hal" (Nancy) Joy, Richard (Debra) Joy and William (Tina) Joy, all of Granger, IN; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith "Edie" Grubbs of Wakarusa, IN; two brothers, David (Flossie) Kleitz of Grovertown, IN, and Delbert Dean (Linda) Kleitz of Bensenville, IL. Anna will always be remembered for her "big heart," of giving to others and caring for the ones she loved. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and, most of all, taking care of and spending time with the grandkids and great-grandkids. There will be no visitation. Bubb Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society .

Published in South Bend Tribune from January 8 to January 10, 2010