Joyce A. Hartung, age 60 of Elmwood, died Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Menomonie with her loving husband and family by her side.

Joyce was born on March 1, 1956 in Baldwin. She was the daughter of Raymond and Shirley (Bennett) Holerud. Joyce grew up in the Town of Cady, rural Spring Valley and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1974. After high school, Joyce attended Indianhead Technical College in New Richmond and became a CNA. Joyce worked for a short while at the Spring Valley Care Center and then took a job at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. Joyce married William “Bill” Hartung on November 15, 1980 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle. After marriage they farmed in the Elmwood area and Joyce continued to work at the Dunn County Health Care Center. Joyce retired in March of 2011 after 36 years of dedicated work to the Dunn County Health Care Center.

Joyce enjoyed scrapbooking, gardening, cooking, quilting, sewing, crocheting and bowling. Joyce enjoyed going on cruises and going to Mexico with her husband Bill. Most of all Joyce loved to spend time with family and friends.

Joyce in survived by her husband of 35 years; Bill, her mother; Shirley of Baldwin, one sister; Jennie (Kenneth) Drinkman

 of Menomonie, two brothers; Cecil Holerud of Menomonie and Charles Holerud of New Richmond, brothers and sisters-in-law; Susan Hood and Donna (Paul) Most, both of Prescott, Peggy (Don Fedie) Gilles of Plum City, Connie (Rich) Helfenstein of Leonard, MN, Edward (Elaine) Hartung of Menomonie, Charles Hartung of Eau Galle, Carolyn (Ron) Kannel of Elmwood, Bruce Hartung of Spring Valley, Rose (Andy) Rudesill of Baldwin, Paul Hartung of Elmwood, Dan (Brenda) Hartung of Elmwood and Amy (Jim) Horn of Prescott, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her father; Raymond Holerud, father and mother-in-law; Wayne and Delores Hartung and her Goddaughter; Jessica “Buckwheat” Hartung.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Saturday, July 30, 2016 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle with Rev. Jerry Hoeser officiating. Burial will be in the Weber Valley Cemetery, rural Elmwood. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Friday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Fr. Tom Krieg August 8, 2016, at 12:23pm

   Dear Family of Joyce,
   I visited with Joyce often at the hospital in Menomonie over the years. Seeing her photo in the obituary warmed my heart with memories of her goodness and the faithful way she bore her pain. Sympathy to you, and prayers.

2. Amanda (Smith) Glaus July 29, 2016, at 9:56pm

   Bill, I am so sorry to hear about Joyce's passing. As I have been remembering Joyce, I think of many maple syrup seasons. You guys were a lot of help and always so nice. Keeping you, Joyce and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

3. Bonne Gregory July 28, 2016, at 12:33pm

   Am so sorry about the loss of Joy. My daughter went to school with Joy . My condolences to the family,

4. Bob and Joy July 27, 2016, at 5:45pm

   Prayers and Hugs to Bill and Joyce's family. Our deepest sympathy.

5. Nancy Spinner ( Neisinger) July 27, 2016, at 3:03pm

   So sorry to hear about Joyce. We grew up about a mile from each other and went to school together .

6. Dawn Kinyon July 27, 2016, at 2:35pm

   Bill, you have our deepest sympathy.

7. Eileen & Jerry Hoy July 27, 2016, at 1:24pm

   Our deepest sympathy Dan and Brenda, sending our love and prayers. Jerry & Eileen Hoy

8. Sharon Cole Coon July 27, 2016, at 5:41am

   To Charlie and the entire Hartung family, I am sorry to read of Joyce's passing. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers

9. Connie moen (Gregory) July 26, 2016, at 6:10pm

   I am so happy I got to know joyce and being a classmate of hers.
   I remember so many sleep overs with joyce.
   Her mom and dad treated me just like a daughter.
   Joyce is one hell of a lady.
   I wished I had visited her more.
   I live you joyce
   And will miss you.
   Your now at peace

10. Jan Fisher July 26, 2016, at 4:02pm

    So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Prayers for the family

11. Kathy (Hughes) Rehfeldt July 26, 2016, at 1:57pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. I went to Cady Wilson school with Joyce and graduated from Spring Valley High School with her. It has been several years since I last saw her but I know that she was a kind person. I am saddened by her passing.

12. Rhynda Landt July 26, 2016, at 12:24pm

    So sorry to hear about Joyce death. She was in our class of 1974 at Spring Valley High School. Joyce and her family were also members of St. John's Lutheran church and we went to Sunday school together.

13. Paula Smith July 26, 2016, at 12:02pm

    Bill and Family so sorry to hear about the loss of Joyce she was a very nice person my prayers are with you and the family

    Paula Smith

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