Joyce M. Buchite

CROSBY - Joyce Mary Buchite, age 63, of Crosby, died on Aug. 29, 2009, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. She was born on Nov. 14, 1945, in Tracy, Minn., to Johann and Anna (Meyers) Janssen.

She is survived by significant other, Merle "Sonny" Hellum, Crosby; three daughters, Sandy (Rex) Muggli, Williams, Michelle (John Bodle) Fuller, Crosby, Teffany (Vern) Lewis, Ironton; brother, Dick Janssen; sisters, Helen Hargraves, Hancock, Lucille Karringan, Benson and Dar (Mike) Katzenberger, Merrifield; sisters-in-law, Donna Janssen, Hastings, Carol Janssen, Windom; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Al and LeRoy Janssen.

Time of gathering will be on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at the Ironton Legion form 1-4 p.m.

Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.