Joyce Dutton

Joyce Dutton, age 88, formerly of Atchison, KS, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Bradford Villa in Quincy, IL, with her daughter at her bedside. Joyce was born February 23, 1932 in Sparta, Wisconsin, the daughter of Samuel and Sarah Rooker Hannum. She married Roland Dutton in May of 1954. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2007. Joyce was an Army wife and lived in many different places due to Roland's duty assignments, including three years in Germany. In 1969, when her husband retired from the Army, they settled in Atchison, Kansas. Her love of books and reading led her to become a librarian in Atchison for many years at Maur Hill Prep School and the Public Library. Joyce also enjoyed sewing and was often called upon by family members for sewing projects. Joyce and Roland were both dog lovers, and rescued many dogs over the years, seldom having any less than three as part of their family. Survivors include: three children, Linda (Richard) Steinbach of Quincy, IL; Rollie (Cindy) Dutton of Beavercreek, OH; and David Dutton of Forest, VA; three grandchildren: Grace (Derck) Crandall of San Antonio, TX; Audrey Dutton of Cincinnati, OH; and Ben Dutton of Beaver Creek...[more]

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H; and a great grandson, Everett Crandall. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters and brothers. Inurnment: will take place in Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials: Quincy Humane Society www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.