"Joy was my cheerleader in life. From our slumber parties as girls and riding our ponies together to 2018 when she sat up front on our 50th class reunion float that she?d yell out what cheer I should lead next....she cheered me on. Finally when I cut my long red hair, did I finally grow taller than her. Oh thank you Joy for always being my cheerleader. With tears, I say goodbye. I wish I had lived closer during our adult lives. Your children can learn much from your example. "
In loving memory of
Joy Ann Schachel
March 19, 1950 - December 31, 2019
KEOTA-Joy Ann Greiner Schachel, age 69, of Carbondale, Illinois, formerly of Keota, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at her home.
Joy was born on March 19, 1950 in Keota, Iowa, to Frank and Naomi (Linnenkamp) Greiner. She graduated from Keota High School in 1968 and attended Marycrest College. On February 24, 1973, she married Larry Lee Schachel at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. The couple lived and raised their children in Rock Island, Illinois until 2015, when they moved to Carbondale to be near their children. A homemaker and self-employed crafter, Joy was proud to be a farmer's daughter.
Survivors include her husband Larry Lee Schachel; two children Kristine Lynn and Dorothy Mary Schachel, all of Carbondale; brothers: Dennis (Lois) Greiner of Keota and Roger (Patty) Greiner of Keota; sister: Norma Stutzman of Washington; sister-in-law: Lois Greiner of Washington and brother-in-law: Don Gunderson of Dike. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister: Mary Jo Gunderson; brother: Jerry Greiner and brother-in-law: Leroy Stutzman.
Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Holy Trinity Parish - St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota, with Fr. Robert Lathrop officiating. Burial will be at Holy Trinity Cemeteries - St. Mary Cemetery in Keota. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Parish. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Joy and her family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
Tributes
"Joy and I attended St Mary?s School and Keota High School together. We had special memories together at her home. I?m sorry hearing the news of her passing. Thoughts and prayers sent to her family. Sincerely, Marge Flanders Gray"
"Uncle Larry and girls,
I am sorry for the sudden loss of Aunt Joy. She will always hold a special place in the hearts of many, as your wife and the mother to Krissy and Dorothy; she will also be remembered for being a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a friend. My heart goes out to all whose lives where touched by Joy, but especially to Larry, Krissy, and Dorothy. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Much Love, Mickey Redlinger"