Joy A. Alwes

Joy Ann Alwes died peacefully and surrounded by family at her home near Maribel, WI. on Oct. 1, 2025. Joy was born to George and Louise Bade in Kankakee, Illinois on May 9, 1944. She was baptized into the Christian faith April 17th, 1949. Joy attended high school in Momence, Ill and graduated from The University of Illinois with a degree in Home Economics. She married Marvin Alwes on June 19, 1965, and their marriage was blessed with two daughters, JoEllyn and Lynette; five grandchildren; Sam, Max, Madie, Jaden, & Bryce; and one great grandson, August. Joy had many musical and creative talents which she used to bring “joy” to those around her. Whether it was singing, cooking, sewing, arranging flowers, or making art with natural materials she did so with elegance and grace. She had a knack for bringing out the best in others. She loved choir, helping others, serving on committees at church and visiting shut-ins. She was truly a “Joy to behold”.

Family and friends may gather on Sunday, October 5, 2025, for a visitation beginning at 11:30am at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church-Maribel, 14311 Maribel Road, Maribel. Services will follow at 1pm, Rev. William Harley officiating. There will be a luncheon to follow.