Joyce Steen

OBITUARY Joyce LaVern Steen was born on September 7, 1930 in Miltona Township, MN, the daughter of Alfred and Anna (Carlson) Dreger. She grew up on the family farm from 1930 until 1945. She and her family moved to Alexandria where she attended Central High School. Joyce was married to Harold Steen in 1949. Together they lived in Alexandria and had two children, Jerome and David. She worked at various places through the years, including Bethany Home, Fingerhut, Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, and Herbergers. Joyce and her family moved to Blackwell Lake near Holmes City in 1968. She enjoyed painting, gardening, and trips she took with her family to Texas, Mexico, and the West Coast. Joyce worked hard all her life and was a devoted wife and mother. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Joyce L. Steen died on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Douglas County Hospital at the age of 83 years old. She is survived by her sons, Jerome Steen of Cambridge, MN; David Steen of Farwell, MN; grandchildren David (Sheila) Steen of Princeton, MN; Brian (Kristen) Steen of Farwell, MN; and Justin Steen of St. Paul, MN; great grandchildren Madison, Sheldon, and Alaina; brother James (Mavis) Dreger of Warroad, MN; sisters Jane (Michael) Heyn of Fort Worth, TX and Judy (Charles) Forslin of Emily, MN. A Graveside Service was held on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Rose Hill Cemetery near Holmes City, MN. Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. www.andersonfuneral.net