Joyce M. Almquist Obituary
We bid farewell to Joyce M. Almquist of Grand Island, Nebraska, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 10, 2024 at the age of 94. Joyce touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce M. Almquist to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oliver H. White and Gladys L. White (Russell); her husband Dean Almquist; her siblings, Don, Chet White, Pearl Bantam and Elma Christensen; her grandson Kris Almquist; and her son-in-law Rex Schwaninger.
She is survived by: her children, Robert Dean (Marcia) of Wood River, Russell Edward (Sharon) of Forsyth, MO, Ken Almquist (Linda) of Lincoln and Margie Schwaninger of Bettendorf, IA; her grandchildren, Rich Schwaninger, Stacie Sich, Kerry Bumgardner, Amy Uridil, Cory Almquist, Marcie Rutt, Casey Almquist, Ryan Almquist, Sarah Roberts, Isaac Almquist and Mindi Jasper; and her great grandchildren, Hunter Pollock, Max Jasper, Rhiannon, Peyton, Hayden, Hudson Sich, Easton, Emmalynn, Paxton, Colton Bumgardner, Creighton, Jack, Loren Uridil, Cooper, Karsyn, Knox Almquist, IslaKay Ruger, BentLee Rutt, Aiden, Wyatt Almquist, Clara, Hannah, Calvin, Eliza Almquist, Mara Joy, Leah Grace Roberts, Hazel and Evelyn Almquist. She is also survived by relatives and close friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Craig Funeral Home (336 N Nebraska Ave, Minden, NE 68959). A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 14th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Bethany Lutheran Church-Axtell (903 25 Rd, Axtell, NE 68924).
