Joyce E. Ennen, 84, Mulberry Grove
Joyce Ennen
Joyce Eileen Ennen, age 84 of Mulberry Grove, Illinois, went to be with Jesus on November 30, 2023, at 11:55 p.m.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Columbus Baptist Church with Pastor Bruce Sasse officiating. Interment will follow at Noffsinger Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Donnell – Wiegand Funeral Home, Mulberry Grove in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Columbus Baptist Church or donor’s choice of charity.
Joyce was born March 30, 1939, in Tamalco, Illinois, the daughter of Herman and Goldie (Cook) Albert. She married Don Ennen on December 20, 1957, later they divorced. Together they had 3 children: Kathy (Rick) Thomas of Oakford, IL, Louise (Mike) Davis of Florence, AL, and Tim Ennen of Smithboro, IL. Grandchildren: Tonya Whitlow, Angie Justice, John (Laura) Justice, Rachel Myers, Jonathan Myers, Cody (Katelyn) Ennen, Madeline Boatright. Great-grandchildren: Zack Whitlow, Abby Whitlow, Emily Justice, Lauren Justice, Juniper Justice, Lucas Davis, Brooklyn Stockstill, Evelyn Perry, Jacklyn Perry, Tventon Perry, Logan Perry, Landon Perry, and Koda Ennen. She is also survived by her sisters June Wise and Mildred Evanich.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Charles “Sonny” Conner the love of her life for over 40 years, Rod Whitlow grandson-in-law, Shelly Goodin daughter-in-law, and siblings: Earl Albert, Don Albert, Margie Yeager, Bill Albert, Marilyn Stanton, Melba Owensby, and Merl Albert.
She worked for over 30 years at DeMoulin Brothers in Greenville. She would tell you her greatest accomplishments in life were her children and grandchildren and always putting them first. Joyce loved to sew, crochet, and work puzzles. Sonny and Joyce loved going to auctions, setting up at flea markets, playing cards, going to Bingo, picnics, and community events. She had a strong faith in God and He carried her through her life. Joyce was a member of the Columbus Baptist Church.
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