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Joyce Puk
JOYCE PUK
Cedar Rapids
Joyce Ann Puk, 78, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by husband and loving family Thursday, May 29, 2014, at Hospice House of Mercy. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 4, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home on First Avenue in Cedar Rapids from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Matthew Catholic Church on Thursday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. Family members will be present at 9:30 a.m.
Joyce was born in Iowa City, Iowa. She graduated from Marquette University with a nursing degree. During her college career, she met the love of her life, Dr. John A. Puk. They were married in 1958.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Benny and Laurene Ernst. Her legacy continues with her seven children, Cindy, Mike, Jenny, Steve, Dave, J.J. and Kevin; and her 16 grandchildren.
Joyce's first love was her husband and her family. She was a devoted wife, a selfless and nurturing mother and a kind and gracious friend. Joyce exemplified kindness, compassion, grace and unconditional love to all. She was and is a beautiful lady, inside and out. We will miss you,
Mama!!
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joyce's memory may be made to one of the following: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, http://
pulmonaryfibrosis.donor
pages.com/Tribute/
JoycePuk; Hospice House of Mercy, 315 N. 18th Ave., Hiawatha, IA 52233; or St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2310 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
Feel free to share any memories or condolences at the following email address: pukma725@gmail.
com or to www.cedar
memorial.com under obituaries.
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