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Joyce Colleen Dutz

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[April 06, 2026]  LINCOLN - Joyce Colleen Dutz, 90, of Lincoln, IL., passed away on April 3, 2026, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Center.

Visitation:  Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10 - 11 a.m. at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.

Service:  Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln   

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Joyce Colleen Dutz, 90, of Lincoln, IL., passed away on April 3, 2026, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Center.

Joyce was born on October 9, 1935 in Lincoln, IL., the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Garrison) Dutz.

She is survived by her sister: Gladys Dutz of Lincoln, IL., three brothers: David (Helen) Dutz of Belvidere, IL., Daniel (Bev) Dutz of Oro Valley, AZ., and Doug (Karen) Dutz of Springfield, IL., and a sister in-law: Joyce Dutz. Joyce also survived by three generations of nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, and brother: Charles Dutz.

Joyce was born and lived all of her life in Lincoln, IL. She attended Central School and Lincoln Community High School, graduating in 1953. She was also a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church.

Joyce was a homemaker and caregiver - first for her four brothers and sister, and later in life for her parents. Joyce devoted her life to helping and supporting her family. After her parents passed away, Joyce lived independently for several years in the family home and spent her final years being cared for at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Center.

Funeral Services for Joyce will be at 11:00am on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. Visitation will take place for 1 hour prior to the service (from 10:00 to 11:00am) on Thursday, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service on Thursday at Lake Bank Cemetery in rural Latham. Memorials may be made in Joyce’s memory to the Alzheimer's Association.

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