Joyce E. Scheider, 94, of Lena, IL passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL with her family by her side.  Joyce was born on December 5, 1928 to Clarence and Irene (Miller) Barker.  She attended McConnell Grade School and graduated from Winslow High School in 1946.  Joyce married Donald L. Scheider on June 14, 1946 at the McConnell United Methodist Church.

Joyce was a farmwife, she helped with the farm work, did the gardening, freezing and canning of the fruits and vegetables.  Donald and Joyce moved to Lena in 1976. After moving to Lena, Joyce worked at the Lena Nursing Home as the Activity Director.  She was a member of the McConnell United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.  Joyce played the piano for over 60 years, sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and Bible School.  She was a member of the McConnell Home Bureau and Waddams Home Extension.  She also enjoyed square dancing, playing the piano, playing cards and bowling.  Joyce was also a member of the Friendship Club of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church serving as the president and vice president.  She also was a 4-H Leader and Cub Scouts leader.  She loved limburger cheese and Werther's Original caramels.

Joyce was a great cook; she made homemade noodles and potato salad, and baked apple pies, among many other family favorites.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Joyce is survived by her children; Judy Rampenthal, Debbie (Jeff Frende) Vrstal, and Steve (Sue) Scheider, all of Lena; daughter-in-law Janice Scheider of Rockford, eight grandchildren; Matthew (Brittany Miller) Rampenthal, Brandon (Christy) Scheider, Chad Scheider, Angie (Jorge) Diaz, Chris (Tiffany) Scheider, Shayna (Scott) Lincoln, Lindsey (Dan) Yoder, and Nick (Chivone Olson) Vrstal, 17 great-grandchldren; Miller, Weston, Nick, Caelan, Cambry, Addie (Oliver), Micah, Carson, Araceli, Audrey, Vivian, Brycen, Macyn, Kiah (Daniel) Jack, Max, and Blake, her brother; Merlyn (Betty) Barker and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald, her son Terry Scheider, son-in-law David Rampethal, grandson Eric Scheider, brother Clarence (Carol) Barker, and sister Dorothy (Robert) Donovan.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the McConnell United Methodist Church.

A visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of services on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the church.

Pastor Doug Carroll will officiate the services.

Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

A luncheon will follow the burial at the church.

A memorial has been established in her memory.