Joyce M. Schuetz, Age 84, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Pleasant View Nursing Home. Joyce was born on August 24, 1940, the daughter of John and Bessie (Shelton) Matzke. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1958 and was united in marriage to Robert L. Schuetz on September 14, 1958. She and Bob farmed in Clarno Township for many years. Joyce was a member of the Monroe congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She loved baking, gardening, canning, making pickles and jam, but most of all she loved her family.

She is survived by a daughter, Darlene (John) Meier; a son, Kevin (Robin) Schuetz; six grandchildren, Jim Beltran, Dan Beltran, Levi Schuetz, Jamer Schuetz, Tyrell Schuetz, Kaleb Schuetz; six great grandchildren; her sister, Linda (Art) Sullivan; her brother, Roger (Nancy) Matzke; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert, on March 6, 2025; and son, Michael Schuetz.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at Kingdom Hall, rural Monroe. A luncheon will follow at the Monroe Moose Lodge.  Visitation will be on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe. Inurnment will be at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net