Joyce Helen Olsen

Joyce Helen Olsen, age 96, of Sylvania, formerly of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born on May 24, 1924 to William and Helen (Barrington) Henkel in Sandusky, Ohio. Joyce enjoyed gardening, sewing and playing the organ. She was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church, Lakewood, OH. Joyce looked forward to time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her smile, laugh and caring nature will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gustave Olsen; daughter, Sharon Kowal; sister, Marge Ziemke; brother, John Henkel; and niece, Susan Ziemke. Joyce is survived by her loving daughter, Diane (Bradd) Smith; grandchildren, Stacey (Gary) Copeland, Adam (Nichole) Smith, Michael (Stacy) Kowal and Melissa (Andy) Lafevres; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Hayley, Julia, Anna, James, Hannah, and Nicholas; and nephew, Robert Ziemke.

Private Graveside Services will take place at Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky, Ohio. Newcomer – Southwest Chapel (419-381-1900) assisted the family with professional services.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

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