Funeral Services for Joyce Stahlecker, age 72, of O'Neill will be at 10:30 am Friday, February 17, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church in O'Neill with burial to follow in the O'Neill Cemetery. Rev. John Nelson will officiate. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 7 pm Prayer Service. Joyce passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Arbor Care Center in O'Neill. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Joyce Ann Koso was born in Falls City, NE on March 7, 1950 to Ed and Ruth (Grove) Koso. She attended school in Verdon until 8th grade, then attended Dawson Verdon High School and graduated in 1968. Joyce met Rod Stahlecker at a dance in Lincoln and the two were married on December 20, 1969 in Glenwood, IA.

The couple lived in Lincoln for a time before moving to O'Neill, where Wade was born. The family then moved to Page, to run the Page American Legion Café. In 1985, they returned to O'Neill and Joyce worked for Region 4. Joyce enjoyed taking care of older people as a home health provider. She retired in the late 2000's and spent time volunteering at the Red Cross Blood Mobile and Meals on Wheels.

Joyce was active with the Eagle's Club, Christ Lutheran Church, and the Lutheran Women. She enjoyed drinking coffee, visiting with people, taking care of her special granddaughter, and occasionally visiting casinos on Saturday evenings.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 53 years, Rod Stahlecker of O'Neill; son, Wade (Linda) Stahlecker of Fremont; three grandchildren, Makala (Dustin) Cross of O'Neill, Hannah Stahlecker of Fremont, and Andrew Stahlecker of Fremont; two great grandchildren, Jacey and Ryker Cross; brother, Neal (Denise) Koso of Verdon; sister-in-law, Susan Koso of Nemaha; brothers-in-law, Randy (Connie) Stahlecker of O'Neill, Roger (Rita) Stahlecker of Bloomfield, and Gary Fagan of Hayes, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Alfred Koso; sister-in-law, Roberta Fagan; and nephew, Aaron Fagan.