Joyce M. Stienecker

JOYCE M. STIENECKER, age 91,

Of New Knoxville, died on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her residence. She was born on October 27, 1933 in Lima, the daughter of Raymond H. and Helen K. (Luken) Kessen. On June 10, 1950, she married Roland E. Stienecker who preceded her in death on September 1, 1995. Survivors include her sons Ronald Stienecker and Duane (Gerri McCoy) Stienecker, both of New Knoxville, a granddaughter Samantha Stienecker, step-grandchildren Jennifer Bradburn, Leticia Lopez, Joseph McCoy and a step great-granddaughter Zoe Addam. Preceding her in death were her siblings; Harold, Cyril, Donald, Armella, Raymond Kessen and Evelyn Sroufe.

Ms. Stienecker was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, OH. She had attended the St. Rose Catholic School in Lima and received her certificate as a beautician from the Lima Beauty Academy. She had worked at various beauty shops in the area in past years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Joyce’s favorite endeavor: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital via online or at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Grand Lake Hospice at 1122 E. Spring St., St. Mary’s, OH 45885

Private family funeral services will be held at a later date. The Steinecker family is being assisted by the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and online condolences to the family may be left at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.