Iron Mountain-Margaret J. “Joyce” Maas, age 89, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Freeman Nursing & Rehab., Kingsford, Mich.
She was born July 21, 1929, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Goddard) Oliver. Joyce was a longtime resident of Iron Mountain and a graduate of Iron Mountain High School. She was united in marriage to William Maas on June 24, 1950. He preceded her in death in 1990. She worked as a bookkeeper for Montgomery Wards, was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a longtime member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 44, Iron Mountain.
Joyce enjoyed crafting, making jewelry and damnit dolls. She especially enjoyed the time spent with family and friends.
Survivors include two sons, William Maas, Kingsford, Mich., and Greg (Lori) Maas, Iron Mountain; one daughter, Glenda Maas, Florida; six grandchildren, Robert (Kristi) Walters, Christopher Walters, Monica (Ryan) Lemerond, Alan Scott, Shanon (Joshua) Lake, and David (Kristen) Scott; and by seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 9, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain, Mich. Funeral services will be Sunday, 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Geri Hamlen will officiate. Burial will take place in Cemetery Park, Iron Mountain.
You may leave a condolence or tribute for Joyce’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich. to honor Joyce’s legacy of life.