Joyce Arlene Penner, 74, of Ladora, Iowa, formerly of North Platte, passed away August 16th, 2019 at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, Nebraska. 

Joyce was born on December 29th, 1944 in North Platte to George and Dorothy (Cochran) Keslar.  Joyce graduated from North Platte High School in 1963 and for many years worked in various positions in the banking industry. 

Joyce married Ron Penner on May 9th, 1964 in North Platte. To this union two children were born, Suzette and Mechele. 

 

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, George and Dorothy Keslar; brother, Francis Keslar; sister-in-law Deanna Keslar; brother-in-law, Dale Dike and nephew Andrew Keslar. 

Joyce loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She is survived by her daughters, Suzette (Dave) Stratton of Ladora, and Mechele (Kevin) Harris of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Brian Stratton of Ladora, Heather (Galen) Gard of Yale, Iowa,

Jordyn Penner of Hastings, Nebraska and Brendan Jennings of Omaha; great-grandchildren, Declan, Lena, Riley, and Cohen; sister, Twilla Dike of Grand Island and brother Cliff (Cindy) Keslar of Shelton, Nebraska. 

Memorials may be made in Joyce’s name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. 

Services will be 10:30 am Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Baldwin officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to service time. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.