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In Memory

Joyce Kerr (Wackett) - Class Of 1955

OBITUARY FROM REES FUNERAL HOME WEBSITE:

Joyce Wackett, age 86, of Valparaiso, passed away November 5, 2023. She was born on March 17, 1937, in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Helen (Nee: Semon) Kerr. 

Joyce graduated from Hobart High School in 1955 and went on to St. Catherine Hospital where she earned her degree as an X-ray technician. On April 6, 1957, she married Ronald Wackett, and they raised six children.  Ron and Joyce were together for 59 years before Ron’s passing in 2016.  Over the years Joyce worked for different hospitals in several states but retired from Fair Oaks Hospital in Virginia.  Joyce was a proud foster parent for 25 years, helping to raise children until their forever families could be found.  In addition to being an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart, she also enjoyed spending time with her high school classmates every week for breakfast and visiting with friends at the local community center.  Above all, Joyce adored her family and loved their visits and phone calls.  She will be missed greatly by her family and many, many friends.

Joyce is survived by her daughters, Angela Lang, Kristin (Steve) DuFaux; sons, Kevin (Karen) Wackett, Tim (Betsy) Wackett, Greg (Laura) Wackett and Tony Wackett. Grandchildren, Amber (Carlo Belardinelli) Cosentino, Lauren (Kevin Smith) Cosentino, Adam Cosentino, David (Rachel) Wackett, Steven (Olivia) Wackett, Andrew (Hannah) Wackett, Joshua (Megan) Wackett, Zachary (Jillian Wentworth) Wackett, Juliana Wackett, Taylor Wackett, Holly Hill; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Gerus; sisters-in-law, JoAnn Howerton and Barbara Baumann; and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Joyce was preceded in death by her brother Jim; and nephews, David Kerr and Vince Addison.  

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Joyce’s honor may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 900 Luther Drive, Hobart, IN 46342 or to the City of Hobart, Maria Reiner Center, 705 East 4th Street Hobart, IN 46342.

Friends are invited to join the family for visitation from 10:00am – 11:00am Saturday, Novbember 25, with a celebration of life at 11:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 900 Luther Drive, Hobart.  For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

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