Joyce L. Clutz

Joyce L. Clutz, 81, of Kankakee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Riverside Medical Center. She was born on September 1, 1942, the daughter of Robert and Naomi Collette. On February 9, 1963, she married Robert W. Clutz at St. Rose Lima of Kankakee. Joyce took pride in raising her daughters and making their house a home. She enjoyed going on Facebook, playing POGO, and watching the hummingbirds and cardinals. She really loved the fall season. Joyce loved to host euchre and dice parties with friends in her younger years. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Anytime she could spend with her daughters and grandson, she was overjoyed. Joyce loved nothing more than being a mother. Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Robert Clutz of Kankakee; her beloved daughters, Jackie (Ronald) Unger of Limestone, Cathy (Shawn) Hamende of Bonfield; grandson, Matthew Hourihan Jr. of Kankakee; sisters-in-law, Linda Morrison of Aroma Park, Carol McMurray of Texas, and Barbara Clutz of Buckingham; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Steven Hourihan; her in-laws, George and Celena Clutz. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 4 PM to 7 PM at Jensen Funeral Home of Kankakee, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.