Joyce “Hunny” K. Szeszol – Benton, IL

Joyce “Hunny” K. Szeszol, 73, of Benton, passed away at 6:13 p.m., on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt Vernon, IL surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 16, 1949, to Mickey and Jennie (Kolano) Lenard in Chicago, IL. She was of the Catholic faith.

Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed crafting, following Facebook and loved her pet dog, Daisy.

Joyce is survived by her two sons, Anthony Szeszol and James (Ginger) Szeszol; her daughter, Jessica (Jeff) Spencer; twelve grandchildren, Alex Rush, Cheyanna Rush, Landon Szeszol, Wyatt Szeszol, Caleb Szeszol, Brooklynne Spencer, Chloe Spencer, Gabe Spencer, Paige Spencer, Bella, Dylan Rush and Bo Rush; great-granddaughter, Lanna Martin; one brother, Robert Lenard; one sister, Judy Smith and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mickey and Jennie Lenard.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pate Funeral Home in Benton, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.
Following the funeral service, per Joyce’s wishes, cremation will take place.

Memorials may be made to Mid-America Transplant Services and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

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