Joyce McClone
March 30, 1934 - September 29, 2025
Obituary
The family of Joyce Marilyn McClone wishes to share that their mother peacefully passed away
on Sept. 29th, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, to Alfred and Agnes Goeldner on March
30, 1934. Older siblings, Robert Schoessow, Robert Goeldner, and Virginia Carey, welcomed
her into the family. She lived a full and remarkable 91 years. While with us, Joyce touched the
lives of many family and friends. Many friends considered her “family”.
Joyce attended Lutheran High School, graduating in 1951. She then attended Valparaiso
University as a Nursing student. As a talented and capable lady, she worked for attorneys in
Milwaukee, with a Dental practice (Dr. Jim Bouressa) in Neenah, and in the Neenah Joint
School System for 23 years. She claimed to have had the best bosses in the world, serving as
Secretary to High School principals Richard Carlson and Larry Lewis, retiring in 1997.
She met the love of her life, Edward P. McClone, at a dance at Bear Lake, Manawa, WI.
Although City girl met Country boy, Ed would jokingly say he taught her everything she knew.
They married on Dec. 3, 1955, and celebrated 52 years of marriage until Ed’s passing in 2007.
Joyce and Ed had four children: Cheryl (Jeff) Betlach, Cindy (Steve) Collar, Jeff (Dedee)
McClone, and Dan McClone, grandchildren Chad (Stephy) Betlach, Lindsay Betlach, Nate
(Kendra) Collar, Adam (Bailey) Collar, Sam Collar (fiancée Calli), Jordan McClone, Riley
McClone, Morgan McClone, Mya McClone, and four great-grandchildren.
Joyce expressed her love for others through her passions, including cooking, baking, sewing,
and crafting. She sewed wedding and prom dresses, as well as beautiful quilts. She
participated in numerous craft shows and was always on the hunt for new creative projects.
She could never collect enough recipes, and many enjoyed the results! Whether in celebration
or in support during hard times, she’d be visiting many with a meal, casserole, or baked good.
A funeral service will be held on Fri., Oct. 10, 2025, at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, 900 Geiger
St., Neenah, WI, with visitation from 10:00 until the time of service at 11:30, followed by a
luncheon.
Memorials may be sent to the Neenah Tomorrow Fund (link below) if you wish to make a
financial contribution in Joyce’s honor. It is used to fund scholarships, activities, and programs
for students throughout the Neenah School District. https://www.neenah.k12.wi.us/alumni/donate-to-njsd