Joyceann McDonald Obituary (1953 - 2015)

Joyceann McDonald, 62, of Pontiac, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Her service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac with Reverend James O. Wolfe III officiating. Burial will be at Southside Cemetery in Pontiac. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 5, 2016 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Joyceann was born September 28, 1953 in Wabash, IN, daughter of Delbert W. and Joyce June (Lighthall) McDonald. She is survived by her brother, Delbert (Nona) McDonald of Pontiac, IL; her sisters, Karen Rey of New Port Richey, FL and Valerie (Robert) Mixen of Cornell, IL; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved with all her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Carol LaCombe. Joyceann was educated in Pontiac. She worked at Coils in Dwight, IL for almost 25 years and later did In-Home Daycare for her special niece, Serena, and all the other precious angels she looked after. She also devoted her time taking care of her Uncle Niles Lighthall. Memorials may be made to the family or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.