Joyce Nadine Prochnow Obituary (1947

Joyce Nadine Prochnow, 72, of Bloomington, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at her home. Per Joyce's request, cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held on October 18, 2019 from 12pm-4pm at the Bloomington Moose Lodge, 614 IAA Drive, Bloomington, Illinois 61701. The family suggests memorials to be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Midwest Affiliate. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Joyce was born on January 6, 1947 in Willard, Ohio to Milton and Winnie (Witt) Henson. Joyce is survived by her companion of 23 years, Fred Batty and family; her children, Carmen Prochnow, Bloomington; John Weaver, Bloomington; Robert Weaver, Bloomington; Michael (Melissa) Prochnow, Pingree Grove, IL; and Melissa Orris, El Paso, IL. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Blake and Kassidy Weaver, Joseph and Adrianna Prochnow, Logan Ball, Gabe and Kessa Orris; brothers and sisters, Deveda Jean (Alfredo) Ortiz, Flagstaff, AZ; Randy (Vicki) Lishka, Portland, OR; Milton Michael Henson, Bloomington; Marla Henson, Fort Worth, TX; and Terry Henson, Bloomington. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister, Roxanne Henson. Joyce was a self-employed hairstylist for 45 years in the Bloomington area. She attended Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bloomington. Joyce was a member of the Bloomington Moose Lodge 745 / Women of the Moose Chapter 173, and enjoyed going to the ARC Senior Center in Normal. She also enjoyed shopping, reading and going to the movie theater. Her family will always remember how clean and meticulous she was about her home and how she decorated it. Joyce was a loving companion, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com