Aug. 19, 2022
Joyce Maxine (Haley) Christensen, 74, of Hutchinson, formerly of Windom, passed away Aug. 19 at Ecumen Oaks in Hutchinson. Memorial service was Friday at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel with interment in Lakeview Cemetery in Windom. Clergy officiating was the Rev. Joseph Ostlund. Musical selections were, "When I Get Where I'm Going" by Brad Paisley and "Go Rest High On That Mountain" by Vince Gill. Casket bearer was Brendan Haley.
She was born Jan. 19, 1948, in Windom, the daughter of Francis Haley Sr. and Esther Rankin. Joyce attended school in Lake Lillian and completed the eighth grade.
Joyce resided in Windom and later moved to Cosmos before she moved into The Oaks in Hutchinson.
Joyce was a caregiver and enjoyed taking care of her family and friends.
Joyce enjoyed westerns, old country music, going on day trips with the girls, and doing word search puzzles. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Blessed be her memory.
Joyce is survived by her many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly; many other relatives and friends.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Esther Haley; significant other Doug Axford; siblings, Gladys, Margaret, Doris, Doyle, Lyle, Raymond, Robert, and Francis Jr.
Arrangements were by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com.
