Joyce Ann Hinze, age 88, of Reedsburg, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 4, 1935 in Reedsburg, the daughter of Cyril R. and Eva (Brimmer) Cooper. On June 28, 1954 she was united in marriage to Dean M. Hinze in Dubuque, Iowa. This marriage was blessed with six children.

She was a 1953 graduate of Reedsburg High School. She enjoyed making ornaments, car rides together with family, and spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. Family was very important to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dean on January 10, 2015; brothers, Raymond and Gary Cooper;  brothers-in-law, Dale Long and Gene Hinze; and mother and father-in-law, Gale and Esther Hinze.

Joyce is survived by her children, Steve (Sue) Hinze, Dan (Renee) Hinze, Jon (Betty) Hinze, Joy Ann Whitson, Jan (Jeff) Vertein, and Mark Hinze; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; sister Nancy Long; and sisters-in-law Mary Cooper and Lois Hinze; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends.

A memorial service for Joyce will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg with Daniel Farber and Roxanne Gnatzig officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 7 from 4:00 P.M. until the time of the service. Burial will be held at a later date.