Joyce Richey
September 6, 1942 - February 24, 2017
Joyce Dodane Richey, 74, went to be with our Lord, Friday, February 24, 2017 at home after a three-year courageous battle with breast cancer. Born September 6, 1942 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Kaufman) Dodane. She was proud to be a nurse, retiring from Parkview Hospital and Geriatrics, Inc. She enjoyed playing euchre, fishing, golfing, and reading. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a member of St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church, New Haven. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Neal Richey; sons, Bradley (Lorrie) Smith of Howe, Daniel (Shelly) Smith of Decatur, and Patrick (Stacie) Smith of Monroeville; stepchildren, Stephanie (Ronnie) Kline and Scott (Sheila) Richey both of Kendallville; brothers, Joseph Dodane of Colorado, Edward Dodane of Fort Wayne, and Darrel (Gwen) Dodane of New Haven; sister, Carol (John) Bowers of New Haven; and 13 grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Stephen Smith in 1987. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church, 15535 Lincoln Hwy., New Haven with calling one hour prior to service. Father Ben Muhlenkamp officiating. Calling is also 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with a vigil at 4:30 p.m. Burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
Joyce Dodane Richey, 74, went to be with our Lord, Friday, February 24, 2017 at home after a three-year courageous battle with breast cancer. Born September 6, 1942 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Kaufman)... View Obituary & Service Information