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.