On June 26, 1966, she was married to David Ibsen and they lived in California until 1971 when they moved to Fremont. She stayed home to raise their two children, Denise and Darla. Joyce also worked for several Fremont stores including, Maurices, JC Penneys, and SavRx. On May 22, 1999, Joyce was married to Lyle Mahnke and they made their home in Hooper.
Survivors include: husband - Lyle
2 daughters - Darla Todd and husband Steve of Omaha
Denise Ibsen Cole and husband Joe of Omaha, and
their children Christian and Bella
step-daughter - Melloney Tenopir and husband Robert of Cedar Bluffs, and
their children Taryn and Trey
step-son - Eric Mahnke and wife Cory of Scribner, and
their children Levi and Kaitlyn
sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law - Marvelyn and Denny Spangler of Fremont
Ray and Trudy Mahnke of West Point
A memorial service will be 4 PM Monday (June 14, 2010) in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, with the Rev. Scott Jensen officiating. There is no public visitation. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and the Fremont Area Medical Center Hospice.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(24)
Carol Muller
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 30, 2010 I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of your loss. I especially reach out to you girls, Denise & Darla, and know this is so hard to lose your mother. Sorry I was not able to be there at the memorial, I so wanted to see you and give you hugs! Joyce was a great, spirited gal with a huge heart! Her laugh was soooo contagious! :) I remember many a party at your farm house when you girls and my girls would hang out together and you could expose them to the many joys of country living!!! Hayrack rides for the adults, those were the days and lots of fun memories! Yes, and all those conventions, makeovers, etc. ~ Wow! A mother's love lives forever, and so it is, she will live in and through you girls, her daughters. She will always be with you. God Bless you and all of your family. With fond memories and love, Carol MullerSusan Schlecht
Scribner, NE Monday, June 14, 2010 Joyce is a "winner"! She fought her battle with all her might and in the end she is now with her Heavenly Father. These last few years and months showed us all, the courageous woman, she is. Joyce loved life. We always had fun.....even years ago when we traveled for functions and lately when it was appointments.......we always visited and laughed. I will miss her.......but memories live on within our hearts forever. My sympathy to the family. Susan SchlechtVICKIE KIZER
FREMONT, NE Monday, June 14, 2010 JOYCE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND "SISTER" TO ME FOR OVER 30 YEARS. SHE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST FRIENDS WE MADE WHEN WE MOVED TO FREMONT AND WE HAVE DONE A LOT OF CRYING AND LAUGHING OVER THE YEARS. I AM SO HAPPY THAT SHE FOUND LYLE AND WAS HAPPY AGAIN WITH HER LIFE. CHRISTIAN AND BELLA WERE SO IMPORTANT TO HER AND SO WAS DENISE, DARLA AND HER TWO SON IN LAWS. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO PROUD AND PARTICULAR WITH THE HOUSE, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE; HER GARDEN AND FLOWERS WERE VERY IMPORTANT TO HER AND I COULD ALWAYS ASK HER ANY PLANT QUESTIONS AND SHE WOULD KNOW. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN TAKING CAKE DECORATING CLASSES AND WE ATE WAY TO MUCH FROSTING!!! HER PIES WERE INCREDIBLE AND SHE USUALLY HAD CHOCLATE CHIP COOKIES IN THE FREEZER. I AM GOING TO MISS MY FRIEND AND "SISTER" - JOYCE. LOVE YOU VICKIETammy Croson
arlington, ne Monday, June 14, 2010 I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I did not know she was sick... God bless you and watch over you girls and your families. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. still love you. take care.Katie Hansen
Austin, Tx Monday, June 14, 2010 Some of my best memories of Joyce were from the cross-country meets. She was always out there cheering for every girl on that team. After the races, all of us would wander over to Joyce's car and she would open the trunk and surprise us with all sorts of goodies. She took such good care of all of us and was a mom to us all. She was SO proud of you, Denise and Darla. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you. Katie HansenKelly Belak
Fremont, NE Monday, June 14, 2010 I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Joyce. When she worked at SavRx she spoke of her family with a lot of love and pride. She was a person who could always be counted on to tell you how it was and to never sugar coat anything. May you all know she is at peace now and no longer in pain. Joyce, you will be missed but always in our hearts!!!Bill Clark
Lyons, NE Sunday, June 13, 2010 My condolences to the family.Bobbie Carlson
Fremont, Ne Sunday, June 13, 2010 I worked with Joyce at Savrx, she was a tell it like it is person tough as nails, but she had a soft spot in her heart for loved ones and friends. She loved life and lived it day by day. She talked with great pride and love for her husband and her two beautiful daughters. She was a very proud grandmother and loved to talk about her grandchildren ofter. She will be missed, never forgotten, always loved!Melody Voskamp
Fremont, Ne Saturday, June 12, 2010 My deepest sympathy goes out to Joyces family. I worked with Joyce at SavRx.She was a joy to work with.She talked about her family a lot and you could see the love she felt for all of you. She will be missed, but will always be in our hearts.Diane Hento
Fremont, NE Saturday, June 12, 2010 Denise, I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. What a great lady she was. She was always so proud of you and your accomplishments in athletics and life. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Diane HentoDon and Elke Dickmeyer
Omaha, Ne Friday, June 11, 2010 Denese and Darla, We are so sorry to heare that your Mom passed away. Although we had not seen her in several years, she was always in our minds. She was always a fun lady. Don And Elke DickmeyerPaula Jacobson
Creston, IA Friday, June 11, 2010 I met Joyce at NWMSU back in 1988, as I spent a lot of time with her daughter, Denise, in college and after our college days. Joyce was always very pleasant, outgoing, talkative and enjoyed hearing about how all Denise's college girlfriends were doing. She took an interest in each and every one of us. This is a very sad and difficult time for all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you, Denise, and of your entire family. Take care of one another. Love, Paula JacobsonChris Porter
, Friday, June 11, 2010 Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours.Janel Fuhrman
Kansas City, MO Friday, June 11, 2010 Denise, My heart goes out to your entire family. I have many fond memories of your Mom during all the time I spent at your house growing up. She was very blessed to have you and Darla as her daughters. Love, JanelTerri Knoell
Arlington, NE Friday, June 11, 2010 You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the memories of your mom. There are a lot of memories flooding my mind of when we were growing up. Walking (riding) beans. The different Amway vacations together. The color analysis our moms did on us. Those are some of my favorite memories with your family. May God comfort you during this time.Roberta Johnson
Fremont, NE Saturday, June 12, 2010 I have worked with Joyce for many years. Joyce, is a beautiful woman with a heart of gold..was always there to help out everyone no matter what,and expected nothing in return but a kind word. You could see the joy on her face. She will be greatly miss by all, her smiles, sense of humor, and laughter. Joyce was a fighter in all aspects of life, and never gave up easy.She sure loved her husband Lyle, family and her Grand-babies very deeply and spoke of you all daily with much joy and happiness. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. She now has no more pain or suffering, May she now Fly amongst the Angels and be a Special Guardian Angel for you all. Love and miss you Joyce, your smile, your kindness, and laughter will remain with me always.. Rest in Peace My Friend!Susan Cassata
Lincoln, NE Friday, June 11, 2010 Denise and family, Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. SusanAndi Nicks
Bennington, NE Friday, June 11, 2010 What a spitfire Joyce was. What a huge personality. Such a fighter. May God bless those she left behind.Denise Ibsen Cole
Omaha, NE Thursday, June 10, 2010 Mom, we all love and miss you.Danni Knoell
Fremont, NE Friday, June 11, 2010 My thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time. Just know there is no more surffering. I am sorry for your loss.VICKIE KIZER
FREMONT, NE Monday, June 14, 2010Suzy Grove
, Friday, June 11, 2010 Darla, Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. ~Your Friends at Adaptive Marketing.Maranna Bently
Fremont, NE Friday, June 11, 2010 Joyce, I am glad you are at peace. I will miss you. My thoughts and prayers to the entire family.Darla Todd
, Thursday, June 10, 2010 Miss you already Mom. Your loving smile will remain deep in my heart always