Joy V. Gunter

Joy V. Gunter, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

Joy was born on July 21, 1943 in Fulton County, Indiana to Irvin Joe and Mildred B. (Silveus) Leckrone. She graduated from Silver Lake High School with the class of 1961.

She worked for R.R. Donnelley for over 35 years as a proofreader.

Joy was a member of Burket United Methodist Church. She enjoyed antiquing and collectibles, once owning Joy’s Antiques in Claypool. Above all, she treasured time with her family and friends. She just adored her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Richard Kevin Gunter, Palestine; Virgil W (spouse Cathy) Gunter, Homosassa, Springs FL; Robert L (spouse Dawn), Warsaw; and James E (spouse Patty), Claypool; Grandchildren: Ariana (Nathan) Golemon, Justin (Meghan) Gunter, Katelyn (Micah) Bradley, Taylor Gunter, Sam Gunter, Anna and Ellie Bearss, Steven (Courtney) and Melissa (Andy) Manninen, and Kayla (Craig) Plouffe and 11 Great Grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters, Marlene Weller of Silver Lake and Eilene Kimes of Warsaw as well as many nieces and nephews.

Joy was preceded in death by her parents, her son Keith Gunter, her former spouse Richard Gunter, and brother Lamoine Leckrone.

Visitation will be held from 10-12 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2023, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services will follow at 12 with Pastor Larry Burkhart officiating.

Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Claypool.

Memorial contributions can be made to Kosciusko Co. Cancer Care, online at www.koshelpcenter.org or by mail to 1101 Park Avenue, Winona Lake, IN 46590.

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