Joyce Mary Banski, 76, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at Harbor House in Kenosha from a long illness. Born on November 4, 1933, in Racine, WI, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Theresa (Klass) Johnson. Joyce was educated in the schools of Racine and graduated from St. Catherine’s High School. In 1958 she came to Kenosha. She also lived in the Detroit area, finally returning to Kenosha in 1966 to make her home. On June 16, 1956, she married Thomas J. Banski at St. John Nepomuk Church in Racine. He passed away June 29, 1995. For 10 years she worked at Andy’s Restaurant in Kenosha. Joyce was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; she had been a former member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, The Danish Brotherhood, and the Moose Club. She enjoyed bowling, golf, cribbage, cooking and sewing. She was a Girl Scout Leader, CCD teacher, and also a volunteer for CYC for special events. Surviving are her five daughters, Rose (Mark) Koski of Kenosha, Sue (Nathan) Zuercher of Cudahy, Cathy (Bill) Parker of Kenosha, Barbara (Dale Smith) Banski of Fenton, MI, and Dr. Mary (Edward) VanWisse of Austin, TX; and seven grandchildren, Brianna, Mark, Julie, Nathan Jr., Stephanie, Maya and Liam. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers, Richard and Gerald. The family would like to thank the employees of Harbor House for all of the special care given to their mother throughout the years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 9th, from Proko Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Joyce’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com