Joyce E. Giger

June 10, 1929 - January 22, 2021

Joyce E. Giger, age 91 of Highland, IL, died Friday, January 22, 2021, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL. She was born on June 10, 1929, in St. Morgan, IL, the daughter of Lawrence and Ellen (nee Reiger) Monken. On October 29, 1949, she married Harry H. Giger Jr. at Highland, Illinois. He passed away on October 13, 1991. She was a former member of Hope Lutheran Church. She was also a member of VFW Post #5694 Auxiliary. Joyce was born in St. Morgan, IL and grew up there. She had worked at Highland Embroidery Works, and Highland Shoe Factory. At age 20 she married and moved to Highland. She worked at Artex International for 30 years. She later worked at Niala Beauty Shop, and Hi Top Bowl. Joyce played the Dulcimer and entertained patients at Highland Home and Faith Countryside Homes. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, gardening, and raising her flowers. Survivors include: Daughter-in-law - Ruth C. Giger, nee Holtgrave, Trenton, IL Grandchild - Brandon D. Giger, Highland, IL Grandchild - Darrin P. (Diana) Giger, Florissant, MO Grandchild - Justin K. Giger (Significant Other Megan Porter), Highland, IL Granddaughter - Allison L. (Grant) Grapperhaus, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Kylee Hediger Great Grandchild - Blake L. Grapperhaus Great Grandchild - Luke J. Grapperhaus Great Grandchild - Georgia L. Giger Great Grandchild - Chase Switzer Nieces & Nephews - Many She was preceded in death by: Father - Lawrence J. Monken Mother - Ellen P. Monken, nee Reiger Husband - Harry H. Giger Jr. - Died 10/13/1991 Daughter - Susan M. Schwend - Died 3/8/2007 Son - Kevin W. Giger - Died 9/17/1986 Son - Dennis L. "Fur" Giger - Died 10/17/2001 Daughter In-Law - Edna Denise Giger, nee Miller - Died 9/17/1986 Sister - Opal Manwarning Brother - Norman Monken - Died 09/19/2007 Brother - Clyde L. Monken - Died 8/14/2009 Brother - Melvin Monken - Died 11/10/1934 at age 15 Sister In-Law - Jean Monken Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Private visitation will be held at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Private Graveside Funeral Service at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL, with Rev. Dan Perry, officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Huntington Disease Society of America.