{"id":98470,"date":"2026-03-03T15:49:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98470"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:49:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:49:51","slug":"marcretta-jo-joy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98470","title":{"rendered":"Marcretta Jo Joy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/obit_placeholder_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/obit_placeholder_03.jpg 200w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/obit_placeholder_03-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marcretta Jo Joy, 78, of Marion, passed away at 4:30 am on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Miller&#8217;s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, July 28, 1947, to Cedervin &nbsp;and Verna (Sauntmon) Schultz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marcretta graduated from Marion High School and worked as a bookkeeper for 35 years with Grant County Division of Family &amp; Children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marcretta cared deeply for others, and donated to several charities over the years. She enjoyed decorating, completing jigsaw puzzles, shopping, and being with family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Survivors include her niece, Debbie (Brett) Howard of Marion; nephews, Jerry (Kandy) Sloop of Marion and Michael (Doretta) Joy of Wabash; great-nephews, Joshua (Jennifer) Hall of Galveston, Hayden (Taylor) Sloop of Marion, Kaleb (Molly) Joy of ID, and Keegan (Courtney) Joy of ID; great-niece, Jenna Hall of Gas City; plus, several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was preceded in death by her father, Cedervin Burneen Joy; mother, Verna Schultz; and sister, Marcia Kellems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately following the time of visitation, a Funeral Service to celebrate Marcretta&#8217;s life will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Mick Simpkins officiating. Burial will take place at Estates of Serenity Cemetery in Marion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial contributions may be directed to Shriners&#8217; Hospitals for Children 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of Marcretta Jo Joy, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-north-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=47468877&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1050496179.1738002651:GS2.1.s1772570035$o175$g1$t1772570919$j54$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=6e3cd509-f448-4e48-8558-3a00ef847076&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marcretta Jo Joy, 78, of Marion, passed away at 4:30 am on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Miller&#8217;s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, July 28, 1947, to Cedervin &nbsp;and Verna (Sauntmon) Schultz. Marcretta graduated from Marion High School and worked as a bookkeeper for 35 years with Grant &#8230; <a title=\"Marcretta Jo Joy\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98470\" aria-label=\"Read more about Marcretta Jo Joy\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[261],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98470","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-obituaries-2"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Wade Weaver","author_link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?author=3"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?cat=261\" rel=\"category\">Obituaries2<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Marcretta Jo Joy, 78, of Marion, passed away at 4:30 am on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Miller&#8217;s Merry Manor in Marion. 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