Joyce D. Hoobler

Joyce D. Hoobler, age 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and formerly of Rockford, Illinois, died Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Woodlands at Methwick Community in Cedar Rapids.

The family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Cornerstone Church, 925 Blairs Ferry Rd., Marion, Iowa, with Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at the Church. A luncheon will follow the services. Graveside services and burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025, at New Michigan Cemetery, 30086 N. 975 E. Rd., Cornell, IL 61319. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting Joyce’s family.

Joyce was born March 2, 1936, in Mendota, Illinois, the daughter of Henry John and Dorothea Margaretha (Kutter) Sauer. She was a graduate of Mendota (IL) High School and attended Rockford Business School in Rockford, IL. Joyce was united in marriage with Dean Eldwin Hoobler on September 4, 1955, in Mendota.

Joyce was a secretary for the W.A. Whitney Co. in Rockford, IL, retiring in 1992. She was a member of the United Brethren in Christ Church, where she served as the church organist for more than 50 years.

Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Dean Hoobler of Cedar Rapids; a son, Pastor Gary B. (Patsy) Hoobler of Marion, Iowa; two daughters, Cindy Sue (Mark) Forstrom of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Jana Kay Hoobler, a teacher currently residing in China; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Wayne Sauer.

Memorials may be directed to Camp Adeline, 8159 W White Eagle Rd., Leaf River, IL 61047, or Child Evangelism Fellowship of Northwest Illinois, 2411 13th Ave, Rockford, IL 61108, or Cornerstone Church, 925 Blairs Ferry Rd., Marion, IA 52302.