Joyce Buerger, 87 of Cottonwood, passed away on November 1, 2017. She was born on October 21, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Marvin Buerger and parents Stanley and Dorothy Juhlin. She is survived by nieces and nephews Robert and Sandra Buerger, Michael and Sheryl Kelly and Thomas and Marci Buerger; many great nieces and nephews; a world of loving and trusted friends; and a special GG to Cole Sullivan and Owen and Ellie Budelman. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 11:30am at Faith Lutheran Church in Cottonwood. No flowers please. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 2021 E. Fir Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.