Joyce E. (Mess) Johnsrud, 87, Marshfield, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, with Anola Becker officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 am on Tuesday until service time at Rembs Funeral Home. Joyce was born in Marshfield on January 23, 1925 to Ernest and Clara (Lenz) Mess. She received her education in Marshfield and was a graduate of Marshfield Senior High School. She was united in marriage to Alfred T. Johnsrud and they later divorced. Joyce enjoyed bird watching, especially humming birds, wildlife and sewing. She loved her family cabin in Phillips, Wisconsin, where she resided until ill health prevented it. She most recently had resided at Stoney River Assisted Living in Marshfield. She is survived by her son, Michael (Arlene Holland) Johnsrud of Marshfield, 7 grandchildren, Brian (Julie) Johnsrud, Debra (Aaron) Ponshock, Cara (Pat) Vasa, Carl Shelley, Crystal Shelley, Corey Shelley, and CeCe Shelley and numerous great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Gladys Mess. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Lawrence Mess and George Mess, Sr., her sisters, June Becker and Verna Hass, her daughter, Sharon Johnsrud Shelley and granddaughters, Laura Johnsrud and Chawn Shelley. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com