Name: Joyce Edna Grandidier Age: 90 Address: Mount Olive, IL
Died: Monday, August 1, 2016, 8:30 pm Place: Heritage Health of Gillespie, Gillespie, Illinois
Born: November 12, 1925 Place: Mt. Olive, IL
Father: the late: John Hittmeier
Mother: the late: Caroline "Carrie" Lueschen
Spouse: the late: Garnier Grant Grandidier died February 3, 2006
Date of Marriage: December 31, 1950
Place of Marriage: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, Illinois
Schooling: attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the Class of 1943.
Occupation: Secretary for the Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, Illinois for 20 years
Organizations: A member of the National Association of Letter Carriers Auxiliary, Edwardsville, Illinois
Interests: Traveling // Taking long drives, eating out // playing pinochle and socializing with friends and family.
Survivors: 2 Sons, Gary Lee ( Cindy) Grandidier of Granite City, IL // Jay (Shari) Grandidier of Mt. Olive, IL // 2 Grandsons : Cory (Constance) Grandidier of MO // Adam (Trisha) Grandidier of Granite City, IL // 3 Grandaughters: Becca , Carrie and Amy Grandidier of Mt. Olive, IL // 5 Great Grandchildren: Christopher, Tyler, Isabelle, Remi & Ryann Grandidier // Sister-in-law, Delores Grandidier and family friend Valera Schoen of St. Louis, MO;
Preceded in Death: Husband, Garnier Grant Grandidier // Parents, John & Caroline "Carrie" Lueschen Hittmeier // 2 Brothers, Orville and Ray Hittmeier 1 Sister, Cleo Hittmeier

Visitation: Thursday, August 4, 2016, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, IL
Funeral Service: Friday, August 5, 2016, 11:00 am Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, IL
Burial: Mt. Olive Cemetery
Clergy: Reverend James Ritter
Pallbears: 4 Grandchildren: Adam, Becca, Carrie and Amy Grandidier; John Hittmeier, Tom Biewald
Music: Organist:Jennifer Monke will accompany the congreation on the precessional "In The Garden" and the recessional "Just A Closer Walk WithThee". Soloist: Joy Powell accompanied by Ron Asbeck on guitar, will sing "Because He Lives", "Victory in Jesus" accompanied by the congreation and Joyce and Grannys wedding song, "Because of You", Joy will also sing "Amazing Grace" at the graveside. A favorite recording "If Heaven" by Gretchen Peters will be played at the family service.
Lunch: for family and friends will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Educational Building served by the Lydia Circle.
Memorials: Mt. Olive City Cemetery or Adopt-A-Pet
Condolences: beckerandson.com
Becker & Son Funeral Home Mt. Olive is in charge of arrangements.