Richard Joyce, age 84, of Donovan formerly of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully December 25, 2014. Beloved husband of Doris Joyce nee Grant. Loving father of Timothy (Dora), Kim (Laura), Bonnie (Mike) Feil, Brenda (Ray) Stanis and Mary (Brian) Barragree. Cherished grandfather of eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Dear brother of Warren (late Beverly) and Betty (late Tony) Zych. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Agnes Joyce; siblings Robert V., Edward, Francis "Bud", Bernice, Lorraine Janusek, Agnes, Jim, and Elmer Joyce; grandchildren Michael and Jeremy and Great-grandson Benjamin. Visitation Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 2:00 P.M. until the time of the funeral service 7:30 P.M. at the Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475. Interment private.