Joyce A. Holdorf

Joyce Ann Holdorf, age 82 of Janesville, WI passed away on September 3, 2025, at Huntington Place Memory Care. She was born on December 15, 1942, in Janesville, the daughter of Frank and Jane (Spaulding) Behrens. Joyce was a life-long Janesville resident and graduated from Janesville Senior High School in 1961.

Joyce married Fred W. Holdorf on October 14, 1973. She was formerly employed by Crossroads Counseling Center and the Janesville Recreation Department. Joyce will be fondly remembered for her work as a special education teacher’s aide at Adams Elementary School, her last position before retiring. Her love of children and teaching left a lasting impact on the students and families she worked with. She also volunteered at the Janesville YWCA and the Salvation Army. Joyce was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.

The most important role to Joyce was that of a mother. She had a deep dedication and love for her family. Her role as a mother was her greatest joy, and nothing meant more to her than her children, supporting them, and nurturing their growth. In addition to her devotion to her family, Joyce had a love for nature and the outdoors. She enjoyed her time walking in the woods and watching the animals that came to her yard.

Joyce Holdorf is survived by her husband of nearly 52 years, Fred Holdorf; four children, Bill (Coreen) Adamany, Bob (Peggy) Adamany, Amanda (Chuck) Vogt, and Andrew (Breanne) Holdorf; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Behrens and her mother, Jane (Spaulding) Helmers.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 409 East Court Street, Janesville. The Reverend Louise Austin will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be at TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, September 11th.

Joyce Holdorf’s family is being assisted by HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. Online condolences are welcome at www.henkeclarson.com.