Joyce M. Motzko

May 15, 1933 - May 15, 2020

Joyce M. Motzko, 87 year old resident of Cushing, MN, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Country Manor in Sartell, MN. Private service and burial were held for Joyce. Joyce was born on May 15, 1933 to the late Kenneth & Nora (Bellamy) Schrupp. She grew up in the Swanville area. Joyce was united in marriage to Roy “Shorty” Motzko on January 20, 1951 in Little Falls, MN. She was employed at various local businesses over the years, some of which include The Hub Café, Crestliner Boats, and Larson Boats. Joyce also farmed with her husband on the family farm in Cushing, MN. When Joyce was not working she enjoyed dancing, singing to Old Tyme Music, and tending to her flower and vegetable gardens. She was an outstanding cook that always prepared a large Sunday meal which always included fried chicken, fresh-baked bread and cinnamon rolls. Joyce also loved playing cards, taking drives, entertaining company, and having a cup of coffee with her husband Roy under the birch tree at the farm. She will forever be remembered for the love she showed her grandchildren and the hospitality she provided to the people she loved. Joyce was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.   Joyce is survived by her children, Ken (Nancy) Motzko of Deadwood, SD and Linda Nylund of Motley, MN; siblings, Donna Hardin of Minneapolis, MN, Gloria Parker of Silver City, IA, Kenneth (Myrna) Schrupp, Jr. of Pine River, MN, Fred Schrupp of Backus, MN and Lorna (Larry) Loberg of Motley, MN; grandchildren, Angie (Aric Watnaas) Johnson of Cushing, MN, Dee (Chris) of Buffalo, MN and Andrew Motzko of  Lead, SD; great-grandchildren, Spencer Roe and Matthew Johnson. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Motzko.