Joyce Grossman's Obituary
Joyce A. Grossman, 77, of Vandalia, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 04, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Mother of Dolors Catholic Church, Vandalia with Fr. Seth Brown officiating. Interment will follow at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, at Saint Mary’s Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Royalton, IL with Fr. Tom Barrett officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, February 09, 2026 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Angeled Kids, a non-profit located in Effingham, Illinois, that supports children in foster care, which was something very special to Joyce .Online condolences can be expressed at https://www.hohltandfilefh.com
Joyce Ann Savka was born on March 15, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Rose Mary (Kanik) Savka. She attended Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. Joyce married Randall Ray King Sr., with whom she had three children before their separation. Later, she married Michael Grossman on November 1, 2009, celebrating 16 years of marriage; he survives her.
Known for her wit, boisterousness, and feistiness, Joyce was an outspoken, God-fearing woman. She enjoyed sewing and was a member of the Farm Girl Fabric sewing club in Ramsey. Her passions included listening to oldies music, attending concerts, and following wrestling and the Chicago Cubs avidly. Above all, she cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren.
A devout Christian, Joyce was affiliated with St. John’s Orthodox Church in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Cyril & Methody Orthodox Church in Granite City, and later attended Mother of Dolors Catholic Church in Vandalia. Her vibrant personality and faith left a lasting impact on those around her.
Mrs. Grossman is survived by her husband, Michael Grossman of Vandalia; daughter, Michelle and husband Richard Walker of Jeffersonville, IN; son, Randall King Jr. and wife Tina of Senatobia, MS; daughter, LaNette and husband Stacey Heselton of Vandalia; God-daughter, Kristina Romero of Memphis, TN; grandchildren, Hillary and husband Michael Poindexter, Bethany Girvan, Richie Walker, Katy Silas King, Macey and husband Dalton Deming, Laura and husband Frankie Gomez, Anna-Grace Heselton, Matthew Hesselton, Eli Heselton, and Bodie Heselton; great-grandchildren, Sophia Walker, Zoe Girvan, Andie Deming, Avery Deming, Cian Poindexter, and Molly Deming; sister in law, Rhonda and husband George Scaggs; nieces, Amanda and husband Chris Jones and Victoria and husband Josh Newill; numerous cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rose Mary Savka and an infant sister, Sandra Sue Savka.
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