KANSAS CITY — Joyce K. Gunning, 64, of Kansas City, Kan. went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Aug. 28. Joyce was born March 12, 1947 in Cimmeron, N.M. to Delbert and Norma (Pedersen) Bisterfeldt and had lived in this area most of her life.

Ms. Gunning was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Joy Hays and Jill (Darin) Criner; a son, Lee (Elly) Oberle; her mother; two sisters; a brother; and five grandchildren. She joins her family and friends that preceded her in death at her glorious party in heaven.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4153 Rainbow Blvd. in Kansas City. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society in her name. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by

D.W. Newcomer’s Sons*

Floral Hills Chapel

7000 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Kansas City, Mo. 64133

Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, Sept. 2, 2011