Nancy Kay Justis, aged 76, was born on August 16th, 1947, in New Castle, Indiana. She
peacefully passed away on April 10th, 2024, in Naperville, Illinois. She described herself as an
army brat moving from base to base but eventually settling in Champaign, Illinois, where she
grew up and went to high school. Downers Grove, Illinois, became her home and cherished
community where she and her loving husband Joel worked, cared for pets, and raised their
family for 40 years. Nancy retired with Joel to Oswego, Illinois, where she spent 13 years
building more friendships, celebrating family events, and cuddling with her beloved cat, Dodge.
Nancy is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Joel, who married on June 15th, 1968.
Her legacy extends to her children: Charles (Judith) Justis, Dana (David) Bukala, and William
Justis. The light of her life was her beloved grandchildren: Jackson and Maxwell Bukala, and
Andrew and Hayden Justis. She leaves behind extended family: Neal (Jan) Justis a

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