Joyce L. Hinkens, Kimberly, age 79, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, December 4, 2017. She was born in Clintonville on February 2, 1938 to the late Dewey and Elta (Zingler) Robbins. Joyce married Gordon "Butch" Hinkens on October 30, 1965 at Holy Name Parish in Kimberly. She enjoyed plastic canvas needle work, reading, cooking and spending time with family.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gordon; children: Tom (Wendy) Hinkens of Appleton and Vicki Hinkens of Appleton; granddaughter, Janea Hinkens; and sisters and brother-in-law: Ilene Robbins and Harold (Mary Ellen) Hinkens. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her step father, Charlie Campbell; siblings: John (Nancy) Robbins, Jim Robbins; sisters and brothers-in-law: Emil, Delores (Richard) Coenen, Emil (Florence) Hinkens, Clarence (Aggie) Hinkens, Glady (Fred) Hammond, Joe (Margaret) Hinkens, Germaine (Gene) Weyenberg, Maryann (Bart) Vander Wielen and (Sam) Porto.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 8, 2017 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main St. Little Chute) beginning at 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral at 5:00 p.m. Deacon Vincent De Groot will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.