Joyce Marie Kolodziej, 93, of Pulaski, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at a local hospital. The daughter of Norbert and Viola (Sigl) Van Lannen was born on January 5, 1933.

Joyce grew up in the Pulaski area and was a graduate of Pulaski High School. On November 4, 1958, she married Rudolph Kolodziej. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2018.

Survivors include her two children: Bryan Kolodziej, Krakow and Cynthia (James) Charniak, Green Bay; her grandchildren: Wendi (Jeff) Kabara, Joshua (Heather) Kolodziej, Amanda (Nick Bopray) Charniak, and Austin Charniak; great-grandchildren: Olivia (fiancé, Tyler), Zach, Cameron, Wyatt, Jamison, Henry, MaKenna; a great-great-granddaughter, Adalynn; her siblings: Vernon (Pat) Van Lannen, Dale Van Lannen, James (Barbara) Van Lannen, Faye Lasecki, Diane Dombrowski, all of Pulaski, Ron Van Lannen, Green Bay, and Gary Van Lannen, Sobieski; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her husband, Rudolph and parents, Norbert and Viola, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Jerome, Robert, Leonard, and Roger; a sister, Janice Robaidek; and an infant daughter, Sara.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Marnocha Funeral Home, 186 E. Pulaski St., Pulaski, on Friday, September 11, from 3-7 p.m. The Funeral Service will take place at 6:30 p.m. with Fr. James Esser, O.F.M. presiding. Entombment will take place in the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Green Bay.

Online condolences may be offered to Joyce’s family at www.marnochafuneralhome.com or on the Marnocha Funeral Home Facebook page.