Memorial
Joyce Loraine Netolicky, Age 86, passed away at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids on Monday, October 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 1:30 PM. A livestream of the service will be available on the Cedar Memorial website. Click on the video tab under Joyce’s obituary to access the link on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Interment to follow at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery-Garden of Eternal Love.
Joyce was born on July 13, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of the late John and Grace (Romig) Elsbury. On September 19, 1959, Joyce married the love of her life, Arlo Netolicky in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Together they built a life centered around family, love and many cherished memories.
Joyce proudly embraced her husband’s family Czech traditions. She became known for making delicious, authentic, kolache and apple dumplings, a skill and tradition she generously shared by teaching others throughout the community.
Those left to cherish Joyce’s memory are her children, Una (Dave) Phelps, of Marion, IA, Zelda (Russ) De Hoedt, of Cedar Rapids, IA, Ida Cada, of Shueyville, IA, and Rex (Joey) Netolicky, of Hiawatha, IA; her grandchildren, Amanda (Mike), Elizabeth (Josh), Andrea (Ben), Marissa (Riley), Jordan (Brandi), and Andrew (Darian); her great-grandchildren, Bryson, Blakely, Boston, Jenna, Jacie, Lainey and Emma. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Arlo, son-in-law Jerry Cada, and her grandson, Luke.
Joyce will be remembered for the love she shared with her family, the traditions she carried forward and the many lives she touched.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids for all the love and support they showed Joyce while she was in their care.