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Joyce Maile Obituary
(Graff) Maile
August 20, 1938
November 2, 2025
Joyce Elaine Maile
August 20, 1938 – November 2, 2025
Joyce Elaine Maile, born August 20, 1938, in Jeffers, Minnesota to Gilbert and Viloa Graff. The second of three children She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and faithful disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Proceeded in death by her parents and husbands Allan Schmidt, Lee Benson, and Helmut Maile, Joyce is survived by her siblings, Opal Raven and Dennis Graff, along with her children Allen Schmidt and Cindy Ricks. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Megan, Mallory, A J, Mollie, Nathan, Katie and Jordan along with ten great-grandchildren.
Joyce graduated from Jeffers High School in 1956. She and Allen were married on June 8, 1958. During her career Joyce served as a high school administrative assistant at Brentwood High School, and as a bookkeeper for the computer software company, CIBAR.
Joyce was a faithful member of Village Seven Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs. She lived a life of joy and faith.
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Pam Powers
November 10, 2025
On behalf of the Decatur Morgan Hospital Medical Staff, we extend our sincere condolences to Dr. Allen Schmidt and his family on the passing of his beloved mother, Joyce Elaine Maile. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the many memories and love she shared throughout her life.
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