JOY DEAN SWEENEY, 84, of Freeburg, Illinois, passed away at 2:42 pm, Sunday, December 1, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Belleville, Illinois. She was born to the late James I. and Elizabeth (nee Riepa) Powell on January 13, 1929 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She married Clyde L. Sweeney; he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle in East St. Louis, Illinois. She loved spending time with her many grandchildren. Survivors: 3 Children Sandra Utz Freeburg, IL Roger Michael (Jill) Sweeney Red Bud, IL London Poppins (Richard Enskat II) Red Bud, IL (Special Friend Ronald Arpin) 1 Brother James Clifford Powell Red Bud, IL 11 Grandchildren Richard Hamm, Nick Utz, John Utz, Mark Enskat, Mike Utz, Ronnie Arpin, Melissa Utz, Steven Utz, Chandler Arpin, Brendan Bray and Sarah Wylie 7 Great Grandchildren Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by Parents, Husband, 1 Son - David Sweeney, 1 Grandson - Austin Enskat, 2 Brothers - Ivan Powell & Clyde Powell and 1 Sister - Nevada Ablen Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Friday, December 6, 2013 Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Pastor Darrell Jones Interment: Red Bud City Cemetery Red Bud, Illinois Visitation: Thursday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday - 8:00 am - 11:00 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Donor's Choice