Joyce Diamant Koby, 78, of Delavan, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkorn, WI.

She was born on February 29, 1948, in Elmhurst, IL, the daughter of the late August P. Diamant and Mary Phyllis Barry. She attended local schools and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in education. She worked as an art teacher for many years in both public and private schools prior to her retirement.

Joyce was a Chrisitan Scientist in Crystal Lake, IL. She was active in the AA community and was a staunch supporter of programs for veterans. She was an avid equestrian and published author of “Horseback, Mostly Bareback: Short Stories of a Mustang in the Fox River Valley”. She was super adventurous, part Cherokee, but un-papered, a talented Pow Wow Dancer; and well known in the community.

She is survived by her loving sister, Ellen McCabe of Delavan, WI; and many other special friends.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents.

A celebration of life will be held at future date. Please check back for details.