Joyce I. Nathan, nee Weinberg, age 81, of Long Grove, beloved wife and best friend for 61 years of Howard; loving mother of Stuart (Stacy) and Mark (Candi); adored “Mama” of Samantha, Joshua and Sage; proud great grandmother of Kenzlee; devoted daughter of the late Samuel and Bertha Weinberg; cherished sister of the late Carol (late Herman) Feldman; treasured aunt and dear friend to many. Joyce was the past president of Y-Me, an award winning gardener, accomplished artist, a guiding force for the Sam Wershkoff Family Club and an ardent volunteer for numerous organizations and causes. Service Monday, 2:00 p.m. at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove. (1 blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Lynn Sage Foundation, 141 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604 www.lynnsagefoundation.org or JourneyCare Hospice, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025, www.journeycare.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.