Service Information
Joyce L. Radloff, age 91, of Cosmos, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be Thursday, March 5, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 5:00-7:00 P.M., at the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector, Minnesota, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Joyce was born on February 2, 1935, in Echo, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Edwin and Minnie (Gimmer) Hagedorn. Joyce was baptized as an infant, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth in 1948. She received her education in Belview, Minnesota.
On April 30, 1952, Joyce was united in marriage to Gilbert Radloff at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Belview, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, Brenda and Brian. Joyce and Gilbert resided in Cosmos. They shared 59 years of marriage until Gilbert passed away in 2011.
Joyce was employed in production at 3M and Jennie-O. She retired in April, 2002. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos. Joyce was also a member of the Cosmos American Legion Auxiliary #126.
Joyce enjoyed traveling, playing cards, painting, crocheting, reading, and collecting elephants. She loved to entertain family and friends on holidays and on weekends at the lake, as well as frequently hosting parties on the farm. Joyce often went on long bike rides with her great-grandchildren. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends.
Joyce passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at St. Cloud Hospital, at the age of 91 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Joyce is survived by her:
Son-in-law, Duane Kruse of Cosmos, MN;
Daughter-in-law, Linda Radloff of Cosmos, MN;
Grandchildren, Dean Kruse and his wife, Cammi of Cosmos, MN,
Brad Kruse of Hutchinson, MN,
Cristy Kruse of Cosmos, MN,
Matthew Kruse and his wife, Jessica of Cosmos, MN;
Brother-in-law, Larry Radloff of Hector, MN;
And her many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Joyce is preceded in death by her Parents, Edwin and Minnie Hagedorn; Husband, Gilbert Radloff; Children, Brenda Kruse, Brian Radloff; Brother, Marlyn Hagedorn; Sister, Muriel Johnson; Grandson, Jason Kruse.
Carolyn Kurth says
I am so sad to see that Joyce has passed. A very friendly lady with a beautiful smile. I did enjoy our chats whenever we had the chance of meeting. My sincerest sympathies.
Sandra Thomas says
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts & Prayers to Joyce’s Family
Milbradt says
My sympathies to all of the Kruse family…
Doug and Julie Fett says
Sympathies and prayers to Joyce’s family.
Laurie Maresch says
I am so very sorry. God bless Joyce and God bless her family and friends.
Karen Hoffmann says
Sending my sympathy to all of Joyce’s family. Cherish the memories and find strength from them, your faith, and the love of family and friends.
It was good to talk to her and Duane about a month ago at Walmart. She was a great lady and many memories of years ago!! God Bless all of you.
Karen