Joyce Ann Tow
PORTAGE – Joyce Ann Tow, age 90, of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Randolph Health Center, with her family by her side.
Joyce was born on October 5, 1935, in Fairmont, Minnesota, the daughter of Ira and Esther (Fowler) Schleininger. She married Derrell Tow in Fairmont, Minnesota on November 15, 1957. Derrell preceded her in death. Joyce worked in housekeeping for Divine Savior Hospital in Portage for many years.
She is survived by her children, LeAnna Rittmann, of Pardeeville, Ruth (Richard) Price of Cambria, and Thomas (Janet Hryszko) Tow, of Portage; sister, Frances Fenske, of Fairmont, Minnesota; grandchildren, Kyle (Alinza) Price, Nicholas (Elyse) Rittmann, Kelsey Rittmann; and great-granddaughter, Charlie Rittmann, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers, William, Robert, and Richard; sisters, Helen, Mary, and Susan.
A celebration of life will be private and held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
Martin County Historical Society
304 E Blue Earth Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031-2865Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.
