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Joi Gratny—known to her family and many in the community as joyful Joi—passed away on April 18, 2026. Born in Canton, Ohio, in 1957, Joi lived a spirited life defined by her namesake: a deep, resilient, and contagious joy. She finally slowed down to get a CT scan and died of metastatic cancer 8 days later.

Joi was a woman of profound faith and action. She didn’t just study her values; she wore them out …

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In 2004 I found myself in Jail, addicted and lost. The jailer had come to our cell to see if anyone wanted a pastoral v…
In 2004 I found myself in Jail, addicted and lost. The jailer had come to our cell to see if anyone…
In 2004 I found myself in Jail, addicted and lost. The jailer ha…

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Born

October 13th, 1957
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Got married to Geof Gratny

1978
North Canton, Ohio
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Moved to Montana from Ohio

1997
Proctor, MT

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home & Crematory
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