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Mary Theresa Kelly Joyce

Birth	:	25 Mar 1855 Harpers Ferry, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Feb 1932 Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0913200, -94.6790000
Description	:	Aged 77 years Mary may have been the daufhter of John Kelly and Mary Bulgar. She married Edward Joyce on Oct 12, 1871 in Harpers Ferry, IA. They were the parents of 10 children: John, James, Catherine, Thomas, Edward, Mary, Margaret, Julia, Clara, and Joseph. March 2, 1932 - Emmetsburg Palo Alto Tribune - Mrs Mary Joyce died at her home in Emmetsburg township at 5:45 Sunday Feb 28. She had been ill for 18 days following a stroke of paralysis. Funeral services were held at St. Thomas church Tuesday morning at 9:30, and interment was in St. John's... Read More	Aged 77 years Mary may have been the daufhter of John Kelly and Mary Bulgar. She married Edward Joyce on Oct 12, 1871 in Harpers Ferry, IA. They were the parents of 10 children: John, James, Catherine, Thomas, Edward, Mary, Margaret, Julia, Clara, and Joseph. March 2, 1932 - Emmetsburg Palo Alto Tribune - Mrs Mary Joyce died at her home in Emmetsburg township at 5:45 Sunday Feb 28. She had been ill for 18 days following a stroke of paralysis. Funeral services were held at St. Thomas church Tuesday morning at 9:30, and interment was in St. John's cemetery. The Rev. M.J. McNemey conducted the service and celebrated a requiem high mass. The pallbearers were Douglas Brennan, Edward Joyce, Leo Joyce, Earl Joyce, Edward Brennan and John Kane, all grandsons of the deceased. Miss Mary T. Kelly was born at Harpers Ferry, Allamakee county, Iowa, March 25, 1855. Her earlier years were spent there. On October 12, 1871 she united in marriage with Edward Joyce. They came to Palo Alto county in 1878 and located on a farm in Emmetsburg township where she has resided continuously since, a period of 52 years. Ten children were born to this union, one died in infancy. Mrs. Clara Kane died July 9, 1929. Those who survive are John Joyce of Ayrshire, Jas. W. Joyce, Mrs. M.W. Brennan, Thos. P. Joyce, Edward T. Joyce, Mrs. T A. Hoben, and Joseph A. Joyce, all of Emmetsburg, and Mrs. Richard Aylward of Degoff, Minn. It is with the deepest regret we chronicle the death of Mrs. Joyce in whom we found a warm friend during all the years we knew her. We made our home with Mrs. Joyce during the first year we taught school and then learned to know and appreciate her wonderful traits of character, which commanded respect and admiration and which was responsible for the host of friends who admired and loved her. She had a large family of little children and was fighting the battle to maintain a comfortable home as was common in those days for everyone to do. She never seemed to recognize a trial or notice her burdens. She smiled at it all, giving evidence of joy in the performance of her duties as a wife, mother and homemaker. Her husband died many years ago, was ill then. Her tender solicitude for him, her endeavors to lighten his responsibilities and to keep the family comfortable and happy, did not fail to attract the favorable attention of everyone who knew her and her work in the home. Not once during the many months we lived in her home did we see a sign of impatience, or hear an expression of discomfort or unwillingness to do and continue to do all she found to be done, from her. She went about her work much as a happy child goes about its play. Her home was a happy one. Her children were taught to be industrious, to be frugal, to be kind and devoted to each other, to be happy, to give to the world the best they had and all this was taught by example. Mrs. Joyce was a true Christian woman. She was a practical and devout Catholic. She was neighborly and a true friend. She uttered no harsh words or adverse criticism of anyone. She was not vindictive. She was an intelligent woman and had a pronounced sense of humor, hence was companionable and a good conversationalist. A few months ago the writer had occasion to call at her home and we were delighted to find her happy and contented with the same smiling countenance. Her husband preceded her in death many years ago. She is survived by 5 sons and 3 daughters, 47 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. The Tribune extends sincere sympathy to them all and also congratulates them upon the sweet memory they may ever proudly cherish of this noble mother who they loved so well. March 3, 1932 - The Democrat - Mrs. Edward Joyce passed away at her home in Emmetsburg township Sunday morning following a stroke 18 days ago. The funeral was held Tuesday morning. Services were conducted in St. Thomas church, the pastor, Father McNerney officiating. The interment was in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Douglas Brennan, Edward Joyce, Leo Joyce, Earl Joynt, Edward Brennan and John Kane, all grandsons of the deceased. There was a large attendance of relatives, old neighbors and friends at the obsequies. Mary T. Kelly was born at Harpers Ferry, Allamakee county, March 25, 1855. Hence she was nearing the close of her 76th year. She was married in the Wexford Catholic church in Allamakee county to Mr. Edward Joyce, October 12, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Joyce came to Palo Alto county in 1878. Nine sons and daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Joyce, one daughter, Mrs. Chas. Kane, passing away in July, 1928. Mr Joyce died many years ago. He was a Civil war veteran. The surviving sons and daughters are J.W. Joyce, Mrs. M.W. Brennan, Thomas P., Edward T., and Joseph A., all of Emmetsburg; John P. and Mrs. T.A. Hoben of Ayrshire and Mrs. Richard Aylward of DeGraff, Minnesota. Her death is also mourned by her only sister, Mrs. J.F. McGuire of Dubuque. There are 49 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mrs. Joyce won her way to well deserved recognition among the early pioneer wives and mothers of our county. She was a quiet, patient, unassuming lady and she never sought social prestige. She was at all times looking carefully after the needs of her large family of loving sons and daughters and she spared no effort to have them grow up exemplary and dutiful young men and young women. Her late husband was a soldier during the Civil war and he proved himself a patriotic bearer of the colors that were at all times an inspiration to him. We believe that on one occasion an effort was made to force him into the service of the Confederates but some faithful friend came to his assistance and he did not have to leave the Union ranks. He passed away at a comparatively early age and Mrs. Joyce was left alone to provide for the many little folks about her fireside. Friends and neighbors were glad to counsel her and give her encouragement in her efforts. On attaining the years of manhood and womanhood, her boys and her girls proved very helpful and consoling to her. The have every reason to cherish the memory of one of the best of mothers and one of the most exemplary of Christian ladies. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends in Allamakee county as well as in Palo Alto goes out to them in their present bereavement.

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Mary Theresa Kelly Joyce death on 28 Feb 1932 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0913200
Longitude: -94.6790000

Family Members:

Spouse

Edward Joyce

(1841 - 1893)

Children

John Patrick Joyce

(1872 - 1963)

James Walter Joyce

(1874 - 1966)

Catherine Cecelia Joyce Brennan

(1876 - 1957)

Thomas Peter Joyce

(1878 - 1964)

Edward Francis Joyce

(1880 - 1958)

Mary V. Joyce Hoben

(1882 - 1957)

Julia Ann Joyce Joynt

(1886 - 1964)

Clara Ellen Joyce Kane

(1887 - 1928)

Joseph Andrew Joyce

(1889 - 1962)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0913200, -94.6790000

2. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0940018, -94.6791992

3. Vernon Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1840000, -94.6185000

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Coordinate: 43.1265000, -94.5017000

6. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0200000, -94.5220000

7. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9560000, -94.6980000

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Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8597031

9. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1497002, -94.8578033

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Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8613968

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Coordinate: 43.1696281, -94.5077438

12. Rush Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9497185, -94.7383270

13. Valley View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2428000, -94.7212000

14. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1314011, -94.8869019

15. Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1980000, -94.8375000

16. Lincoln Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9596842, -94.5602466

17. Crown Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1328011, -94.8878021

18. Ellington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9377000, -94.6240400

19. Saint Luke's Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1545000, -94.4723000

20. Saint Jacobs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2546997, -94.7705994

21. Graettinger City Cemetery
Graettinger, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2550011, -94.7722015

22. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Whittemore, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0827000, -94.4322500

23. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9512000, -94.5120000

24. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0530014, -94.4135971