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7. The 'In Memory of Parents of T. K. Joyce' Gift Window.
The Joyce window is located on the east side of the church and is the farthest window southeast in the regular Nave of the church. The window is 70 inches wide and 18 feet tall and is located next to the altar-shrine of Saint Paul of the Cross, the founder of the Passionist Order. The Joyce family has been associated with Osage Mission and St. Paul for more than 150 years and the family name seems synonymous with business and church and civic service. The inscription at the base of the window seems interesting: "In Memory of the Parents of T.K. Joyce." It is Interesting because Thomas Keith "TK" was one of seven children of Thomas Sr. and Catherine Long Joyce.
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Photo and Banner Photo - R. Brogan
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Thomas Keith "TK" Joyce (Shared by John Joyce)
Thomas Sr. and Catherine Joyce were both born in Ireland and likely both in Kilkenny. They spent time in the 7th ward of Rochester, New York where the 1850 census first records them as a family. It was there they lived among a mix of Scots and Irish neighbors, that were described as laborers, carpenters, masons, and a couple of merchants. In About 1853, the Joyce family relocated to the west some 450 miles near the small settlement of Marshall Township in Calhoun County Michigan. Their time in Michigan must have been somewhat prosperous, because when they arrived a Osage Mission in 1869, they began acquiring property and starting businesses. At that time they had seven children: Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Joyce Quinlan (married in Michigan), Patrick J. Joyce, William H. Will Joyce, Thomas Keith "TK" Joyce, Catherine G. "Katie" Joyce Butler, John B. Joyce and Edward L. Joyce.
On March 27, 1879 the Chanute Times reported; "Thomas Joyce Sr. an old resident of Osage Mission, died on the 13th. His wife Catherine passed on February 8, 1884. Both were laid to rest at St. Francis Cemetery, St. Paul. Of the seven Joyce children, some left but TK, Patrick, John and William spent much of their lives here and died here. TK and John left a mark on Osage Mission and St. Paul with several business ventures and their families were prominent within the business, church and social communities. TK's wife, Ada, graduated from St. Ann's Academy and taught music and catechism. TK and Ada had nine children: Ed, Bill, Mary, John, Blanch, Gene, Charlie, Olive and Maude. Only one, John, put down roots at St. Paul
Like several of our window donors, the Joyce family has two members who followed religious vocations:
On March 27, 1879 the Chanute Times reported; "Thomas Joyce Sr. an old resident of Osage Mission, died on the 13th. His wife Catherine passed on February 8, 1884. Both were laid to rest at St. Francis Cemetery, St. Paul. Of the seven Joyce children, some left but TK, Patrick, John and William spent much of their lives here and died here. TK and John left a mark on Osage Mission and St. Paul with several business ventures and their families were prominent within the business, church and social communities. TK's wife, Ada, graduated from St. Ann's Academy and taught music and catechism. TK and Ada had nine children: Ed, Bill, Mary, John, Blanch, Gene, Charlie, Olive and Maude. Only one, John, put down roots at St. Paul
Like several of our window donors, the Joyce family has two members who followed religious vocations:
- Father Randall Joyce C.P. (1922-2019) Passionist
- Norma Louise, Sister Patrice (1931-2019) Sisters of St. Joseph
- Frank Quinlin
- Joe Butler (Cherryvale)
- J.V. Owens
- P. E. Bonifas (a window donor)
- Charles Koenig
- Jeff Thompson
- Frank Gutting (a window donor)
- William J. Shannon*
- John Tepher Grocery
- James J. Owens (widow donor)
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* The manuscript also discusses, at length, the mysterious death of William Shannon who's body was found in a cistern in November of 1919.
Also, among the Joyce stories there is a lively discussion about Ted Joyce who was the advertising manager of M. Levy and Company and won honors in Philadelphia in 1926. Later he ends up in Shreveport & Bossier City Louisiana area where he owns "The Burnt Match Bar" and is active in politics. Some good stuff. |
The T. K. Joyce stained glass window #7 is adorned with the Cross passing through Crown. This is a Christian symbol of the trials of life and the rewards of Heaven. (Photo - R. Brogan)
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