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	[[Image:JCONNORS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Dubuque Today]]~~TCONNORS~~, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI, May 5, 1946--Cedar Rapids, IA, Sept. 15, 2023). Joyce (McWilliams~~) Connors~~, ~~77, of~~ Dubuque~~, died Friday, September 15, 2023,~~ at ~~UnityPoint Health-St~~. ~~Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids~~.		[[Image:JCONNORS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Dubuque Today]]CONNORS, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI, May 5, 1946--Cedar Rapids, IA, Sept. 15, 2023). Joyce was the third of five children of Dominic J. and Mary Louise (Richardson) McWilliams. She graduated in 1964 from Cuba City High School, where she was senior class president. She moved to Dubuque when she was 19 years old and worked at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met Tom Connors. They married on June 24, 1967.

	Joyce was the ~~third of five~~ children ~~of Dominic J~~. ~~and Mary Louise (Richardson) McWilliams~~. She ~~graduated in 1964 graduate from Cuba City High School,~~ where she was ~~senior class president~~. ~~She moved to Dubuque when~~ she was ~~19 years old and worked at the~~ [[~~JOHN DEERE~~ DUBUQUE ~~WORKS~~]] where she ~~met Tom Connors. They married on June 24, 1967~~.		Joyce was a stay-at-home mom for many years, raising the children, running the household and volunteering at her church, the kids’ school and the Dubuque community. About the time Joyce turned 40 she decided to go to college. She enrolled at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]] where she obtained a Bachelor of Psychology degree. Upon graduation, Joyce was hired to develop a domestic violence prevention program in Galena, Illinois. A year later she was hired by [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] where she provided unplanned pregnancy counseling to teenagers and was promoted to Director of the Adoption Program.

	Joyce was a stay-at-home mom for many years, raising the children, running the household and volunteering at her church, the kids’ school and the Dubuque community. About the time Joyce turned 40 she decided to go to college. She enrolled at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]] where she obtained a Bachelor of Psychology. Upon graduation, Joyce was hired to develop a domestic violence prevention program in Galena, Illinois. A year later she was hired by [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] where she provided unplanned pregnancy counseling to teenagers and was promoted to Director of the Adoption Program.		In 2004, Joyce was named as the first Director of the newly created Office for Protection of Children. She retired in 2007. In 2001, Joyce was first elected to the Dubuque City Council, representing Ward 3, and served for 16 years. She prided herself on being a good listener and very approachable. Service to others was always an important component in Joyce’s life; as a volunteer, a counselor, and as an elected official.

	In 2004, Joyce was named as the first Director of the newly created Office for Protection of Children. She retired in 2007. In 2001, Joyce was first elected to the Dubuque City Council, representing Ward 3, ~~where she~~ served for 16 years. She prided herself on being a good listener and very approachable. Service to others was always an important component in Joyce’s life; as a volunteer, a counselor, and as an elected official.

	Joyce was a member of Cathedral of St. Raphael, Rotary Club of Dubuque, the board of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY YMCA/YWCA ]] and was inducted to the Dubuque County Democratic Party Hall of Fame.		Joyce was a member of Cathedral of St. Raphael, Rotary Club of Dubuque, the board of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY YMCA/YWCA ]] and was inducted to the Dubuque County Democratic Party Hall of Fame.

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	[[Image:JCONNORS.~~png~~\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Dubuque Today]]TCONNORS, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI, May 5, 1946--Cedar Rapids, IA, Sept. 15, 2023). Joyce (McWilliams) Connors, 77, of Dubuque, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.		[[Image:JCONNORS.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Dubuque Today]]TCONNORS, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI, May 5, 1946--Cedar Rapids, IA, Sept. 15, 2023). Joyce (McWilliams) Connors, 77, of Dubuque, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

	Joyce was the third of five children of Dominic J. and Mary Louise (Richardson) McWilliams. She graduated in 1964 graduate from Cuba City High School, where she was senior class president. She moved to Dubuque when she was 19 years old and worked at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met Tom Connors. They married on June 24, 1967.		Joyce was the third of five children of Dominic J. and Mary Louise (Richardson) McWilliams. She graduated in 1964 graduate from Cuba City High School, where she was senior class president. She moved to Dubuque when she was 19 years old and worked at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met Tom Connors. They married on June 24, 1967.

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	[[Image:JCONNORS.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Dubuque ~~TodayTCONNORS~~, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI, May 5, 1946--Cedar Rapids, IA, Sept. 15, 2023). Joyce (McWilliams) Connors, 77, of Dubuque, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.		[[Image:JCONNORS.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Dubuque Today]]TCONNORS, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI, May 5, 1946--Cedar Rapids, IA, Sept. 15, 2023). Joyce (McWilliams) Connors, 77, of Dubuque, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

	Joyce was the third of five children of Dominic J. and Mary Louise (Richardson) McWilliams. She graduated in 1964 graduate from Cuba City High School, where she was senior class president. She moved to Dubuque when she was 19 years old and worked at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met Tom Connors. They married on June 24, 1967.		Joyce was the third of five children of Dominic J. and Mary Louise (Richardson) McWilliams. She graduated in 1964 graduate from Cuba City High School, where she was senior class president. She moved to Dubuque when she was 19 years old and worked at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met Tom Connors. They married on June 24, 1967.

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	~~CONNORS~~, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI, May 5, 1946--Cedar Rapids, IA, Sept. 15, 2023). Joyce (McWilliams) Connors, 77, of Dubuque, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.		[[Image:JCONNORS.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Dubuque TodayTCONNORS, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI, May 5, 1946--Cedar Rapids, IA, Sept. 15, 2023). Joyce (McWilliams) Connors, 77, of Dubuque, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

	Joyce was the third of five children of Dominic J. and Mary Louise (Richardson) McWilliams. She graduated in 1964 graduate from Cuba City High School, where she was senior class president. She moved to Dubuque when she was 19 years old and worked at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met Tom Connors. They married on June 24, 1967.		Joyce was the third of five children of Dominic J. and Mary Louise (Richardson) McWilliams. She graduated in 1964 graduate from Cuba City High School, where she was senior class president. She moved to Dubuque when she was 19 years old and worked at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met Tom Connors. They married on June 24, 1967.

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	CONNORS, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI, May 5, 1946--Cedar Rapids, IA, Sept. 15, 2023). Joyce (McWilliams) Connors, 77, of Dubuque, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.		CONNORS, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI, May 5, 1946--Cedar Rapids, IA, Sept. 15, 2023). Joyce (McWilliams) Connors, 77, of Dubuque, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

	Joyce was the third of five children of Dominic J. and Mary Louise (Richardson) McWilliams. She graduated in 1964 graduate from Cuba City High School, where she was senior class president. She moved to Dubuque when she was 19 years old and worked at the [[~~J0HN~~ DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met Tom Connors. They married on June 24, 1967.		Joyce was the third of five children of Dominic J. and Mary Louise (Richardson) McWilliams. She graduated in 1964 graduate from Cuba City High School, where she was senior class president. She moved to Dubuque when she was 19 years old and worked at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met Tom Connors. They married on June 24, 1967.

	Joyce was a stay-at-home mom for many years, raising the children, running the household and volunteering at her church, the kids’ school and the Dubuque community. About the time Joyce turned 40 she decided to go to college. She enrolled at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]] where she obtained a Bachelor of Psychology. Upon graduation, Joyce was hired to develop a domestic violence prevention program in Galena, Illinois. A year later she was hired by [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] where she provided unplanned pregnancy counseling to teenagers and was promoted to Director of the Adoption Program.		Joyce was a stay-at-home mom for many years, raising the children, running the household and volunteering at her church, the kids’ school and the Dubuque community. About the time Joyce turned 40 she decided to go to college. She enrolled at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]] where she obtained a Bachelor of Psychology. Upon graduation, Joyce was hired to develop a domestic violence prevention program in Galena, Illinois. A year later she was hired by [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] where she provided unplanned pregnancy counseling to teenagers and was promoted to Director of the Adoption Program.

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	In 2004, Joyce was named as the first Director of the newly created Office for Protection of Children. She retired in 2007. In 2001, Joyce was first elected to the Dubuque City Council, representing Ward 3, where she served for 16 years. She prided herself on being a good listener and very approachable. Service to others was always an important component in Joyce’s life; as a volunteer, a counselor, and as an elected official.		In 2004, Joyce was named as the first Director of the newly created Office for Protection of Children. She retired in 2007. In 2001, Joyce was first elected to the Dubuque City Council, representing Ward 3, where she served for 16 years. She prided herself on being a good listener and very approachable. Service to others was always an important component in Joyce’s life; as a volunteer, a counselor, and as an elected official.

	Joyce was a member of Cathedral of St. Raphael, Rotary Club of Dubuque, the board of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY YMCA /YWCA ]] and was inducted to the Dubuque County Democratic Party Hall of Fame.		Joyce was a member of Cathedral of St. Raphael, Rotary Club of Dubuque, the board of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY YMCA/YWCA ]] and was inducted to the Dubuque County Democratic Party Hall of Fame.

	She was the recipient of the 2015 Ann Michalski Distinguished Service Award.		She was the recipient of the 2015 Ann Michalski Distinguished Service Award.

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	CONNORS, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI-- ). Connors ~~moved to~~ Dubuque ~~when she was nineteen years old~~. ~~She worked at [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met (and married) Tom Connors~~.		CONNORS, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI, May 5, 1946--Cedar Rapids, IA, Sept. 15, 2023). Joyce (McWilliams) Connors, 77, of Dubuque, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

	~~About~~ the ~~time Joyce turned forty, she decided to go to college~~. She ~~enrolled at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]]~~ where she ~~obtained a Bachelor of Psychology~~. ~~Upon graduation, Joyce was hired~~ to ~~develop a domestic violence prevention program in Galena, Illinois. A year later~~ she was ~~hired by~~ [[~~CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF~~ DUBUQUE]] where she ~~provided unplanned pregnancy counseling to teenagers and was promoted to Director of the Adoption Program~~.		Joyce was the third of five children of Dominic J. and Mary Louise (Richardson) McWilliams. She graduated in 1964 graduate from Cuba City High School, where she was senior class president. She moved to Dubuque when she was 19 years old and worked at the [[J0HN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met Tom Connors. They married on June 24, 1967.

	~~In 2004~~ Joyce was ~~named as~~ the ~~first director of~~ the ~~newly created Office for Protection~~ of ~~Children~~. ~~She retired~~ in ~~2007~~.		Joyce was a stay-at-home mom for many years, raising the children, running the household and volunteering at her church, the kids’ school and the Dubuque community. About the time Joyce turned 40 she decided to go to college. She enrolled at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]] where she obtained a Bachelor of Psychology. Upon graduation, Joyce was hired to develop a domestic violence prevention program in Galena, Illinois. A year later she was hired by [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] where she provided unplanned pregnancy counseling to teenagers and was promoted to Director of the Adoption Program.

	In 2001, Joyce was elected to the Dubuque City Council, representing Ward 3, and in ~~2015~~ was ~~serving her 4th term~~.		In 2004, Joyce was named as the first Director of the newly created Office for Protection of Children. She retired in 2007. In 2001, Joyce was first elected to the Dubuque City Council, representing Ward 3, where she served for 16 years. She prided herself on being a good listener and very approachable. Service to others was always an important component in Joyce’s life; as a volunteer, a counselor, and as an elected official.

			Joyce was a member of Cathedral of St. Raphael, Rotary Club of Dubuque, the board of the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY YMCA /YWCA ]] and was inducted to the Dubuque County Democratic Party Hall of Fame.

	She was the recipient of the 2015 Ann Michalski Distinguished Service Award.		She was the recipient of the 2015 Ann Michalski Distinguished Service Award.

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	CONNORS, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI-- ). Connors moved to Dubuque when she was nineteen years old. ~~Joyce~~ worked at [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met (and married) Tom Connors.		CONNORS, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI-- ). Connors moved to Dubuque when she was nineteen years old. She worked at [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met (and married) Tom Connors.

	About the time Joyce turned forty, she decided to go to college. She enrolled at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]] where she obtained a Bachelor of Psychology. Upon graduation, Joyce was hired to develop a domestic violence prevention program in Galena, IL. A year later she was hired by [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] where she provided unplanned pregnancy counseling to teenagers and was promoted to Director of the Adoption Program.		About the time Joyce turned forty, she decided to go to college. She enrolled at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]] where she obtained a Bachelor of Psychology. Upon graduation, Joyce was hired to develop a domestic violence prevention program in Galena, Illinois. A year later she was hired by [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] where she provided unplanned pregnancy counseling to teenagers and was promoted to Director of the Adoption Program.

	In 2004 Joyce was named as the first ~~Director~~ of the newly created Office for Protection of Children. She retired in 2007.		In 2004 Joyce was named as the first director of the newly created Office for Protection of Children. She retired in 2007.

	In 2001, Joyce was ~~first~~ elected to the Dubuque City Council, representing Ward 3, and in 2015 was serving her 4th term.		In 2001, Joyce was elected to the Dubuque City Council, representing Ward 3, and in 2015 was serving her 4th term.

	She was the recipient of the 2015 Ann Michalski Distinguished Service Award.		She was the recipient of the 2015 Ann Michalski Distinguished Service Award.

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CONNORS, Joyce. (Cuba City, WI-- ). Connors moved to Dubuque when she was nineteen years old. Joyce worked at [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] where she met (and married) Tom Connors.

About the time Joyce turned forty, she decided to go to college. She enrolled at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]] where she obtained a Bachelor of Psychology. Upon graduation, Joyce was hired to develop a domestic violence prevention program in Galena, IL. A year later she was hired by [[CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] where she provided unplanned pregnancy counseling to teenagers and was promoted to Director of the Adoption Program.

In 2004 Joyce was named as the first Director of the newly created Office for Protection of Children. She retired in 2007.

In 2001, Joyce was first elected to the Dubuque City Council, representing Ward 3, and in 2015 was serving her 4th term.

She was the recipient of the 2015 Ann Michalski Distinguished Service Award.

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