Later she went back toher baptismal name, Karolyne. She later returned to her baptismal name. They also remember her for her insightful questions and reflections, challenging others to think beyond the obvious and see the presence and action of God in our entire universe. She worked in the dietary department at St. Francis Hospital (MCHS-FH) 1977 to 1981. After five years in Chile, Sister Jeans family moved to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin in order to ensure proper schooling near their home.. Obituaries - Western New York Catholic September 9,1941 July 1, 2022, by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Oct 28, 2021 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. Community members, family and friends remember Sister Clara Mae as always having a smile for everyone. In 2015, Sister Betty made her home at Villa St. Joseph. She started out in the primary grades and quickly moved to middle and junior high, eventually serving as principal for seven years while at Holy Family School, Ashland and Sacred Heart School, Eau Claire. Sister Rita Marie developed her creative talents by crocheting, embroidering, cross stitching, creweling and recycling greeting cards. She later worked at Mendota State Hospital (Madison, Wisconsin) and Wood County Health Center (Marshfield, Wisconsin). She was a truly humble, prayerful woman of faith and courage whose spirit always radiated joy and peace. Even after retiring to St. Rose Convent in 2000, Sister Gertrude assisted in the wellness center, accompanying sisters to doctor appointments and helping as needed. After she initially applied to the Maryknoll Sisters, she subsequently met Mother Joan Kramer, FSPA, on a visit to St. Rose Convent to see her sister, Sister Jean (Carmelita), FSPA. At the completion of her term she moved to Sun City, Arizona, where she served as parish administrator of St. John Vianney Parish. Sister Rita Jansen, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 94, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She always sought to make life better for others. Born in Bellevue, Iowa on Nov. 7, 1927, Gertrude Florence was the daughter of Cornelius Vincent and Teresa Mary (Keuter) Daugherty. After the high school in Lansing closed, she remained there as a religious education teacher for two more years. They have responded to a call to incarnate the Good News, taking on Jesus . To the surprise of her family, she chose the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse, being drawn to the ministry of Perpetual Adoration. Florence was received into the novitiate on August 12, 1944 and was given the name Sister Cecilienne. Sisters celebrating their 75th Jubilee were Sr. Mary Carolita Turzinski and Sr. Mary Lucia Skalka. Sister Joselda served her Sisters as a homemaker and housekeeper from 1948 to 1992 in Durand,Boscobel and La Crosse in Wisconsin and Coon Rapids, Iowa, with the last 15 years at her home parish in St. Lucas, where she also was able to assist her elderly mother. List of Sisters, Brothers, Priests - Diocese of Brooklyn She was very appreciative of FSPA for enabling her to minister to those often forgotten or ignored by society. She retired to St. Rose Convent in 2008, where she continued sharing her artistic creativity. She then returned to Tulsa, where she again ministered to the elderly at St. Marys Parish and served as campus minister at Tulsa University. Proudly created with Wix.com. In 1977, at the age of 38, he was received into the novitiate, made his simple profession one . Her passion for animals was evident to everyone, with her constantly feeding the birds, rabbits and squirrels around the motherhouse. After receiving a bachelors degree in English from Viterbo College (University), La Crosse, she went on for a masters degree in English from Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister Michon was born to John W. and Vera (Duffy) Desmond on August 28, 1933, in Winona, Minnesota, the eldest of six children. Born on July 1, 1943 in Batesville, she was the second of five children born to Ethel (Nee: Schumacher) and Francis Werner. Sister Rita entered the FSPA community in September 1952. She was a retired nun who joined the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi as a teenager and went on to a career as. In 1953 she was received into the FSPA novitiate and given the name Sister Geralyn. Numerous university students credit her for their search into the world of spirituality. She was the eldest of six children. Upon her retirement, the executive director of David School, Danny Greene, summed up her impact, Sister Mary Myron has truly been a gift from God. Sister Joan was received into the FSPA novitiate on August 12, 1957, and was given the name Sister Vernamae. After high school graduation, she felt a call to join the FSPA. In October, 1968, Sister Sandra professed her first vows with the Consolata Missionary Sisters of Turin, Italy. Sister Kathy learned from her parents early in life to be grateful for any kindness or gift, no matter how small. by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Jul 1, 2020 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. Growing up on the family farm, she enjoyed helping her mother with her five younger brothers. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in education with a minor in biology from Viterbo College (University). Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Every place she taught she loved her little children, especially teaching them to read. She later went back to her baptismal name. Sr Susheela Sequeira, the superior general was the president of the chapter. In 1981, Sister Bernadette moved to Milwaukee where she ministeredas an instructor, associate professor, professor and assistant dean of the English department at Marquette Universityover 36 years. Sister Betty Shakal, FSPA, 87, died May 3, 2021 at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, Wisconsin. She later went back to her baptismal name. A statement used during the presentation of this award epitomizes her life: Sister Ladonna has continuously received Gods gifts gracefully, nurtured these gifts responsibly, shared these gifts justly and charitably, and returned these gifts to the Lord abundantly.". She taught Spanish at Wayne State College in Nebraska for a year before transferring to Viterbo University in La Crosse as a Spanish instructor in 1985. M'luru: Ursuline Franciscan Sisters hold Province Chapter at Shanthi She taught high school and was assistant principal in West Point (1958 1966) and Lansing (1966 1973), Iowa. To Love is to Give - March. In 2016, Sister Evelyn officially retired to a ministry of prayer and hospitality in La Crosse. From 2001 to 2009, while traveling back and forth to Cameroon, Sister Anita lived in the formation house of the congregation where, as she put it, she moved from a ministry of doing to the ministry of being. In 2009, she was invited to continue the ministry of being at Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin. She grew up on the family farm with her two brothers and three sisters, getting into to use her words all the mischief we could imagine.. Our dear Sister Loraine went to her rest in the arms of our loving God on August 19. After a years sabbatical in 1998 at the Tau Center in Winona, Sister Michon moved to St. Rose Convent where she served as assistant administrator for the sisters. In 1977, she received a Fulbright scholarship to India, an adventure, she said, that enhanced my Asian Studies classes. After a years internship in the Student Development Department at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Sister Michon was appointed Dean of Students at Viterbo College. She had a deep and compassionate heart for the poor and had the most humble and human way of finding the poor in spirit and being one with them. With her graduate degree in hand, she began teaching Spanish at Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Illinois. Now 89 years old, they were born in Brooklyn 15 minutes apart. After receiving a bachelors degree in Human Services at Grandview College in Des Moines, she went on to earn a Clinical Pastoral Education certificate at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines. Obituaries Archive She ministered at St. Anthonys Hospital, Carroll, Iowa, Sacred Heart Hospital, Idaho Falls, Idaho, and was Medical and Surgical Instructor at St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, La Crosse. Sister Francis Marie Vallone, 96, was Franciscan nun for 75 years 21 News Local Police & Courts Business Politics State & Regional History National World Multimedia COVID-19 News Tip. Read more. At that time she retired to St. Rose Convent where her ministry was that of prayer and hospitality. Sister Clara Mae had asked her parents about going to the convent when she was a freshman, but they suggested she complete high school first. Sister Gertrude made first profession of vows on August 12, 1948 and final vows on August 9, 1954. Upon retiring, Sister Ladonna continued to share her gifts as a volunteer treasurer for various organizations locally and nationally, including the Washburn Neighborhood Association, La Crosse City Vision Foundation and the Archivists for Congregations of Women Religious. Franciscan Sisters of Allegany and Associates | Allegany NY Sister Jean Moore, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 67, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Read inspiring reflections from our sisters and keep up-to date . bottom of page Our dear Sister Jovita went to her rest in the arms of our loving God on February 16. HOME | ChicagoFranciscans Her family moved to a farm near Storm Lake, Iowa in 1947. From 1958 to 1964 she served theFSPA community in the business office at St. Rose Convent. As boarders, Sister Margaret and Helen got home one weekend a month. In Loving Memory Of Sister Dorothy Ann Kundinger. With her health declining, Sister Clara Mae moved to Villa St. Joseph in 2015. Yermo High School in El Paso. Carmel, Sister Rita began thinking about ministering in a different environment. She attended the newly erected St. Johns School. Franciscan Sisters have served at St. Benedict's for 80 years. Home - SOSF | Sisters of St. Francis While at Viterbo, she was asked to create furnishings for the expanded St. Francis Chapel, situated below Mary of the Angels Chapel at St. Rose Convent. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Obituaries Praying to Mary helped her make the decision about religious life. She was very social and loved visiting with people. She then earned a bachelors degree in elementary education from Viterbo College in La Crosse. She was in the 66th year of her religious profession. She was in the seventy-first year of her religious profession. She served as chaplain at St. Marys Hospital in Centralia, Ill., 1991 to 1995. 150th Anniversary of Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart Agnes Marcella was born to Anthony and Agnes (Gehling) Wernimont on January 20, 1932 in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Then she became the employee health director at St. Francis Medical Center (MCHS-FH) until 1991. She joined FSPA in 1950 and was given the name, Sister Joene, but later went back to her baptismal name. Sister Denise Streng, OSF . There she met the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA). With a sense of humility and pride, she enjoyed many years of service to families through the Salvation Army. She enjoyed the Bright Star theatre and La Crosse Symphony performances at Viterbo University. From 1997 to 2007, she continued providing support services to elderly in Guttenberg through volunteer work at River Living Center and St. Marys Parish. The Bernet sisters are identical twins who are celebrating 70 years of religious life. Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Celebrating 70 years of God's Goodness and presence in Papua New Guinea The 16th of September 2019, a special day to remember with gratitude and joyful praise for God's goodness reflected in the lives of the Missionary Franciscan Sisters [ . ] Again she received a negative response, but a week later her father gave his approval. The last seven years, before her retirement to Villa St. Joseph in 2005, were spent in Hiawatha, Iowa, volunteering at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center and at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, where she worked with senior citizens. In 1975, Sister Kathleen earned a second masters degree, this one in theology from Notre Dame University. OBITUARY Sr. Maureen Kelly F.S.P. When funding ended, she was invited to join the staff at the Salvation Army in Spokane as Family Welfare Director. Her long-held desire to work with the disadvantaged then led to a position as a reading specialist in Maplewood, Minnesota and resource manager in Minneapolis. Her love of the Eucharist carried over to her dedication in taking Communion to shut-ins. What a thrill it was for Florence to play for Christmas Midnight Mass and Easter Sunday High Mass. Soon there were three more children growing up on the small family farm in Big River. Sister Sandras primary ministry prior to joining FSPA was serving as a midwife in Tanzania and Kenya. One of her favorite quotes was, God does not ask us to be successful, but to be faithful. And faithful, she was as she visited and brought communion to the sick and elderlyeven organizing a potluck luncheon for seniors at her Las Vegas parish each month for 17 years. After eighth grade, Sister Margaret remained home helping her mother who was ill at the time. She loved biking and walking anything to be out in Gods creation. From our life in community we are sent to extend the mission of Jesus through our presence and service. Sister Bernadette earned a bachelors degree in English with a minor in music from Viterbo College (University), then earned a masters degree in English with a minor in Latin from Notre Dame University, and finally received a Ph.D. in English from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 70th Jubilee group included Sr. Mary . She made first profession of vows on August 12, 1952. Her father thought nothing could be more perfect; he had an aunt, a sister and a niece in the convent, and now hed have a daughter there also. In 2000, she moved to La Crosse where she was the assistant development director for FSPA until 2007. Home Wheaton Franciscans Throughout her multiple ministries, she had a can do attitude. After raising her family, Joanne resigned from her position at the Salvation Army and entered the Benedictine Community at Mt. In 1989, with the close of FSPA regions, Sister Evelyn was called to serve as assistant treasurer for the FSPA congregation in La Crosse. In 1983 Sister Rosile was elected Provincial for the FSPA Healthcare Province, whose headquarters was in St. Paul, Minnesota. One never knew what mischief she would get into next. Sister Margaret was received into the novitiate on August 12, 1946, and was given the name Sister Mary Joel. Part of the celebration turned into a 20-year relationship with the Tertiary Sisters of St. Francis in Cameroon, Africa, known as the Common Venture. After a short stint as an elementary teacher at St. Johns School in La Crosse and Sacred Heart School in Mondovi, Wisconsin, Sister Ladonna completed her Bachelor of Arts in Commerce degree in accounting from St. Louis University, where she later earned a Master of Business Administration degree. By then it was evident to her parents that her desire to be a sister had not diminished, but had grown stronger and they allowed her to enter St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, Wisconsinon August 15, 1940. She described her family as rich when it comes to happiness and love. She began school at St. Josephs Academy in Yakima, and completed her elementary education at St. Aloysius School after her family moved to Spokane, Washington. by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Sep 13, 2022 | Franciscan Sisters News, LCWR, Obituaries, Uncategorized. Black History Month: Hope Restores extends a challenge. Sister was 93 years of age and had been a Sister of St. Francis for 70 years. Friars Minor. Sr. Judith Werner OSF - WRBI Radio The former Dorothy. At entrance into the novitiate, she received the name Sister Ladonna. She made first profession of vows on August 12, 1944, and final profession on August 9, 1950. Your gifts connect you to our ongoing ministries and honor Sisters who are your former teachers, friends or family . Sr. Marcy Romine, 67, a sister for 47 years, died February 14, 2017 at her apartment in New Orleans, Louisiana. Angel, Ore. One of her girlfriends brought up the subject of convent life. She received her BA from Mary by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Feb 16, 2018 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. In her later years, she found comfort and gratitude in coloring and more importantly gifting her friends with her finished pictures. Marie was received into the novitiate on August 12, 1943, and given the name Sister Rita Marie. In 2009, she received the Bishop Robert F. Morneau Distinguished Service Award from the conference. When the weather was favorable, they walked three miles home, but always rode to school with their father or one of their neighbors. Carmel and West Bend) Washington (Spokane) and Wisconsin (Eau Galle and Halder) for 42 years. Active Nonviolence. Friends, family and community members remember Sister Ladonna as being a friend to everyone. Posted on March 1, 2023 February 6, 2023. Her early years of teaching were in elementary schools in Wisconsin: Holy Cross (1952 to 1954), St. Marys (1958 to 1960), St. Wenceslaus (1968 to 1969), Cathedral (1969 to 1971) and St. James (1976 to 1981) in La Crosse; St. Josephs, Dodgeville (1954 to 1957) and St. Josephs Ridge, La Crosse (1960 to 1963). She often said that her work in development began when she was teaching at Fr. She was instrumental in expanding student life programming since, at the time, the college was rapidly growing its enrollment of lay students. Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA) She always felt that her best friend was the Blessed Mother who accepted her for the person she was called to be. This academic year she still served as chaplain for the Viterbo University womens basketball team. She and her siblings enjoyed the ride to school in their carriage in the spring and fall and on the bobsled in the winter. Family and community members remember Sister Pat for her quick Irish witalways with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany is a congregation of Catholic women religious and their Associates serving the poor and marginalized of Bolivia, Brazil, Jamaica, Mozambique and the United States for over 160 years. Community members, family and friends remember Sister Patricia as someone with a heart for the disadvantaged. She was in the seventy-first year of her religious profession.
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