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This experience led her to pursue a Certificate of Theological Studies and Spirituality from the Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, California, and an MS in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola of Maryland, Baltimore, after which she did retreat ministry at Franciscan Spirituality Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin. She worked in the Financial Aid Office at Marian College and drove for the sisters residing at the Boyle Apostolic Center in Fond du Lac from 1981 1984. Sister served as a general council member for the congregation from 1969-1973. Regular mission trips to the villages along the Coco River always held a special place in Sisters heart. Descarga en espaol. Give a donation in honorofSister Mary Albert Flynn. She served more than 50 years in education beginning at St. Casimir in Pittsburgh, PA, followed by teaching assignments at St. Joseph in DuBois PA, St. George in Philadelphia PA, SS Peter & Paul in Elizabeth NJ, St. Peter in Kenosha, WI, St. Valentine in Bethel Park, PA, Holy Trinity in Moon Run, PA, St. George in Rochester NY, and SS Peter and Paul in Grand Rapids, MI. This obituary page of the CSA sisters since 2004 year contains a Donate button and pictures for the 2019 deceased sisters. She received a BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and an MEd in Administration and Supervision from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In October 2015, Sister Dolores joined the community of sisters at Nazareth Court and Center in Fond du Lac. Give a donation in honorofSister Rita Little. Descarga en espaol. While instructing aspiring teachers in courses such as elementary curriculum, methodology, childrens literature, and educational psychology, she encouraged and inspired them to develop the art of education through their professional roles. Because of current COVID-19 restrictions, a Memorial Mass will be held in private services at Nazareth Court and Center, Fond du Lac, WI, with Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, presiding. Descarga en espaol. Memorials can be directed to the Sisters of St. Agnes Development Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937. Sister Beata was preceded in death by her parents, George and Genevieve Reiser, her brother, George Joseph Reiser, and her brother-in-law, Samuel Paniccia. Obituaries Archive Frail health necessitated her move to St. Francis Home where she was cared for until the time of her death. She received the St. Joseph Volunteer of the Year Award at the St. Marys Springs Benefactors Recognition in May 2009. From early on she wanted to be just like the sisters. After completing her years in educational ministry, she worked for seven years at St. Bernard Parish, Madison, Wisconsin, making pastoral visits to the elderly. The presider at the funeral liturgy will be Father Ken Smits, Capuchin. Having served the congregation as local coordinator of St. Agnes Convent from 1990-1994, Sister Rita retired from formal roles in education. She began a new focus in her life of service, moving in 1979 to Springerville, Arizona, where she worked in pastoral ministry and religious education. Give a donation in honorofSister Rose Kreuzer. Her assignments included elementary schools in Pittsburgh, West Mifflin, Mahanoy City, and Moon Run, PA, as well as Rochester, NY, Elizabeth, NJ, Detroit, MI, Kenosha, WI, and Coopersville, MI. Catherine Pielmeier was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on January 28, 1919, to Joseph George Pielmeier and Frances Steinbeiser Pielmeier. Sister Elizabeth Ann Thiel, CSA, baptized Margaret, died peacefully at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on June 19, 2021. Over the years Sister enriched her life through various courses, receiving certificates in Dietary Administration for Food Service Managers, St. Louis University; Church and Sacraments, Marian College of Fond du Lac; Spiritual Development Program, School of Spirituality, Yonkers; and Ministry with Older Adults, Marymount Manhattan College, New York City. She attended Marian College during her years of religious formation, studying theology, English, math and education. Margaret entered St. Agnes Convent in 1948 receiving the religious name, Sister Elizabeth Ann. Visitation will be held at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. on November 18, 2021. As a member of LAMP Catholic Ministries of New York, Sister Patricia was assigned to St. Joseph Parish, Yonkers, New York, where she did Parish Evangelization and was Pastoral Associate. Obituaries - Page 2 - Sisters of St. Francis - Sisters of St. Francis Father Kenneth Smits, Capuchin, will preside at the Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Francis Home, 33 Everett Street. For many years she welcomed student teachers to her classroom at St. Marys School in Fond du Lac. The family of seven included three boys and four girls. Visitation will be held at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Descarga en espaol. After graduation from Waunakee Public High School in 1960, she chose to enter St. Agnes Convent. After graduation from Messmer High School in Milwaukee in 1964, Mary chose to enter St. Agnes Convent in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, making her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Doreen on August 15, 1967. Francis Joseph Beauchamp. Sister Francis Assisi was involved in civic community action programs as a board member of the Fond du Lac Area Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc.; she was a founding member when the Economic Opportunity Office became ADVOCAP, Inc. Little and Mary Olive Biersack Little. In addition to his manyprofessionalsuccesses,Franksgreatest achievement was being a wonderful Dad, GrandpaandGreat GrandpaFrank to so many! Sister Joan of Arc retired to the Pittsburgh motherhouse in 1990, where she remained active as the congregational postal clerk and receptionist until her 95th birthday. She then organized, initiated, and expanded the Occupational Therapy Department at St. Agnes Hospital while at the same time working as a nurse therapist and in rehab at Nazareth Heights Infirmary, the retirement center for the Sisters of St. Agnes. Download Sister Vivian Schmidtberger's obituary. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017, at Holy Family Catholic Church at 4:00 p.m. Father Ken Smits O.F.M. She also served the congregation as directress of postulants, vicar general of the congregation for eight years, and regional coordinator for eight years. Sister Donna Gottschalk, CSA, formerly Sister Philip, died peacefully November 2, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. In 1965 she entered the Sisters of St Agnes and also continued her studies at Marian College. Mary Therese entered St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, WI, after graduation in 1946 and, as Sister Mary Dennis, made profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1949. School Sisters of St. Francis | SSSF She made her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1959. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. As Sister Frederick, she made her first profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1943. Francis Home for their care of Sister Margaretta in her last years. She is survived by her nieces and nephews and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. She served as teacher and principal of Mt. Sister Colombiere Revelant, CSA, baptized Stephania, died peacefully June 12, 2020, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. www.zacherlfuneralhome.com. Give a donation in honorofSister Germaine Lichtle. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center for their care of Sister Mary Christopher in her last years of life. Her study of Spanish in Coahuila, Mexico, enabled her to minister among the Spanish community at St. Louis and St. Patricks Parish in Fond du Lac. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery. Sister Grace Ann taught for nineteen years (1964-1983) in elementary schools in Kansas, Indiana, Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin. Sister Mary Dennis McMahon, CSA, baptized Mary Therese, died peacefully at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on September 22, 2020. In 2014 Sister Rose returned to Fond du Lac where she energetically engaged in numerous opportunities to volunteer. Download Sister Agnes Kircher's obituary. Sister received a B.S. After her mothers early death, Rose held a job and shared the responsibility for raising her brothers. Francis Home for their care of Sister Rose in her last years. She was one of eleven children, nine boys and two girls. Give a donation in honorofSister Mary Mollison. Visitation will be held at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, from 10:0011:00 a.m. and from 12:001:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Sister Marie received a BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1957. Give a donation in honor ofSister Paul Ann Dinkel. Sister Teresita Ins Argello, CSA, Victoria Argello Hernandez, died peacefully on September 20, 2018, at St. Francis Home. She enjoyed embroidery and spending time visiting the sick and elderly. She was educated by the Divina Pastora Sisters in Bluefields and for several years did clerical work in her home town. She is lovingly remembered by the Fond du Lac Hmong Community. Having graduated from high school in Muncie, Indiana, in 1942, Mary entered St. Agnes Convent in Fond du Lac. Sister taught primary grades in Catholic schools in western New York Infant of Prague, St. Aloysius, St. Mary, St. Gerard, SS Peter and Paul, and Holy Name. She completed her high school education at St. Agnes High School, Fond du Lac. Sister Loretta Meidl, CSA, formerly Sister Eva, died peacefully, October 27, 2021, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She served 20 years in education ministry, first serving at Holy Trinity in Moon Run, followed by assignments at parish schools in Pittsburgh, Grand Rapids, MI, Cleveland, OH, Kenosha, WI and Kearney and Elizabeth, NJ. Patricia entered St. Agnes Convent in 1951 and earned her high school diploma from St. Agnes High School in 1954. After graduation from high school in 1952, Gladys entered St. Agnes Convent. She grew up in the city of Decatur with her three brothers and two sisters. Sister Margaretta understood the power of music to touch the human spirit, cultivated her own musical giftedness, and devoted her lifes work to inviting students to value the arts, especially music. Its graduates were consistently involved in human rights atrocities and coups. In 1959, after her first year of college, Donna made the decision to enter St. Agnes Convent. Descarga en espaol. Sister M. Sylvia Krafton, a Sister of St. Francis of the Providence of God for 85 years, died at the age of 101 on January 29, 2023. A native of Hartford, CT she entered our community in 1932 during her junior year at St. Francis Academy and was the first Sister in our congregations history to reach her 101 birthday and 85th Jubilee. In her last years in Hays, Kansas, she offered a ministry of presence to the staff and students at TMP-Marian High School. Following a time of sabbatical, Sister Grace Ann returned to Fond du Lac in 2002, living at the CSA Motherhouse and serving as a clerk in the congregations finance office. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. Sister Rachel was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Agnes Doerfler, her brothers Alfred and Marvin, her sisters Lucille Befort, Isabel Gabel, Mildred Fitzgerald, and Edna Brown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Sister Mary at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Sister Dolorita spent a year in a hermitage before, at age 70, she asked to serve her beloved Lithuania as a missionary which she did for the next fifteen years. After nursing several years at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Sister delighted many with her flair for creating the beautiful whether she was decorating cakes, designing her own delicate greeting cards, setting a festive table, or preparing attractive dishes for daily meals or special occasions./p>, Sister Mary Catherine was preceded in death by her parents Leo Younger and Christine Gerber Younger; two infant brothers John Younger and Clarence Younger; her brothers Walter Younger, Henry Younger, Leo Younger and Butchie Younger; her sisters Helen Kreutzer (Dan) and Viola Miller (Bob)./p>, Sister is survived by her sisters Josephine Dreiling, Lambertine Miller, Lucille Peeples (Billy); brothers Clarence Younger (Dian) and Derell Younger (Caroline); sisters-in-law Viola Younger and Theresa Younger; numerous nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered./p>, A Mass of Christian Burial with the cremains present will be on January 21, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, WI. The Daily Journal Recent Obituaries: All of The Daily Journal's Recent Sister Sylvia earned both her B.A. Sister Joan is survived by her sisters Agnes Breitzman and Harriet Weisenberger, her nieces and nephews, and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered. Sister Rita graduated from Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1966, with a BS in Elementary Education. Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Agnes. She was also appointed to several roles of service within the congregation: director of the aspirancy for ten years; vocation director for 15 years; apostolic councilor for secondary education for eight years. Rita entered St. Agnes Convent in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1945 and graduated from St. Agnes High School, Fond du Lac, in 1947. Sister Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents Anton Wipperfurth and Christine Spahn Wipperfurth; her brother Anthony; and her sister Joan Statz. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. La Ceiba, Honduras, was Sister Vivians home during her final seventeen years as a missionary. Francis has said countless times that a synod is not a parliament. Frankwas a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Mary was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 13, 1924, to Louis Ehrlich and Henrietta Schuck Ehrlich. Throughout her life, Sister Ruth Ann was a dedicated and gifted educator, honored with many awards for her excellence, creativity, and love for children. She moved with her family to Evanston, Illinois, where she attended St. Nicholas Grade School, staffed by the Sisters of St. Agnes. An avid learner and lover of books, she also earned several additional credits throughout her years in active ministry in religious studies, childrens literature, the teaching of reading, and building school libraries. Carol entered the Sisters of St. Agnes in 1948 and, when received into the novitiate in 1949, became Sister Mary Christopher. Visitation: The Sisters of St. Agnes and the Mollison family will receive those who wish to pay their respects on Monday, July 10, 2017, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, beginning at 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. A burial service for Sister Mary Christopher was held on February 3, 2021, at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Her family included 10 girls and 5 boys. Sister Dorothy M. Smith, 86, teacher and administrator for Sisters of Marilyn entered St. Agnes Convent in 1953 and attended St. Agnes High School, receiving a diploma in 1955. Patricia entered St. Agnes Convent in 1950 after graduating from Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers, New York. DownloadSister Rose Andr Miller's obituaryas a PDF. In June 2016, Sister Judith joined the community of sisters residing at Nazareth Court and Center in Fond du Lac. In July 1996, Sister Loretta moved to Boyle Apostolic Center and volunteered as a Foster Grandparent at nearby St. Patricks School, Fond du Lac. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful for the physicians and staff at St. Agnes Hospital who provided care for Sister Gonzaga. Sister Kathleen was born in Dublin, Ireland. Sister Donna earned a BS in Elementary Education from Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1964. Joanne attended St. Johns Elementary School in Waunakee, staffed by the Sisters of St. Agnes. She grew up on a farm near Eden with her two sisters and two brothers. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Caryl. For more information, please contact Sister Mary Jane at 414-385-5246 or mjwagner@sssf.org. DownloadSister Colette Hartman's obituary. After Rita spent three years in the congregations formation program, illness caused her to return home. Visitation for Sister Mary Lee will be at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on Friday, October 5, 2018, beginning at 9:00 a.m. A prayer service will follow in Nazareth Center Chapel at 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on Friday, October 5, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Mary Jean Mollison was born November 2, 1946, in Niles, Michigan, the fourth child and only daughter of Andrew R. and Eva Blatz Mollison. She later earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of WisconsinMadison as well as a Master of Arts in Theology from Felician University in New Jersey. She worked in the Youth and Aged Ministry Office at Sacred Heart Parish, Yonkers, New York. Sister Vivian returned to the United States, becoming a resident of Nazareth Court and Center in 2010. Sister Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents George and Ruth Baudry; her sister Georgene (Gerard) Clair, her brother Alden (Arlene) Baudry and her niece, Sharon Baudry. Sister Margaretta received a Bachelor in Music Education degree from Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a Master in Music degree from Catholic University, Washington, D.C. Sisters whole life was wrapped in music, as a classroom instructor at the elementary, secondary and college levels; director of choral groups; piano teacher; parish organist; organist and choir director at St. Agnes Convent. February 18, 2023 . She achieved her goal, becoming a lifelong learner and educator. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 9:00 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 -1:30 p.m. at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. In July of 2012 health concerns led Sister Nancy to join the community of sisters at Nazareth Court and Center in Fond du Lac. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. From a faithful Alumna of Holy Family School and Bishop Ludden Jr., Sr. High School. A farming family, the Endres children included eight girls and four boys. She particularly enjoyed photographing natural beauty and delighted in creating and sharing her Roseprints~greeting cards and framed art designed with her photos. Sister Grace Ann Feldbruegge, CSA, baptized Joanne, died peacefully February 18, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. 5, 2021. She served in Campus Ministry at Kansas State University for six years. Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia who have served at St. Stephen Church and School for decades wave to grateful parishioners during a May 16 farewell event in Bradshaw, Baltimore County. It was evident from an early age that Cecelia was gifted with innate musical talent nurtured by her familys love of music. Francis Home and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Clare Marie in her last years. Sister Elizabeth Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Elizabeth Bauer Thiel; her sisters, Dorothy (Leander) Schmidt and Laurina (Roland) Breit; her brothers, Norbert (Evelyn) Thiel and Clarence (Clara) Thiel. She ministered as Pastoral Assistant in New Haven, IN; in Parish Administration in New Almelo, KS, for four years; and did Pastoral Ministry at St. Nicholas of Myra Parish in Hays, KS. Sister Barbara received her Bachelor of Arts and Masters degree from Duquesne University. Following Donna, three more boys and two girls made the family of fourteen complete. Sister Rebecca ministered in education for 54 years as elementary school teacher, elementary school principal, religious education director and teacher, and tutor. Sister Vivian received a BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac and earned a Masters in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place. Patricia was born in Lomira, Wisconsin, on December 17, 1937, the daughter of George Nicholaus Reiser and Genevieve Johannah Seiler Reiser. She had four brothers and five sisters. She also . Sister Mary Menke, CSA, formerly known as Sister Doreen, died peacefully January 27, 2022, at Nazareth Court and Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Sister Caryl Hartjes, CSA, formerly Sister Theodine, died peacefully October 31, 2021, at Nazareth Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. We offer our continuing prayers that she will rest in the peace and love of God in her eternal home. DownloadSister Nancy's obituaryas a PDF. Martha entered St. Agnes Convent in 1945 and graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1948. Sister Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Milbert and Lucille Zangl Funk, brother-in-law Robert LaPlante, and grandnephew Tucker. Visitation will be held at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, WI from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and from 12:00-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021. in Education at Duquesne University. Sister Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers William and Chester (infant), and her sisters Margaret (infant), Gladys Marggi, and Marian Kettenbiel. DownloadSister Janice Funk's obituaryas a PDF. She made her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Mary Alice on August 15, 1947, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She also did post graduate study at Fordham University, Bronx, NY; St. Francis College, Fort Wayne, IN; and Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. For 32 years she ministered as a homemaker for the Sisters of St. Agnes at a number of their mission houses in Wisconsin and New York. After her years as educator, Sister ministered in pastoral care at St. Agnes Hospital and the Central Wisconsin Cancer Center from 1998 until she became a resident at Nazareth Court and Center in 2016. Beginning in 1972, she served as a learning center coordinator and librarian at St. Nicholas School, Evanston, IL; Brother Dutton School, Beloit, WI; and Sacred Heart School, Colby, KS. After her religious profession, while teaching grade school, Sister Dolores pursued her BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, completing her degree in 1953. Please check in for the Visitation and Prayer Service at the 375 Gillett Street entrance only. In March of 2016, Sister Collean joined the community of Sisters at Nazareth Court and Center remaining actively engaged in life up to the time of her death, motivated by her belief in the power of presence offering a smile, a prayer, and a word of encouragement to all. Twin Nuns Who Are Franciscan Sisters Thankful for - Catholic New York Francis Home and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Martha in her last years. After 20 years serving in Lithuania, Sister Michele returned to Pittsburgh in 2012 where she ministered as receptionist and sacristan at the motherhouse prior to beginning a Ministry of Prayer and Presence in 2014 at Presbyterian SeniorCare, Oakmont.

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