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. At entrance into the novitiate, she received the name Sister Ladonna. She made the Sodality of Mary a very active part in the lives of the teenagers including Sister Agnes. She was born Jan. 8, 1917, and entered the Franciscan Sisters on Sept. 8, 1941. Read inspiring reflections from our sisters and keep up-to date . She professed vows on August 12, 1942 and made final profession on August 9, 1948. Playing cards and putting jigsaw puzzles together also gave her great pleasure. You will no longer be notified of photo requests for this cemetery. Community members, family and friends remember Sister Rita Marie as a naturally curious person who asked a lot of questions and read many books on a variety of topics. She was living a good life, enjoying friends, family, nice clothes and her job, but was feeling an attraction to something else. She later went back to her baptismal name. From our life in community we are sent to extend the mission of Jesus through our presence and service. Before them was a newly-unveiled 7-foot bronze statue of Sister Mary Virgilius Reidy, one of their own. Joanne Patricia Lancaster was born on February 17, 1928 in Spokane to Emmett and Effie (Turpin) Lancaster. From childhood Sister Jean dabbled in arts and crafts from woodworking to stained glass to photography to jewelry making. She later worked at Mendota State Hospital (Madison, Wisconsin) and Wood County Health Center (Marshfield, Wisconsin). She was raised north of the George Washington Bridge often referred to as Innwood. Soon after she graduated from St. Simon Stock High School, Bronx, NY, in 1962, she began her journey as a Franciscan Sister. On Christmas Eve, three years after her birth, her mother died of tuberculosis. For anyone unable to join the live stream, an archive of our funeral celebrations is available here. Sister Joan Hageman, FSPA, 82, died on February 20, 2022 at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was in the seventy-third year of her religious profession. As Franciscans, we experience God's presence in all creatures, and we extend our care and concern for all our brothers and sisters in our common home. During that time, she completed a Master of Arts in Music Education from DePaul University, Chicago. She then returned to Tulsa, where she again ministered to the elderly at St. Marys Parish and served as campus minister at Tulsa University. She was devoted to little children and prayed daily for the children of the world. Elementary school years were spent at Kendall Public School. A community of Franciscan women religious based in Clinton, Iowa with a mission of active nonviolence and peacemaking. For recreation, Scrabble was her passion, along with a good card game now and then. Entrance: August 1966 First profession: August 1969 Final profession: August 1972 Education: Bachelor's in American studies, Marillac College, 1972 She was in the sixty-seventh year of her religious profession. Sister Jean maintained connection with her foreign exchange brother and sister throughout her life, even visiting them abroad. In 2001 Sister Geralyn retired from teaching but remained in the parish as sacristan and organist, roles she continued until she retired to Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in 2017. Two years later on Christmas Eve again, a change took place in the Beskar family when her father announced that he was marrying Leona Buberl. She enjoyed the Bright Star theatre and La Crosse Symphony performances at Viterbo University. Every place she taught she loved her little children, especially teaching them to read. Diverse ministries serving the marginalized involved teaching English, providing transportation, helping with housing and offering support to those experiencing mental illness. From 1995 to 1998, Sister Betty was asked to serve as treasurer for the FSPA Central Region in Hiawatha, Iowa. Her counseling skills aided many as she walked with them through difficult transitions. At St. Michaels School in Buckman, Minnesota, they had Benedictines of St. Joseph, Minnesota, as their teachers. Growing up on a farm she was exposed to a variety of experiences and learned responsibility early. She professed first vows on Aug. 12, 1955. The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, is a community of Roman Catholic women religious who follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ, walking in the footsteps of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. She also taught in Blackfoot, Idaho and St. Paul, Iowa. During high school, Florence participated in orchestra, pep band and choir, several clubs and was editor of the school paper for two years. 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. Sister Karolyne Rohlik, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 87 died of natural causes on May 17, 2020 at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Family was considered her best friends. There, she met the Notre Dame Sisters and her interest in religious life began. Almost every day at St. Rose Convent, Sister Gertrude could be found in the Adoration Chapel praying for her family, friends, religious community and, of course, the needs of the world. Sister Anita (Mary Kenneth) Beskar, FSPA, died April 23, 2022, just shy of her 90th birthday, at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Her family moved to a farm near West Point, Iowa when she was in the primary grades. After raising her family, Joanne resigned from her position at the Salvation Army and entered the Benedictine Community at Mt. In later years, her contributions to liturgy, both work-related and in the FSPA community, served as major contributions to a Vatican II Church. Just last week, she shared with one of the sisters that she said a prayer every night during the pandemic before she went to bed and she would sing a lullaby to the earth and to all of its inhabitants that they would sleep well and safe. She also participated in her parish choir. In St. Louis, Father Dunne was looking for Sisters to staff and operate Newsboys Home, an institution for unwanted and neglected boys. She could be counted on for a great conversation, often on politics, which she followed assiduously. During her third year in college, she was offered a position at the Spokesman-Review newspaper as a reporter. She grew up on the family farm with her four brothers and two sisters, all younger. Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1950, she entered the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in 1968 and by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Dec 31, 2016 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. Born on Oct. 7, 1927 in Sparta, Wisconsin, to William and Alice (Senogles) Sheridan, Sister Patricia grew up in Kendall, Wisconsin where her father worked for the Sheridan Lumber Company. Is a publication about the Bernardine Center in Chester, PA. She later went back to her baptismal name. She was received into the novitiate on August 12, 1948 and given the name Sister Laura. There will be a memorial Mass and celebration of Sisters life at a later date. She made her first profession of vows on August 12, 1948. 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 received by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Jan 18, 2018 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. Her first profession of vows took place on August 12, 1952. 2020 by Franciscan Sisters of Allegany. After initially attending Viterbo College (University) for classes, Sister Frances went on to receive a certificate in dietary administration from Fontbonne College in St. Louis, Missouri. Because of her keen eye, one could also count on Sister Patricia to know the latest on political issuesand to encourage prayer and political action. Alleluia! Growing up on the farm, Kathleen and her seven brothers and sisters had many opportunities to learn and do everything from feeding the chickens, shocking grain, herding cattle, picking corn to multiple kitchen tasks. She often said that religious life was an extension of a gift that was nurtured in her home. While at Mt. Her love of those from other cultures enriched her and endeared her to many at home and abroad. To Love is to Give - March. After completing her doctorate, she returned to Viterbo as assistant professor of Spanish from 1990 to 1993. Sister Ladonna moved back into congregational ministry as FSPA Director of Development from 1987 to 2012, when she became Congregational Secretary and Director of Planned Giving. JEREMIAH COLLINS OBITUARY. Sister Rose Marie Przybylowicz, OSF, passed away September 9, 2022. After retiring, while teaching ESL, she began learning Chinese in order to better communicate with her students. The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis operated a convent and church on a 300-acre site northeast of Springfield from 1917 until 2021. . Aston, PASister Barbara Ann Beck (formerly Sister Francis Charles), OSF, 83, died in Assisi House on Monday, August 1, 2022. She was in the sixty-eighth year of her religious profession. 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.. She was received into the novitiate of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration on August 12, 1952 and given the name Sister Ida. After high school, Sister Helen completed coursework at St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing and served as an RN at St. Marys Hospital, Sparta, Wisconsin. After Vatican II, Sister Frances felt the call to change her ministry. 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. She made first profession of vows in 1956 and final vows in 1962. More. Her interest in history remained current. Mike Lang, Dialog Reporter - 16 September 2020, 12:29 0 READING, Pa. Sister Laetitia Okoniewski, 101, a member of the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Third Order Regular of St. Francis, died Sept. 15 at. After a years sabbatical, Sister Jean was appointed the Director of Mission Integration for the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, a position she held until 2016. At that time she retired to St. Rose Convent where her ministry was that of prayer and hospitality. Until 2010, Sister Rita Marie had neither taken a pill, no been hospitalized. When reflecting on her choice of vocation, she said, Upon visiting Maria Angelorum Chapel, I knew that I could never leave this.. During the seventh grade at St. Marys School in Auburndale, Sister Dorothy began hearing a faint call to religious life. 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. Founded in 1988 to renew the contemplative dimension of the form of life of the early Franciscan penitents, we are a contemplative-active community of religious women who have given our lives to glorify God and make known His merciful Love through prayer and works of mercy. Obituaries Franciscan Sister Anna Ahern dies at 91 Share this story Sister Anna Louise Aherne, O.S.F. She later returned to her baptismal name. She professed first vows on August 12, 1952. Her delight was combining two of her passions: teaching and working with international students, as she spent many hours in retirement helping solve a math problem or chemistry equation. She was in the seventy-fourth year of her religious profession. Sister Rita was born on August 12, 1928 in Early, Iowa to Elizabeth (Faber) and Leo Jansen. My high school experience has been better having had her as a teacher. When a new school was being built at David, the community took the opportunity to recognize Sister Mary Myrons significant contribution to the area by establishing a Sister Mary Myron Remedial Reading Room. When Sister Clara Mae entered the novitiate of the FSPA she was given the name Bernadine. We, the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, witness the Gospel in joy and peace, committed to prayer, service, and care for all creation. In 1964 she began working at Viterbo College as Business Manager and Comptroller, a position she held until 1974. Sister Rita Marie was born the eighth of 14 children to Mathias and Emma (Dettling) Bechel on March 6, 1925, on a farm near Plum City, Wisconsin. Active Nonviolence. She saw beauty in creation and in people. When funding ended, she was invited to join the staff at the Salvation Army in Spokane as Family Welfare Director. During her time in Bellevue, she also took care of her aging parents. Her mother was quite musical and made sure Kathleen took piano lessons. In 1933, she was received into the novitiate of the FSPA and was given the name, Sister Mary Myron. She was in the sixty-ninth year of her religious profession. The Tau Center in Winona, Minnesota recruited her as their baker in 1997, a position she held for the next two years. Her adoration was always the first priority in her day while at St. Rose Convent. At entrance into the novitiate, she received the name Sister Alicita. Friends, family and community members remember Sister Ladonna as being a friend to everyone. She was especially taken by his focus on care for creation; just last year she noted that she had reread and meditated on Franciss encyclical Laudato Si, several times. She taught primary and intermediate grades in parochial schools in Iowa (Milford, Coon Rapids, Richmond, Festina, West Point, Bellevue, Guttenberg, Willey, Dedham, Calmar, Mt. 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. Franciscan Sisters have served at St. Benedict's for 80 years. "We apologize, but we were unable to find the obituary based on your search request". Sister Betty ministered in the field of education, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics from Viterbo College (University) and a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame. During this time, she began taking classes part-time at Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis. She never missed an opportunity to share the good things in life with others. Helen again pushed the idea of a vocation out of her mind until December 1944 when she was assigned to the Sisters ward at the hospital. Marie was received into the novitiate on August 12, 1943, and given the name Sister Rita Marie. Helping to connect people to faith. One never knew what mischief she would get into next. She always showed upfor events, parties, fundraisers, meetings and assorted other occasions. With a bachelors degree in education from Viterbo College (University) and a masters degree from Clark College in reading, Sister Rita was well-prepared for 39 years in the field of education. Agnes Marcella was born to Anthony and Agnes (Gehling) Wernimont on January 20, 1932 in Coon Rapids, Iowa. After completing high school, Sister Lois entered the novitiate on August 12, 1942, and was given the name Sister Caroleen. Our community was founded in central Minnesota in 1891 by sixteen women who had previously been members of another Franciscan congregation. During her time in Canton, Sister Dorothy Ann became a companion to Sister Thea Bowman, an FSPA who gained prominence as a teacher, musician and civil rights activist in the African American community. After three years in that position she resigned, was married and began raising her five children: Marianne, George, Pat, Susan and Tom. She retired to St. Rose Convent in 2008, where she continued sharing her artistic creativity. She attended Holy Family Grade School and DePadua High School. Assoc. OBITUARY Sr. Maureen Kelly F.S.P. Our dear Sister Loraine went to her rest in the arms of our loving God on August 19. After entering the FSPA congregation, Sister Joanne continued her ministry as a family counselor, both at Salvation Army and at Love Church Services Network in Spokane. Her father was a lumberman and later worked for the railroad. In 1977, she was appointed Director of Financial Affairsand later Business Managerat the institute, where she served until 1987, simultaneously earning there a Master of Arts degree in Theology, with a concentration in spirituality. Helen began to pray about it, but the following August she entered St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing. bottom of page Joselda Hageman, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 94, died of natural causes on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our dear Sister Victoria took flight and went home to the Lord on Sunday, July 4, 2021. After her retirement, Sister Margaret Ann was active in attending events at the Fine Arts Center at Viterbo University and community events at St. Rose Convent whenever possible. Community members, family and friends remember Sister Dorothy Ann for her delightful smile, sense of humor and positive attitude toward life along with the great care she provided to Sister Thea during her life and the assistance she gave Sister Theas legacy after her death. She used her many talents to write parodies for celebrations at St. Rose Convent and at Villa St. Joseph. There was always a twinkle in her eye and a story on her lips. She ignored it despite the persistent nature of the call. 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. In 1974, she returned to Fort Wright College and earned a bachelors degree in sociology. She once commented that she thought she learned how to rip the same afternoon she learned how to sew. During her eight years there, she earned a Master of Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, New Orleans. Sister Jeremiah (Theresa) Collins, OSF January 27, 2022 Sister Jeremiah (Theresa) Collins embraced Sister death on January 27, 2022 at the Franciscan Villa in Syracuse, NY. Sister Ladonna made her home at St. Rose Convent in 2016. Community members, family and friends, remember Sister Jean as someone that always loved life in any of its aspects. Her brothers and sisters teased her that she would miss gardening, playing baseball and driving a car, but the call persisted. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in English from Viterbo College (University) and an MS in Education from Xavier University in Cincinnati. There she met the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA) at St. Marys Grade School. Sister Rita attended her freshman year at Sacred Heart School, then transferred to Early Consolidated School for the rest of her high school years. Franciscan Sister Elaine Urbanek passes away December 27, 2022, at the age of 99 years. The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities was formed in 2004 when three New York-based congregations of Franciscan sisters joined together. Sister Cecilienne Goetz, FSPA, 97, died February 4, 2021 at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Sister Kathleen Theresa was born to Joseph and Antoinette (Blum) Kenkel on September 17, 1929, on the family farm in Earling, Iowa. Eventually she was able to recruit an alumna to continue her work when she left. Creativity and Franciscanism went hand-in-hand for her. She specifically enjoyed cat sitting while family and friends would go on vacation. He never refused and the family would drive out to a shady, cool spot in the country. She once said, The opportunities [in Cameroon] for creativity, reconciliation, leadership, inter-congregational collaboration and personal involvement have been a pure gift.. Carmel, Sister Rita began thinking about ministering in a different environment. Friends, family and community members remember Sister Joanne as having a quiet, loving heart for the poor, especially the elderly poor. Sister Pat continued to minister in Elroy as a private music teacher and parish volunteer until moving to Villa St. Joseph in 2008. With her graduate degree in hand, she began teaching Spanish at Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Illinois. 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. When her mother became ill, Joanne left the Benedictines to care for her until she died; subsequently, Joanne resumed her position at the Salvation Army. Sister Rita Marie developed her creative talents by crocheting, embroidering, cross stitching, creweling and recycling greeting cards. Celebrating the Life of Sr. Marcy Romine O.S.F. Circumstances prevented her from following her hearts greatest desire, to enter religious life at the time of her graduation. February 19 Discerning Young Women: St. Clare and Eucharist Zoom February 17 Novice Experiences Michigan Mission Site February 27 After receiving a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Viterbo College (University), La Crosse, she continued her education with a Masters in Music Education from DePaul University, Chicago. In 1949, she entered the novitiate of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse and was given the name Sister Anysia. She served as a program assistant at Cabrini House in Minneapolis for 14 years. She later went back to her Baptismal name, Frances. She also served from 1962 to 1977 as assistant housekeeper at Viterbo College (University). 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. Her smile and hearty laugh were both infectious. Sister Betty taught high school chemistry and mathematics for 26 years in Wisconsin (Prairie du Chien and Stevens Point), Oregon (Salem), Iowa (Bellevue, Carroll, and West Point) and Texas (El Paso). She made her profession of vows on August 12, 1946 and final vows on August 9, 1952. She grew up on her parents farm. Sylvania, Ohio 43560 419-824-3625 In 1986 she began teaching primary grades in Monroe, Louisiana. Community members, family, colleagues and friends remember Sister Pat as an excellent music teacher. In 1966, Sister Evelyn became a bookkeeper at St. Mary Hospital in Sparta, Wisconsin until 1973, when she became a bookkeeper at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. Numerous university students credit her for their search into the world of spirituality. 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. So on September 1, 1946, she entered St. Rose Convent. From there, Sister Evelyn ministered in the office at Marycliff High School from 1977 to 1979 before being appointed regional treasurer for the Western Region of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration until 1989. Her work with young people was recognized by the Davenport Diocese, where she was invited to become the Diocesan Director of the Office of Religious Education and Youth Ministry, a position she held from 1981 to 1989. For several summers, Sister Bernadette served as lecturer at the University of Hawaii, Honolulu and Cardinal Stritch College (University) in Milwaukee. She was born in Rochester, NY to Jeremiah J. and Mary O'Connor Collins. There she and her two brothers and three sisters grew up, helping with chores when they were not attending school at Sac County School. Obituaries Bernardine Franciscan Sister Laetitia Okoniewski, a graduate of St. Hedwig School. Sister Jean Marie Moore was born in Chuquicamata, Chile on February 13, 1953 to Mary Ruth (Noll) and Joseph Aloysius Moore, Jr. As soon as their dad came home from work, the question was put to him. She wanted to do things differently! She enjoyed helping raise funds for their science lab update and the school gymnasium addition. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

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