After graduating Ladycliff College with a BA in History, she earned a Masters Degree from Seton Hall University in Reading and an MS . By the time she graduated, it had become Regis High School. Our dear Sister (Joan) Charlotte Struckhoff left this world peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Sep 9, 2020 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. We are the United States Region of an international congregation responding to the needs of the times since our founding by Mother Clara Pfaender in 1860. She professed vows on August 12, 1942 and made final profession on August 9, 1948. Sisters celebrating their 75th Jubilee were Sr. Mary Carolita Turzinski and Sr. Mary Lucia Skalka. 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. Her adoration was always the first priority in her day while at St. Rose Convent. Sister Patricia began her ministry in the congregation as an elementary school teacher in Spokane, Washington (St. Ann, St. Augustine and St. Xavier Schools). After 13 years as a classroom teacher, Sister Patricia took courses at the Center for Pastoral Ministry in Kansas City and then moved into parish ministry in Davenport, Iowa, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Kansas City, Missouri. She was received into the novitiate in 1959 and given the name, Sister Mary Leo (later going back to her baptismal name). Donna Jean Weber was born on April 25, 1930, to Reynold and Laura (Asher) Weber in Eau Galle, Wisconsin. In the eighth grade, Sister Pat started playing trumpet in the high school band and later moved on to playing the trombone and baritone. Her life will be celebrated with a Mass of Resurrection Friday, September 23. by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Jul 21, 2022 | Franciscan Sisters News, LCWR, Obituaries, SISTER CAROLYN MRUZ, OSF Sister Anita returned to California with her grandparents and stayed with them, beginning school there. 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. One of her students from David School said, She was always willing to help students make their projects perfect. She was an avid stamp collector and accumulated a large stamp collection over the years. In 1990, Sister Karolyne moved to Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin where she helped with hospitality and served as cabin manager. At that time, Sister Joanne was living at Rockwood Lane retirement facility where she volunteered as a Bible study facilitator and home visitor. In addressing all aspects of creation as either Sister or Brother, Francis demonstrated his desire to be in relationship with all of creation. 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. She and her older sisters walked to school and enjoyed the flowers and nature along the way. Now 89 years old, they were born in Brooklyn 15 minutes apart. Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. There she met the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA). Sisters. She made her first vows on August 12, 1951. Our community was founded in central Minnesota in 1891 by sixteen women who had previously been members of another Franciscan congregation. Every place she taught she loved her little children, especially teaching them to read. She loved life and the gifts God gave her during each phase of life. List of Sisters, Brothers, Priests. She later returned to her baptismal name. Obituaries Home News Obituaries. When her health began to deteriorate, she moved to South Hill Village in Spokane. Her family then moved to Brookfield, Wisconsin where she attended St. John Vianney School. Her father taught her the importance of community involvement and environmental stewardship. With a twinkle in her eye, she was always involved in any mischief that took place. A representative of the Manitowoc Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity declined an interview with a Herald Times Reporter. At another time, the house burned down and the family was split among relatives and friends until they acquired a new farm house a few miles away. Sister Agnes served her community as a homemaker in convent homes in Iowa, Mississippi, Washington and Wisconsin for thirty years. Her older sister Eileen joined the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in 1943. She taught primary grades in Wisconsin (Auburndale, Big River, Halder), Idaho (Blackfoot) and Iowa (Muscatine, Harper, Halbur, St. Lucas, Spencer, Bellevue, Mt. She went on to teach for eight years in Calmar, Iowa, and then in Wisconsin in Genoa, St. Marys Ridge and La Crosse (St. Michaels Orphanage) before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Occupational Therapy from St. Catherine University in St. Paul. 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. During that time, she took additional bookkeeping courses at Indiana University. Again she received a negative response, but a week later her father gave his approval. She provided pastoral care at Bethany St. Joseph Nursing Home in La Crosse from 1983 to 1987. Sister Joanne McGoldrick, FSPA, 93, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, Wash. She was in the thirty-fifth year of her religious profession. Sister Kathleen taught elementary and junior high school from 1950 to 1963 at schools in Wausau, Superior, Mosinee, Platteville and Lima (Wisconsin), Guttenberg (Iowa) and Spokane, Washington. Sister Karolyne Henrietta was born on December 31, 1932, in Seaforth, Minnesota to Charles and Helen (Kolander) Rohlik. Bernardine Franciscan Sisters' Jubilee Celebration ~ May 29, 2022 in Reading, Pennsylvania Doorways of Hope ~ Closing Activity for the Year ~ May 25, 2022 Bernardine Bonanza 2022 Renewal of Vows in Northeast Brazil ~ January 9, 2022 Motherhouse Christmas 2021 Doorways of Hope ~ Christmas 2021 Program Bernardine Center ~ Chester, Pennsylvania She was in the seventieth year of her religious profession. She especially enjoyed her junior year studying abroad in Spain. Martina Mary was born the fourth oldest of 13 children, seven sons and six daughters, to Henry and Helen (Julich) Stork on January 30, 1916 on a farm near Breda, Iowa. Her devotion for the missions remained with her long after she left the South. Carmel and West Bend) Washington (Spokane) and Wisconsin (Eau Galle and Halder) for 42 years. She made first profession of vows on August 12, 1944, and final profession on August 9, 1950. 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. 1. In later years, her contributions to liturgy, both work-related and in the FSPA community, served as major contributions to a Vatican II Church. While in Cedar Rapids, Sister Anita began doing youth ministry in the parish and vocation education in the congregation. They were raised at the Mount Loretto Orphanage on Staten Island . It was a happy home filled with conversation and joyous laughter. Obituary - Sr. Miriam Sitarz OSF Sister Miriam, 100, a sister for 84 years, died June 3, 2017 at Mary, Queen and Mother Center in St. Louis. From 1983 to 1988 she was manager of the school lunch program at Holy Child Jesus School, Canton, Mississippi. Sister Dorothy was received into the novitiate on August 12, 1959 and was given the name Sister Dorothy Ann. Following her formation program, she began teaching in parish schools in Wisconsin . This academic year she still served as chaplain for the Viterbo University womens basketball team. By her junior year, she had decided to enter religious life. After completing elementary grades and two years of high school at St. Marys School in Durand, Lois expressed a desire to enter the convent, but her father resisted. No doubt her deep faith played a role in her healing and ability to move on. She made profession of vows in 1950. Two years later she moved to Camden, Mississippi, where she taught for six years. She made profession of first vows on August 12, 1954. Sister Loiss last seven years of active ministry were in child care for two families in the St. Paul area. In 1998, Sister Margaret Ann officially retired from teaching, but continued to volunteer at the parish and school at Our Lady of the Lake in Ashland. 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. 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. Sister Jean has been selected to be honored with the Viterbo University Pope St. John XXIII Award, the highest non-academic award bestowed by the university, in May 2020. As a child she enjoyed ice skating, hiking, bicycling and roller skating. In 2000, another transition occurred in her life when she moved to volunteer in the finance office and kitchen at St. Rose Convent. Her father was a cook by trade but later worked as a dock loader. She served on numerous boards, including St. Marys Hospital (Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare, Sparta, Wisconsin), St. Anthonys Foundation in Carroll, Iowa, St. Francis Hospital (Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare, La Crosse) and Viterbo University in La Crosse. She had taken several business subjects in high school, so she did secretarial work for three years before entering St. Rose Convent in La Crosse on July 29, 1941. She was in the sixty-eighth year of her religious profession. Sister Pat continued to minister in Elroy as a private music teacher and parish volunteer until moving to Villa St. Joseph in 2008. This gave Sister Evelyn time to think if God might be calling her. She lived simply, joyfully and with great love and care for everyone. Her creativity was expressed there in numerous ways, especially at times of the many holidays and feast days celebrated there as she decked the halls with flowers gleaned from the garden. Sister Rita then worked at Henry Field Store in Storm Lake as a salesperson and typist until 1952. Over the years, Sister Rosile served on the board of directors for several health care institutions, including St. Francis Hospital, St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll, Iowa and St. Joseph Hospital in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. When the FSPA congregation opened its spirituality centers, the facilities benefited from her excellent furniture upholstery work a hobby she continuedfor years. In 2015, Sister Betty made her home at Villa St. Joseph. FSPA - 912 Market St., La Crosse, WI 54601 | Phone: 608-782-5610 |. Sister Evelyn Schlosser, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 88, died on October 7, 2022 at Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Her keen mind could question and analyze any situation. 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. Upon completion of a bachelors degree in elementary education from Viterbo College (University), Sister Lois entered the teaching profession. February 19 Discerning Young Women: St. Clare and Eucharist Zoom February 17 Novice Experiences Michigan Mission Site February 27 She always showed upfor events, parties, fundraisers, meetings and assorted other occasions. She always sought to make life better for others. She earned a bachelors degree in history with minors in English and sociology from Viterbo College (University) in La Crosse and a masters degree from St. Louis University in American history and Asian studies. She then moved back to La Crosse where she was a nursing instructor at Viterbo College (University) School of Nursing from 1981 to 1984. Our dear Sister Victoria took flight and went home to the Lord on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Eventually she was able to recruit an alumna to continue her work when she left. by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Sep 13, 2022 | Franciscan Sisters News, LCWR, Obituaries, Uncategorized. For almost 30 years she ministered in junior and senior high schools as a teacher and principal in Wisconsin, Washington, Guam and Montana. Sister Rita entered the FSPA community in September 1952. Sister Rita Marie developed her creative talents by crocheting, embroidering, cross stitching, creweling and recycling greeting cards. At that time, she retired and spent the next eight years volunteering, mainly as a math and science tutor. After raising her family, Joanne resigned from her position at the Salvation Army and entered the Benedictine Community at Mt. During high school, Florence participated in orchestra, pep band and choir, several clubs and was editor of the school paper for two years. There was always a twinkle in her eye and a story on her lips. Sister Helen retired and continued to serve as on-call nurse from 1995 to 2005, before moving to St. Rose Convent. She made her first profession of vows on August 12, 1961. She was then appointed Congregational Treasurer of the order, a position she held from 1964 to 1983. Then, making a change in her career, Sister Agnes worked with abused children at Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos, Houston, Texas, for five years and one year at Catholic Charities in El Paso, Texas, in emergency services. Our dear Sister Marilyn died May 24 at Mother of Perpetual Help Residence in St Louis. Her work in Minneapolis was evidence of her compassionate and helpful nature. Sister Geralyn Misura, 88, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, Wisconsin. There she met the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA) at St. Marys Grade School. She taught in Wisconsin at Platteville (1962-65), Blessed Sacrament School in La Crosse (1966-70 and 1977-79) and Dodgeville (1973-77) also serving as principal. Subsequently, she left the classroom and served as dental assistant for 11 years in St. Paul, Minnesota. 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. Follow Felician Sisters. In 1999, she was officially incorporated as a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration. Sister Rita Jansen, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 94, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Sr. Marcy Romine, 67, a sister for 47 years, died February 14, 2017 at her apartment in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended St. Joseph elementary and high school in Earling. Obituaries Bernardine Franciscan Sister Laetitia Okoniewski, a graduate of St. Hedwig School. Come enjoy the day with a round of golf and support the Sisters' ministries. She taught high school and was assistant principal in West Point (1958 1966) and Lansing (1966 1973), Iowa. After Sister Theas death, Sister Dorothy Ann remained in Canton as a volunteer hospice worker, ministering to people with HIV/AIDS. She retired to St. Rose Convent in 2016where she continued her organ ministry and began volunteering as receptionist at Catholic Charities. A second sister, Kathy, was born following the familys return to the States. In 1996, Sister Sandra started the process of transferring to Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Sister Donna Weber, FSPA, 91, died on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at St. Rose Convent, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Hope Restores, an FSPA Seeding a Legacy of Healing grant recipient and La Crosse-based . I was into trouble almost constantly for skipping school, breaking rules and getting into things that were none of my business. It was not until her senior year that she gave her future a serious thought. She was in the 73rd year of her religious profession. by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Dec 29, 2022 | Franciscan Sisters News, LCWR, Obituaries, Uncategorized. The seeds of being a Sister and a teacher were planted in those early years. Happy are those who endure in peace, By You, Most High, they will be crowned. 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. Her musical productions were outstanding. In addition to teaching, Sister served as principal at St. Marys, St. Wenceslaus, Cathedral and St. James. Her final days of retirement were at Villa St. Joseph. She was in the eighty-first year of her religious profession. Sister Clara Mae was born in Guttenberg, Iowa to John and Hildegarde (Lake) Kuempel on March 25, 1932. Her mother worked as a stenographer. Community members, family and friends will remember the long and rich life of Sister Lydia, for her deep love of God and her faith, her loyal dedication to her work with little children and the elderly and her positive approach to life. She kept close contact with family, former students and friends via letters and phone calls, even visiting her adopted Greene family in Texas in her 100s. She was also a great entertainer, knowing how to make her audience laugh. Black History Month: Hope Restores extends a challenge. She received her call to be a Franciscan Sister at a young age, and loved being a Franciscan Sister of Our by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | May 6, 2020 | Franciscan Sisters News, Obituaries. She saw beauty in creation and in people. In 1975, Sister Kathleen earned a second masters degree, this one in theology from Notre Dame University. 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. She always felt that her best friend was the Blessed Mother who accepted her for the person she was called to be. She grew up on the family farm with her four brothers and two sisters, all younger. 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. Sisters Gertrude, Pelligrina, and Costanza arrived in New York City on Dec. 5 and were given hospitality at St. Francis of Assisi Church on West 31st Street. At the end of her junior year, she informed her parents that she felt called to religious life. bottom of page The first 31 years of Sister Frances religious life were spent as a homemaker and dietitian at various convents in Wisconsin and Iowa, including periods of time at Aquinas High School, St. Rose Convent and Villa St. Joseph in La Crosse. She loved her time and the people there and the people loved her. She was in the sixty-eighth year of her religious profession. No grave photo. She could name everyone in her family down to the third and fourth generations. She also enjoyed sharing her professional expertise through service on numerous boards, including Viterbo Universitys Board of Trustees. Sister Cecilienne Goetz, FSPA, 97, died February 4, 2021 at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, Wisconsin. His grip weakened and she later spoke of this as her second baptism. Separate from the happy memories of growing up on the farm, there was the time a cyclone picked up the barn and flattened it. Family, friends and community members remember Sister Mary Myron as a woman of prayer. Realizing there were only 30 Consolata sisters left in the United States in the early 1990s, Sister Sandra began exploring American-founded Midwestern religious communities open to international missionary service. Sister Sandra was born to Carroll and June (Nicholson) DeMann on October 12, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the eldest of four children. Sewing was one of her hidden talents. Sister Patricia Tekippe, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, died on December 25, 2022 at 11:20 am. Rapnicki - Sister Mary David, FSSJ Sister Mary David died peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at St. Francis Park, in the 88th year of life and the 70th year of religious life. She attended a country school until grade six, when her parents, wanting to draw on the value of a Catholic education, enrolled her at St. Anns School in Wabasso, Minnesota. She was born in Rochester, NY to Jeremiah J. and Mary O'Connor Collins.