DownloadSister RebeccaEndres'obituary. One of Sister Deborahs most treasured accomplishments was the foundation of the Working Families Grant at Marian University for low-income single parents struggling to support their families while attaining a bachelors degree. Sister Dolores McAllister, OSF. Shortly after her birth, her parents moved with Mary Louise to a family farm in Plainville, KS, where she spent her childhood. Her healing touch will be remembered by many. Father Larry Abler, Capuchin, will be the presider. This synodal process is, as it were, the . DownloadSister Barbara Rose Miskelly's obituary. Following graduation, she worked as a staff nurse at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. This process is for those who are seeking to deepen their meaning and purpose in life. Give a donation in honorofSister Mary Christopher Esler. She often was part of a team of sisters who were responsible for food preparation in the large CSA institutions: St. Marys Springs Academy, Nazareth Heights Infirmary, and Boyle Apostolic Center in Fond du Lac; Immaculate Conception, Elmhurst, Illinois; and Sacred Heart, Yonkers, New York. 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. Patricia entered St. Agnes Convent in 1951 following her graduation from Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers, NY. Sister taught for five years at St. Marys Grade School in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, prior to pursuing graduate studies. She joined the staff of Marian College in 1971 and was an elementary school counselor for the Fond du Lac Area Catholic Schools. In July 1996, Sister Loretta moved to Boyle Apostolic Center and volunteered as a Foster Grandparent at nearby St. Patricks School, Fond du Lac. Additional services will be held in Kansas at a date to be determined with burial following in a family plot in Hays. She also enrolled in post graduate studies in Catholic Leadership and Educational Administration at Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery. She is fondly remembered by the sisters and staff alike for her kindness and thoughtfulness, her keen mind, and ability to converse with anyone on a variety of topics. A favorite pastime for Sister was creating handicrafts, especially in preparation for the Christmas season. Sister Caryl returned to Fond du Lac in 2000 to work first as an employed nurse and then a volunteer CNA at Hospice Home of Hope. It was evident from an early age that Cecelia was gifted with innate musical talent nurtured by her familys love of music. In addition to his manyprofessionalsuccesses,Franksgreatest achievement was being a wonderful Dad, GrandpaandGreat GrandpaFrank to so many! She is survived by her sister Gerry Lou OConnor, her nieces and nephews, and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. She is lovingly remembered by the Fond du Lac Hmong Community. Perhaps the most challenging position, as well as a greatly rewarding one for Sister, was assuming principalship of St. Joseph Elementary School in Chicago in 1988. She joined the sister residents at Nazareth Court and Center in 2017, living there until shortly before her death. We give thanks to God for Sisters life, her spirit, her service and her many years of proclaiming the Good News. Mary Therese was born in Chicago, IL, on April 25, 1928, the oldest of five surviving children, four daughters and one son, in the family of Dennis Francis McMahon and Bridie Margaret Guthrie. Once again, Gods call to religious life touched her heart. Obituary Archives The School Sisters of St. Francis Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Nativity Convent. Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, will be the presider. DownloadSister Rita'obituaryas a PDF. She is survived by her nieces, nephews and their families, and by the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered. The Liturgy of Christian Burial for Sister Beata will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021, at St. Francis Home, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, with Father Kenneth Smits, Capuchin, presiding. Please check-in for the Visitation at the 375 Gillett Street entrance only. Following pastoral care studies, she was Director of Pastoral Care at St. Joseph Hospital in Alton, IL. While serving in these various roles, Sister Grace Ann also enjoyed the community life experiences she shared with other CSA sisters living and ministering in the Mobile area. She taught at St. Peter Claver School, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; St. Joseph Orphanage, Baraga, Michigan; Our Lady Queen of Angels, East Harlem, New York; St. Marys School, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She made her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Mary Martha on August 15, 1948. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, dear friends, and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered. in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, 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. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Sister Margaretta is survived by William Ehrlich, Elizabeth Anderson, and Sister Rose Clare Ehrlich, CSA, and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. Marie was born in the Town of Mosel, Wisconsin, on January 1, 1922, the daughter of Anton J. Wagner and Mary Zimmermann Wagner. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. She then accepted the position of chaplain at Providence Hospital in Mobile providing pastoral care and presence for seven years (1992-1999). Throughout the last decade, she engaged in the ministry of prayer and presence while continuing artistic pursuits and spiritual studies. Having sensed a call to religious life early on, she was particularly inspired by the spirit of the Sisters of St. Agnes, her high school teachers. DownloadSister Bertha Bumann's obituaryas a PDF. Get Directions. A Memorial Mass for Sister Agnes will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center, St. Francis Home, and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Donna. Wake Reflection for Sister M. Michele Garas. Margaret Ann McKean was born in Adams County, Indiana, on August 1, 1935, to Millard McKean and Margaret Robinson McKean. Mary Jane entered St. Agnes Convent in 1942. 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. In 1944, after attending Altoona Catholic High School for two years, Bertha left by train for Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, where she entered St. Agnes Convent and enrolled in St. Agnes High School, graduating in 1946. Later, she volunteered at The Leo House in New York City and at St. Columba and Guardian Angel Schools for another eight years. After retiring from nursing in 1990, Sister Mary Lee did community service at St. Agnes Convent. Sister Mary Christopher Esler, CSA, baptized Carol Gertrude Esler, died peacefully on January 31, 2021, at Nazareth Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on November 3, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Even as distance often separated them, Sister was devoted to Jesse, took her on many trips, invited her to spend time in her local living sites and kept a close relationship with her caregivers. She made her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1943. While raising her sons after their fathers death, Patti earned a BS in Accounting and Finance from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 1996, having at times attended classes with one of her sons. The following year, she was appointed to CSA regional leadership for the sisters ministering in the Southwest. She furthered her professional education at various colleges through courses in secondary school administration, physics and Scripture. Descarga en espaol. She taught academic courses, gave private lessons, and organized a symphonic orchestra, a wind ensemble, and a triple string trio, all of which performed often during the academic year. Living through the Kansas Dust Storms with her family taught Mary the importance of working together and gathering for prayer to sustain one other. Sister Rose received a BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, WI; earned her MS in Education at Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS; and was certified in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical Pastoral Education by St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO. Throughout her life in community and in her places of ministry, she was beloved for her gentle, patient spirit and her attention to detailnot resting until the days work was done well. in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac in 1960. She received an MA in Education, with a minor in history, from Marygrove College, Detroit, MI, in 1973. Give a donation in honorofSister Michaela OBrien. She is survived by her sisters Marla (Dennis) Staab and Donna Schmidt (Duane Coyle); her brother-in-law Warren Shaffer and her sister-in-law Doris Schmidt; nieces and nephews, many dear friends, and the Sisters of St. Agnes with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered. Francis Home for their care of Sister Margaretta in her last years. Joan entered St. Agnes Convent in 1951 and made her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Peter Damian on August 15, 1953. She immediately moved to Nazareth Center where she received loving care and support until the time of her death six months later. She received a BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac in 1944. During this time, she volunteered in ministries of hospitality and wellness in the emergency room at St. Agnes Hospital, the Treffert Center, and St. Francis Home until frail health no longer allowed her to engage in these activities. In June 2016, Sister Judith joined the community of sisters residing at Nazareth Court and Center in Fond du Lac. Loretta entered St. Agnes Convent in 1939 and attended St. Agnes High School in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Bernice Marie was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on June 24, 1916, to Francis Albert Conrad and Emma Langguth Conrad. As Sister Frederick, she made her first profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1943. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Sister Grace Ann at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, with Father James Leary, OFM Cap., presiding. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center, St. Francis Home, and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Rose Andr in her final years. Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, will be the presider. Memorials can be directed to the Sisters of St. Agnes Development Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54937. During the 70s and 80s she continued advancing her education, earning credits in religion and school administration. Sister Mary Jane Wipperfurth, CSA, formerly Sister Anthony, died peacefully October 10, 2018, at Nazareth Court and Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Nancy was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on May 14, 1934, the daughter of Milbert Funk and Lucille Zangl Funk. Burial will be in St. Joseph Springs Cemetery at a later date. Cremation has taken place. She also earned a certificate in theology and religious education from St. Norberts College, De Pere, Wisconsin. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center, St. Francis Home, and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Nancy. Also a gifted violinist, pianist, and organist, she was often called upon to be a faculty performer and guest conductor. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1969. In retirement, Sister Miriam served as the Receptionist Coordinator at Pittsburgh Motherhouse for 9 years. A prayer service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on August 31, 2021, in the Nazareth Center Chapel. 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. Her family moved to Beloit, Wisconsin, where Nancy grew up with her brother and the foster children her parents cared for until they found a permanent home. Please complete our online form. Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, will be the presider. DownloadSister Gonzaga Hron's obituary. Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, will be the presider. Sister Rita was preceded in death by her parents Robert J. At the age of 91, with 57 of those years having been lived in Nicaragua, Sister Colette became a light that will continue to accompany us and illuminate our path in the process of continuing to build a more just world. In appreciation for her legacy of leadership and commitment to Marian University and St. Marys Springs Academy, an admission award for SMSA graduates enrolling in Marian was named the Sister Judith Schmidt Award. Memorials can be directed to the Sisters of St. Agnes Development Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937. St. Peter in New Kensington for a span of ten years. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery. Download Sister Clare Marie Conrad's bio. Failing health necessitated her move to St. Francis Home in November 2020 where she received care until the time of her death. Her ministry as a pharmacist continued for 42 years in hospitals in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; Hays, Kansas; San Antonio, Texas; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sister Deborah was working as a counselor for students in the Working Families Grant Program when serious health issues caused her to resign her position in May of 2022 and seek care at Nazareth Court and Center until the time of her death. Sister is survived by her sister-in-law, Carol Feldbruegge; her two stepsisters, Elizabeth Seymour and Susan(Chuck) Swanson; her stepsister-in-law, Diane Seymour; several nieces and nephews and their families; her beloved cousin, Susan Rank, and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered. Descarga en espaol. Sister Barbara had the joy of being the President of the Franciscan Child Day Care Center from 2001-2017. In 1965 she entered the Sisters of St Agnes and also continued her studies at Marian College. Download Sister Rose Waters' obituary. She also served as an elementary principal in Kenosha. Little and Mary Olive Biersack Little and by her sisters Margaret Thorsen, Beatrice Little, and Johanna Sem. Sister Rebecca Endres, CSA, baptized Mary Bernadette, died peacefully October 26, 2019, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Visitation for Sister Martha Kretschmer will begin at 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2019, at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. A native of Pittsburgh, Sister Louise Marie attended St. Agnes School and St. Casimirs High School prior to entering the congregation in 1964. The burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery. Starting in 1981, Sister Ritas focus began changing from teaching ministry to healing ministry. This project provides financial support to women in the Caribbean Coastal area of Nicaragua who desire to become doctors and are enrolled in the medical program of URACCAN University in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. Catherine returned to Fond du Lac to complete her studies, earning her BS in Nursing Education from Marian College in 1954. Sister Collean taught every elementary grade beginning with her first position as second grade teacher at St. Lukes School in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Give a donation in honorofSister Ann Walters. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. Sister received a BA in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; an MA in Theology from Fordham University, New York, New York; and a PhD in Historical Theology from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. A prayer service will be held on May 25, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. in the Nazareth Center Chapel. She taught special education students in Decatur, Indiana, before reentering St. Agnes Convent in 1970. A prayer service will follow at 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m., on December 4, 2018, at St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Sister is survived by her sister, Sister Rebecca Endres, CSA; her many nieces, nephews, other relatives; and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. Every contribution makes a difference in the lives of our Sisters and helps maintain and enhance the ministries of our Congregation. The presider will be Father Ken Smits, Capuchin. A Prayer Service will be held that same day at 11:00 a.m. at Nazareth Center Chapel. DownloadSister Colette Hartman's obituary. 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. Sister Grace Ann Feldbruegge, CSA, baptized Joanne, died peacefully February 18, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Dolores will be held on October 1, 2021, at 2:00 pm in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin with Bishop Paul Schmitz, Capuchin, presiding. Honoring Sister Nancys wishes, green burial has taken place at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. A licensed secondary school teacher, Sister Gonzaga taught for 10 years at St. Mary Springs High School, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; Beloit Catholic High School, Beloit, Wisconsin; and Immaculate Conception High School, Elmhurst, Illinois. Sister Caryl was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Juanita (Nicolai) Makaroff; brothers-in-law, Adam Shewchuk and Arthur Harwig. She made her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Theodore on August 15, 1956. Mary Helen Lichtle was born in Decatur, Indiana, on February 21, 1923, to Frank Lichtle and Viola Ulman. Following her graduation from New Holstein High School in 1955, Kathleen entered St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac. Give a donation in honorofSister Mary Neff. 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 Kathleen in her last years. Sister Michaela exemplified in her personal life qualities she encouraged in her students ~ faith, commitment, discipline, excellence, loyalty, concern for others and perseverance. Sister Ann was selected by her religious congregation to attend the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, in 1995, as a UN Observer. Sister Ruth Ann earned her B.S. Cremation will take place following the services. While attending joint formation programs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with women from other religious communities, she met the Sisters of St. Agnes and felt drawn to their spirit and mission. Her own health declining, she was admitted to St. Francis Home in October 2019, where she received loving care until the time of her death. Sister Agnes was a grade school teacher for 27 years in Illinois, Ohio, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and New York. She was elected by the Sisters of St. Agnes to leadership for the congregation first as general vicar, then as general superior of CSA. She completed her high school education at St. Agnes High School, Fond du Lac. From 1954-1959, she was a faculty member at Sacred Heart High School, Yonkers, New York. She initiated a Catholic Young Writers Club for elementary students in the early 1950s. Sister Gonzaga ministered for many years in dietary services at large residences of the congregation such as Nazareth Heights Infirmary and Boyle Apostolic Center. She made profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1947, as Sister Mary Donald. Download Sister Mary Jane Wipperfurth's obituary. Sisters St. Francis Obituary (2021) - Syracuse Post Standard Mary Catherine was born in St. Peter, Kansas, on May 12, 1931, to Leo Younger and Christine Gerber Younger. Mary Louise was born in Hays, KS, on September 20, 1937, the daughter of Theodore L. Pfannenstiel and Basilia Wittman Pfannenstiel. She is survived by her brother Robert Flynn, nieces, and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. She attended South Milwaukee High School for three years then, having moved, graduated from Menasha High in 1941. She spent two years at St. Anthonys Hospital, Hays, Kansas, and served at The Leo House in New York City, New York, from 1985 to 1996, working in dietary and food services at both institutions. Descarga en espaol. www.zacherlfuneralhome.com. Peter & Paul in Elizabeth, NJ until 2013. Memorials can be directed to the Sisters of St. Agnes Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54937. Sister Marie Endres was preceded in death by her parents Aloysius Leo Endres and Monica Schwab Endres; her brothers Leo, Aloysius, Matthias, and John; her sisters Rutilla Paar, Cyrilla Dahmen, Sister Yvonne Endres, CSA, Dolores Ganser, Monica Statz and Lillian Acker. Sister served as a general council member for the congregation from 1969-1973. She was one of nine children, five boys and four girls. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center, St. Francis Home, and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Marie during her final years.
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