St. Rose Academy, Vincennes, Indiana
Keep in touch on Facebook
The Central Catholic-St. Rose Academy Alumni have an active group on Facebook. There are many photo albums of old class photos, school photos, past reunions and a lot more. You must send a request to join. Get started here!
Cami Pritchett, Constituent Engagement/Planned Giving Manager, is heading the alumnae/i relations area of our department at this time. You may reach her at 812-535-2807 or email cpritchett@spsmw.org.
For more reunion information, you may contact Mary Ann Thacker at marypearl66@yahoo.com or call/text to 812-890-2902.
Upcoming events
St. Rose Academy 2024 Reunion
On September 28th, St. Rose alumnae celebrated their 30th annual all-class reunion. The day began with Mass celebrated at St. John’s. The Mass intention was for all deceased members of the Vincennes Catholic Schools. Following Mass, the St. Rose Alumnae gathered for a luncheon.
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Patricia Mae Jacqmain
August 3, 1926 – October 9, 2025
Patricia Mae Jacqmain, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the age of 99. She graduated from St. Rose Academy in 1944.
(October 2025) -
Dorothy Arnold Titsworth
November 11, 1928 – January 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Dorothy’s passing. She was a member of St. Rose, Vincennes, class of ’46.
Dorothy Arnold Titsworth, age 96, passed away on January 3, 2025, having raised five devoted children who cannot imagine being blessed with a better mom. She was born on November 11, 1928, in Vincennes, Indiana to her parents Allie and Ethel Arnold. She graduated from St. Rose Academy and moved to Indianapolis, where she met and married her beloved husband, Tom Titsworth. Tom and Dorothy raised five children: Katy McMurray (Sherman), Mary Chandler (Bryan), Ann Hanson (Rob), Jenny Kelly (Dave) and Tom Titsworth (Emily).
(January 2025) -
Mary Jeanette (Westfall) Yochum
Apr 10, 1934 – Dec 23, 2025
Mary Jeanette Yochum, 91, of Vincennes, passed away at BridgePointe Nursing Home in Vincennes. She was born April 10, 1934, in Vincennes, the daughter of Oscar and Corine (Geschke) Westfall. A 1952 graduate of St. Rose Academy and a 1985 graduate of Vincennes University. Mary was a lifelong member of St. John’s Catholic Church.
(December 2025) -
Sherrie Ridge Wiseman, Class of ’63
September 15, 1944 — May 20, 2026
Sherry Kay Wiseman, 81, of Indianapolis, died on May 20, 2026, in Pendleton, Indiana at the Rawlings House.
Sherrie attended Saint Rose Academy High School in Vincennes and then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Vincennes University.
(May 2026) -
Sister Marsha Speth
Class of 1964
Hello to all my St. Rose alums! I am looking forward to my 60th anniversary this year! Praise God that I am healthy enough to attend and have a visit with some of my classmates! Presently I am living at St. Mary-of-the-Woods. My ministry now is to be available for people who are seeking some spiritual direction, though really it is the Holy Spirit who is always doing the directing! However, this ministry allows me to listen, affirm and confirm where I see and hear the Spirit in another’s life.
(September 2024)
I send a prayer for each of you…may we live each day with gratitude! -
Janet (Ruppel) Hess
July 14, 1940 – February 4, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Janet V. Hess, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted wife, who departed this life on February 4, 2026, at the age of 85 surrounded by her loving family. Janet attended St. Thomas grade school and was a 1959 graduate of St. Rose Academy. She was a dedicated homemaker, nurturing her family with love and devotion.
(February 2026) -
Carolyn Marie (Tromley) Schultz
December 26, 1947 — January 9, 2026
Carolyn Marie Schultz (Tromley), 78, of Avon, Indiana, entered heaven on January 9, 2026. Carolyn was a 1965 graduate of St. Rose Academy, Vincennes.
A Celebration of Life service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Flanner Buchanan – Speedway, 2950 North High School Road. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service and following the service family and friends are invited to stay for a reception at 3:30 p.m.
CAROLYN MARIE SCHULTZ OBITUARY
(February 2026)
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Irma Rose (Ryder) Westfall
September 28, 1932 ~ January 8, 2026
Irma Rose Westfall, 93, of Ragsdale, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at Vincennes, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished me
In 1950, Irma celebrated her graduation from St. Rose, marking the commencement of a life filled with hard work and service.
(February 2026) -
St. Rose, Vincennes – Alumnae
30th Reunion
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, St. Rose Academy Alumnae celebrated their 30th reunion. The day began with Mass at St John’s, followed by a buffet luncheon at the St Francis Xavier Parish Center. The Mass intention was for all deceased members of the Vincennes Catholic Schools and all alumni, families, friends and the Vincennes Community were invited to attend.
(September 2025)
St Rose Alumnae and Rivet Ladies (Classes 71-73), attended the luncheon and honored classes whose graduation year was 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965 or 1970. -
Theresa Diana (Kempf) Frisz
May 30, 1945 – August 1, 2026
Theresa Diana Frisz, 81, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Lebanon, Indiana.
Diana attended St. Rose Academy and Vincennes University before beginning her career as a respiratory therapist. She dedicated many years of service to Union Hospital, where she eventually retired. She was a devoted member of the Old Cathedral Catholic Church in Vincennes.
(August 2026) -
Rita Muller
Class of 1965
Congratulations to Rita Muller (who is also a Providence Associate of the Sisters of Providence!). Rita received the Brute’ Award, which honors selfless giving of time, talent, treasure and/or testimony, from the Diocese of Evansville. She and other inductees were honored during a Mass at St Benedict’s Cathedral in Evansville on Nov. 17.
Pictured L to R: Sister Carolyn Bouchard, Rita Muller, and Sister Theresa Ann Boland
(November 2024) -
Cleta Edmonson Kavanaugh, Class of ’66
May 28, 1948 – May 28, 2026
Cleta Helen Kavanaugh, 78, of Montgomery, Indiana, passed peacefully on May 28, 2026, at Heart-to-Heart Hospice in Evansville, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
(May 2026) -
Kathy (Evans) Lemberger
November 18, 1948 – March 23, 2025
Please keep the friends and family of Kathy (Evans) Lemberger in your prayers. She passed away on March 23, 2025. Kathy graduated from St. Rose Academy in 1966.
Visitation will be Monday, March 31, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 12 noon at Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church, 10350 Glaser Way, Fishers, IN 46037.
(March 2025)
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Mary Ann (Werker) Thacker
Class of 1966
ST ROSE ACADEMY ALUMNAE REUNION
The St Rose Academy Alumnae Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 beginning with Mass at St John’s at 10:00AM. The Mass intention will be for all deceased members of the Vincennes Catholic Schools. We invite all alumni, families, friends and the Vincennes Community to join us at Mass. Father Tony Ernst – Father Gary Kaiser and Father Bill Traylor will be the celebrants. Dan Allega (CC 1965) and John Truelove (CC 1963) will be the altar servers. Music will be provided by Brenda (Biggs) Cates and Jayna (Jobe) Carie.
Following Mass, the St Rose Alumnae will gather at The St. Francis Xavier Parish Center. A buffet luncheon will begin at noon. Sander Catering of Jasper, IN will once again provide the buffet. This will be for St Rose Alumnae and Rivet Ladies (71-72-73) only. Anyone that attended St Rose Academy is also welcome to attend. The St Rose Class of 1966 will be the hostesses.
If you have any questions, you may text or call (Mary Ann) at 812-890-2902 or email – marypearl66@yahoo.com
We will be honoring those classes whose graduation year was 1951-1956-1961-1966-1971
The cost for the luncheon is $25.00. – Deadline for reservations is September 18, 2026
Registration forms are not required
Reservations may be sent to:
St Rose Academy Alumnae
PO Box 176
Vincennes, IN 47591
You may also drop your check in the collection basket or at the parish office. Please enclose it in an envelope marked – “St Rose Alumnae” and also include your contact information.
(August 2026) -
Carolyn Ann (Lane) Warren
March 21, 1949 – December 25, 2025
Carolyn Ann Warren, a cherished soul and lifelong resident of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on the winter morning of Christmas Day, December 25, 2025.
(December 2025) -
St. Rose Academy Alumnae
All Classes
On September 28th, 2024, St. Rose alumnae celebrated their annual all-class reunion. The day began with Mass celebrated at St. John’s. The Mass intention was for all deceased members of the Vincennes Catholic Schools. Following Mass, the St. Rose Alumnae gathered for a luncheon.
(October 2024) -
St. Rose Alum
All Classes Welcome
Thursday, October 17th, 4:30 p.m. EDT
Reconnect via Zoom with Sister of Providence, Sister Barbara Sheehan, who will reflect on her time in the classroom.
We will reminisce, answer your questions, and Sister Barbara will share the experience and wisdom she’s learned over the years!
Don’t miss the opportunity to see (virtually!) your teacher and classmates! Register today.
(October 2024)
Two other congregations taught in Vincennes before the Sisters of Providence: Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Kentucky, from 1824-1834, and then Sisters of Charity from Emmitsburg, Maryland, until 1843.
Then, when Mother Theodore was in France, Bishop de la Hailandiere sent three Sisters of Providence to Vincennes. They were at first located in a house on Main Street between Fourth and Fifth – the Bishop’s Block. In 1847, Bishop Bazin relocated them to the former seminary on Second Street. This building also housed resident students, and from 1849 to 1863, orphan girls.
When the orphan boys were moved to the Old College (St. Vincent’s), the girls took their place. This left St. Rose as boarding school and academy, and as before, the sisters’ residence. In 1845, with the consent of Bishop Chatard, the city was to cut a street in the path of St. Rose, the school building was razed and a new St. Rose Academy was built. The third and last building was dedicated in 1964. In 1970, St. Rose Academy joined with Central Catholic High School for boys at Vincennes Rivet High School.