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Sister Grace Stewart
...asked me to write the commentary to be given at the time of her death, she told me that first and foremost she wanted the theme of thanksgiving to run through the account of her life — much as a colored thread is woven into a garment. She also wanted her story told with candor, including not only the bright side but also its shadow side because, she said, ‘I want my story to be a testimony to God’s unfailing...
Sister Marie Eleanor Shaw
...final journey when she welcomed the bridegroom and found that she was heaven-bound to the eternal wedding feast. I like to picture her walking that final journey erect, head held high and delighting in the presence of the one she served so faithfully, so long and so well,” concluded Sister Ann. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Marie Eleanor was celebrated Sept. 2, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings....
Sister Ann Miriam Zell
Sister Ann Miriam Zell “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (Luke 12:34) “Sister Ann Miriam’s death occurred only days short of her entrance anniversary. On Friday, Aug. 20, she would have marked exactly 78 years as a Sister of Providence. Now, as Providence would have it, no physical limitations impede her; she enjoys companions who always have time for her, and, best of all, is eternally with our God of Providence, the inexhaustible source of...
Sister Rita Ann Roethele
...quilts, the vivid materials she so enjoyed working with. Gone was the enthusiasm she brought to a new and creative idea,” shared Sister Alexa. “Sister Rita Ann appreciated her God-given talent, but beyond her achievements she recognized a ground of permanence that can redeem the dissolution of death. Even amid the sorrows of diminishment she was still part of God’s household, God’s work of art — and is now built into a house where God lives in the Spirit,” concluded...
Sister Alma Louise Mescher
...living in community with so many loving and sharing persons whose lives have touched mine in our journey toward eternal life.’ And those of us who have lived with and loved Sister Alma Louise and shared her life and her enthusiasm for everything that lives, I am sure would echo those words,” reflected Sister Jeanne. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Alma Louise was celebrated June 17, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by...
Donna Stites: wanting to be seen as somebody
...spirituality, the Congregation and their own faith. Part of their time together included walking with Donna’s mother as she was dying from lung cancer. At Jan’s death, Priscilla stood right beside Donna. And when the time came to scatter Jan’s ashes, Priscilla had a small service at her home. Attending were Sisters Rita Clare Gerardot and Catherine Livers, who have ministered in prisons for many years. Donna, with a great deal of gratitude, spoke about her relationship with the Sisters...
Sister Rosemary (Mary Gilbert) Powers
...ways. One told me that Thanksgiving Day Sister Rosemary called her over and said, ‘Thank you for all the good care you have given me,’” shared Sister Margaret. “And now it is our turn to say, Sister Rosemary, thank you for being our companion, our mentor, our friend, our sister,” concluded Sister Margaret. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Rosemary was celebrated Dec. 19, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by her three brothers....
Sister Merry Marcotte
...directions each time we visited. We knew that when she was finished directing her own play, it was time ‘to cross the bridge.’ “Sister Merry, we will miss you, but we look forward to your waiting for us when it is time for us to cross the bridge,” concluded Sister Ellen. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Merry was celebrated Feb. 22, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sally Carey. She...
Sister Rosemary (David Patrice) Eggermann
...of Medicine, Chicago. She served as a secretary at St. Luke Religious Education Office, River Forest, Ill. Sister Rosemary returned to the Woods in 2005. “Sister Rosemary’s loyalty and devotion to family and friends were obvious to many over the years. She looked after her mother until her death. She was so devoted to her sister Betty and visited her regularly. Another quality Sister Rosemary radiated was her determination and courage in the face of much adversity. This was exemplified...
Sister Deidre Clements
...her face as she received Communion. I think that when she traveled the last road on the evening of May 15, God said to her, ‘Welcome home, good and faithful friend. Because you have been such a life-giver on Earth, I now give you my life for all eternity,’” said Sister Catherine. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Deidre was celebrated May 21, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings....
Sister Mary Ellen Kilday
...you.’ Sister Mary Ellen has shown us that if we remember this we will be ready to meet him as she was on Saturday morning, May 17, when I am sure she heard the words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant,’” shared Sister Mary Ann. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Ellen was celebrated May 23, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by all her siblings, including her sister, Sister Margaret Eileen Kilday....
Sister Marian Elizabeth Moriarty
Sister Marian Elizabeth Moriarty “Jesus said to his disciples, ‘You are the salt of the Earth. … You are the light of the world.’” (Matthew 5:13a, 14a) “This Gospel reading from Matthew was used at the Eucharistic Liturgy the day after Sister Marian Elizabeth’s death and I immediately knew it would be appropriate for her wake service. ‘Salt’ and ‘light’ — two realities of our daily lives that are so much a part of our day that we hardly notice...