Sister Profile

Sister Joan Mary Schaefer

Sister Joan Mary was born on February 7, 1930 and died on March 20, 2025.

Biography

Sister Joan Mary Schaefer was born in Cicero, Illinois. Her final ministry was in residential services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Joan Mary entered the Congregation on July 22, 1948. She professed first and final vows on January 23, 1951 and 1956, respectively.

Of her ministries, Sister Joan Mary served as a teacher, principal, substitute teacher and ministered in home schooling.

Sister Joan Mary enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs and loves Notre Dame football. Her favorite music is classical.

Obituary

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Photographs

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Sister Joan Mary Schaefer (center) with (from let) General Councilor Sister Carole Kimes and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski.
The 2023 75-year Jubilarians included (front row, from left) Sister Laurette Bellamy, Sister Grace Marie Meehan and Sister Eileen Dede, (middle) Sister Dorothy Gartland, Sister Jane Michael Dwyer, Sister Joan Mary Schaefer and Sister James Michael Kesterson. They are photographed with (back) General Councilors Sister Carole Kimes, Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp. Not photographed: General Councilor Sister Laura Parker.
Sister Joan Mary Schaefer.
Sister Joan Mary Schaefer greets Stephanie.