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Descarga en espaol. in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She grew up in the city of Decatur with her three brothers and two sisters. She always had a jigsaw puzzle close by and could often be found with one of the nursing staff helping her place the final pieces. In 1943 Mary Ellen entered St. Agnes Convent. Sister Mary was preceded in death by her parents Andrew R. and Eva Blatz Mollison and her brother Andrew R. Mollison, Jr. She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law: James J. and Germaine Mollison, Thomas R. and Patty Mollison, all of Niles, MI, and Charlene Mollison; one niece and eight nephews; other relatives and friends; numerous former colleagues and the Sisters of St. Agnes with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July 8, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. 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. Barbara Rose Miskelly, CSA, baptized Kathleen Mary, died peacefully November 29, 2018, at St. Francis Home, 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. Give a donation in honorofSister Teresita Ins Argello. Sister Marietta Culhane Sister Marie Patrice Feeney Sister Eileen Hennessey Sister Leonora Juliani Sister Anne Mancini Sister Ann McFadden Sister Marie Michelle Michel Sister Nuala Kathleen Swan Sister Mary Agnes Walsh Golden Our sister who is celebrating 50 years of religious life. She had four sisters and six brothers. Frankmarried Patricia MarieBellewon January 7, 1956 in Paramus, New Jersey. Sister Kathleen ministered as a homemaker for 28 years with the sisters living in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and New York. Nancy was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on May 14, 1934, the daughter of Milbert Funk and Lucille Zangl Funk. She worked in the Financial Aid Office at Marian College and drove for the sisters residing at the Boyle Apostolic Center in Fond du Lac from 1981 1984. 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. In November 2002, Sister Caryl committed civil disobedience by crossing the line into the school property causing her to be arrested for felony trespassing. In view of health precautions currently in place, a Prayer Service and Mass will be held privately June 28 with limited attendance. She kept her resolve to live life fullyup to the moment of her unexpected death. In this setting, she received the care and support she needed to face the effects of her failing health until the time of her death. A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., in Nazareth Center Chapel. Sister Mary Alice Walters, CSA, baptized Elizabeth Johanna, died peacefully November 4, 2021, at Nazareth Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She was also Assistant Principal at St. Henry School, Fort Wayne, IN for six years. Taking on a new role from 1991-1995, Sister Mary Alice was appointed by CSA leadership to serve as local coordinator for the elderly and infirm sisters residing at Nazareth Heights in Fond du Lac. Visitation for Sister Patti was held November 23, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She was also a member of the Foster Grandparent Program from 1990-1998. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ. Sister was an elementary school teacher for eleven years in Mayville and Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; Des Plaines, Illinois; and East Harlem, Bronx, and Yonkers, New York. Sister Ann McKean, CSA, formerly Sister Corona, died peacefully at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on April 11, 2020. Following her service as general superior of CSA, Sister Mary continued to have an integral role in Leadership Conference of Women Religious and international organizations which promoted the mission of women religious into the future and those which addressed urgent issues for Catholic healthcare. Having taught most grade levels in the elementary schools served by the congregation in Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, New York, and Kansas, she also participated in religious education programs in the parishes wherever she lived. She then earned an MEd, with an emphasis on reading, from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and an MRE in Religious Education from St. Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, Indiana. In June 2016, Sister Judith joined the community of sisters residing at Nazareth Court and Center in Fond du Lac. Descarga la obituario en espaol, Give a donation in honorofSister Bertha Bumann. La Ceiba, Honduras, was Sister Vivians home during her final seventeen years as a missionary. and her M.Ed. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in Dubuque from St. Mary on September 3, 1958. Memorials can be directed to the project Sister Ann founded and directed: Adelante Mujer/Advance Woman, 757 S. Main St., Suite 9, Fond du Lac, WI 54935. After transitioning out of the field of education, Sister Gonzagas passion was to serve others through cooking. In the late 90s and early 2000s, Sister Miriam ministered at Covenant House in New York City, spent two years in our Utena, Lithuania mission as a pastoral minister, served as a dietary manager at the Franciscan Spirit & Life Center, and volunteered for various ministries. Patricia was born in Riverdale, New York, on March 27, 1933, to William Scanlan and Irene Magill Scanlan. Her family and the Sisters were at her side during the last days of her life. Sister Dolorita spent a year in a hermitage before, at age 70, she asked to serve her beloved Lithuania as a missionary which she did for the next fifteen years. Once again, Gods call to religious life touched her heart. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Francis W. Scanlon II (Fitchburg, Massachusetts), who passed away on February 15, 2023, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Cremation has taken place. She entered St. Agnes Convent in 1956 and made her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1958, as Sister Mary Lee. Descarga en espaol. She was one of seven children, five boys and two girls. She continued to enhance her professional credentials through a variety of courses in art and counseling over the years. Her ministry of presence and prayer included nurturing relationships with many she encountered throughout her eight decades of service through visits, phone calls, and correspondences until she was called to her eternal home. Sister Pattis life journey included being a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and a Sister of St. Agnes. In 1981, Sister Marie began a variety of volunteer ministries in Fond du Lac. In 1978, Sister turned her focus to leadership in religious education. Sister was a quiet person who enjoyed learning of all kinds; she delighted to see students become involved in their own education and advance to challenging high schools. 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. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center, and to Hospice Hope, for their care of Sister Clare in her last years. She completed her years in hospital ministry as a chaplain at St. Anthonys Hospital in Hays, Kansas, from 1988-1992. Deborah was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 30, 1949, the daughter of Frederick H. Walter and Florence Hanley Walter. She also liked to share witty stories. Sister Beata Reiser, CSA, baptized Patricia Rita, died peacefully July 7, 2021, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Sister Patricia Scanlan was preceded in death by her parents William Scanlan and Irene Magill Scanlan; her brothers William (Bill) Scanlan and John (Jack) Scanlan; and her sisters Joan Dugandzic and Anne Lynch. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary, Alton. Mary Agnes entered St. Agnes Convent in 1938 and made her first profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Rachel on August 15, 1942. She also worked with children, helping them prepare for Baptism and Communion. Sister Collean taught every elementary grade beginning with her first position as second grade teacher at St. Lukes School in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Sister Miriam Racas, a Sister of St. Francis of the Providence of God for 81 years, died at the age of 97 on May 16, 2022. Sister served as librarian for two years at St. Marys School, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 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. Throughout her life, Sister Ruth Ann was a dedicated and gifted educator, honored with many awards for her excellence, creativity, and love for children. Memorials can be directed to the Sisters of St. Agnes Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937. Give a donation in honorofSister Francis Assisi Pielmeier. The following year, she was appointed to CSA regional leadership for the sisters ministering in the Southwest. All of Sisters assignments took her to large institutions staffed by CSA, including St. Marys Springs Academy, St. Agnes Hospital, Boyle Home for the Aged, and St. Agnes Convent. There, her nursing services continued, as she would often spend her days crocheting baby caps for the newborns at St. Agnes Hospital. Sister received a BS in Elementary Education, with a major in social studies, from Marian College of Fond du Lac in 1962. DownloadSister Marie Wagner's obituaryas a PDF. Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Agnes. Mary was born on the family farm in Waunakee, Wisconsin, on August 16, 1927, to Aloysius Endres and Monica Schwab Endres. She was the first of six children including one boy and five girls. She was both a teacher and principal at St. Joes School near Johnsburg, Wisconsin, and at St. Josephs School in Berlin, Wisconsin. Mary Louise was born in Hays, KS, on September 20, 1937, the daughter of Theodore L. Pfannenstiel and Basilia Wittman Pfannenstiel. 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. Descarga en espaol. There she enjoyed using her many artistic and creative talents, especially quilting and decorating, to enhance the life of the Sisters, staff, and visitors. Descarga la obituario en espaol, Give a donation in honorofSister Dolores Taddy. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center and Hospice Hope for their devoted care of Sister Mary. Over the years Sister enriched her life through various courses, receiving certificates in Dietary Administration for Food Service Managers, St. Louis University; Church and Sacraments, Marian College of Fond du Lac; Spiritual Development Program, School of Spirituality, Yonkers; and Ministry with Older Adults, Marymount Manhattan College, New York City. Frank married Patricia Marie Bellew on January 7, 1956 in Paramus . Mary Catherine was one of fourteen children./p>, Sister Mary Catherine professed vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1952. Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, School Sisters of Notre Dame and the Sisters of St. Agnes. Sister Nancy earned a BS in Elementary Education from Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1968 and an MS in Special Education from St. Francis College, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, in 1973. After returning to Nicaragua in 1951, Sister taught primary students and was a catechist for 26 years in Managua, Puerto Cabezas, Rosita and Waspam. Sister Mary Lee Spielbauer, CSA, baptized Catherine Audrey Spielbauer, died peacefully Sunday, September 30, 2018, at St. Francis Home. Sister Germaine received a BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac in 1952 and an MA in Business Education from the College of St. Rose, Albany, New York, in 1964. Jeanette Ione Kruse was born August 4, 1925, in St. Clair, MN, to Raymond and Elsie (Hollmichel) Kruse. Sister Loretta treasured her memories of providing care for the boys who were brought to the orphanage as part of Operation Peter Pan, a Catholic humanitarian effort that brought unaccompanied minors to the U.S. from Cuba after Fidel Castros rise to power in 1959. In 1987, she returned to the classroom, teaching for five years at St. Pius X School in Mobile. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staffs of Nazareth Court and Center and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Francis Assisi in her last years. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. While she completed high school at Immaculate Conception High School, Elmhurst, IL, Mary Therese helped her father raise her siblings. Rita entered St. Agnes Convent in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1945 and graduated from St. Agnes High School, Fond du Lac, in 1947. In 1987, Sister Dolores chose to return to Nicaragua where she ministered for thirteen more years in Puerto Cabezas and Waspam. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis W. Scanlon II to pay them a last tribute. Why did they choose to become a Rochester Franciscan? Visitation for Sister Clare Marie Conrad will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017, at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; a prayer service will begin at 11:00 a.m., in the Community Room of Nazareth Court. She considered herself as a Coloradoan. In June of 2012, Sister Beata returned to Fond du Lac to reside at St. Agnes Convent until moving to Nazareth Court and Center in February of 2017. When Mary Catherine was very young the family moved to Colorado. Following knee replacement surgery in March of 2019, Sister was admitted to St. Francis Home where she was cared for until the time of her death. The family of seven included three boys and four girls. DENNIS, MS -- Kathy Maxwell , 73, passed away Saturday, Feb 25, 2023, in Dennis, MS. at her residence Services will be at Thursday, March 2, 2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel . A prayer service will take place at Nazareth Center Chapel at 4:00 p.m., April 11. She began her high school education at Baraga High School and completed it at Holy Family Orphanage in Marquette where she and her siblings were cared for following her mothers death in childbirth. Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, will be the presider. Mary Agnes was born in Decatur, Indiana, on January 21, 1926, to Peter C. Miller and Anna Bertha Gase Miller. 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 Bertha Ann in her final years of life. After retiring from healthcare, Sister Mary Martha remained in Hays, Kansas, to engage in CSA community service: pre-retirement coordinator for the CSA sisters at St. Joseph Convent in Hays and onsite coordinator for the CSA Associates in Hays. Sister Rose Andr was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Rose Miller; her brothers John, Richard, and James; her sisters Ann Hinesh and Vera Burnett. Beginning in 1948, Sister Francis Assisi devoted thirty years to leadership in teacher education at Marian College. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. The second half of Sisters ministry was devoted to pastoral service, including visiting the sick, leading prayer groups, and offering a caring presence to those in need. Descarga en espaol. 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. From 1983-1987, Sister Barbara was part of an inter-congregational House of Prayer in Uniontown, PA. After her mothers early death, Rose held a job and shared the responsibility for raising her brothers. Burial will be at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, at a later date. Sister Marie received a BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1957. Sister is survived by her brother Andrew (Jacqueline) Miller; her sisters Frances Gruss and Naureen (Carl) Ehinger; nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. In 1951, Agnese entered St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Sister Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents George and Ruth Baudry; her sister Georgene (Gerard) Clair, her brother Alden (Arlene) Baudry and her niece, Sharon Baudry. Give a donation in honorofSister Rose Walters. Sister Rose is survived by her nieces and nephews and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Cecelia will be held on August 31, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin with Father Kenneth Smits, Capuchin, presiding. Sister Teresita Inswas the last living member of her family. Visitation for Sister Mary Hornung will be held January 30, 2019, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Later she served part-time as a primary reading tutor in New York and Arizona for 3 years. Download Sister Rose's bio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Sister Mary at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. After working several years in a factory, Catherine joined the Cadet Nursing Corps since nurses were in short supply. Please check in for the Visitation and Prayer Service at the 375 Gillett Street entrance only. Sister M. Dolorita Butkus, OSF, a Sister of St. Francis of the Providence of God for 79 years, died at the age of 97 on December 21, 2019. Sister Donna Marie Kleinsorge, CSA, formerly known as Sister Cornelius, died peacefully on May 13, 2022, at Nazareth Center in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Give a donation in honorofSister Patti Robinson. Francis Home and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Annette in her last years. Descarga en espaol.

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