Sr. Clarita Iwanski died on February 6, 2024.  She was 95 years old.  Sr. Clarita was born in Fancher, WI.  

Sr. Clarita  entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis on September 10,1944.  She made final vows on August 10, 1953. 

In Sr. Clarita’s own words on the occasion of her 75th jubilee in 2021, “All of my life I have been ‘gifted’... I am grateful for my parents, my family, my Catholic faith which they and the Sisters helped me grow through my parish and education. When I answered my call to community, I saw it as an opportunity to share my faith with the children I taught and their families in Wisconsin and Puerto Rico. I especially enjoyed my time in Puerto Rico. The people there are so giving… many of whom I continue to call friends…they are filled with a warmth that lifts your spirits.” 

Arrangements will be forthcoming 

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Sister Jane Frances Koszarek, SSJ-TOSF, died January 17, 2024. She was 99 years old. She was born March 2, 1924, in Antigo Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Martin and Clara (Spychalla) Koszarek. She was preceded in death by six brothers: Rev. Thaddeus, Stephen (Anne), Alexander (Dorothy), Andrew, Thomas, and Louis (Josephine); six sisters: Clara (Gordon) Mayo, Rose (Redmond) Marchel, Martha (Carl) Bombinski, Florence (Theodore) Hoffman, Sister Irene, SSJ-TOSF, and Mary (Jerome) Wuller. Survivors include two brothers: Msgr. Paul Koszarek, of Crandon, Wisconsin, and Martin (Toshie) Koszarek, of Yonkers, New York; two sisters: Sister Elizabeth Koszarek, SSJ-TOSF, of Garfield Heights, Ohio, and Sister Anne Koszarek, SSJ-TOSF, of Richfield, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews. Sister Jane is also survived by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis with whom she shared her life for 83 years.

As an educator and within congregational administration, Sister’s service touched the hearts of many not only through her professional competence, but also through her compassionate heart and willingness to be of assistance in diverse and creative ways. Sister provided a listening, comforting presence, a companion in the journey of life. Her ministry included: Teacher, Supervisor of Schools and Assistant Provincial.

Inurnment took place at Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio.

Click here to watch the memorial for Sr. Jane Frances Koszarek.

Sr. Florence was born in Pulaski, Wisconsin. She attended Assumption of the BVM parish and school where she was taught by our sisters. She entered the congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1951 where she finished her high school education. In 1954 she entered the novitiate and began teaching in 1955. From 1955 to 1978, Sr. Florence taught in various schools in Wisconsin and Michigan while taking classes and earning her BA in Education at St. Norbert College.

From 1978 to 2003 Sr. Florence worked in parish ministry and ecumenical outreach. This eventually led to her becoming the director of St. John’s Keenagers, a live-in home for independent elderly men and women in Menasha, Wisconsin. In 2003 Sr. Florence required brain surgery after which she had to learn to speak, read, and write again. During the long rehabilitation and restorative therapy Sr. Florence was ever grateful for those sisters and staff who helped her through that period. During her retirement years Sr. Florence lived at St. Joseph Motherhouse where she ministered to the infirmed sisters in any way that she could. In 2020 Sr. Florence moved to Marymount Place in Garfield Hts. Ohio where she lived out her final years.

People who knew Sr. Florence appreciated her quiet smile, calm demeanor, and ability to easily connect with people. Sr. Florence loved people and especially the sisters in her congregation, and she treasured the times when she could gather with others in prayer.

Click here to watch the memorial for Sr. Florence.

Sister Jeanne Noel grew up in Sweetest Heart of Mary parish in Detroit and entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1941 through the Marymount Province in Garfield Hts. Ohio.  Following her initial formation and education Sister Jeanne Noel ministered as a teacher and organist from 1948 to 19 56 in various parishes in the Detroit and Cleveland Dioceses.  Sister Jeanne Noel earned a BS in Education from St. john College and a MS in Library Science from Case Western reserve University.  In 1956 she became the librarian at Regina High School in Harper Woods, Michigan and continued that ministry at Marymount High School from 1962 to 1969.  Following a two-year ministry in vocation-formation ministry,  Sr. Jeanne Noel returned to Marymount High School and resumed her position as librarian until 1988 when she transitioned to the field of media specialist at the school which was renamed, Trinity High School.  Sister Jeanne Noel remained at Trinity  until 1999 at which time she volunteered to work at Siena prints.  She worked there for sixteen years, helping to produce and distribute inspirational greeting cards and prints until her retirement.

Sr. Jeanne Noel enjoyed reading, poetry, and music.  She will be remembered for her seemingly tireless energy, and her desire to live life fully wherever she was. 

Sr. Loretta was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1942 from St. Peter’s Parish in Stevens Point.  Following her initial formation, Sr. Loretta served the congregation as a lay sister and cook in various parishes in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Puerto Rico from 1945 to 1972.  She returned to the mainland for a brief time and then went back to Puerto Rico and served in parish ministry until 1984.  At that time she moved to Cleveland, Ohio and worked at St. John Cantius Parish as a pastoral minister and at the Hunger Center.  In 1994 Sr. Loretta returned to St. Joseph Motherhouse where she ministered to the care of the infirmed sisters until her own retirement.  In 2019 Sr. Loretta moved to Garfield Hts., Ohio where she resided at Marymount Place and then Regina Health Center until her passing.

Sr. Loretta enjoyed music, cooking, and doing needlework and puzzles.  She will be remembered for her spirit of generosity, the many delicious meals she lovingly cooked, and the many people with whom she ministered.  In Sr. Loretta’s words,  “Touching people’s lives is what makes it all worthwhile.”

Sister Joan Marie entered the congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1953 from St. Stanislaus Parish in East Chicago. Following her initial formation and education Sister taught first grade at various parish schools in Illinois and Indiana from 1958 to 1977. In 1978 she left the parish classroom and began a new ministry teaching children with special needs at Bartlett Learning Center in Bartlett, Ill.

Then in 1985 she moved to Hammond, Indiana where she attended St. John Bosco Catholic Church and ministered as an Educational Specialist until 2004 when she left the education field to care for a family member.

When she celebrated sixty years of religious life, she said: “Life has brought me many blessings, joys, celebrations and support from the sisters at Bartlett, the staff and the children at the Bartlett Learning Center, the people of St. John Bosco Parish, clients and members of Arc Northwest Indiana, and the staff and children at Gary Methodist Hospital Psychiatric Unit.
I have many lasting relationships that date back to 1957 when I began teaching. I taught first grade for 18 years, but the love of my life was teaching children with special needs. My years at Bartlett and Gary Methodist Hospital were fascinating and enriching. All that God gives me is a blessing and a reason to celebrate life, God’s blessings, and His people. These are gifts from God that I treasure each day.”

Sister Joan Marie will be remembered for her love of children and her resilient spirit that inspired all to live life fully.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be posted when available.

Sister irene Koszarek entered the congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in Stevens Point, Wisconsin in 1949.  After her initial formation

Sr. Irene ministered in several Wisconsin parish schools from 1951 to 1980.   During those years she ministered as a teacher, principal, and Diocesan Supervisor.  In 1981 she moved to Cleveland and served at the congregational novitiate as Novice Director.  Sr. Irene then moved back to Stevens Point when she was elected to the  Provincial Administration at St. Joseph Motherhouse  Following her term of office Sr. Irene transitioned to Pastoral Ministry and served in that capacity until her retirement.

Sister Irene obtained a BS degree in Elementary Education at St. Norbertine College and a MS degree in Administration Supervision at Marquette University.  Later she went on to earn other degrees in child development, counseling and religious studies.

Sr. Irene will be remembered for her gentle ways and smile.  She was a prayerful woman who lived with a heart open to all life’s possibilities..

In commenting on her life at her 60th  jubilee Sr. Irene said,  “God has been most generous”.

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Sr. Alice entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1948 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Following her formation Sr. Alice taught in various parish schools from 1950 - 1964 and later obtained her BA and MS degrees in Biology  at Alverno College.  She  also attended Notre Dame University from 1964-1968, where she obtained her PhD in Biology. From 1968 - 1972 she lived in the Bronx as a member of the newly created St. Francis Region and taught at Pace University.  In 1972 she moved to Chicago where she became the founder and director of Prologue High School, providing at-risk students with an alternative education.  From 1974 to 1984 Sr. Alice also served as the director of the Congregation’s St. Francis Region.  Then in  1992  Sr. Alice was elected and served on the Central Board of the Congregation.  Following her term of office she moved to Milwaukee in  1996 and worked at the United Community Center as Program Development Director and served there until her retirement.  Sister then moved back to St. Joseph Motherhouse in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Sr. Alice will be remembered for her leadership skills, and quick wit..

On the occasion of her 75th jubilee this year Sr. Alice stated that she was grateful to those family members  and friends who had given her support in her life of “being who God is calling her to be.”

Sister Patrice Schulist entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1952.  After her initial formation and education, Sr. Patrice taught for the next 40 years in various parish schools in Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Krakow, Rosholt, and Custer Wisconsin.  In 1996 and until her retirement she cared for her mother and visited the sick and elderly in Sacred Heart Parish in Custer, Wisconsin.

During an interview on “A Nun’s Life” Sr. Patrice stated,

"My greatest joys as a sister were teaching the primary grades for forty years and then being able to live with and take care of my elderly and ailing mother for seven years."

Sr. Patrice will be remembered for her kind nature and cheerful spirit.

Sr. Lucentia entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis on Sep. 5, 1933, in Stevens Point, WI.  Following her initial formation and college, she entered the teaching ministry and taught in various Catholic parishes in Wisconsin from 1937 until 1976.  In addition, she became the Diocesan  School Consultant for the La Crosse Diocese from  1962 to 1975. Following a sabbatical, Sr. Lucentia left the teaching field and began pastoral ministry at St. Patrick Church in Janesville, WI, to the homebound, the sick, and the dying.  She served there for thirty years and then in 2009 returned to St. Joseph Motherhouse in Stevens Point. 

Sr. Lucentia will be well remembered for her compassion for God’s people both in the classrooms and in the parish.  She liked to  use the symbol of a Clown in her ministry because it represented happiness.  Sr. Lucentia brought happiness to others with her genuine smile and positive words.

Sr. Lucentia celebrated her 80^th Jubilee in 2020 and shared this reflection on her life:

My heart sings with gratitude to God for the full, free life that has been mine.  With every fiber of my being, I have loved every minute of making God more deeply known and loved.  As I continue my journey, I hold tenderly all those to whom I have ministered over the years.  I cherish those who have ministered to me as well.  Let us celebrate together.  Raise a glass!  Dance with joy!  Sing Alleluia!  God is good!

Sister Dorothy Ann entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in her senior year at Marymount High School in 1960.  Following her initial formation program Sr. Dorothy Ann attended St. John’s College where she earned a BA and MA in Education.  From there she taught in Catholic schools in both the Cleveland and Detroit dioceses.  Over the following 40 years she served in the field of education as teacher, assistant principal, principal, religious education coordinator, and pastoral minister.  In 1978 Sr. Dorothy Ann was elected as Assistant Provincial to the Marymount Province for a term of four years.  In 2007 she became the Co-director and then Director of the Marymount Child Care Center until 2013. 

Sr. Dorothy Ann enjoyed community gatherings and was always willing to lend a helping hand.  She enjoyed playing cards and board games.  She will be remembered for her love of children, and joyful nature.

In 2021 Sr. Dorothy Ann was interviewed on the occasion of her sixtieth jubilee and stated,

“My sixty years in religious life have taught me to be open to God’s invitations and to the surprises that come with them.  I am grateful for all that has been, grateful for all that is, and I await with eagerness for all that will be.”

https://youtu.be/KOMGQDIAeZQ

Sister Martha was known to all as Sister Marty. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1946 from her home parish of St. Ladislaus in Cleveland, Ohio. After her initial formation, Sr. Marty trained to work in the bakery at Marymount Provincial Home for nine months. The following September she began teaching at several elementary schools until 1954. It was then that she was assigned to minister at St. Francis Mission in Greenwood, MS. Sr. Marty ministered to the sisters there as a homemaker and later at various other convents in Ohio and Michigan. In 1973 Sr. Marty requested a dispensation of vows, but remained in touch with the sisters who were close to her. Twenty-two years later Sr. Marty re-entered the congregation and ministered at St. Anthony parish in Belleville Michigan until her retirement in 2017. For the past six years Sr. Marty has resided in Garfield Hts. Ohio at Marymount Assisted Living, and more recently at Villa St. Joseph Skilled Care.

Sr. Marty loved to prepare meals for others and enjoyed the joy her food brought to those who ate it. She was also a gifted baker and was famous for her “special occasion” cakes. Her cake decorating skills were second to none, and she baked and decorated cakes for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, etc. Someone said, “Sister makes nice things and makes things nice. She has hands of magic that can turn out a gala meal, provide an attractive quilt or brighten up a room with her cross-stitch framed picture. She is a joyful presence to those she serves.” Sister’s joyful personality was infused in everything she did. Sr. Marty herself, brought just as much joy to an occasion as did her food. During an interview Sr. Marty advised, “Bring your joy forward. Do not place it on the back burner of your life.” Sr. Marty will be remembered for the joy she so generously shared with others.

Click on this link to view Sr. Marty’s mass of resurrection.

https://youtu.be/mGBtWTc5y6M

Sr. Francesca entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1949 at the age of fifteen from Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Chicago, Illinois.  Following her initial formation and completion of high school at Lourdes High School, Sr. Francesca began teaching in 1953 in various parishes in Illinois, Indiana, and Colorado.  In 1970 she joined the staff at Bartlett Learning Center and worked with special needs children.  Twenty years later in 1990, Sr. Francesca moved to Arizona where she continued to teach.  When most people would be retiring, at the age of 77, Sr. Francesca went to Sun Lakes Indian Mission Reservation School as a First-grade teacher. In her words, “The years at the Indian Reservation were good years as I enjoyed learning the Pima culture, their Native food choices, rituals, interests, and spirituality.”  During her years in Arizona she also ministered as the director of the Associate program in that area.  Throughout her life Sr. Francesca lived the Gospel verse from Mark 10: 13-16, “Let the little children come . . . of such is the kingdom of Heaven.”

Sr. Francesca earned a BA degree in Education and a MA degree in Special Education. 

In 2018 aging and health issues determined that she move to Marymount Place where Sr. Francesca celebrated her 70^th Jubilee in 2021 and lived out her remaining years.

Sr. Francesca enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, and sports and spent her leisure time outdoors in nature either walking, swimming, or skating.  She will be remembered for her love of children and faithfulness to following the Gospel in the footsteps of St. Francis.

Sister Leanne was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended Sweetest Heart of Mary School.  She entered the congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1956.  Following her formation Sr. Leanne began teaching biology, chemistry, physics, and health  at Marymount High School from 1960 to 1969.  At this time, she also earned a BS degree in Biology from Notre Dame College, and later a MS degree from Case Western Reserve.  In 1969 she became the Assistant Principal at Marymount High School.  Then in 1974 she moved to Harper Woods, Michigan where she taught for one year and then was appointed  Principal at Regina High School.  She continued in this position until 2012 when she became the President of the school.  After having ministered for forty-four years at Regina, Sr. Leanne retired in 2019.  In 2021 she moved back to Ohio where she resided at Marymount Place.

During the Viet Nam War in 1967, Sr. Leanne gave a small donation to receive a POW bracelet.  For the next five years she prayed for a soldier whose name was Lieutenant Commander John McCain.  He was released in 1973 and thirty years later Sr. Leanne got to meet Senator McCain in person to show him the bracelet which she had kept and to assure him that she had prayed for his release everyday during those five years.

Sr. Leanne will be remembered for her leadership skills, enthusiasm, and foresight in growing Regina High School and ensuring its place in the future.  At her 60^th Jubilee celebration Sr. Leanne wrote:

“I have come to realize that God does provide, guide, bless, and watch over us.   For every minute of it I say, ‘Deo Gratias’”.

Sister Catherine (Mary Ignatius) Kieliszewski entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis on February 1, 1956 and took her final vows in 1963.

Following her initial formation Sister Catherine began teaching in various parishes throughout Wisconsin from 1958 to 1979.  After that she began a new ministry as Religious Education Director from 1979 to 1985.  For the next 13 years Sr. Catherine ministered as a Pastoral Associate in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.  In 2001 she followed her lifelong desire to be a missionary and moved to Lima, Peru where she continued working as a Pastoral Minister at our mission, Nuestra Senora del Rosario. 

In 2017 Sr. Catherine returned to St. Joseph Motherhouse in Stevens Point and a year later retired to St. Joseph Villa in Garfield Hts., Ohio. 

On the occasion of her 60^th Jubilee Sr. Catherine stated, “I will continue to wait on the Lord, trusting His timetable for the rest of my aging life.  God is faithful.  With praise and thanks . . . I lift up all companions, YOU, whom God has placed on the way.  May we all do our part to better human life, the Church, and the world.

Sister Catherine will be remembered for her joyful spirit and loving heart.

Watch the Memorial Service here

Sr. Betty entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1959.  Following her initial formation she began teaching in various parish schools in Wisconsin from 1961 to 1978.  While working on her Masters Degree in Religious Studies, Sr. Betty ministered to women who lived on the streets.  She wrote an essay about her experience that was shared with other organizations to help others understand the plight of these women.  From 1980 to 1986 Sr. Betty, along with her friend Sr. Sally used their teaching skills in a group home providing. services for developmentally challenged adults in Oshkosh, WI.  In 1986 she returned to teaching until her retirement. Then in 2008 Sr. Betty moved to St. Joseph Motherhouse in Stevens Point where she worked in supportive services for the congregation until 2019.  From there she moved to Marymount Place in Garfield Hts. Ohio and later to Regina Health Center where she spent her final days.

Sr. Betty brought laughter and smiles into a room.  She lived life fully and found her joy in service to others.  She will be remembered for the ways she brought people together and for her love of music as she sang her praises to God.

Sr. Rosanna entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 2005 from St. Clare Parish in Lyndhurst, Ohio where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, lector, and member of the parish council.  Before entering the congregation, Sr. Rosanna attended Dyke College where she earned an Associate degree in Science and Art.  Later she earned a Masters degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University and worked as a data analyst.  Following her initial formation in the Congregation Sr. Rosanna continued in medical claims billing, and was an administrative assistant both at Marymount Congregational Home and at the Carmelite Monastery.

In 2018 Sr. Rosanna experienced declining health and moved into assisted living at Marymount Place in Garfield Hts, Ohio where she remained until her death.

Sr. Rosanna enjoyed spiritual reading, writing poetry, and gardening.  She will be remembered for her quiet, prayerful nature and for her poetry.

Click here to watch the memorial for Sr. Rosanna.

Sr. Stephanie was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois.  Shen entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1954 and made her final vows in 1962. 

During her formation, she earned an Associates Degree at Immaculata College, followed by a BS Degree in Education from St. Joseph’s College in East Chicago.  From there she completed her MA Degree in Education and Administration in 1974 from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan.  In 1957 Sr. Stephanie began her teaching ministry at Immaculata Conception Elementary School in Chicago and then moved to Streamwood where she opened a new school, St. John the Evangelist and taught there until 1968.

She took a year from school to serve as the Coordinator at St. Joseph Motherhouse in 1968 and then went back into the teaching field.  In 1970, Sr. Stephanie was called to be the principal at Queen of the Universe school in Chicago and then in 1976 she served the sisters as the Assistant, and then Director of Immaculata Conception Province in Bartlett.  After her Provincial term, she became the Assistant Manager and Program Director of Senate Apartments in Chicago.  In 2003 Sr. Stephanie retired due to health issues and moved to Clare Oaks (now called The Oaks) in Bartlett.

In an article for her 60^th Jubilee Sr. Stephanie wrote, “I will always be grateful to my religious community for the spiritual opportunities and education I have experienced during my sixty years, but most of all for the gift of my vocation to religious life which has been most rewarding because of what I did for love.”

Sr. Stephanie enjoyed listening to music, playing golf, and working on crafts.  She will be remembered for her dedication and kindness to all those whom she encountered.

Sister Madge Karecki was born and raised in Chicago.  She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1966 and made her final vows in 1972.  As Sr. Madge began ministry in various places over the years, she also worked toward her college degrees.  She earned an Associate degree at Immaculata and a BA degree in Theology and History at Loyola University.  She then earned a MA in Franciscan Studies at St. Bonaventure University.

While in Chicago Sr. Madge was secretary for the Franciscan Federation and later worked in various offices in the Arch Diocese of Chicago.  In 1987 she moved to South Africa where she served as a teacher and consultant in Franciscan Studies and later as Program Director.  While there, Sr. Madge attended the University of South Africa where she earned a MA in Missiology and a DTH in Theology.  Sr. Madge returned to the U.S. in 2005 and lived with the Poor Clares for a few years.  Then in 2007 she worked as the Congregation’s historian.  In 2011 she served as the Director of the Chicago Diocese Catholic Missions Office and the Office for Mission Education.  In 2015 Sr. Madge became the Assistant National Director for the Pontifical Missions Societies of the U.S. and then continued on as its Director.  Up until her death she wrote a number of articles and gave lectures on Franciscan topics.

Sr. Madge will be remembered for her deep Franciscan spirituality, her hearty laugh and joyful spirit.

During a Profiles in Catholicism interview in 2021, when asked what aspects of Franciscan life were important to her, Sr. Madge responded:

Three aspects of Francis’ life are especially important for me: love for the Church, Christ’s Body; his dedication to prayer to be in union with Christ; and his own stress on poverty and respect for all people, but especially for poor people. He did everything with love and this is what I strive to do in my own life. The fruit of such a life is great trust and joy.

Sister Imelda was born in Chicago, Illinois and entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1942 from St. Barbara Parish.  Following her formation and education, she began teaching in 1951 and continued to do so primarily in the Chicago area until 1982.  It was then that she moved to Immaculata Congregational Home in Bartlett Illinois, and for the following 28 years she served as laundry supervisor, treasurer, sacristan, and driver for the sisters.  Sister Imelda retired in 2011 and later moved to Marymount Place in Garfield Hts. Ohio.

On the occasion of her 75^th Jubilee Sr. Imelda said,  “After 75 years of religious life, it is consoling to think that for all my planning and fussing and worrying, God has had many occasions for laughter and enjoyment. . . that comes from deep joy and peace.”

Sr. Dolores entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1946.  Following her initial formation, she entered the field of education.  Sr. Dolores served in various Catholic schools in Illinois and Indiana from 1950 until 1997 as both teacher and principal.  During that period, she earned a BA degree from DePaul University and later an MA degree in education from St. Louis University.  Sr. Dolores taught all grades from kindergarten through 7^th, as well as children with special needs at Bartlett Learning Center.

From 1998 to 2005, she ministered as the payroll clerk at Immaculata Congregational Home in Bartlett, Illinois.  Then, from 2008 to 2012, Sr. Dolores volunteered as a driver, working in the laundry, and visiting the sick.  Later Sr. Dolores retired at Clare Oaks, in Bartlett, Illinois and then moved into assisted living at Marymount Place in Garfield Hts. Ohio in 2019.

On the occasion of her 70^th Jubilee celebration, Sr. Dolores stated.

“I am very grateful for all the people God has brought into my life and I pray that we will all be together again with Him forever.”

Sr. Dolores will be remembered for her gentle spirit and trust in God’s providential care.

Sr. Lucy entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis from St. Stanislaus Parish in Seymour, Wisconsin in 1954.  Following her initial formation, she taught in Catholic schools in various Wisconsin parishes from 1960 to 1982.  From 1982 to 2002 Sr. Lucy lived in Minnesota where she ministered in child care, Religious Education, helping adults with special needs and counseling.  After a sabbatical and completing a Certification in Complimentary Health Care, Sr. Lucy began a new ministry in therapeutic massage, which she continued until 2014.  She then volunteered at Sarah’s Place, a residence for women in transition in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In 2019, Sr. Lucy moved into assisted living in Ohio.  Sr. Lucy will be remembered for her deep spirituality and focus on holistic health.  Her generous smile will be missed by all.

The following are a few quotes from Sr. Lucy,

Don’t underestimate the power you have to make a difference in this world by utilizing the gifts you have within yourself.

When you nourish your soul, life falls into balance. Each of us creates our own “recipe,” adding the essential “ingredients” that sustain us best.

Always be kinder than necessary

More quotes from Sr. Lucy can be found on this link:

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She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis from Stevens Point, Wisconsin in 1961.  Following her formation Sr. Bernadine taught in Wisconsin schools from 1964 – 1998, and served as teacher, principal, and Director of Religious Education throughout those 31 years.  During that time, she earned a BA degree at Alverno College and a MRE degree at St. Meinrad School of Theology.  In 1998 she became the Activity Director at St. Joseph Motherhouse and served there until 2014.  Sr. Bernadine retired then and continued her ministry of prayer until her death.

Sr. Bernadine liked listening to music, doing crafts, and skiing. She also enjoyed planning activities for feastdays and holidays where she often dressed the part of saints and other famous people.

On the occasion of her 50^th Jubilee in 2011, Sr. Bernadine stated,

 Life is an unfolding mystery that leads us to places we thought we would never venture.  And along life’s journey we gather crumbs of happiness that will give us a loaf of contentment and joy.”

Sr. Bernadine moved to Garfield Hts. Ohio in 2019 and celebrated her 60^th Jubilee in 2021.  As she reflected on her life she explained,

Looking back, I thank God for all who came into my life. And for all those who have given me hope and love on my journey as a Sister of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis”

When the Lord called, it was a persistent call until I answered. . . . If asked, ‘Would I do it again?’  I wouldn’t hesitate.”

I began to dance in my mother’s womb.  But for sure, by age two and a half she was dancing on stage in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.  Through high school she participated in school plays as well as those sponsored by local civic groups.  It was natural that when she entered the congregation, she would teach drama and speech to high school students. She began liturgical dancing in 1976, at the Congregations celebration of its 75^th Anniversary.  It was observed by many that when Sr. Therese Francis danced, you were invited to touch God.”

Sr. Veronette was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis from St. Peter’s Parish in 1946.

Following her formation and education at St. Norbert College, De Pere, Sr. Veronette taught for forty years in various Catholic schools throughout Wisconsin.  She retired in 1988 and moved back to St. Joseph Motherhouse where she provided support services.  In 2017 Sr. Veronette moved to Willow Brook Senior Care facility and lived there until her death.  Sr. Veronette enjoyed listening to classical music, singing, and reading. 

On the occasion of her 70^th Jubilee Sr. Veronette expressed these thoughts:

Life is so precious.  I’m glad to have lived so long because I am closer to God.  One doesn’t know how to love when one is young.  Only as one grows older does love become like a diamond.  This is what I have learned and so I now savor the love I have for God and others.”

Sr. Lydia was born in Hamtramack, Michigan and entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1942. Following her initial formation, she began ministry in homemaking and culinary arts.

Sr. Lydia was a reserved, quiet-mannered and thoughtful woman who throughout her life was faithful to her vows. Her ministry in homemaking and food service took her to many of the congregation’s missions, parishes and institutions in Ohio, Michigan, and California. Her final years of ministry and service of 34 years were spent at Regina High School in Harper Woods, Michigan. Sr. Lydia will be remembered for her gift of making one feel comfortable in her presence by her simplicity and gentle ways.

Sr. Melanie was born in Terryville, Connecticut and met our sisters during her school years at St. Casimir Parish. She later entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1946.

Sr. Melanie spent the first half of her teaching ministry in Ohio and Michigan and the last twenty years at schools in Connecticut where she where she taught at both the elementary and high school levels. She retired from active teaching in 1997 and remained in Bristol, Connecticut until 2021 when she moved to Marymount Place in in Garfield Hts, Ohio. When Sr. Melanie retired from teaching, she applied for and received a grant that allowed her to travel and spend two summers in Poland where she researched her Polish roots. Around that time, she also became a member of the Connecticut Coalition for Peace and got involved in several social justice issues. At her apartment once a week residents would gather around Sr. Melanie’s globe of the world and share current events from the news. As each person shared their story, they would locate the place on the globe and offer that particular situation to God in prayer.

Sr. Melanie will be remembered for her love of teaching and her global perspective of the church and the world.

Sr. Joan was born in Elyria, Ohio and was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.  She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis as an aspirant in 1948 and graduated from Marymount High School in 1951.  Following her initial formation, Sr. Joan began teaching.  She earned a BA degree in education from St. Johns College in Cleveland, Ohio and later went on for a MA degree from Marquette University in Supervision and Administration.  She also secured a MA degree in Religious Education from Saints Cyril and Methodius Seminary.  Throughout her years of ministry Sr. Joan taught, supervised, and coordinated Religious Education  in Catholic schools in Ohio, Connecticut, and Michigan.

Sr. Joan celebrated her 70^th Jubilee this past summer.  As she reflected on her life she said, “Reflecting on my many years in community, gratitude resonates clearly for the gifts of love and service which shapes not only emotions and thoughts, but also actions and deeds.”  She was fond of telling jokes and seeing the humor in her own experiences.  Sr. Joan will be fondly remembered for her love of community, her joyful attitude, and positive outlook. 

Sister Peter was born in Meriden, Connecticut, and entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1957.  Prior to her entrance, she served as a 2^nd Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps in Tinian and Saipan during WWII, from 1945 to 1946.  After the war she continued her nursing career at the Veterans hospital in Connecticut until she entered religious life.  Following her initial formation Sister Peter ministered in the congregation’s infirmary and later on the nursing staff at Marymount Hospital until 1980.  At that time she left full-time ministry and attended Ursuline College to further her nursing skills.  In 1985 Sister Peter began working at Womankind, Inc., a prenatal and maternal care center in Garfield Hts.  She continued working there until her retirement in 1990.

Sister Peter will be remembered for her faith, determination, and spirit.  Her motto was “For God and Country”, and this she did with a loyal heart.

We remember Sister Jane (Cecilia Ann) Zoltek,   June 11, 1931 to August 29, 2021.  Sister Jane was born and grew up in the Detroit area.  She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis on August 27, 1945.  Following her formation and education Sr. Jane began teaching in Catholic Schools in Connecticut, Ohio, and Michigan from 1950 until 1972.  She transitioned into Pastoral Ministry in 1972 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Oak Park, Michigan and later became the Associate Pastor there until 2006 when she retired.  In 2009 Sr. Jane returned to Marymount Congregational Home where she edited and published a monthly newsletter called “Sage-ing-Age-ing” and assisted in other activities in the Congregational Home.

Sr. Jane will be remembered for her creativity, wit, and wisdom.  One of her recent reflections on life can be seen on the following link.

Sister Gerri entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1953. Following her formation Sr. Gerri attended Wayne State University and earned a BA in education. Soon after Sr. Gerri began teaching in various Catholic schools in the Detroit, Michigan area. In 1972 she transitioned to ministry as the Religious Education Coordinator and Director of Religious Education in different parishes in Michigan. From 1998 until 2004 Sr. Gerri worked at Regina High School in Harper Woods in the bookstore. Sr. Gerri retired and moved Marymount Congregational Home in 2009 and later to St. Joseph Villa where she spent her last years of life.

On the occasion of her 50th Jubilee Sr. Gerri said, “The support and friendship of every sister in this community has enriched my life and made me a better person.” Sr. Gerri will be remembered for her love of God, her service in the field of education, her great sense of humor, and her laughter.

Sister Edith entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1950 and made her final profession in 1957.  In 1964 she earned a BA degree in Education from Averno College in Milwaukee and later received a MA degree in Counseling from St. Louis University.

Sister Edith began teaching in 1952 in various Catholic schools in Wisconsin until 1978 when she served as the Provincial Administrator in Stevens Point.  At the completion of her term of office she ministered as the Director for Religious in the Diocese of Covington Kentucky from 1982 until 1989. Sister Edith moved back to Wisconsin in 1989 and worked in the Office of Family Ministry, in Madison from 1989 to 1996.

Over the years, Sister Edith served as a teacher, principal, and summertime directress of postulants, novices and young professed at St. Joseph Motherhouse in Stevens Point. She also assumed roles as coordinator at the Motherhouse, provincial administration member, vicar for religious, associate director of family ministry, director of marriage preparation, director of a diocesan spiritual renewal program and an English-speaking tutor.  In 2019, she relocated to Garfield Heights, OH, to be with other retired Sisters.

Sister Edith once wrote: “I define spirituality as the strength of my being. I cannot physically touch it, but I know it is within me because of my humble and sacred connection with the Holy Spirit.”

Sister Magdelene entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1954 through the Immaculata Province in Chicago.  Following her formation, Sister Magdelene went on to earn a BA in Education from Xavier College and began teaching in 1962 in the Chicago area.  Years later she completed her Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in reading supervision from Marygrove University.   In 1967 she began teaching at St. Mary of Czestochowa School and later became a principal there until 2006.  For the next four years Sister Magdelene volunteered in her parish and then returned to Bartlett in 2010 and lived at Clare Oaks, (now known as The Oaks at Bartlett) until her death.

On the occasion of her 60^th Jubilee, Sister Magdelene stated, “Take one day at a time and always take time to nurture your spiritual life.  With all the Sisters of St. Joseph, TOSF, be grateful for all that has been, and say YES for all that will be!  Alleluia!”

Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 24, at St. Peter Damien Church, Bartlett, IL.

Visitation: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (CT) with a short service at 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. (CT)

Mass: 11:00 a.m. (CT)

Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery after Mass.

Sister Louise was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Leo and Louise (Netols) Kwaterski.  She attended local schools in Green Bay, Wisconsin. On August 10, 1954 Sister Louise was received into the novitiate of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in Stevens Point. She professed her final vows on August 10, 1961.

 
Sister Louise was a pioneer in her Spiritual thinking and her ministries. Sister Louise earned a BA degree in Education from Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She earned a MA of Theological Studies at the Franciscan School of Theology at Berkeley, California.  She earned a Certificate of Theological Studies for Spirituality and Worship through The Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. She successfully completed a Cancer Residency for Clergy through St. Vincent Hospital Department of Pastoral Care and Educational Services, Green Bay, Wisconsin.  She Completed a program of studies in Liturgical Ministry from the Liturgical Institute of the Office for Divine Worship of the Archdiocese of Chicago under the auspices of the Pontifical Liturgical Institute at S. Anselma, Rome. 

Ministries included Parish schools and High Schools as teacher and principal in Wisconsin from 1954 through 1975. In 1975 she shifted to Congregational leadership, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. After earning her Masters in Theology, she focused on the following ministries: Retreat Director, Liturgy Coordinator, Pastoral Minister and Pastoral Associate, all in the Green Bay Diocese. Retiring in 2017 where she continued to Minister to the Elderly at Wellington Place, Wisconsin Rapids. 

On the occasion of her 60th Jubilee, Sister Louise shared, “I am grateful for the persons who have accompanied me on the various laps of my life’s journey – family, community members, friends, co-workers. . . . My life is filled with meaning because of my belief that God has called me by name, and that I am precious in God’s sight.”

Sr. Constance entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis through Lourdes High School in her senior year of 1953 and began her early formation in the Immaculata Province in Bartlett, Illinois. Sr. Constance earned a BS degree in Elementary Education at DePaul University and later went on to Cardinal Stritch University where she received a MA in Special Education. From 1955 to 1970 she the taught at various schools in the Chicago area. In 1970 Sr. Constance began working at Bartlett Learning Center, (a school for specially challenged students) as teacher, motivator, Program Director, and Administrative Assistant. Then in 1985 she returned to the parish classroom and continued to teach in the Chicago area and in Indiana.

Sr. Constance retired first to Clare Oaks in Bartlett, Illinois and then in 2018 moved to Marymount Place Assisted Living in Garfield Hts., Ohio. Sr. Constance was also known for her love of crocheting and in 2011 she began keeping record of the number of prayer shawls she was crocheting. By 2018 she had crocheted over 1,371 prayer shawls! Among the many recipients of her shawls were Cardinal Cupich, the late Cardinal Bernardine, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis.

In Sr. Constance’s words, “I am most grateful to God for my vocation and His trust in me to continue the ministry that Jesus began.”

Sr. Madeline grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis directly from Marymount High School in 1953.  Following her novitiate, Sr. Madeline entered the teaching ministry and from 1955 to 1979 taught in schools in Michigan, Ohio, and California.  From 1979 to 2007 Sr. Madeline ministered as Vice Principal, Religion Coordinator, and Director of Faith Formation in California.  She returned to Cleveland in 2007 where she continued to volunteer at St. Therese Parish.  Sr. Madeline lived out her last years at Marymount Congregational Home.  Sr. Madeline was fond of quoting St. Clare who said, “Hold back nothing of yourselves, that He who gives Himself totally to you may receive you totally.”

Suzanne made her first commitment as an Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1982.  She served as a Certified Pastoral Minister, was active in her church, and volunteered at Southpoint Hospital.  In recent years she served on the Sunshine Committee and sent out cards to our Sisters and Associates on their birthdays and other special occasions.  Suzanne’s goal as an Associate was to make a lasting friendship with the Sisters that included sharing faith and living out the Franciscan charism. 

Sister Lucia entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis from St. Stanislaus Parish in Cleveland in 1952.  After receiving her education, she entered the teaching ministry and taught in Ohio, Connecticut, and Michigan from 1957 to 1974.  She accepted the position of  principal in 1974 and continued in that role until 1982 when she became a School Supervisor for the Diocese of Cleveland.  Then from 1996 until 2008 Sister Lucia ministered as the Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools in Cleveland Diocese.  During her last four years of active ministry, she was a Professional Development Consultant at the Office of Catholic Education and then retired in 2011.

In 2007 Sr. Lucia wrote, “It is our responsibility to develop a relationship with God to a level of true friendship.  We then easily speak with God rather than constantly besieging God with requests.  Our actions will be performed out of that friendship as well.  Our relationships with others will be affected by our closeness to God because true friendships should include all with whom we share life.”

Sister Lucia will be remembered for her gentle nature and kindness.  She was indeed a friend with all whom she shared her life.

Sister Helen Huellmantel (Sr. Louis) passed away April 2, 2021 at the age of 84. She was born in Warren, Michigan where she was raised with her five brothers and sisters. She was the 5th of 6 siblings. She attended Ascension School in Base Line, MI where the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis were teachers. Helen entered the Congregation after she graduated from eighth grade. She was invested in 1953 and received the name Sister Mary Louis. Sr. Helen’s whole life and ministry has always been rooted in the care of the “little ones”. She began her ministry as a teacher in 1956 and taught in several Ohio schools until 1968. She was assigned to St. Francis Mission in Greenwood, Mississippi. That year changed her life and ministry. She returned to Detroit and joined the staff of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Oak Park, MI as Director of Adult Education and Special Parish Affairs. In 1971 she continued her ministry at St. Columban Parish in Detroit. She became aware of children in the inner city of Detroit and began to study the neighborhood and discern how to help the youth. She opened a Youth Center FOCUS, INC and in 1978 she established Sunshine Montessori School for younger children. In 1988 she transitioned from her work at FOCUS, INC to working in community development for Goodwill Industries. She organized meals for seniors, well-being visits for those in need. She became Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Chaplain at Detroit Riverview Hospital where she completed Certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains. In 2000 she assumed the role of Chaplain at William Beaumont Hospital where she served for four years.

While ministry was important to Sister Helen, her spirituality and music played an equally important role. It was music that gave soul to her life. She attended the Cleveland Institute for studies in music while teaching full time. She studied all the usual courses toward a degree including piano, violin and clarinet. She also continued her music studies at Wayne State University where she received a master’s degree in music education.

In 2011 Sister retired to the Village at Marymount in Garfield Hts. OH where she spent the last years of her life.

We remember Sister Stephen Grzelinski, January, 28, 1931-January 15, 2021. Sister Stephen was born in Chicago, Illinois, the last of ten children. She attended Turibius Grade School and then Lourdes High School. Before entering religious life, she worked at a florist and enjoyed arranging flowers as she admired God's creation in every beautiful plant.

After high school, she entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis and after completing her initial formation, Sr. Stephen requested to be a homemaker and ministered in this capacity for the first eighteen years in the community. In 1965 she began teaching in elementary schools in Indiana and Illinois while attending college at Notre Dame, to earn her teaching degree. Sister Stephen also drew much pleasure and satisfaction from preparing children for the sacraments. Following her teaching ministry Sister Stephen took an interest in upholstering and attended Washburn Trade School to become an upholsterer in a business that she named, "The ReStore". Sister Stephen retired in 2005 and lived at Clare Oaks in Bartlett and later at the Felician Skilled Care Center in Chicago.

Sister Stephen will be remembered for her joyful spirit and deep appreciation of God's goodness to her.

We remember our Associate Ted (Theodore) Blanda who left this world after extended illnesses. His birth to new life was marked on Jan. 8, 2021, after his 92 years on this side of eternity. Among many of his involvements, he was most proud to be an army veteran who served in Korea, an associate of the SSJ-TOSF's whom he enjoyed during his stay at Marymount Place, and a member of St. John Cantius Parish where he met and befriended Sr. Loretta Zelewski. That friendship was rekindled when Sr. Loretta came to Marymount Place and made sure his collar was in place to protect his cancerous ear. Ted's funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John Cantius Church on Wed., Jan. 13, at 10 AM. Ted counts on our prayers to help usher him into the arms of our Loving God. Thank you!

Sister Irmina Bula, 94, entered eternal life on Oct. 21, 2020 surrounded by the prayers of her Sisters in Community. She was born Jan. 12, 1926 to John and Angeline Bula in Antigo, WI. She received her early education in Antigo continuing it at St. Joseph Academy in Stevens Point , Wi.

Sister Irmina entered the Sisters of St Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis at St. Joseph Convent as a novice in 1941, made first vows in 1943 and final vows in 1948. Her initial ministry took her to St. Adalbert’s and Blessed Sacrament schools in Milwaukee, WI. where she taught the little ones. In 1959 she went to Rochester, MN to receive dietary training. She then served as a dietician at St. Joseph Home and Hospital, River Falls, WI; Divine Infant Hospital, Wakefield MI; Holy Family Hospital and Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, Wi.

In 1972, together with Sister Edmund Antoniewicz, knowing a great love for children, they entered the foster care program in Manitowac County while continuing their full time ministries . This led them to found in 1983 Sister’s Treatment Home in Two Rivers, WI. Here they served for 30 plus years the severly physically and mentally challenged young beginning with infants. They became guardians of two of the guests when they reached adulthood. They had Melinda and Mary Jo from their birth until they were received home to their God. Both are buried among the Sisters at St. Joseph Convent in Stevens Point, WI.

Sister Irmina along with Sister Edmund were recognized for their work among persons mentally and physically challenged. They received awards from Manitowac County Department of Social Services and the National Franciscan Federation.

In 2011 Sister Irmina retired to St. Joseph Convent in Stevens Point bringing with her Mary Jo who lived the rest of her days among the Sisters. Retirement did not mean being idle. Sister Irmina could be found helping in the laundry, visiting the sick and involved in her ministry of prayer. She spent her last years at Wellington Home , Wisconsin Rapids where she continued to minister to staff and those around her.

Sister Claire was born and grew up in Chicago.  She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis at the age of 15 and began her novitiate program in 1948.  Following her formation, Sister Claire prepared for ministry in education and served as a teacher in various Catholic schools in Chicago and Bellwood Illinois, as well as in Indiana.  When Sister Claire retired in 1999, she continued to serve the Congregation as a driver.  Sister Claire earned her BA degree at St. Joseph College in 1964 and went on to Loyola University where she received her MA degree in 1971.   Her many interests included sports, reading, and exercising.  On the occasion of her 70^th Jubilee Sister Claire shared, "I am most grateful that I have lived this amount of time.  It has been a time of love, kindness, and experiences that helped me grow as an individual."

Sister Gerri was born and raised in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and was educated by our sisters.  After high school,  she entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1955.  Following her formation period, Sr. Gerri ministered as an elementary teacher from 1958 until 1993 in various Catholic schools throughout Wisconsin.  In 1994 she became the Skilled Care Coordinator at St. Joseph Motherhouse and then in 1999 she moved to Milwaukee where she served at Community Care for the Elderly and did secretarial work at St. Francis Hospital.  Sr. Gerri retired from active ministry in 2008.  When she celebrated her 60^th Jubilee in 2015 Sr Gerri reflected, "I have been touched in a special way by all the sisters who accompanied me throughout my 60 years in the congregation". 

Sister Elaine was born in Chicago, Illinois and entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis on Aug. 15, 1942 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.  Following her period of formation, Sister Elaine attended college earning a BA degree in Education and a MA degree in Music from DePaul University.  She went on to teach in a number of Catholic schools throughout the Chicago Diocese.  From 1946-1982 Sr. Elaine ministered as an educator, principal, music teacher, and parish organist.  Later she went on to earn her MA degree in Pastoral Studies from Aquinas Institute of Theology.  In 1982 Sr. Elaine accepted the position of Coordinator of Immaculata Convent, and in 1989 she returned to school once again and received a certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education.   From 1992 to 1996, she ministered as a chaplain at Mercy Hospital in Chicago.  In 2003, Sr. Elaine retired to Lourdes Convent and then to Clare Oaks in Bartlett, Illinois. 

 At an interview on the occasion of her 75^th Jubilee in 2018, Sr. Elaine said, "Today I give thanks to God for the grace to have responded to the call to share a lifetime of Franciscan values with the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis, companions on a journey in faith.  For all this - and so much more - daily I say, THANKS BE TO GOD!"

Sr. Augusta was born in Chicago and attended St. Barbara Parish School.  At the end of ^th grade, she entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1941.  Throughout her religious life Sr. Augusta served as a lay sister, homemaker, and dietician.  Sr. Augusta ministered mainly at Immaculata Congregational Home and Bartlett Learning Center from 1962 until she retired in 2009 to begin her ministry of prayer.  During those years she baked and was famous for her kolaczkis, paczki, chocolate chip cookies and bread.  In addition, Sr. Augusta liked creating crafts for the house gift shop and annual craft fair.   At her 75^th Jubilee article Sr. Augusta said, "My life of service was exciting, fulfilling and happy. . . .although I haven't moved much these past 75 years, life has moved me in new and exciting directions for which I give thanks to God and to the congregation that I love.

Sister Dolores Mikula was born in Flint, Michigan and entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1953.  After earning her BS degree in Education, she taught for a brief time.  Sr. Dolores then returned for further training in 1964 to prepare for a new ministry in healthcare.  In 1966, she began work as a certified X-ray technician first in Garfield Hts, Ohio, then in Meridian, MS, and later in Cartagena, Colombia with Project Hope where she served a 26-month tour of duty.    In 1974, with her dear friend Sister Anne Joseph Crookston, she moved to California where she ministered for the next thirty years as a Pastoral Minister, a Residential Manager for AID's patients, and a Chaplain.

When Sr. Dolores retired in 2017, she and Sister Anne Joseph traveled back to Ohio, and resided at Marymount Congregational Home.   When asked, "What gift are you most grateful for?", Sr. Dolores said, "I am most grateful for the gift of openness and willingness to try new things."

Sister Joanne was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin where she entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1952.  Following her initial formation, Sister Joanne earned a BA degree in Education at Alverno College and went on to Marquette University where she obtained her MA Degree.  In later years she also became a certified paralegal.

From 1956-1981 Sister Joanne taught in schools in Milwaukee, Stevens Point, and Chicago.  In 1981 she shifted to secretarial, archival, and office administrative services for the congregation.  From 1985-1993 she served as Director of the Congregation's Institutional Sponsorship Board. Sister Joanne retired in 2015 and returned to  live in Stevens Point at St. Joseph Motherhouse until 2019 when she moved to Marymount Place in Ohio for health care. 

Recently Sister Joanne was asked, "What is meaningful?", Her reply was,

"What a blessing!!   Knowing I am a beloved of God.  God is always faithful."

Eulogy for Sr. Joanne Skalski

Sr. Suzanne entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1957. Following her initial formation, she attended St. Norbert College in DePere, Wisconsin and prepared for the teaching ministry. Sr. Suzanne ministered as an elementary teacher in various Wisconsin Catholic schools beginning in 1960. In 1976, she also began to minister as a principal and filled both roles until 2003. In 2003 she and long time friend, Associate Irene Skarban left the teaching field and began a ministry to the elderly, providing transportation for doctor visits, church, and other outings. Along with their pet dog Joy, Sr. Suzanne and Irene provided friendship and a needed service to the elderly in their community. Sr. Suzanne and Irene also headed a prayer shawl ministry. Many people received shawls over the years and could count on the prayers of these two women. Sr. Suzanne served God's people for 60 years as teacher, principal, driver and friend to the elderly, in the making and distributing of countless prayer shawls. May Sr. Suzanne be remembered for the love she showed to all.

Sister Caroline entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1960 and after her formation, attended college and began ministry in the field of education.  Over the years Sister Caroline attended and received degrees from Ursuline College, St. Mary College, the College of Business at GSU, and McCormick Theological Seminary.  Sister Caroline was also the founder and president of Digital Disciple Network, a faith-based educational technology service for ministers.  In addition, she contributed articles that focused on educational technology for Catechist Magazine, Liturgical Catechesis, Momentum, and Today's Catholic Teacher.  Sister Caroline will be remembered for her leadership in the area of technology and Catechesis, her love of traveling, and her engagement with God's people.

“A funeral service took place on March 26th, 2020. To view it please click on the following link:”

Sr. Madelyn entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1949.  She earned a B.S. Degree in Education from St. Norbert College, De Pere, and completed two units of Clinical Pastoral Education at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee.  From 1951 to 1983, Sr. Madlyn taught in schools in the Green Bay and Milwaukee dioceses in Wisconsin.  From 1984 to 1999 she worked as a secretary and clerical assistant in Mishawaka, and South Bend, Indiana.  From 2000 to 2006 Sister cared for elderly family members and then retired to St. Joseph Motherhouse where she spent her last years.  Sr. Madelyn will be remembered for her love of reading. 

Pat passed away on the morning of January 21, 2020 at the age of 85.  She became an associate with the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 2000 and enjoyed "giving back to the sisters" (who taught her for 12 years).  Pat often participated in activities at St. Joseph Motherhouse and volunteered her time visiting the sisters at Maria Center.  Her last years were spent at Arborview Court Senior Living in Wisconsin Rapids where she resided.  A Mass of Christian burial was held at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.

Sister Mary Agnelle Swierczynski, (1923-2020) entered Heaven on the evening of Monday, January 6, 2020 at the age of 96.  Sister Agnelle entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1945 where she prepared for a ministry in education.   She received her bachelor's degree from St. John college in Cleveland, Ohio and her master's degree from the university of Detroit.  From 1948-1994 she taught in parish schools in Ohio, Michigan, Mississippi, and Connecticut.  She retired in 1996 and remained in Connecticut until her death.  Sister Agnelle is fondly remembered for her fun-loving spirit and her amazing whistling skills.  The Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 followed by a burial service at St. Mary Cemetery, Terryville, CT. 

We remember Sister Juliana (Alexandra) Sobieski, who died peacefully on Nov. 5, 2019 in Clare Hall at the Village at Marymount,  in Garfield Hts., Ohio. 

Sr. Juliana was born on Nov. 23, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan.  She entered the community in 1946 and  ministered as a teacher in Ohio, Mississippi, and Connecticut until 1976.  She also served on the Provincial Council from 1982-1986.  After that she transferred to St. Anthony Parish in Belleville Michigan and  served as a pastoral minister and sacristan until 2016 when she retired and moved to Marymount Place.  Sister Juliana will always be remembered as a kind and fun loving person who had a deep faith and love for God  and for the people she served.

Feb. 23, 1930 - Sept. 18, 2019

SOUTH BEND, IN - SOUTH BEND, IN - William “Bill” Dillon died Wednesday at age 89 at home with family by his side. He was born to Joseph and Lucille (Boomer) Dillon and was a lifelong Michiana resident. On October 29, 1960, he married Carol Guendling, who survives along with their seven children, Anna (Dale) Matson, Tracie Staggers, Sr., Sharon Dillon, Jennifer (Sean Garvey) Dillon, Samuel Dillon, Claire (Kelly) Coleman and Benjamin Dillon; nine grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters Patti Pitchford, Marylu Weist, Marj Weaver, and Kathy Martin, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Bill graduated from Central Catholic High School and the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a BS in Aeronautical Engineering in 1951. The same year he was employed at Bendix as a systems engineer; minus a stint in the Army from 1953-55, he worked there until 1971. He then worked at the South Bend Waterworks until he retired in 1995.

 Bill was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, where he served on the parish council and in the soup kitchen, made building repairs, and managed the parish's finances for almost sixty years. He volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and St. Vincent de Paul Society, and prepared taxes for seniors. He also helped friends and neighbors with home repairs and maintenance.

 For almost twenty years, Bill and Carol fostered dozens of young women and children. They were active in the Association for the Rights of Children and longtime associate members of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, TOSF. They were active in peace and justice issues with Call-To-Action Michiana and other groups. Bill described himself as a “wild and crazy liberal”, insisting that Jesus was too.

 Bill enjoyed many pastimes. He played golf and tennis, bowled, and avidly followed Notre Dame football. He liked playing chess, solving crossword and jigsaw puzzles, reading thrillers, and playing cards. He self-published a pamphlet, “Euchre: The Game and Strategies,” which, he noted, did not attain wide acclaim. He also excelled in carpentry and metal work. Additionally, Bill had a lively, offbeat sense of humor. He loved clever jokes, was a master punster, and delighted in writing quirky limericks.

As posted on the Website of the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters

Remembering Sr. Rosemarie Burian

“Sister Rosemarie Burian lived life fully and brilliantly with open heartedness and depth of soul. In her dying with quiet dignity on September 22, 2019, she expressed her complete surrender to God.”

Obituary:

As a young woman her life as a vowed Franciscan Sister was rather ordinary. She served as an elementary school teacher and as a Montessori teacher. She worked in Catholic parishes as Director of religious education and as a Pastoral Associate. Later she served as a Hospital Chaplain. Her life took a radical turn when prayerful discernment led to taking action to meet the needs of the poor. With deep faith and boldness in 1982 she founded the Bethlehem Food Center in Carol Stream, IL, that grew beyond her imagining into the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Always a woman with keen interest in learning, Rosemarie became an accomplished scholar with a B.A. in English, a M.A. in Religious Education and a Doctorate in Ministry. Listening to her soul’s knowing, Rosemarie shifted her focus of learning and ministry to Healing Touch Practice and Spiritual Direction. This became her life’s work.

For many years Rosemarie found a kindred spirit in Wheaton Franciscan Sister Virginia Mary Barta as they both had the heart of a mystic. In this relationship and with continuous study and meditation practice Rosemarie experienced a radical awakening into a whole new level of consciousness. She noted this shift as an enlarged awareness that sees connections, brings forth experience of Spirit, and awakens intuitive knowing.

In 2003 Rosemarie’s ongoing discernment from a place of heart compelled her to choose a formal transfer of membership from the Bartlett Franciscan Sisters to membership with the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters. Rosemarie felt that the Wheaton Franciscans fostered individual expression and creativity and she noted that “this is a great source of delight and sometimes humor.”

With the support of her Franciscan Community Rosemarie realized her desire for solitude. She created a hermitage life that allowed her freedom for inner exploration into depth of soul. She named her Wheaton home “The Hermitage.” There she delighted in contemplation, silence, and connection to beauty in nature and music. There she strengthened her capacity to live from the essence of who she was. At this time in her life she identified her ministry this way: “My calling is to assist in the evolving of consciousness of the planet. I invite people to reflect and understand who they are and why they are on the planet.”

From her home Rosemarie offered individual healing touch and spiritual direction. She also invited people to come for seminars, reading groups, and spiritual practices such as group meditation. For more than fifteen years a group of people met monthly with Rosemarie for meditation and reflective reading. The first book they read aloud together was Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now. It took a long time to complete a reflective reading of this book so they named themselves the Now community. Ever the catalyst, Rosemarie encouraged them not only to meditate, read and reflect but to put their insights into practice. 

In the last few years of her life, Rosemarie suffered memory loss and chronic pain. Still she continued to be a teacher for many as her dignity, strength of soul, and quality of presence inspired those around her. She leaves us the legacy of a practical mystic showing us by her life of contemplation and self-surrender that we too are evolving human beings seeking to realize God as the essence of who we are becoming. She would likely add, “Wake up and do something for the good for the whole planet.”

As a young girl, Rosemarie, loved ballet and dreamed of becoming a dancer. The grace of her early training became part of her.

Sr. Rosemarie entered the congregation of the Sisters of Sr. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1954. She referred to the Sisters of St. Joseph as her “birthing” community and always wore her ring signifying that important connection.

From her practice of daily prayer and meditation, and finally, through a dream, Sr. Rosemarie felt called to form community with others and opened a center to feed the poor. The Bethlehem Center was established in 1983 and eventually became the Northern IL Food Bank in 2000.

Sr. Rosemarie was a certified healing touch practitioner and spiritual director. She combined these techniques in a manner that offered her clients comprehensive treatment of body, mind and spirit to promote healing and wholeness. 

In 2003, Sr. Rosemarie began the transfer process to the Wheaton Franciscans. Sr. Rosemarie studied with Sr. Virginia Mary Barta which formed the basis for her connection with the Wheaton Franciscans over a 30-year span. This picture was taken during Sr. Rosemarie’s final vow ceremony with the Wheaton Franciscans in 2006. She wrote, “The Wheaton Franciscans offered me the space and freedom to further develop my spiritual life within a community setting. I believe there is an attitude of respect for individuality with the community and that is both a challenge and a gift to me.”

Celebrating her 65th Jubilee of Franciscan life in May 2019, Sr. Marge Zulaski led a toast to Sr. Rosemarie as her brother, Norman, looks on.

From left: Ss. Gabrielle Uhlein, Rosemarie, and Marge Zulaski

Obituary for Sister Mary Theresita Spychalla

August 29, 1935 - September 2, 2019.

Sr. Theresita entered the congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis on Sep. 4, 1950.  Throughout her religious life, Sister Theresita served as a homemaker in various convents in Wisconsin, River Pines,  and at St. Joseph Motherhouse.  From 1977 - 1998 she cared for her parents until their death.  Sister Theresita retired in 2005 and spent her final years at Wellington Place, in Wisconsin Rapids. 

Obituary for Sister Mary Hyacinth Czerapowicz

March 26 1929 - August 17, 2019

Sister Mary Hyacinth passed peacefully on to Heaven, Saturday evening at 11:55 p.m. at St. John Hospital in Warren, Michigan. 

Sister entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1944 from St. John Cantius parish in Cleveland, Ohio.  After finishing her education she served most of her religious life as a teacher and organist in various parish schools in Ohio, Connecticut, and Michigan.  For the past 55 years she ministered at Regina High School in Warren (formerly in Harper Woods) Michigan.  On June 9, of this year she retired at the age of 90 and was honored at a special celebration given by Regina High School. 

Obituary for Sister Francis Therese Woznicki

August 21, 1933 - August 11, 2019

Sister Francis Therese Woznicki, age 86, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Sunday August 11th, the Feast of St. Clare.  Sister entered the novitiate in 1952, and studied at both St. John College in Cleveland and at Regina Mundi in Rome, Italy. Sister Francis Therese ministered as a high school teacher and then served in the congregation's initial formation program. In 1968 she was elected into leadership and served as First Councilor and then as Provincial Director.  Following her term of leadership Sr. Francis Therese  worked as a spiritual director, gave retreats, and spoke on Franciscan theology.  Most recently she was honored by the Franciscan Federation for being one of its founders and for her contributions to Franciscan Theology.

• Eulogy for Sister Francis Therese Woznicki offered by Sister Jane Blabolil

Obituary for Sister Agnes Marie Adasiewicz

January 20, 1917 - July 23, 2019

Sister Agnes Marie Adasiewicz, age 102, was embraced by God on July 23, 2019 at around 4:00 a.m. Entering the novitiate August 7, 1933, Sr. Agnes spent her years in ministry as an elementary and music teacher in the states of Indiana, Nebraska and Illinois for over 50 years. She also spent time sewing baptismal dresses for a local parish.  The life of Sister Agnes Marie Adasiewicz will be celebrated on Saturday, August 10th, at 10:00 a.m. with a Liturgy in the Clare Oaks Chapel.  Since Sister Agnes Marie did not want a Vigil Service, the Liturgy will begin with an extended Introductory Rite.   During this time sisters, family, and friends will have the opportunity to share their memories of Sister Agnes Marie.

Obituary for Sister Therese Marie Scrip

April 16, 1916- August 6, 2019

Sister Therese Marie Scrip grew up in Chicago and entered the SSJ-TOSF community on August 30, 1943.  She ministered as an elementary teacher in various Catholic schools throughout the Chicago area and in nearby Indiana.  In 2007 Sister Therese Marie retired and moved to Clare Oaks, in Bartlett, Illinois where she participated in the prayer ministry.  Most recently Sister Therese Marie celebrated her 75^th Jubilee on June 8, 2019.

Obituary for Sister Bernadine Dominick, SSJ-TOSF

BERNARDINE (JOHN VIANNEY) DOMINICK SSJ-TOSF, age 87; passed away July 22, 2019; beloved daughter of Leon and Ann (nee Trendell) (both deceased); loving sister of Loretta Margaret Cavender (Clyde), and the following deceased: Leon Francis Dominick, Rev. Bernard Joseph Dominick, Rita Rose Dominick, Mary Ann LaFountain and Therese Goblewski; cherished aunt and great aunt of many; Sr. Bernardine is survived by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Third Order of Saint Francis with whom she shared her life for 69 years.

During those years Sr. Bernardine ministered as a teacher in Ohio and Michigan.  From 1976 to 1984 she served as President of the congregation.  Later she moved to California and became the director of Casa Vincentia.  From 1996 to 2002 Sr. Bernardine began a retreat ministry called The Center, in Bartlett, Illinois.  In her retirement years, Sr. Bernardine lived in Rochester Hills, Michigan where she was very active in her parish and enjoyed hosting book study groups.

Sr. Bernardine will be remembered for her deep spirituality and faith life, her warm sense of hospitality, and her adventurous nature to push beyond the boundaries.

Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Chapel at Marymount Congregational Home, 12215 Granger Road, Garfield Hts., OH 44125 on FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2019 FROM 3-7PM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 7:00 pm. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Saturday, July 27, 2019. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph-TOSF at the address listed above. Online condolences may be submitted at www.GDFH.net.

Condolences may be sent to:
Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis
12215 Granger Rd.
Garfield Heights, OH  44125

Obituary for Sister Mary Edmund Antoniewicz

Stevens Point - Sister Mary Edmund Antoniewicz, 94, a Sister of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis for 62 years, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Wellington Place in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Visitation at St. Joseph Motherhouse Chapel, 1300 Maria Drive, Stevens Point, will begin with a prayer service Friday, June 28, at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will follow in the convent cemetery.

Sister Edmund was received into the novitiate of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis on August 10, 1957, and professed her final vows on August 10, 1964.
Upon completing training as a medical records librarian at Marymount Hospital, Garfield Heights, Ohio, Sister Edmund managed the medical record department for 13 years at St. Joseph Home and Hospital, River Falls, WI, Divine Infant Hospital, Wakefield, MI, and Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, WI.

In 1971 Sister Edmund and Sister Irmina Bula achieved the fulfillment of their mutual dream of providing foster care for handicapped children.At first they managed a group treatment home in Manitowoc for the Manitowoc County Department of Social Services.  In 1984 with the support of their religious community and the Manitowoc County Social Services, they founded the not for profit Sisters Treatment Home in Two Rivers.  After dedicating 40 years to providing a happy safe home for 84 foster children, in 2011 Sisters Irmina and Edmund retired at St. Joseph Motherhouse in Stevens Point.

Memorials may be offered to the Sisters of St. Joseph-TOSF. Pisarski Funeral Home of Stevens Point is honored to be assisting the SSJ-TOSF Community.  Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.

The SSJ-TOSF community is grateful to the staff at Wellington Place for the care given to Sister Edmund, and for the compassionate services of Heartland Hospice Care.

Obituary for Sister Barbara Feleo

Sister Barbara Feleo, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  Sr. Barbara spent her years in ministry as both a teacher and counselor in Ohio and Michigan. 

Her funeral arrangements are as follows, and will take place in St. Joseph Chapel at Marymount Congregational Home, 12215 Granger Rd.  in Garfield Hts., Ohio:

Sunday, June 30:
3:30 p.m. Reception of Sister’s cremains
3:45 p.m. Common for the Dead: Evening Prayer
4:00-7:00 Visitation
7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial

Monday, July 1:
10:30 a.m. Common for the Dead: Morning Prayer Followed by Burial at Calvary Cemetery and a Light Lunch in the Congregational Home Dining Room

Obituary for Sister Raymond Szewczyk

Sister Raymond Szewczyk, aged 95, passed away Thursday June 13, 2019 at the Village of Marymount in Garfield Heights, Ohio. Sister Raymond spent many years as a teacher, and school administrator in Connecticut, Michigan and Ohio. She retired to prayer ministry at Marymount Congregational Home, where she spent her final years.

Obituary for Sister Julia Rdzak

Sister Julia Rdzak, age 91, entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 8th. She passed away peacefully at St. Alexis Medical Center following hip surgery the previous evening. Sr.. Julia spent much of her ministry as a teacher in both Indiana and Illinois including Lourdes High School. She also spent time in parish ministry in Chicago. 

Visitation will be Friday May 17th in Sacred Heart Chapel at Clare Oaks in Bartlett, IL, from 9:00–10:30 a.m., with a Prayer Service at 9:30 a.m.

This will be followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m.

Burial will be at St. Michael Cemetery in Palatine, IL.

Obituary for Eileen M. Schmidt

Eileen M. Schmidt, 85, of Fairfield, PA, formerly of Audubon, PA, entered into God’s peace on March 19th, 2019 from her home.

Eileen was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Murphy) Schmidt of Abington, PA. In addition to her parents, Eileen is predeceased by three siblings; John J. Schmidt, M.D. of Bryn Mawr, PA, Robert J. Schmidt of Hatboro, PA and her still born twin sister, Theresa Schmidt.

Eileen is a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Wyncote, PA. She achieved a bachelor’s degree in education from Immaculata University, West Chester, PA and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Villanova University, Villanova, PA. Eileen was blessed to engage her early professional years as a Sister Servant of the Immaculate Heart and her later years as an Associate member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis. From 1978 to 1986 Eileen ministered as Counselor at Villa Saint John Vianney Hospital in Dowingtown, PA and from 1986 to 2002, she ministered as Counselor at the Sabbath retreat, Ain Karim, in Fairfield, PA.

Sister Mary Illuminata Godlewski, SSJ-TOSF, age 101, passed away on March 26, in the midst of her loving family, Sister friends, Sister Catherine Britton and Sister Noel Novak, with whom she had worked and lived for the past 61 years. Sister Illuminata was born in West Rutland, Vermont in 1917 to Alex and Sophia Godlewski (nee Lipska). She attended grade school at Nativity BVM in Lorain, Ohio. She had been a Garfield Heights resident for more than 61 years, having taught at Marymount/Trinity High schools for all those years. She was predeceased by sisters, Helen (Leo) Stronsky and Janet (Elmer) Siek, and her brothers, John (Adelaide) Godlewski, Joseph Godlewski, Walter (Margaret) Godlewski, and Robert (Judy) Godlewski. She is survived by her brother, Stanley (Claudia) Godlewski, 17 nieces and nephews and 45 grand nieces and nephews. She is also survived by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis, with whom she shared her life for 85 years. She was a beloved teacher and friend of hundreds of graduates of Marymount/Trinity High Schools in Garfield Heights, where she taught business courses and served in various other positions during her tenure at both schools. Once you met her, you never forgot her! She was a favorite to most and an excellent teacher to all. She taught, and her students learned! She was an unforgettable person! Friends may call at GOLUBSKI DELIBERATO FUNERAL HOME, 4747 TURNEY RD. CORNER of GARFIELD BLVD., FOR VISITATION ON FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019 FROM 2:00-8:00 PM. Family and friends are asked to meet at St. Monica Church, 13623 Rockside Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 9:30 am. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Donations, in her memory, may be made to her scholarship fund at Trinity High School, 12425 Granger Rd., Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125 or to the Sisters of St. Joseph Third Order of Saint Francis, 12215 Granger Rd. Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125.

Sister Felicia Mann, age 88, passed away around 12:30 a.m. on February 11, 2019, in Clare Hall. Entering the novitiate in 1950 from St. Stanislaus Parish in Cleveland Ohio, Sr. Felicia worked for many years in the greater Cleveland area as both a teacher and pastoral minister. She also founded and was the director of Marymount Child Care Center and served in provincial leadership. Please keep Sister Felicia and her family in prayer

The Funeral arrangements are as follows, with all services in St. Joseph Chapel at Marymount Congregational Home:
Wednesday, February 13
Visitation: 2:00–4:00 p.m. and 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 14
Morning Praise for the Dead: 10:30 a.m. followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery and Lunch in the Dining Room.