Sister Collean Walsh CSA, baptized Mary Teresa, died peacefully July 6, 2022, at Nazareth Center in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Sister Deborah Walter, CSA, died peacefully June 6, 2022, at Nazareth Center in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She worked full-time there as an operating room nurse while studying for a degree in nursing at Loyola University. It was evident from an early age that Cecelia was gifted with innate musical talent nurtured by her familys love of music. During this time, she also volunteered at St. Johns Parish in St. John, Wisconsin, and Sacred Heart Parish in Sherwood, Wisconsin. Sister Vivian is survived by her brothers Robert Schmidtberger and Marvin Schmidtberger; her sisters Albertine Foos, Edna Ptacek and Rosalyn Leiker, and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. Visitation will be held at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. on November 18, 2021. Sister Theresa Torsone, a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, died on October 14, 2021 . She is survived by her brother Patrick OBrien, many devoted nieces and nephews, other relatives, friends, colleagues, and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. 3:00 PM. Sister Dolores Taddy, CSA, formerly Sister Peter, died peacefully September 18, 2021, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Throughout her life, Sister Ruth Ann was a dedicated and gifted educator, honored with many awards for her excellence, creativity, and love for children. Sister Teresita Ins Argello, CSA, Victoria Argello Hernandez, died peacefully on September 20, 2018, at St. Francis Home. From 1975-1997, Sister Collean served as full-time principal at St. Marys School in Crown Point, Indiana; Precious Blood School, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and St. Elizabeth Seton School, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Following Donna, three more boys and two girls made the family of fourteen complete. . Stephania was born in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 21, 1914, to Ferdinand Revelant and Domenica Valente Revelant. Sister moved to Kansas in 1982 working first in the Good Samaritan Center in Hays as a Music Therapist, Volunteer Coordinator, and Day Care Coordinator. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. From 19411967, she taught in elementary schools in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and New York. Her study of Spanish in Coahuila, Mexico, enabled her to minister among the Spanish community at St. Louis and St. Patricks Parish in Fond du Lac. Sister Mary Albert Flynn, CSA, baptized Patricia Flynn, died peacefully October 16, 2018, at Nazareth Court and Center, Fond du Lac, WI. She made her profession of vows as Sister Malachy in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1953. Among her varied post-graduate studies were: Certification as a Newspaper Fund Fellow in 1965 from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis; an NDEA Fellowship in English in 1968 from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts; training sessions in Campus Ministry at Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit, Michigan; Pastoral Leadership Training Institute, Mary Manse in Toledo, Ohio. Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur US East-West Province is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Loretta entered St. Agnes Convent in 1939 and attended St. Agnes High School in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Sister Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Joseph, her sisters Agnes Meidl, Esther Meidl, Emily Seal, Hattie Thomas, Rose Tollard, and Sister Mary Jude Meidl, CSA. In 1983, Sister moved to Mobile, Alabama, where she served as a caseworker at the Service Center of Catholic Services in Mobile for five years, (1983-1987) offering advocacy and assistance to many disadvantaged individuals and families. Over her years in ministry, Sister Grace Ann earned a BS in Elementary Education in 1964 from Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, an MS in Education with a concentration in reading from St. Francis College, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, in 1974, and a Masters in Ministry in 1984 from Seattle University, Seattle, Washington. Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, will be the presider. This experience influenced her desire to become a nurse. 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. Francis Home and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Clare Marie in her last years. Sister Barbara Rose was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Catherine Miskelly, her brother Robert, and her sister Barbara Knickerbocker. In 1979, she received a BS in Human Relations from Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and later took courses in Music Therapy from Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rita entered St. Agnes Convent in 1941 as a high school student. For 14 of those years, she served simultaneously as teacher and principal in parish schools in Kewaskum and Beloit, Wisconsin, and in New Haven and Fort Wayne, Indiana. In the remaining years of her active ministry, Sister Martina helped those in need in a variety of ways. She taught in elementary schools in Wisconsin including six years as principal and teacher at St. Bernards School, Watertown, Wisconsin. She had four sisters and six brothers. She was cared for at St. Francis Home until her death early Saturday morning, September 18. Podcast Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Agnes. Sister Rose also was employed at Marian College for seven years as Assistant to the Academic Dean and Assistant to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Download Sister Clare Haman's obituary. Phone: 314-561-4100. A prayer service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 18, 2021, in the Nazareth Center Chapel. 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 Loretta. Little and Mary Olive Biersack Little and by her sisters Margaret Thorsen, Beatrice Little, and Johanna Sem. She offered the gift of presence, building personal relationships and encouraging people as they experienced times of critical need. Visitation for Sister Francis Assisi will be on November 3, 2017, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. A prayer service will follow at 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m., on November 30, 2018, in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Sister Mary Christopher had a contemplative spirit which she expressed through her poetry and storytelling. Sister is survived by her sisters, Monica (Jack) Roltgen, Susan Braun, Rosie (Bob) Baker, Magdalene Mayer, Kathy Smits; her brothers Frank (Anne) Kramer, Leo (Chris) Kramer; her brothers-in-law John Wible and Peter Woeshnick; several nieces and nephews and their families, and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. There she continued to serve the Hmong community and special needs children until her health became frail. Sister Mary graduated from Marian College in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1969 with a BS in Education. She received a BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, earned an MEd in Curriculum Direction from De Paul University, Chicago, and became a Certified Chaplain in 1988. There she enjoyed using her many artistic and creative talents, especially quilting and decorating, to enhance the life of the Sisters, staff, and visitors. 9 January, 2023, Maria Regina Province Memorials can be directed to the Sisters of St. Agnes Development Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937. Her love for life, for her CSA sisters, for her family and friends, for the wheat fields, for the smell of the land and for all creation remained strong as did her special hobbies of cooking, baking, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Kathleen entered St. Agnes Convent in 1947. Dr. Mathias was an optometrist, musician, and choir and band director and Marie was a teacher. She regularly updated her professional knowledge through classes and conferences related to pharmacy. From early on she wanted to be just like the sisters. In 1988, Sister joined the faculty of Marian College of Fond du Lac working as a counselor in the Student Life Program. DownloadSister Donna Marie'obituaryas a PDF. She was also appointed to several roles of service within the congregation: director of the aspirancy for ten years; vocation director for 15 years; apostolic councilor for secondary education for eight years. Failing health necessitated her move to St. Francis Home in November 2020 where she received care until the time of her death. In July of 2021, she transferred to St. Francis Home where she received care until the time of her death. A prayer service will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Nazareth Center Chapel. Sister Donna Maries educational pursuits and her many natural talents allowed her to serve in a variety of ministries throughout her years in religious life. Greenfield, Wisconsin There she continued to find ways to help the poor until the time of her death. An avid walker, she logged numerous miles while taking in the sights and sounds of the sidewalks of New York. Later she served part-time as a primary reading tutor in New York and Arizona for 3 years. She is survived by her brother, Ronald (Pam) Walters; her sisters Rosemary (Ernest) Gerstner, Leona (George) Fross, and Janet (Jude) Gerstner; hundreds of nieces, nephews, and their families; and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered. We proclaim Gods goodness and provident care, committed to global transformation. Sister Mary Christophers talents in crafts and her nursing background made her a perfect candidate for this position. Sister Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents Mathias and Marie Berg Schlaefer; her brothers, Aloysius (infant), Bishop Salvador (Albert) Schlaefer, OFM Cap, Father Austin (Francis) Schlaefer, OFM Cap, and Dr. Anthony (Marjorie) Schlaefer; her brother-in-law William Dreyer; her sisters Mary Schlaefer and Therese Weber. Sister Donna Marie was preceded in death by her parents George A. and Dorothy M. Kleinsorge and her sister, Melva Jean Edmonds. in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1953. 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 March of 2016, Sister Collean joined the community of Sisters at Nazareth Court and Center remaining actively engaged in life up to the time of her death, motivated by her belief in the power of presence offering a smile, a prayer, and a word of encouragement to all. Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, will preside. Sister Mary Hornung, CSA, baptized Marilyn Hornung, died peacefully January 25, 2019, at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Having worked for several years after her graduation from Cathedral High School in Manhattan, she entered St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, in 1949. Phone: 314-561-4100. Matilda attended Altoona Catholic High School for two years. DownloadSister Gonzaga Hron's obituary. Loretta was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, on March 15, 1925, the youngest of eight children, seven girls and one boy, born to Anton Meidl and Frances Schreiner Meidl. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. After transitioning out of the field of education, Sister Gonzagas passion was to serve others through cooking. She ministered as Pastoral Assistant in New Haven, IN; in Parish Administration in New Almelo, KS, for four years; and did Pastoral Ministry at St. Nicholas of Myra Parish in Hays, KS. Visitation for Sister Patricia Scanlan will take place May 25, 2018, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. A prayer service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 22, 2021, in the Nazareth Center Chapel. 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