Joan was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on September 1, 1932, to Charles William Fisher and Harriet Landreman. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center for their care of Sister Ann in her last years, and to all who provided care for her at St. Agnes Hospital. She was adopted into the family of Jose Inocente Argello and had a stepbrother, Pedro Jose Gonzalez. In July of 2021, she transferred to St. Francis Home where she received care until the time of her death. February 18, 2023 . Sister is survived by her brother Harold and her sisters Kathryn Rohr and Annette Seib, her nieces and nephews, and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered. In grade school and high school, Donna was taught by the Sisters of St. Agnes. Sister was a gentle, helpful and friendly person. Sister Dolores Taddy, CSA, formerly Sister Peter, died peacefully September 18, 2021, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Sister Helen was an elementary teacher for twelve years and a secondary teacher for sixteen years in Wisconsin, New York, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Living through the Kansas Dust Storms with her family taught Mary the importance of working together and gathering for prayer to sustain one other. Her family always believed their two angels were watching over them. She loved to dabble in genealogy, poetry, and sports. Obituaries | Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery. Sister Rita Jansen, FSPA. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022, from 9:45 am11:00 a.m. and 12:001:30 p.m. at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Peter and Paul School, Hortonville, WI; St. Joseph School, Hays, Kansas; St. Louis and St. Patrick School, Fond du Lac, WI; and St. Agnes School, Butler, WI. A prayer service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 1, 2021, in the Nazareth Center Chapel. Rita entered St. Agnes Convent in 1941 as a high school student. DownloadSister Cecelia Schlaefer's obituaryas a PDF. Sister Elizabeth Ann received her B.S. She also devoted time as an office manager and librarian in diocesan offices and schools where needed. Bertha and her three brothers had fond memories of free train trips with their parents, particularly to Chicago and New York, one of the perks of working for the railroad. She attended Girls Catholic High School in Hays, Kansas, where she continued being taught by the Sisters of St. Agnes. Burial at St. Josephs Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, will be held at a later date. Always a community-oriented woman, upon her retirement as an educator in 2001, Sister Mary Dennis remained in Chicago where while living with another Sister of St. Agnes she delighted in providing childcare during the day for two adopted children while their single mother served as principal in a local Catholic school. DownloadSister Mary Hornung's obituary. For one year, she attended St. Francis Academy, Pittsburgh, where the seed of her religious vocation was planted. She continued to serve as principal for 11 more years in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Sister Michaela exemplified in her personal life qualities she encouraged in her students ~ faith, commitment, discipline, excellence, loyalty, concern for others and perseverance. Among her many accomplishments, she is credited with the development of Marians Music Education Major and Minor. In 1977, Sister Judith was elected General Superior of the Congregation, a position she held until 1985. She received a BS in Physical Education and Social Studies from UW-La Crosse in 1941. Patricia entered St. Agnes Convent in 1951 and earned her high school diploma from St. Agnes High School in 1954. 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. Newsletter - Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration He Leads, I Follow These words of our Foundress, Blessed Maria Theresia, were chosen as the name for our newsletter. Sister received a license in dietary service from M.P.T.I. On a lighter side, Sister Rose was a devoted fan of her sports teams, the Kansas University Jayhawks, the Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Cardinals. She volunteered countless hours entertaining in several retirement homes and care centers bringing joy and laughter with her exuberant, commanding presence and wide range of musical ability. She then enjoyed her years as part of the Foster Grandparent Program at Evans School, Fond du Lac. Sister Barbara received her Bachelor of Arts and Masters degree from Duquesne University. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Agnes was born in Bronx, New York, on April 20, 1933, to Michael Kircher and Caroline Vogler Kircher. A burial service for Sister Mary Christopher was held on February 3, 2021, at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. A prayer service will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Nazareth Center. She grew up on a farm near Eden with her two sisters and two brothers. She enjoyed needlework, macrame and weaving, and she instructed women who were interested in learning those skills. She enjoyed baking, knitting, quilting, painting and other types of art work, to name a few. Throughout her years as an educator, Sister was a learner herself attending many seminars and classes to enhance her skills as an educational leader. Sister Mary Christopher fulfilled her childhood dream and served in healthcare ministries throughout her life. Descarga en espaol. Sister loved to cook and to keep things looking clean and in order. On August 15, 1958, she made first profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister David Gerard. Sister Bertha was preceded in death by her parents Sebastian and Hedwig Bumann; her brother Father Joseph Bumann; and her sister-in-law Yolanda Bumann. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Deborah. Give a donation in honorofSister Ruth Ann Baudry. Sister Collean Walsh CSA, baptized Mary Teresa, died peacefully July 6, 2022, at Nazareth Center in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She also served as an elementary principal in Kenosha. Taking on a new role from 1991-1995, Sister Mary Alice was appointed by CSA leadership to serve as local coordinator for the elderly and infirm sisters residing at Nazareth Heights in Fond du Lac. Download the prayer service booklet as a PDF. Sister Rose Andr was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Rose Miller; her brothers John, Richard, and James; her sisters Ann Hinesh and Vera Burnett. Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, will be the presider. A prayer service will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Nazareth Center Chapel. Her sister, Hattie Thomas, took Loretta into her home in Mayville, Wisconsin, and raised her with her own children. Sister M. Berenices Wake Reflection: All I can say is Bless the Lord for all the good He has done for me. I loved being a sister.. She made her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Theodore on August 15, 1956. Her degrees in education were used well as she spent many years teaching primary grades at Saints Peter & Paul, Grand Rapids, MI, St. George, Philadelphia, Holy Trinity in Moon Run, St. Valentine in Bethel Park, and St. Gabriels in Whitehall. In appreciation for her legacy of leadership and commitment to Marian University and St. Marys Springs Academy, an admission award for SMSA graduates enrolling in Marian was named the Sister Judith Schmidt Award. Catherine Pielmeier was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on January 28, 1919, to Joseph George Pielmeier and Frances Steinbeiser Pielmeier. Sister Judith was preceded in death by her parents Felix and Angela Schmidt, her brother Thomas, and her sisters Inez Schmidt (infant), Phyllis Schmidt, and Pamela Shaffer. She made first profession of vows on August 15, 1969. Sister is survived by her nieces and nephews and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. Download Sister Vivian Schmidtberger's obituary. Dolores attended St. Lukes Grade School in Two Rivers which was staffed by the Sisters of St. Agnes. In July 1996, Sister Loretta moved to Boyle Apostolic Center and volunteered as a Foster Grandparent at nearby St. Patricks School, Fond du Lac. Her family included one boy and seven girls. Sister Mary Alice wanted to be a teacher from an early age, hoping to develop better methods to help children learn than those from her own experience of rote learning amid strict discipline. Memorials can be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937. She was one of nine children, five boys and four girls. There she was a parish nurse making home visits and collaborating with the Little Sisters of the Assumption and Mt. 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. Mary Jane was born to Anton Wipperfurth and Christine Spahn Wipperfurth on August 30, 1927, in Waunakee, Wisconsin. Rita always expressed gratitude to her aunt, uncle and their two girls who opened their home to Robert and his daughters. Download Sister Rose Waters' obituary. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. She moved with her family to Evanston, Illinois, where she attended St. Nicholas Grade School, staffed by the Sisters of St. Agnes. Sister began her many years in ministry as an elementary teacher at Sts. Sister Mary Louise returned to her birthplace, Hays, KS, in 1989 to care for her father and to volunteer as a primary teacher aide, library assistant, childcare provider, and foster grandparent at St. Joseph School in Hays, now known as Holy Family Elementary School. In 2005 she moved to Fond du Lac to be a resident at Nazareth Court and Center where she assisted other sisters as she was able and tutored Marian University students until her frail health no longer permitted these volunteer activities. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staffs of Nazareth Court and Center and Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Francis Assisi in her last years. 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. Nancy was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on May 14, 1934, the daughter of Milbert Funk and Lucille Zangl Funk. She is survived by her brother, Donald Menke, her sisters Ellen (Robert) Schanz and Kate Bakke, her nieces and nephews, and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered. Sister Mary Lee Spielbauer, CSA, baptized Catherine Audrey Spielbauer, died peacefully Sunday, September 30, 2018, at St. Francis Home. Sister Margaretta received a Bachelor in Music Education degree from Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a Master in Music degree from Catholic University, Washington, D.C. Sisters whole life was wrapped in music, as a classroom instructor at the elementary, secondary and college levels; director of choral groups; piano teacher; parish organist; organist and choir director at St. Agnes Convent. She loved teaching and working with children, and they loved her and filled her heart with many happy memories. She earned her M.S. A Prayer Service will be held on April 19, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. in Nazareth Center Chapel, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. After graduation from Messmer High School in Milwaukee in 1964, Mary chose to enter St. Agnes Convent in Fond du Lac . One of Sister Deborahs most treasured accomplishments was the foundation of the Working Families Grant at Marian University for low-income single parents struggling to support their families while attaining a bachelors degree. The burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery. Sister Francis Assisi made her first profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1938. Descarga en espaol. A fond memory of that time is Sister Joan playing the piano in the Fireside Room to entertain the sisters and staff as they passed through. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Sister Julia Marie Kress Visit Sister Julia Marie's Memorial page Sister Cecilia Zachman Visit Sister Cecilia's Memorial page November 2022 Sister Joyce Schreiner Visit Sister Joyce's Memorial page October 2022 Sister Bernadette Salm Visit Sister Bernadette's Memorial page Sister Mary Yanny Visit Sister Mary's Memorial page She attended Marian College of Fond du Lac for two years, working each summer as a secretary at Regal Ware in Kewaskum. In 1987, she was appointed the first Vice President of Development for Marian, a position she held for ten years. Download Sister Mary Jane Wipperfurth's obituary. Sister Michaela taught at St. Mary Springs, Fond du Lac, in a total of five different academic disciplines, for 21 years beginning in 1946. 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. Sister received a BA in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; an MA in Theology from Fordham University, New York, New York; and a PhD in Historical Theology from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Sister Mary at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Descarga en espaol. Sister Donna Gottschalk, CSA, formerly Sister Philip, died peacefully November 2, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Obituary Archives for the U.S. Give a donation in honorofSister Mary Catherine Younger. Mary Catherine was one of fourteen children./p>, Sister Mary Catherine professed vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1952. in Education at Duquesne University. 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. In her last years in Hays, Kansas, she offered a ministry of presence to the staff and students at TMP-Marian High School. In 1992, Sister Rita began serving as a certified nurse aide in home health care and hospice, first, at Berlin Homecare and St. Agnes Hospital Hospice, Berlin, Wisconsin, and later at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Nancy graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1956. DownloadSisterMartha Kretschmer's obituary. Home - SOSF | Sisters of St. Francis Sister served at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; St. Clare Hospital, Monroe, Wisconsin; The Fond du Lac Community Health Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; and at Nazareth Heights Infirmary, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Over the years which followed, Sister Patricia took numerous theology courses and earned an MA in Theology from Manhattan College, Bronx, New York. Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Congregation of St. Agnes. Give a donation in honorofSister Marie Endres. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on November 28 in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She then became a staff member at Rainbow Home of Berks County, an HIV/AIDS residence located in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. While serving on the general council, Sister was director of the CSA formation program and was instrumental in initiating the associate program for the community. In December of 2016, due to frail health, Sister Suzanne joined the community of CSA sisters at Nazareth Court and Center in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Give a donation in honorofSister Mary Menke, DownloadSister Mary Menke's obituaryas a PDF. In 1997, Sister became the principal of the primary campus of FACES (Fond du Lac Catholic Education System) now known as St. Marys Springs Academy. Please check in for the Visitation and Prayer Service at the 375 Gillett Street entrance only. Sister M. Michele Garas, OSF, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God for 55 years, died at the age of 76 on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. She made her first profession of vows on August 15, 1951. Visitation will be held at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, WI from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. and from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021. She is survived by her brothers John Karlin, Tom (Laura) Karlin, and her sister Betty Pfeifer; her sisters-in-law Nadine (+Frederick) Karlin, Arlene (+Leroy) Karlin, Sharon (+Lawrence) Karlin, and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered. Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God are a congregation of vowed women religious, live the gospel, are instruments of peace and justice, healing and reconciliation and respond to needs including those of poor and oppressed and serve in daycare, education, health care, social service, parish, pastoral. From 2002 2012, Sister Nancy lived with her CSA sisters in Nanty-Glo, Pennsylvania, while volunteering as a pastoral minister at St. Marys Parish in Nanty-Glo and working for a brief time as a mental health case worker in the Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Agency of Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Patti grew up with her family in Washington, DC, and Annapolis, Maryland. Cremation will take place following the services. Her final years of educational ministry were spent at St. Michaels Parish in Plymouth, Indiana, where she worked with the kindergarten class and directed religious education programs for children and adults. She retired to Fond du Lac in 2005, residing at St. Agnes Convent and volunteering until she moved to assisted living at Nazareth Court and Center. Sister Kathleen Carroll Dies at the Age of 93 She professed vows as a Sister of St. Agnes on August 15,1968, with the religious name Sister Gonzaga. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, and her two sisters, Vickie Hogan and Deborah Foxwell. Spiritual Direction is a companioning of individuals on their spiritual journey. Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes. Rita was born March 26, 1926, in Severin, Kansas, the daughter of Leo Karlin and Martha Etzel Karlin. Francis Home for their care of Sister Margaretta in her last years. . After retiring from full-time teaching in 2009, Sister Ruth Ann worked half-days at the Christian Parents for Kids Daycare located in Peebles, Wisconsin. Other assignments included schools in Detroit and Grand Rapids, MI, Kenosha, WI, and Mahanoy City, PA., On October 4, 1992 (appropriately the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi), Sister Michele went back to her native country, joining Sister Dolorita Butkus as the first of our Sisters to return to Lithuania since the late 1930s, to serve its people. Cremation has taken place. Marilyn was an only child. She also served the congregation as directress of postulants, vicar general of the congregation for eight years, and regional coordinator for eight years. James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. 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 Friday, July 16, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on December 4, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.