She also spoke of the tragic accident, a fire, that took the life of her older sister, Virginia, at the age of seven and of the loss of her younger sister, Ann, who died shortly after birth. Sister Joan of Arc Urban, OSF, a Sister of St. Francis of the Providence of God for 85 years, died on March 4, 2018, at the age of 101. DownloadSister Joan Fisher'obituaryas a PDF. 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. A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., in Nazareth Center Chapel. The presider will be Father Ken Smits, Capuchin. Having retired to Fond du Lac, she assisted in the sewing room at Nazareth Court and Center, was sacristan and excelled at creating decorations for the worship space. Burial will follow at a later date in St. Joseph Springs Cemetery. She later earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of WisconsinMadison as well as a Master of Arts in Theology from Felician University in New Jersey. In 1962, Sister Colette was sent to Managua, Nicaragua, where she served as a teacher and missionary for the rest of her life. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. Sister Rita was born on August 12, 1928 in Early, Iowa to Elizabeth (Faber) and Leo Jansen. Sister was preceded in death by her parents Francis Albert Conrad and Emma Langguth Conrad; her brothers Francis Conrad, Regis Conrad, Leo Conrad, John Conrad, Thomas Conrad; and her sister Kathryn Pfeffer. With her health becoming more frail, Sister Grace Ann moved to St. Francis Home in 2016. Francis the reformer is rooted in Vatican II. Full stop. The family later moved to Marytown where Kathleen, her two sisters, and a brother attended St. Mary Grade School. Cremation has taken place. Cremation has taken place. 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 Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Agnes. Mary Agnes entered St. Agnes Convent in 1938 and made her first profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Rachel on August 15, 1942. She grew up on the family farm with her three brothers and three sisters. Descarga en espaol. Sister Louise Marie Simcoe, OSF, a Sister of St. Francis of the Providence of God for 54 years died on March 30, 2018, at age 71. Sisters heart was drawn to those who were poor or marginalized. She always had a jigsaw puzzle close by and could often be found with one of the nursing staff helping her place the final pieces. She enhanced this degree with theological studies throughout her years as an educator. Sister is survived by her brother Andrew (Jacqueline) Miller; her sisters Frances Gruss and Naureen (Carl) Ehinger; nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. Cremation will take place following the services. Visitation for Sister Paul Ann will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Give a donation in honorofSister Clare Haman. She was one of a family of ten and the only girl. Sister Colombiere was preceded in death by her parents Ferdinand Revelant and Domenica Valente Revelant; her sisters Elsie Inkmann, Mary Light, and Angeline Sadowski. She is survived by her brothers Russell Wipperfurth and Leroy Wipperfurth; her sister Lorraine Schlimgen; nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered. Sister Clare Wand was a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, Joliet for 76 years. Once again, Gods call to religious life touched her heart. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Her family included 10 girls and 5 boys. Downloadthe prayer service booklet as a PDF. While in high school, Sister Mary Martha worked as a nurses aide at a local hospital. After returning to Nicaragua in 1951, Sister taught primary students and was a catechist for 26 years in Managua, Puerto Cabezas, Rosita and Waspam. Having sensed a call to religious life early on, she was particularly inspired by the spirit of the Sisters of St. Agnes, her high school teachers. True to the mission of CSA, she exemplified genuine hospitality, loving service, and care for all creation. She had ten siblings, four brothers and six sisters. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Stephania was born in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 21, 1914, to Ferdinand Revelant and Domenica Valente Revelant. He is survived bychildrenKevin Francis Beauchamp and wife Cynthia (Schmitz) of Carmel, Indiana,Thomas Michael Beauchamp and wife Kimberlee (Carpenter) of Victoria, Minnesota,Kathleen Marie Beauchamp of Salem, South Carolina and Mary Beth Berry and husband Craig of Carrollton, Texas; grandchildren Megan&Filip Matakovic, Christopher & Lisa Beauchamp,Lauren and Travis Fielder,Matthew Beauchamp& Elizabeth McMillan,Kyle & Carly Berry,Caitlin Beauchamp &fianc,Patrick OMalley,Ryan Berry,Michael Beauchamp& JennaCzarneckci,andMaren Beauchamp;great-grandchildren Natalie, Liam, Avery, Isabel and Franklin; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanne & Edward Sherman of The Villages, Florida;sisters-in-law,Arlene Bellew of Walnut Creek, California andNancy Bellew of Olathe, Kansas;and numerous nieces and nephews. After retirement from full-time ministry, Sister Collean continued to be a vital presence at St. Marys Springs, Holy Family Parish, and in the Fond du Lac community. Cecelia was born March 11, 1922, in Campbellsport, Wisconsin, the fourth of eight children of Dr. Mathias Schlaefer and Marie Berg Schlaefer. Her mother, a lay Franciscan, was especially influential in her decision to pursue a religious vocation. She entered St. Agnes Convent in 1945, continued her studies, and graduated from St. Agnes High School, Fond du Lac. In July of 2014, Sister Donna Marie returned to Fond du Lac and became a resident at Nazareth Court and Center where she lived with her CSA sisters and received care until the time of her death. Sister Colette received a bachelors degree from Marian College and her masters degree in education from Marquette University. Visitation for Sister Vivian will be Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She is survived by her community, the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God, her brother Vincent (Greta) Yurksaitis, and several beloved nieces and nephews. Download Sister Ruth Ann Baudry's obituaryas a PDF. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center and Hospice Hope for their devoted care of Sister Mary. When Donna was six, the family moved to Hays, Kansas, to fulfill her parents desire for their children to have a Catholic education. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) | Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God, uring World War II, Sister Marita worked as a riveter in a factory before entering the congregation. DownloadSister Gonzaga Hron's obituary. Sister Marie was dedicated to the education ministry throughout her life. In that spirit, the Benedictine sisters and the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration at Mount St. Francis in Colorado Springs are marking this year's observation of international . Sister Rachels seventy-eight years of ministry in the congregation included over thirty years as an elementary teacher and principal in Wisconsin, New York, and Indiana, and as a high school religion teacher at Marian High School in Hays, Kansas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on July 12, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. In 1951, Agnese entered St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. After her mothers early death, Rose held a job and shared the responsibility for raising her brothers. Sister Mary Jane Wipperfurth, CSA, formerly Sister Anthony, died peacefully October 10, 2018, at Nazareth Court and Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. When Mary Therese was fifteen, the family sadly lost their mother during childbirth. Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, will preside at the liturgy. Sister taught in the elementary grades for eleven years in Indiana and Kansas. Sister Paul Ann was on the staff of the Food Service Department at St. Johns New Horizons and St. Johns Assisted Living in Hays, Kansas, from 1996 to 2006. Visitation for Sister Michaela OBrien will be held at Holy Family Church, 271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac, WI, on October 25, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Church, 271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac, WI, on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Upcoming Events Sunday, March 5 Sunday Mass Sunday, March 5, 2023 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM St. Joseph Chapel (S. 27th St. and Greenfield Ave.)1501 S. Layton Blvd.53215 Monday, March 6 Communion Service Monday, March 6, 2023 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM She taught at St. Peter Claver School, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; St. Joseph Orphanage, Baraga, Michigan; Our Lady Queen of Angels, East Harlem, New York; St. Marys School, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Sisters early ministry was as an elementary school teacher in and around the Pittsburgh region, including Moon Run, Bethel Park, New Kensington, and West Mifflin. in Counseling and Psychology from Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois, in 1983. In May of 1951 she received her high school diploma from St. Agnes High School. Download Sister Rita Little's obituary. After her years as educator, Sister ministered in pastoral care at St. Agnes Hospital and the Central Wisconsin Cancer Center from 1998 until she became a resident at Nazareth Court and Center in 2016. Please check in for the Visitation and Prayer Service at the 375 Gillett Street entrance only. She made her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1959. There, her nursing services continued, as she would often spend her days crocheting baby caps for the newborns at St. Agnes Hospital. A member of St. Marys Immaculate Conception Parish in Niles, she graduated from the parish elementary school in 1960. Give a donation in honorofSister Mary Lee Spielbauer. 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 loving care of Sister Grace Ann. Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, will preside. Sister Vivian taught in elementary schools in Indiana and Wisconsin before serving from 1960-1970 as a missionary in Managua, Puerto Cabezas, Rosita and Waspam, Nicaragua, as well as in Quito, Ecuador. Sister Collean earned a BS in Elementary Education from Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1956 and an MA in Education and Administration from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1965. She earned a Masters in Religious Studies from Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan, in 1976. DownloadSister Elizabeth Ann Thiel's obituaryas a PDF. Unable to serve the sisters as before, she herself became a resident at Nazareth Court and Center and later at St. Francis Home where she received loving care until the time of her death. She continued to serve as principal for 11 more years in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Online Familieberichten - Dutch Death Notices - MyHeritage Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, will be the presider. Visitation for Sister Kathleen Schmitz will be on November 30, 2018, starting at 9:00 a.m. in Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, WI. One of our ministries is prayer. She made her first profession of vows in the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Anthony on August 15, 1946. She also worked in the dietary department at Mary Hill Retirement Home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for six years. Click on the sister's picture to read her obituary. She made her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Rose Andr on August 15, 1957. Patricia was born in Lomira, Wisconsin, on December 17, 1937, the daughter of George Nicholaus Reiser and Genevieve Johannah Seiler Reiser. SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS - Home All funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Nazareth Court and Center Chapel, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Now 89 years old, they were born in Brooklyn 15 minutes apart. The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center/St. Descarga en espaol. She was born December 15, 1 Service in LAMP was energizing and thoroughly engaging for her. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1944, received the name of Sister Mary Ramona . She received a BS in Physical Education and Social Studies from UW-La Crosse in 1941. Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, will be the presider. After serving in Pastoral Care at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin, from 19791980, Sister Mary Christopher returned to Fond du Lac for hospice training and worked for five years as a home visit nurse with Hospice Hope.