FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN CHARITY OBITUARIES

Manitowoc Rapids Township, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin

SR. M. AQUILINA ACKER Sister Aquilina Acker, 87, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Monday evening, May 2, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Gerald Walker, OFM, Cap. will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Aquilina was born Margaret Mary Acker, May 4, 1894, at Ashton, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Mary Endres Acker. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1913 and professed her vows in 1917. She received a Michigan State life teaching certificate in 1925, a State teaching certificate in 1946, and a bachelors degree in History, Philosophy and Education from St. Norbert College. She taught schools at Kellnersville, Algoma, Reedsville, Clintonville, Kiel, Mackville, Oneida, Green Bay, Cleveland and Appleton, Wis., and Menominee, Petoskey, Escanaba and Manistique, Mich., retiring in 1975. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, two sisters, Rose Uselman of Madison and Amelia Acker of Middleton, Wis., and a brother, Anton Acker of Middleton. Friends may call at the convent 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 3, 1983 P. 3 ********* Sister Aquilina (Margaret Mary) Acker was born on 4th May, 1895, in Ashton, Wisconsin. She was the first of ten children -- five boys and five girls born to Francis Xavier (1864-1957) and Mary Endres (1869-1962)Acker. She attended the public school up to sixth grade, when the sisters arrived. She went to the seventh grade in the parochial school, but back in the public school for grade eight which was lacking in the sister school. She entered the convent in 1913. Her first mission was Wellston, Ohio. Sister taught in Kellnersville, Algoma, Reedsville, Clintonville, Kiel, Mackville (18 years),Oneida (St. Joseph), Menominee (St. Ann and St. John), Petoskey,Escanaba, Manistique, Cleveland and Appleton (St. Pius). Most of her teaching was in Grades 5-8. Sister received her education at Holy Family college, Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti, Columbia College in Dubuque, Creighton University in Omaha, and St. Norbert College in DePere. Sister Aquilina translated many German letters and articles for the community and the archives. She had a way of getting those German idioms brought out in English. In a Christmas message in 1982, she wrote "Let us pray for each other. God love and bless you." Sister Aquilina. (Information from the archives of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.)


SR. M. FIDELIS ADAM "We have loved her during life, let us not abandon her until we have conducted her, by our prayers, into the house of the Lord." St. Ambrose. Was received into the Holy Family Convent on 20th June, 1915, at Alverno, WI. Prayer. O gentlest Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the soul of Thy servant Mary Fidelis, bring her from the shadows of exile to the bright home of Heaven, where we trust Thou and Thy Blessed Mother have woven for her a crown of unfading bliss. Amen. (Information from the archives of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.) ******* At the Holy Family hospital Monday morning, Sister M. Fidelis, aged 38, formerly Barbara Adam, daughter of Mrs. Frank Adam, town of Two Rivers, died after a month's illness. Funeral services were held from the Holy Family Convent at Alverno Wednesday morning. The deceased was born in the Town of Two Rivers and attended the St. Luke's parochial school in Two Rivers and in 1914 entered the convent at Alverno. Besides her mother, she leaves one brother, Michael Adam of Shell Lake, Wis., and five sisters, Sister M. Fides and Sister M. Gerald, both of Holy Family convent, Mrs. Anna Soethe of Chicago, Mrs. Valentine Lutz of Alberta, Canada and Mrs. Joseph Kanaugh of the Town of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 12, 1929


SR. M. FIDES ADAM Sister Fides Adam, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Saturday, August 3, 1996, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 1996, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cememtery (sic), Manitowoc. The former Odelia Adam was born December 14, 1900, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frank and Agnes Kanzelberger Adam. She entered the Convent in 1921 and professed her vows in 1924. Sister Fides earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere. Sister Fides served as an elementary school teacher at St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Mary, Reedsville, St. Therese, Appleton, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. John, Antigo, St. Joseph, Waukesha, Guardian Angels, Oneida, St. Mary, Algoma, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. Andrew, Potosi, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Agnes, Green Bay. SS Peter and Paul, Kiel, St. Anthony, Neopit, Wis.; St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, St. Anne, Escanaba, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich. and Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa. After retiring from the teaching profession, she resided at St. Mary, Kaukauna and Ozanam Home, New Berlin. Since 1976, she had been living at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 1996 P. A2 ********* Frank and Agnes Kanzelberger Adam raised four sons (a fifth died in childbirth) and six daughters. Both parents were from Germany. They taught their children to love God and to strictly practice their Catholic faith as members of St. Luke Church, Two Rivers. Ottilia, the ninth child in the family, was born on 14th December, 1901. Like her siblings before her, she attended the parish school. On 15th August, 1921, a few months before her 20th birthday, Ottilia entered Holy Family Convent. She was not alone as Mary, her 17 year old sister and the youngest in the family, had decided to enter with her. One wonders why these two young women joined the Franciscans when the only Sisters in Two Rivers were the "Agnesians". The answer: An older sister Barbara (Sister Fidelis), was a member of the Franciscan Community and was a source of inspiration to her sisters. A year later, on 15th August, 1922, Ottilia Mary, and 26 other young woman were admitted to the novitiate. Ottilia was now Sister Fides and Mary received Sister Gerald for her religious name. Both sisters were very happy in their new life and were especially grateful to get to know Sister Fidelis a little better. (Sister Fidelis died on 12th December, 1929, at age 38). Sister Fides received a Bachelors Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, and served as a teacher in the Green Bay Diocese for 32 years. Her teaching experiences in the diocese include: St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Mary, Reedsville; St. Therese, Appleton; St. Boniface, Manitowoc; St. John, Antigo; Guardian Angel, Oneida; St. Mary, Algoma, SS. Peter and Paul, Kiel; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Agnes, Green Bay; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; St. Anthony, Neopit, Wis. Schools outside of the diocese which benefitted from her expertise were: St. Francis de Sales, Manistique; St. Anne, Waukesha; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; St. Joseph, Rice Lake; St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. Andrew, Potosi, Wis.; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa. From 1942-1943, Sister Fides was enrolled in Holy Family School of Nursing, Manitowoc. As a student nurse, she worked at the hospital but found that this was not her calling and thus concentrated her apostolic efforts to teaching. In 1965, Sister Fides retired from active teaching and was missioned at St. Mary Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis. Since 1976, Sister Fides was at Holy Family Convent. Sister Fides was a lover of music and an avid piano player. Information from the archives of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. "We have loved her during life, let us not abandon her until we have conducted her, by our prayers, into the house of the Lord." St. Ambrose. Was received into the Holy Family Convent on 20th June, 1915, at Alverno, WI. Prayer. O gentlest Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the soul of Thy servant Mary Fidelis, bring her from the shadows of exile to the bright home of Heaven, where we trust Thou and Thy Blessed Mother have woven for her a crown of unfading bliss. Amen. (Information from the archives of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.)


SR. M. ADELE ADAMS Sister M. Adelle, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. F.F. DuPont O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Adelle, nee Margaret Adams, was born April 30, 1886, at Brookfield, Wis., daughter of the late John and Anna Farber Adams. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Jan. 18, 1907, and professed her vows Aug. 10, 1910. She taught in numerous cities in Wisconsin including Manitowoc, Whitelaw, New Holstein, Algoma, Kaukauna and Green Bay. Survivors include a brother, John Adams, of Rochester, Minn., and a sister, Miss Louise Adams, of Chicago. Friends may call at the convent chapel after 1:30 o'clock this Friday afternoon until the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 7, 1971


SR. M. GERALD ADAMS SR. M. GERALD ADAMS cemetery #46 Ven. Sr. M. Gerald, 50, nee Mary Adams, died Friday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital Hospital at Manitowoc after an illness of three months. Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Monday at the Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc. Sister M. Gerald was born in the Town of Two Rivers on May 24, 1904, and attended St. Luke Parochial Schol at Two Rivers. She entered the Holy Family Convent on August 15, 1921, celebrating her silver jubilee in 1949. She is survived by three sisters, Ven. Sr. M. Fides? of the Holy Family Convent, currently stationed at Escanaba, Mich., Mrs. Sophia Lutz of Morinville, Alberta, Canada, and Mrs. Joseph Knaugh, Sr., of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent from 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 12, 1955 P. 13


SR. M. EMMANUEL ALBRECHT Pie Jesu Domine Dona Ei Requiem. Latin. Pious Lord Jesus, give them rest. English. The prayers of Mother General and the Sisters, with the prescribed suffrages of the Community, are earnestly solicited for the repose of the soul of our beloved Sister M. Emmanual Albracht(sic). Sister died at Holy Family Hospital, on the thirty-first day of March, 1951(sic), in the forty-fourth year of her life, the twenty-fourth of her profession. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. (From the archives of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.) ******* Please note, the surname spelling and the month of death on the tombstone don't match the convent information)


SR. MARY THOMAS ALDRIDGE Sister Mary Thomas Aldridge, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died early Saturday morning, March 20, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Mary Louise Aldridge was born on June 5, 1921, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Biggio) Aldridge. She entered the Convent in 1939 and professed her vows in 1942. Sister Mary earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Mary served as a teacher at St. Francis de Sales, Manistique; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey; St. Ambrose, Ironwood; Catholic Central, Menominee, Michigan; St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio, St. Paul and Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh and St. Pius X, Appleton. After retiring from the teaching profession, she served as a member of the St. Rita Health Center staff at the Motherhouse and performed various tasks at the Ozanam Home, New Berlin, and the St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. She had been a resident of the St. Rita Health Center since 2008. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial at the Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 21, 2010


SR. M. OLIVER ALLARD Sister Oliver Allard, age 84, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Thursday evening, May 18, 2006, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Elizabeth Allard was born July 23, 1921, in Meonominee, Mich., daughter of the late Oliver and Helen (Pristas) Allard. She entered the Convent in 1935 and professed her vows in 1940. Sister Oliver earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Oliver served as a teacher and/or principal at St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Agnes, Green Bay, St. Mary, Clarks Mills, St. Wendel, Cleveland, St. Joseph, Oneida, SS Peter & Paul, Kiel, Holy Family, Marinette, all of Wisconsin; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction St. Nicholas, both of Zanesville, Ohio; and Catholic Central, Menominee, Mich. After retiring from active ministry, Sister Oliver performed various tasks at San Damiano Convent, Slinger; St. Paul Home & St. Paul Manor, Kaukauna; Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers; and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2004, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; and a sister;: Helen Marie Febian, Menominee, Mich. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and a baby brother: Oliver Gerald. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 22, 1996, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 20, 2006 P. A3 ********* Electrician Oliver Allard and his wife Helen Pristas Allard were a God fearing, loyal couple who made their home in Menominee, Michigan. They were parents of three children. Their first born was a girl who came into the world on 23rd July, 1921. She was baptized on 31st July, as Elizabeth Helen at St. Ann's Church. Their second born was Oliver Gerald. When Elizabeth was seven years old, her mother was expecting a third child. There was joy at the birth of their new daughter, Helen Marie, but sadness and grief as that very same day, in December, 1928, three year-year old Oliver succumbed to spinal meningitis. Elizabeth Allard (called Betty at home) attended the local public school for a year and then entered the second grade at St. Anne School staffed by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. On 13th June, 1935, 13 year old Elizabeth Allard entered Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. She began her high classes, and on 15th June, 1938, Elizabeth was received into the novitiate as Sister Oliver. Sister Oliver professed her first vows on 15th August, 1940. Sister Oliver received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College and embarked on her teaching apostolate in 1940. Sister Oliver served as a teacher and/or principal at St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. Agnes, Green Bay; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; St. Wendel, Cleveland; St. Joseph, Oneida; SS. Peter & Paul Kiel; Holy Family, Marinette, Wis.; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; and Catholic Central, Menominee, Michigan. After retiring from the education ministry in 1988, Sister Oliver performed various tasks at San Damiano Convent, Slinger; St. Paul Home & St. Paul Manor, Kaukauna; Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers; and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, Wis. She came to St. Rita Health Center in 2004. Information from the archives of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.


SR. M. JOAN THERESE AMBRO Sister Joan Therese Ambro, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, age 82, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wis., died October 8, 1998, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 1998, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Dennis Ackeret, Wauwatosa and Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Josephine Ambro, on August 10, 1916, in Buffalo, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Mary Popik Ambro. Sister Joan Therese earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis. and a Master of Arts Degree from Notre Dame University, South Bend, Ind. She entered the Convent in 1933 and professed her vows in 1936. She is a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Sister served as an elementary teacher at St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Paul, Wrightstown, Wis., St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio and as a high School teacher at Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Wis.; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Holy Name High School, Escanaba, Mich. and St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, in 1995 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities since July, 1998. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters, a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law, Pauline Jones & Ethel Ambro, Lore City, Ohio, Victoria and Howard Rogers, Dover, Ohio, Elizabeth Ambro, Independence, Ohio; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 9, 1998 P. A2 ********** Twenty-four year old John Ambro and sixteen year old Mary Popik met at a church function in Zemplenska, Czechoslovakia. Though they were of different social backgrounds, their love and respect for each other knew no boundaries and a month later, they were united in marriage. John Ambro had visited the United States twice with his parents. The family had considered emigrating to the United States but the parents died before the dream could come true. John and Mary decided that they would begin a new life in America and in 1906, leaving his pregnant wife behind, John came to the United States. The couple's first child was born during this time but soon died of pneumonia. In 1907, Mary joined her husband in Elyria, Ohio. John had bought land in Elyria but the couple elected to follow other immigrants to the coal mining areas of south-central Ohio instead. They settled in the town of Buffalo where John found work as a coal miner. One of their children, Josephine, was born in this mining town on 10th August, 1916. Following graduation from Lore City High School 28th April, 1933, she and Ann Strauss from Cambridge came to Holy Family Convent, 13th June, 1933. A year later she was received as Sister Joan Therese. She made her first profession of vows in 1936. Sister Joan Therese received BA at St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI. and an MA from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. she furthered her studies at other universities - Georgetown, Marquette, Minnesota, and Silver Lake college. Sister Joan Therese was involved in the education apostolate for 60 years. As an elementary teacher, she served in Kaukauna, Waukesha, Wrightstown and Zanesville. She taught on the high school level at West Point, Waukesha, Petoskey, Escanaba and Chicago. Sister Joan Therese retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc in 1995. She did some tutoring at Silver Lake College and taught religion classes at Sacred Heart Parish. In August of 1998, she returned to St. Rita Health Center. Information from the archives at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.


SR. M. EDGAR ANNEN Sister Edgar Annen, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, June 9, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Chapel, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Walker, OFM Cap. and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Annen, nee Mary Annen, was born June 27, 1897, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Schneider Annen. She entered the convent in 1920 and professed her vows in 1923. Sister Annen served as homemaker at St. Ambrose, Ironwood, and Menominee, Mich., Delaware, Ohio, West Point, Neb., Yuma, San Migual, Tapawal, Pisinemo and Covered Wells, Ariz.; Sacred Heart Convent, Manitowoc, and Mackville, Wis. She retired to Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis., in 1971, and then retired to Holy Family Convent in 1980. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Mrs. Susan Pollak of Milwaukee, and two nieces, Mrs. Chuck Rutkowski and Mrs. Frank Vozar of Milwaukee. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 730 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 1982 P. 3


SISTER M. SALOME ANTOINE Sister Salome Antoine, 89, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, February 25, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born February 24, 1903, in Clare, Iowa, daughter of the late Fred and Salome Collin Antoine. She entered the Convent in 1926 and professed her vows in 1939. Sister Salome earned a B.A. Degree from Rosary College, River Forest, Ill., an M.A. Degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis., and a PhD. Degree from Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Sister Salome served as a high school teacher at Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, Wis.; St. Francis, Hollandtown, Wis.; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich.; St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; and was the principal of St. Francis Xavier High School, Petoskey, Minn. She also served as a secretary and chauffeur at Holy Family Convent and was a Professor of English at Holy Family College for 22 years. After retiring from the teaching profession, she served as a pastoral minister at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Wis.; St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb.; and St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, Wis. Since 1985?? she has been residing at Holy Family Convent. Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mrs. Catherine Schade of Algoma, Iowa, Mrs. Salome Currans of Graettinger, Iowa, Teresa and William Graff of Mallard, Iowa, Rose and Ray Geelan of Ruthvan, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances Antoine of Bancroft, Iowa; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Wednesday evening. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 26, 1992 P. b8


SR. LUCIA ANTONE Sister Lucia Antone, age 87, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, 2007, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Vera Antone was born June 20, 1919, in Big Fields, Ariz., daughter of the late Nicholas and Chonita (Pavillino) Antone. She entered the Convent in 1947 and professed her vows in 1949. Sister Lucia served as a homemaker at Queen of Angels, San Miguel; Our Lady of Guadalupe, Cowlic; St. Anthony, Topawa; San Xavier, Tucson; St. Peter, Bapchule, Ariz.; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida; Ozanam Home, New Berlin; St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb.; and St. Christopher, West Covina, Calif. She also performed various tasks at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, and San Damiano Convent, Slinger. Since 2001, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include: The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Antia Antone, Manuel and Louise Havier, Sells, Ariz., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 12, 2007 ********* Funeral services for Sister Lucia Antone, age 87, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, who died Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, 2007, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 13, 2007


SR. LEAH MARIE ARMBRUST Sister M. Leah Marie Armbrust, 64, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Marie, nee Margaret L. Armbrust, was born Jan. 4, 1908, at Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Henry and Ella Roll Armbrust. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Aug. 16, 1926, and professed vows Aug. 15, 1929. She taught at Oconto Falls, Waukesha and Appleton. She also taught in Illinois, Ohio and Michigan. She served as secretary-general in the Order since 1969. Survivors include a sister, Miss Mary Ellen Armbrust, of Zanesville. Friends may call at the convent after 2 o'clock this Friday afternoon until the time of service Saturday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 4, 1972


SR. M. MAURICE ARMBRUSTER Sister Maurice Armbruster, 81, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, April 2, at the convent following a coronary. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch, O Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Maurice, nee Mamie Armbruster, was born Sept. 4, 1898, at Stanton, Neb., daughter of the late Fred and Matilda Armbruster. She entered th Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1920 and professed her vows in 1923. She received her Ph.B. (sic) degree from Creighton University with a masters degree in History and minor in English. The nun taught at Sacred Heart School and St. Boniface School, Manitowoc; Rosencrans High School, Zanesvill, Ohio; Guardian Angel High School, West Point, Neb.; Holy Family High School, Lindsay, Neb.; at Neopit, Wis.; St. Ambrose High School, Ironwood, Mich.; Guernsey Catholic and Central High School at Cambridge, and Catholic Central High School, Steubenville, Ohio. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a brother Robert Armbruster of Norfolk, Neb., and three sisters, Mrs. Leonard Pobanz of Wisner, Neb., Mrs. Helen Kern of Stanton, Neb., and Mrs. Joseph Hunker of Montgomery, Ala. Friends may call at the convent 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday wehre (sic) a memorial service will be held in St. Mary Chapel at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 3, 1980 P.3


SR. M. XAVIER AUFREITER Death last week in the Cloister at Silver Lake of Sister M. Xavier. The funeral was held Friday morning. Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1908


SR. M. ST. JOHN FRANCIS AUMANN Sister St. John Francis Aumann, age 97, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Saturday, February 24, 1996, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 1996, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Louis Fronczek, O.F.M. with burial in Holy Family Cemetery. The former Pauline Elizabeth Aumann was born April 8, 1898, in Delaware, Ohio, daughter of the late Frederick and Ellen Maloney Aumann. She entered the convent in 1916 and professed her vows in 1919. Sister St. John Francis earned a Master of Science Degree from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Sister St. John Francis served as a teacher at St. John, Antigo, St. Patrick, Maple Grove, Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, Xavier High School, Appleton, Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Wis.; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich., St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Rosecrans High School, Zanesville, Catholic Central, Steubenville, Guernsey Catholic Central, Cambridge, Ohio; Guardian Angels, West Point, Holy Family High School, Lindsay, Neb.; and St. Willibrord High School, Chicago, Ill. After her retirement from active ministry, she resided at Catholic Memorial Waukesha, and Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis. She has been living at the Motherhouse since 1988. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law, Katherine Aumann, Columbus, Ohio; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 1996 at Holy Family Convent. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 26, 1996 P. A2


SR. M. LONGINA BACKES Sister Longina Backes, 78, died Tuesday at Holy Famiy Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Longina, nee Margaret Backes, was born May 5, 1896, at Lindsay, Neb., daughter of the late Peter and Gertrude Dalcum Backes. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1916 and professed her vows in 1919. She served her vows in 1919. She served the community at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, from 1918 to 1936. Friends may call at the convent chapel from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, February 12, 1975 p. 3


SR. M. MONICA BANGART Sister Monica Bamgart(sic), 92, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Monica, nee Barbara Bamgart, was born Dec. 3, 1880, in the Town of Harrison, daughter of the late Christopher and Mary Oppomann Bamgart. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1906, and professed her vows in 1909. She had been a homemaker at St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Antigo and Oneida, Wis., Woodsfield, Ohio, and Trenton, N.J., retiring in 1965. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mary Schroepher of Chicago and Mrs. Lena Brausche, of Stratford, Wis. Friends may call at the chapel from 2 to 9 o'clock this Thursday afternoon and Friday morning prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 11, 1973


SR. M. GLADYS BAUER Manistique Nun Dies on Nov. 17 Sister Gladys Bauer of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Manitowoc, died on Nov. 17 at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, Manistique. Sister Bauer taught in schools staffed by the community from 1924 to her death. She taught in Clintonville, Plymouth, Manitowoc, Brillion, Green Bay (St. Philip, St. Joseph, St. Bernard, St. Agnes), Antigo, Kaukauna, Rice Lake and also in Ohio and Michigan. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Frances Bauer of Manistique, Mich.; sisters, Sister Mary Lawrence Bauer (also a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity), New Berlin, Mrs. Frances Chaison, Escanaba, Mich. Her funeral mass was at Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc on Nov. 20 and she was buried in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Marquette Upper Peninsula Catholic, Fri. Nov. 28, 1975 page 8


SR. MARY LAWRENCE BAUER Sister Mary Lawrence Bauer, 79, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, May 14, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Walker, O.F.M. Cap., and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Bauer, nee Leona Gertrude Bauer, was born April 7, 1906, at Manistique, Michigan, daughter of the late Adam and Frances Heins Bauer. Sister entered the Convent in 1922 and professed her vows on August 15, 1925. She received a B.A. Degree in Foreign Language from the Catholic University of America at Washington D.C., and a M.S. Degree in Nursing Administration also from the Catholic University of America. Sister taught at St. Agnes in Mingo Junction, Ohio, Holy Family Academy in Manitowoc, St. John's in Antigo, St. Francis in Holland, Wisconsin, St. Andrew in Potosi, Guardian Angel High School at West Point, Nebraska. Sister was also the director of the School of Nursing at Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio, and taught and was the director of the School of Nursing at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Kathryn Bauer of Mount Alry, Maryland; and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Joseph Chalson of Escanaba, Michigan, and Thelma and Robert Hewitt of Manistique, Michigan. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be in the Convent Chapel at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 15, 1985 P. 3


SR. M. DEVOTA BAUMAN Sister Mary Devota, 80, died last night at the Holy Family convent, Silver Lake. A funeral mass will be said at the Holy Family convent, Silver Lake, at 8 a.m. Thursday. She was born Mary Baumann (sic) in Austria in 1868 and when a child came to this county with her parents, who located on a farm near Branch. She entered the Holy Family convent in 1890 and celebrated her golden jubilee in 1940. Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Verona Wagner of Marshfield, Mrs. Anna Senmatz of Branch, Mrs. Joseph Krippner Sr., of this city, Sister M. Sophia of Holy Family convent; brother, Frank of this city and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Louis of Marshfield and a sister, Mrs. Barbara Lemberger of Clarks Mills, preceded her in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 7, 1948 P. 2 ******** (b. 1 Mar. 1868/SSDI)


SR. MARY FLORIAN BAUMANN Sister Mary Florian Baumann, age 87, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, July 31, 2010, at the convent. She was born Jan. 19, 1923, in Mackville, daughter of the late John William and Odelia (Fries) Baumann. Sister Mary Florian earned a Bachelor of Arts from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. The former Adelle Rose Baumann entered the convent in 1941 and professed her vows in 1944. Sister Mary Florian served as an elementary teacher at St. Therese, Appleton, St. Wenzel, Cleveland, St. Mary, Brillion, St. John, Antigo, St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Joseph and St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Mary, Clark Mills, and St. Mary, Greenleaf, all in Wisconsin, and at St. Francis De Sales, Manistique, Catholic Central, Menominee, and St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, in Michigan. After retiring from teaching, she served as co-ordinater of Projects for the Poor and helper in the craft room at Holy Family Convent. Since 2006, she has performed variety of tasks at the Motherhouse, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister: Mary (Leonard) Tennie, Shiocton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Holy Family Covnent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assiting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 2, 2010


SR. M. SOPHIA BAUMANN Sister M. Sophia, 96, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for a week. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O'Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Sophia, nee Theresa Baumann, was born March 1, 1872, at Branch, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Beck Baumann. She entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Nov. 26, 1886, and professed her vows July 19, 1890. Survivors include Joseph Krippner of Manitowoc, a nephew; and other nephews and nieces. Friends may call at the convent until 9 o'clock this Monday evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, April 8, 1968 pg. T-7


SR. MARY MAGDALEN BAUSCH Sister Mary Magdalen Bausch, 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died early Wednesday morning, June 2, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Walker, OFM Cap. and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Bausch, nee Anna Bausch, was born June 13, 1891, at Cassville, Wis., daughter of the late William and Eva Glassmaker Bausch. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity June 26, 1917, and professed her vows Aug. 10, 1920. Sister Bausch served the order as a homemaker for one year at Bloomington, Wis., and for 47 years as a nurse at St. Joseph Home at West Port, Neb. She retired to Holy Family convent in 1968. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a sister, Mrs. Odelia Kirschbaum of Lancaster, Wis., and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Cecelia Bausch of Cassville, Wis. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 1982 P. 3


SISTER EILEEN GRACE BEATON Sister Eileen Grace Beaton, age 94, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Wednesday morning, Jan. 5, 2011, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Anna Marie Beaton was born on May 9, 1916, in Menasha, Wis., daughter of the late Otto and Grace (Boyle) Beaton. She entered the Convent in 1938 and professed her vows in 1941. Sister Eileen Grace earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts degree from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Sister Eileen Grace served as a teacher at St. Andrew, Potosi, St. Mary and Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, St. Anthony, Marinette, New Holstein, St. Agnes, Green Bay, Xavier High School, Appleton, Roncallie High School, Manitowoc, Wis.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; St. Anne, Escanaba, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich.; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill; Bishop Amat Memorial High School, La Puente, Calif.; and Central Catholic High School, West Point, Neb. She also served as Directress of Novices at the Motherhouse. She retired to San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Wis., in 1995. Since 2003, she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, cousins, other relatives ad friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 6, 2011


SR. M. JOSEPH PAUL BEAUDRIE Sister Joseph Paul Beaudrie, 66, of ?? S. Alverno Rd., Manitowoc, died Sunday, May 21, 1989 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Robert B. Reppen O.Praem will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Holy Family cemetery, Manitowoc. Jean (Weigent) Beaudrie was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Edward and Marie Sanders Beaudrie. She entered the convent in 1937, professing her vows in 1941. She earned a BA degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a MA degree from Rivier College, Nashua, New Hampshire. She taught at St. Sylvester, Woodfield, Ohio; Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; St. Anne, Menominee, Michigan; St. Andrew, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; St. Rose, Clintonville, Wisconsin; Corpus Christie, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin; St. Therese, Appleton, Wisconsin; St. John, Antigo, Wisconsin; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, Wisconsin; St. Mary, Reedsville, Wisconsin; Sacred Heart, Ayshire, IA; Xavier High School, Appleton, Wisconsin; Catholic Central, Steubenville, Ohio; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Illinois; Catholic Memorial Waukesha, Wisconsin. Sister ministered to the elderly at St. Rita's Infirmary, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; St. Joseph Home, West Point, Nebraska, Osanam Home, New Berlin, Wisconsin and St. Frances Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, Robert Weigent of Pepin, Wisconsin; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorraine and George Lawrence of Onalaska, Wisconsin, Ellen and Harry Bergmark of Pepin, Wisconsin and Janice and Harold Cleary of Onalaska, Wisconsin. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., May 22, 1989 page B8


SR. M. ELRITA BEER Sister Elrita Beer, 76, of Holy Family Convent, died Tuesday morning, October 16, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Gerald Walker OFM Cap will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Beer, the former Elizabeth Catherine Beer, was born March 17, 1906, at Petoskey, Michigan, daughter of the late John and Anna Kirchner Beer. She entered the convent in 1924 and professed her vows August 14, 1927. She recieved her BA degree from St. Norbert College at DePere and received credits at Notre Dame University and Michigan State University at East Lancing(sic), Michigan. Sister Beer taught school at St. John School, Wellsburg, Delaware; St. Mary School, Ohio; St. Paul School, Manitowoc; The Guardian Angels School, Oneida; St. Mary School, Kaukauna; St. Mary School, Hilbert; St. Francis School, Hollandtown; St. Patrick School, Maple Grove; St. Joseph School, Waukesha; St. Theresa School, Appleton; St. Anna School, New Holstein and St. Agnes School, Green Bay. Sister Beer also taught school at St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Michigan; St. Ambrose, Iron Wood, Michigan; Catholic Central School, Menominee, Michigan and St. Francis de Sale, Michigan. Sister Beer retired to the convent in 1979. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Chariety (sic) and a sister, Sister Pauline Beer of St. Philip Convent, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening where a prayer service will be held at the convent chapel at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 17, 1984 P. 3


SR. M. PAULETTE BEER Sister Paulette Beer, age 91, of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, December 26, 1992, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 1992, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery. She was born Rose Elizabeth on March 4, 1901, in Petoskey, Mich., daughter of the late John and Anna Kirchner Beer. She entered the convent on October 19, 1916, professing her vows on August 10, 1920. Sister earned a B.A. Degree from St. Norbert College DePere, Wis. She was employed as an elementary school teacher in Antigo, Rhinelander, Manitowoc, Whitelaw, Kaukauna, Algoma, Reedsville, Green Bay and Appleton, Wis.; Woodsfield, Ohio; Lindsay and West Point, Neb.; Ironwood, Manistique and Menominee, Mich. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. After her retirement from active ministry, Sister Paulette resided at St. Philip Convent, Green Bay, and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. this evening, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 28, 1992 P. A2


SR. M. JOSITA BELGER Sister Josita Belger, 79, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday in the convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Family Convent. The Rev. Julian Resch O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Josita, nee Kathryn Brosnakan Belger was born April 3, 1898 in Waukesha, Wis., daughter of the late Otto and Kathryn Brosnakan Belger. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1914 and professed her vows in 1917. She received her Master's degree from Marquette University and from 1917 to 1943 taught in elementary schools in Antigo and Clarks Mills, Wis.; Mingo Junction, Ohio; Manistique, Escanaba, Petsoskey, Cross Village and Menominee, Michigan, retiring to Holy Family Convent in 1977. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Irene Wedyck and Miss Josephine Belger of Waukesha. Friends may call in St. Mary Chapel in the convent 7:30 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where a memorial service will be at 7:15 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Feb. 27, 1978 - page 3


MOTHER M. AGNA BELLER Mother Agna, of Franciscan Sisters, Dead MANITOWOC?Mother M. Agna, immediate past superior general of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack Friday at Canton, Ohio. She was 74. Mother Agna, a member of the Catholic order of nuns devoted to teaching and hospital service, had been a member of the order since Aug. 12, 1914, when she professed her vows. In July of this year she had completed two six-year terms as superior general of the order. She had been elected in 1957 and again in 1963 by the community of sisters. The past several weeks she had been visiting with relatives in Ohio. Headed Major Projects During her tenure as superior general, Mother Agna had been active in the completion of the new Holy Family College at Alverno, immediately west of the mother house of the order on Silver Lake, and the building of the new multi- million dollar addition to Holy Family Hospital. Mother Agna, several years ago, visited in South America in order to determine where the Community should establish its first foreign mission. It subsequently was located in Peru. Mother Agna taught school at Mingo Junction, Ohio, Chicago and St. Boniface Parochial School at Manitowoc and was history instructor at Holy Family College. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree at Catholic University, Washington, D.C., in 1935. She was elected vicaress general of the community in 1945, serving 12 years in that capacity. In August of 1964, she observed the golden jubilee of her membership in the Franciscan order. Funeral Monday Mother Agna was born March 13, 1895, at Iglo, Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Johanna and Julia Serva Beller. Rose Beller came to the United States as a child with her parents, and the family settled at Ironwood, Mich., where she attended parochial school until receiving the habit of St. Francis June 4, 1912. She is survived by two brothers, Joseph of Youngstown, Ohio, and John, of Woodruff, Wis. A sister, Sister Rita Ann, and a brother, August, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the convent chapel. The Rev. Joseph Beller of Youngstown, Ohio, a nephew, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the convent. Arrangements are by Pfeffer Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 13, 1969 P. 12 ********** Sister Agna name Superior General The new Superior General of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity elected Aug. 19 at the Manitowoc, Wis., motherhouse of her order, is the former Rosa Bellar(sic) of Ironwood, daughter of the late John and Julia Bellar. She is a sister of John Bellar of Woodruff, Joseph of Youngstown, Ohio,, Mrs. Joseph Stupak of Manitowoc, Mrs. Julia Dietz of Evergreen Park, Ill, Sister Rita Ann of the Franciscan Order, Covered Wells, Ariz and Mrs. Michael Krainak and August F., deceased. When residing in Ironwood, the Bellars were members of Holy Trinity parish. Mother Agna will head a community of more than a thousand sisters, among whom are the sisters who staff St. Ambrose School. This community conducts 85 schools throughout the United States and Hawaii and three hospitals, two homes for the aged and the domestic departments of two seminaries. Mother Agna was elected by a group of 90 delegates who were in turn chosen by the vote of the whole community. Mother Agna entered the Franciscan Order in 1911 and subsequently held posts in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Ohio. She helped to organize St. Willibrord High School in Chicago and served there as principal for five years. Her excellent reputation as a teacher caused her to be called to the Catholic University at Washington D.C., to teach at the model school on the campus there. Prior to the recent election, Mother Agna was Vicaress General of the order, a position she held since 1945. She is being succeeded in that office by Sister Virginia Marie, who at hone time was a member of the faculty of St. Ambrose High School. Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, Mich. Sept. 24, 1957


SR. RITA ANN BELLER Sister Rita Ann, 62, of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, died there Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the convent chapel and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Rita Ann was born Jennifer Beller Feb. 21, 1905, at Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late John and Julia Lerva Beller. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity convent June 11, 1924, and professed her vows Aug. 14, 1927. She retired from her duties as a teacher in the Indian Missions in Arizona a few years ago due to her health. Survivors include two sisters, Mother Agna, superior general of Holy Family Convent, and Mrs. Julia Dietz, of Evergreen Park, Ill., and two brothers, John of Woodruff, Wis., and Joseph of Youngstown, Ohio. Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 28, 1967 p.19


SR. M. ANNE BENISH Sister Anne Benish, 82, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, February 25, 1988 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Basil Janasik, O.F.M. with burial in Holy Family Cemetery. Sister Benish, the former Marie Benish, was born December 13, 1905 at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Hessel Benish. She entered the Convent in 1936 and professed her vows in 1939. Sister Benish received her B.S. in Nursing Education from St. Louis University, Missouri. Sister was a nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital at Zanesville, Ohio; Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; Ozanam Home at New Berlin; St. Paul Home at Kaukauna and also taught at St. Joseph at Rice Lake, Wisconsin, since her retirement in 1982. Sister had been residing at Holy Family Convent. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Stella Dundas of Milwaukee, nieces, nephews and other friends and relatives survive. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday. Prayer service will be held at 8 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Feb. 27, 1988 page 14


SR. M. CARMELITA BENTZLER Sister Carmelita Bentzler, 92, died Friday afternoon, September 18, 1987 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:20 am Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Julian C. Resch O.Praem, and burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery. She was born may 6, 1895 in Farm Hill, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Mattias and Elizabeth Doll Bentzler. The former Mary Bentzler entered the Convent in July, 1912, professing her vows August 12, 1915. Sister Carmelita served as Sacristan, assisted in the fancy workroom and served as dining room hostess at Holy Family convent, Manitowoc and at Memorial Hospital, West Point, Nebraska. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Sister Rose Carmel Bentzler O.S.F., of Manitowoc; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Peter Bentzler, and Matt and Wilma Bentzler, all of South Bend, Indiana; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday where a prayer service will be 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Sept. 19, 1987 page 14


SR. M. CARMELLA BENTZLER Sister Carmella Bentzler, 82, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Monday morning, July 13, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch O Praem will celebrate the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in Convent Cemetery. Sister Carmella was born Lucy Mary Bentzler, Aug. 5, 1898, at Elmwood, Wis., daughter of the late Mathias and Elizabeth Dell Bentzler. She entered the order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1914 and professed her vows in 1918. Sister Carmella received her registered nursing degree from the Holy Family School of Nursing and was also a cerified American Registered Radiologis Technologist and American Registered Physical Therapist. She served the community at Holy Family Hospital from 1918 to 1959 in nursing, X-ray and physical therapy departments. She also served at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Zanesville, Ohio from 1945 to 1963 and at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital at West Point, Neb. from 1959 to 1965. Sister Carmella retired in 1976. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three brothers, Peter of Mishawauka, Ind., Matthew of South Bend, Ind., and George of Loyal, Wis.; three sisters, Sister Carmelita, Sister Rose Carmel both of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc and Mrs. Pauline Wenzel of Hartford, Wis. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening, where a prayer service will be at St. Mary Chapel, 7 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 14, 1981 P. 3


SR. M. ROSE CARMEL BENTZLER Sister Rose Carmel Bentzler, age 92, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel Jadin will officiate, with burial in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery. The former Laura Bentzler was born June 20, 1905, in Farm Hill, Wis., daughter of the late Matthias and Elizabeth Doll Bentzler. She entered the convent in 1921, professing her vows in 1924. Sister Rose served as an elementary teacher and/or principal at Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. John, Antigo; St. Boniface and St. Paul, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls. St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; St. Joseph and St. Agnes, Green Bay; St. Mary, Rhinelander, Wis.; Immaculate Conception, DePere; St. John, Wellsburg, W.Va.; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; and St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich. After retiring from the teaching profession, she served as secretary to the Director of Education at Holy Family Convent. Since 1988, she has been residing at St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 11, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. KARLENE BERGER Sister Karlene Berger, age 100, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Saturday morning, Oct. 9, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. She was born on April 17, 1910, in Maribel, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Spurney) Berger. She entered the convent in 1934 and professed her vows in 1937. Sister Karlene earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She served as an elementary teacher at St. Mary in Kaukauna, St. Anthony in Neopit, and St. Joseph in Green Bay, all in Wisconsin, and at St. Ann and Catholic Central in Menominee, St. Ambrose in Ironwood, St. Francis of de Sales in Manistique, and St. Anne in Escanaba, Mich. She also served as librarian at Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, and St. Rose, Clintonville. After her retirement from active ministry, she worked in the Motherhouse sewing room for 10 years. Since 2000, Sister Karlene has been residing in St. Rita Health Center. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem., with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 10, 2010


SR. M. JOAN BERGERON Sister Joan Bergeron, 69, of Silver Lake College, Alverno, died Saturday evening at the college. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Justin Pierce will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Joan, nee Alice Bergeron, was born Jan. 21, 1904, at Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Valerie Blais Bergeron. She entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity June 29, 1923, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1926. She had received her Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degree from Catholic University of America. She had taught at Fuller's Spur and Ironwood, Mich., Chicago, Delaware, Ohio, West Point, Nebr., Kaukauna, Antigo, Oconto Falls, Maple Grove, Waukesha and also at Holy Family Academy and Silver Lake College. She served as financial aid officer at the college since 1965. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 5:30 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and Tuesday prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 9, 1973


SISTER LEON BERGERON Sister Leon Bergeron, age 104, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Tuesday morning, Aug. 17, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Antoinette Bergeron was born on Dec. 30, 1905, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Valerie (Blais) Bergeron. She entered the Convent in 1924 and professed her vows in 1927. Sister Leon earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, and a Master of Arts Degree from Ohio University, Athens, and from Laval University, Quebec, Canada. Sister Leon served as a junior high teacher at St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, Wis., St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio and as a high school teacher at St. Joseph Kellnersville, Wis.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Catholic Central, Steubenville, Ohio; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. and Holy Family High School, Lindsay, Neb. She also served as a teacher of French at Holy Family College and Silver Lake college and as a library aide at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, Wis. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, in 1993. Since 2000, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Mother house. She is a member of the Franciscan sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christain Charity. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by Sister Joan Bergeron O.S.F. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Fmaily Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2010. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 18, 2010


SR. M. JULIA BERSE Sister Julia Berse, 83, of Holy Family Convent, died Monday afternoon, November 9, 1987 at the Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Main Celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gabriel Hinkes, O.Praem. Concelebrant will be Rev. Benedict H. Marx. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery. She was born February 10, 1904 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, daughter of the late Louis and Kathryn Zimmerman Berse. The former Julia Berse entered the Convent in 1918, professing her vows in 1923. Sister Julia earned a B.A. degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin. Sister taught middle or upper grades in the following schools: St. John's, Antigo, Wisconsin; St. Rose, Clintonville, Wisconsin; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, Wisconsin; St. Ann's, Francis Creek, Wisconsin; St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio; St. Mary's, Delaware, Ohio; Guardian Angels, Oneida, Wisconsin; St. Joseph's, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin; St. Anthony's, Marinette, Wisconsin; St. Philip, Green Bay, Wisconsin; St. Joseph's, Rice Lake, Wisconsin and Immaculate Conception, Oneida, Wisconsin, where she was also the Principal. After her retirement from active ministry, she resided at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wisconsin, until she became ill in May, 1987. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Helen Gabler of Green Bay and Antoinette and Art Danielczyk of Tamarac, Florida; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lee Berse of Mequon, Wisconsin. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm in the Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Nov. 10, 1987


SR. M. CRECENTIA BERTELS Sister M. Crescentia Bertels, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Crescentia, nee Mary Bertels, was born June 11, 1887, at Verlas, Germany, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Krampe Bertels. She joined the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Oct. 7, 1912, and professed her vows Aug. 12, 1915. Sister M. Crescentia had served at St. Boniface Convent, Manitowoc, as a homemaker for seven years and also worked in the Holy Family convent kitchen. Survivors include a brother, Herrn, a sister, Mrs. Ann Hillebrandt of Westphalia, Germany. Friends may call at the convent chapel Sunday afternoon and evening and Monday morning prior to the funeral. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1972


SR. M. THOMAS MORE BERTELS Sister Thomas More Bertels, 82, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Monday, July 24, 2000 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. She was born Louise Bertels on Jan. 8, 1918 at Ironwood, daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth (LaForge) Bertels. In 1939 she entered the convent and professed her vows in 1942. Sister Thomas More earned a bachelor of arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc; a master of arts degree and a doctorate from the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. Sister Thomas More served as a teacher at St. Francis, Hollandtown; St. Patrick, Askeaton; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Wis.; St. Willibrord, Chicago and as a professor of history at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. She also served as director of the Thomas More Institute at Silver Lake College and as an agricultural consultant and researcher. In 1997 she retired to Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1999. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 29, at 10:30 am at Holy Family Convent Chapel with the Rev. DePaul Sobatka, celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery in Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Family Convent Friday, July 28 from 4 to 8 pm. A prayer service will be held at 7 in the chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc, assisted with funeral arrangements. Ironwood Daily Globe, Wed., Jul. 26, 2000 page 8


SR. M. DAVIDICA BESCHTA Sister Davidica's Funeral Tuesday Sister Mary Davidica, 83, member of the staff at the Holy Family Conservatory of Music and Art for 28 years, died Sunday at the Holy Family Hospital. There will be a funeral mass at 8 am Tuesday at the Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake. The Rev. D.F. Hurley will officiate and interment will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Davidica was born Mary Beschta at Saukville, Wis., in 1870 and at the age of 14 entered the convent at Silver Lake. Entering the ranks of sisterhood, she was assigned to the Holy Family conservator on South 11th St. in this city in 1925. In that span she taught classes in music and art. Sister M. Davidica had a part in the consecration ceremony which elevated Monsignor Thomas J. Danehy of Manitowoc to a bishop at the Holy Innocents Church last April. Three gifts were presented to Bishop Danehy and she painted the coat of arms on one of the gifts. Sister M. Davidica is survived by three sisters, Mrs. George Weishar and Mrs. Margaret Meyer of River Falls, Wis., and Mrs. Magdaline Seller of Howard, S.D.; four brothers, the Rev. Peter Beschta of Plains, Wis., Frank of Sioux City, Iowa, Charles of Clintonville, Wis., and Henry of Sioux Falls, S.D. Funeral plans are in charge of the Pfeffer Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Dec. 14, 1953 page 54 ******* Due to the death of Sister M. Davidica, the concert scheduled for Sunday at Holy Family Conservatory of Music, Manitowoc has been cancelled it was announced this week. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Dec. 18, 1953 page 28


SR. M. ROSINA BEYERL Sr. M. Rosina, 80, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient 15 days. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, the Rev. D.F. Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sr. M. Rosina was born Ida Beyerl, January 12, 1882 at Colby, daughter of the late John and Barbara Windmeiser Beyerl. She entered the Order of the Franciscian Sisters of Christian Charity in 1902, making her first vows in 1905. She taught in Ohio and Wisconsin, most recently at Kaukauna. Friends may call until 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening at Holy Family Convent. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1962


SR. M. ADELAIDE BICHLER Sister Mary Adelaide, 82, a member of the Order of St. Francis for 60 years, died Saturday at the Holy Family convent, Silver Lake, after a prolonged illness. Funeral services took place Monday morning at the Holy Family convent, with burial in the convent cemetery. A native of Dacada, the former Margaret Bichler was born August 19, 1867, the daughter of Dominic and Mary Bichler. She entered Holy Family convent when she was 19 years old. Last August she celebrated her 60th jubilee as a member of the Order of St. Francis. Survivors are seven sisters, Sister Mary Dominic and Sister Mary Lucinia, Holy Family convent; Mrs. Jerry Lamb, Adell; Mrs. Mary Butler, Milwaukee; Mrs. Susan Schommer, Port Washington and Mrs. Lucy Pierotte and Mrs. Theresia Lang, Los Angles, Calif. Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 3, 1950 P. 2


SR. M. LUCINA BICHLER The requiem Mass for Sister M. Lucina, 79, of the Franciscan Order, who died the past Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc was offered Thursday morning in Holy Family Convent Chapel at Silver Lake. Celebrant was the Rt. Rev. Msgr. James Feider, pastor of St. Coletta Parish in Jefferson, a nephew of Sister Lucina. In the 55th year of her profession of vows, Sister Lucina was a daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Bichler, formerly of Dacada. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters, three of whom were Catholic nuns of the Franciscan Order at Holy Family Convent. They were Sisters M. Victoria, M. Adelaide and M. Dominic. Survivors are four other sisters, Mrs. Emma Lamb of Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. Sam (Theresa) Lang and Mrs. Peter (Lucy) Pirotte of Los Angeles and Mrs. Susan Schomer of Milwaukee. Three nieces, Sister M. Victoria, M. Gertrude and M. Katherine, are members of the Holy Family Convent community at Manitowoc. The Rev. George Feider O.Praem, of Philadelphia is a nephew. Sheboygan Press, Fri. July 24, 1959 page 6


SR. M. VICTIMA BICHLER SR. VICTIMA IS DEAD AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS One of Best Known Nurses of The Hospital Dies At Age of 62 Sister Victima, one of the first nurses at the Holy Family hospital here, and who has been continuously indentified (sic) with the institution of the Franciscan sisters in Manitowoc for over thirty years, passed away this morning at the hospital here and her passing was learned with regret by her many friends in this city, who have come to know her in the many years she has been at the institution. Sister Victima enjoyed good health up to a week ago when she suffered a severe throat disorder, which grew rapidly worse and caused her death this morning. It was announced that funeral services for the deceased would be held at the Silver Lake convent Thursday morning at nine o?clock with interment there. The deceased was born at Dacada, in Sheboygan county in 1868, her name before she took the vows of the Franciscan Sisters being Anna Bichler. She was a sister of the late State Senator Wm. Bichler who passed away at the hospital here a few years ago. After taking the vows of the order at the convent of the Franciscan Sisters of Charity at Alverno some 35 years ago, she was soon after assigned to the Holy Family hospital in this city. Except for brief periods Sister Victima has continued on the local staff of nurses at the hospital here since. Had 3 Sisters in Order Among the surviving sisters of Sister Victima are three members of the Franciscan Sisters. They are Sister Adelaide, Sister Lucina and Sister Dominic, the two latter being at present engaged in teaching in parochial schools at Greenleaf and Oneida. Other surviving sisters are Mrs. Mary Puttler and Mrs. Herman Rademacher, Milwaukee; Mrs. T. J. Piratte of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. F. Lang, Venice, Calif.; Mr. Peter Feider, Random Lake, Wis.; Mrs. Peter Schomer, Port Washington and Mrs. Jerry Lamb, Waldo, Wis. There is one surviving brother, Peter Bichler of Loyal Wis. Manitowoc Herald News, April 1, 1930 P. 6


SR. MARGARET MARIE BIESE Sister Margaret Marie Biese, age 87, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday, March 21, 1999 at the Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the mass of Christian burial will be Rev. Liguori Mierzwiak, O.F.M., with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born on April 23, 1911 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Salm Biese. The former Helen Biese entered the convent in 1926 and professed her vows in 1929. Sister Margaret Marie served as a homemaker at St. Alphonsus, New Munster; St. Peter, Ashton; Catholic Memorial Waukesha; Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida; St. Agnes, Green Bay; St. Anthony, Neopit; Ozanam Home, New Berlin; St. Pius X, Appleton; Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc; St. Joseph Home, St. Joseph Hospital and Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C.; Catholic Central, Steubenville, Ohio; and St. John Boarding School. Komatke, Ariz. She retired to the motherhouse in 1990 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities since 1998. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. She is further survived by nieces nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 22, 1999 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with the funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Mon. March 22, 1999 (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


SR. BLANCHE BILODEAU Sister Blance Bilodeau, formerly known as Sister Alphonse, age 85, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday evening, Nov. 19, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Blanche Bilodeau was born on July 14, 1925, in Rice Lake, Wis., daughter of the late Alphonse and Laura (Couture) Bilodeau. She entered the convent in 1939 and professed her vows in 1943. Sister Blanche earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College and a Master of Science degree from the University of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, Calif. Sister Blanche served as a teacher and/or principal at St. Boniface, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. Joseph, Rice Lake, Wis.; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; San Rogue, Santa Barbara, Bishop Amat High School and St. Christopehr, West Covina, Calif.; St. Francis and Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz.; Cathedral, Honolulu, Hawaii; Holy Family High, Lindsay, Neb.; and Roscrans High School, Zanesville, Ohio. She also served as a tutor at Centeral Catholic High School, West Point, Neb., and Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, and was a helper in the Special Education Clinic and Print Shop at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, where she performed various tasks for the sisters. Since 2005, she had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, (private); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assiting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 21, 2010


SR. M. CLETUS BISSONETTE Sister Cletus Bissonette, 90, of Holy Family Convent, died Saturday morning, September 3, 1988, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Robert B. Reppen O. Praem and Rev. Benedict Marx will be the concelebrants at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the Convent Cemetery. Sister Cletus the former Laura Bissonette was born February 4, 1898, at Phlox, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Lawrence and Flora Baltasar Bissonette. She entered the convent in 195 and professed her vows in 1918. Sister served as a Homemaker at St. Mary's Brillion; St. Ann's, Francis Creek; St. Mary's Delaware, Ohio; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Michigan; St. Mary's, Clarks Mills; St. Mary's, East Wrightstown; St. Mary's, Reedsville; St. Michael's, Whitelaw; St. Rose, Clintonville; St. Anthony, Marinette; Pisenemo, Arizona; Holy Rosary, New Holstein; Boyd, Wisconsin and St. Joseph Home, West Point, Nebraska. After her retirement from active duty, Sister resided at Ozanam Home of New Berlin, Wisconsin and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service will be 7 p.m at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 4, 1988 P. 27


SR. M. JOHANNA BLESER After fifty years continuous service as a teacher, Sister Johanna died at Holy Family Convent Monday evening. She was 74 years old and had been in poor health for several months. Born on May 1, 1856 in Prussia, Germany, Sister Johanna came to America at the age of eleven years. Both her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Bleser died on the journey across the ocean, leaving her and her three brothers, Adam, William and Peter in the care of an uncle, Adam Bleser. Entering the convent as soon as she came to this state, immediately after her arrival in America. Sister Johanna had attained for herself the record of the longest period of continuous teaching of anyone at the convent. For a long time she taught in Lindsey, Nebr., and later in schools at Oshkosh and Algoma. Funeral services were held from Holy Family Convent Chapel this morning with burial in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 15, 1930 ********* Peter Bleser, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bleser and Mrs. Peter Becker attended the funeral services of the former?s sister, Sr. M. Johanna, at the convent at Silver Lake, today. Manitowoc Herald News, May 16, 1930 P. 17


SR. M. CONSTANCE BOBB Sister M. Constance, 86, of Holy Family Convent, died there Saturday. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the convent chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. The nun was born May 18, 1882, at Clintonville, the former Magdalene Bobb, daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Kirsten Bobb. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sept. 3, 1904, and professed her vows Aug. 2, 1908. Last August she marked her 60th anniversary as a nun. She was a teacher in numerous schools before retiring. Survivors include three brothers, J.C. Bobb of Clintonville, Conrad of Shawano and Robert of Menasha, and two sisters, Mrs. Rose Jacobs of Clintonville and Mrs. Walter Scott of Hales Corners. Friends may call at the convent Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 9, 1968 P. 5


SR. M. ANTHONY BOLLENBECK Sister Anthony Bollenbeck, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at the convent. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate with burial in the convent cemetery. Sister Anthony, nee Juliana Bollenbeck, was born March 23, 1891, at Ashton, Wis., daughter of the late Matthias and Gertrude Riphahn Bollenbeck. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1907 and professed her vows in 1915. Sister Anthony served the community as a teacher at Oshkosh, Potosi, Rice Lake, Kaukauna and Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Petoskey, Manistique, Escanaba and Ironwood, Mich., and West Point, Neb. In 1956 she became blind and retired to Holy Family Convent where she made close to 30,000 Rosaries. Survivors include a brother, Arnold Bollenbeck, of Middleton, Wis., and a sister, Mrs. Jacob Zander, of Cross Plains, Wis. Friends may call at the convent from 5 to 9 0.m. Wednesday and Thursday morning until the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 1976 P. 3


SR. M. ANTOLINDA BOLLENBECK Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bollenbeck, Mrs. Paul Ziegler and Mrs. Emil Ziegler motored to Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc on Thursday where they attended the funenral of Sr. Antalinda(sic), the former Catherine Bollenbeck. Waunakee Tribune, Thurs., June 12, 1952 page 5


SR. M. CLAUDIA BOLLENBECK Sister M. Claudia, 89, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Alverno. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Claudia, Christine Bollenbeck, was born Sept. 17, 1876, at Cross Plains, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Clara Riphahn Bollenbeck. She entered the convent at Alverno July 15, 1897, and took her final vows with the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Aug. 8, 1900. Sister M. Claudia had been a laundress at Holy Family Hospital for more than 40 years. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Herbert Bowar and Mrs. Mamie Haack, of Pine Bluff, Wis., and Sister M. Sylvia, of Holy Family Convent. Friends may call at the convent chapel from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, November 17, 1965 pg. T-7


SR. M. POLYCARP BOLLENBECK Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bollenbeck and Joe Bollenbeck attended the funeral of their cousin, Sr. Polycarp, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc on Saturday. Waunakee Tribune, Thurs., April 17, 1941 page 5


SR. M. SYLVIA BOLLENBECK Sister Sylvia Bollenbeck, 89, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday evening, July 22, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch O. Praem will celebrate the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Bollenbeck, was born Sept 10, 1891, at Cross Plains, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Clara Riphahan Bollenbeck. She entered the convent in 1907 and professed her vows in 1913. Sister Bollenbeck served the community as a teacher in Clarks Mills, New Holstein, Sturgeon Bay, Francis Creek, Hollandtown, Kaukauna, Oshkosh, Green Bay, Rhinelander, Neopit and Manitowoc, Wis. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and two nephews, Walter Hack and Donald Bowar of Cross Plains, Wis. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 23, 1981 P. 3 ********** news article New Berlin- In retirement, Sister Sylvia, 83, is still giving to her church. Her broad face beaming, etched with character lines, reminiscent of an old Dutch painting, she sits in her wheelchair in her bedroom workshop at Ozanum home and fashions dolls for little folks. A whole wall in her room at the home for retired Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity is lined with dolls, Raggedy Anns and Andys, clown dolls, farmer dolls, granny dolls, Indian dolls and Humpty Dumptys. Sister Sylvia had made 2000 Humpty Dumptys once she started sewing five years ago. She donates proceeds from their sale to the Franciscan Sisters, reserving only enough money to buy lace and thread and a few supplies not customarily donated to her. So professional is her handiwork, so reasonable are her prices that she can hardly keep up her supply. Many of her dolls are shipped to women friends who work in offices in Los Angeles and take orders for them, especially for the matched sets of Raggedy Anns and Andys selling at $5 each. The dolls are all made from her scrap material, decorated with buttons or lace or sequins and stuffed with nylon stockings. She eventually uses everything that comes to hand, all packed in boxes, labeled and within arms reach. She is able to wheel quickly from sewing machine to the bed where she lays out the material, to her supply boxes that line an opposite wall and reach half way to the ceiling. Allthough her legs have given out, she has strong, capable hands and keen eyesight. She works several hours a day, but stops to watch TV from 6 to 8 pm then goes back to work again. ?That's when I'm wide awake?, she said and she may work another couple of hours. Among her grinning Raggedy Anns and Andys ? she paints on their faces ? are many more items she sews, a seal who balances an orange on his nose, crocheted pot holders, pot holders with a chicken head, a yellow beak and sequin eyes and dozens of ?schmoos?, little stuffed huggables from Fantasyland. ?I have lots of animal patterns but I can't get at them. The days just aren't long enough,? said Sister Sylvia. She has kitchen towels to fasten to stove or drawer handles and an attached verse to explain their use: ?Hang me near the kitchen sink, my purpose isn't what you think. Its not to dry the pots and pans, but to quickly wipe my lady's hands.? Sister Sylvia's talent for sewing goes back through the years to her childhood in Cross Plains when her mother taught her to crochet and embroider. Through the years ? 10 years as a nurse and 47 years teaching elementary schools in various Wisconsin communities she has done cross stitching. But handiwork is not the only family tradition. She will show you a photograph of herself at 16 as a novice in a convent in Manitowoc. Pictured with her and the Mother Superior are Sister Polycarp and Sister Claudia, her own two older sisters who entered the convent before she did. All three are the children of Peter and Clara Bollenbeck. On the right side of the photograph are three more Bellenbeck sisters, her first cousins, ?double cousins?, Sister Sylvia calls them because they are the children of Matthew and Gertrude Bollenbeck. Two sisters married two Bollenbeck brothers. Together the two familes gave the church six daughters who became Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and a son, the Rev. Joseph Bollenbeck, who was serving at a parish in Menomonee Falls at the time of his death eight years ago. He was Sister Sylvia's older brother. Giving to the church and working in it has been Sister Sylvia's life, ?my pride and joy? as she calls it. Making dolls is simply an extension of the work Sister Sylvia has dedicated to her church for the past 67 years. Waukesha Daily Freeman, Waukesha, WI Apr. 4, 1974


SR. M. CLARE ADELLE BOLZENTHAL Sister Clare Adelle Bolzenthal, 71, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, August 17, 1988 at Holy Family Convent, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. Sister Clare Adelle was born August 19, 1916 at Darlington, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Walter and Clara O'Brien Bolzenthal. The former Mary Bolzenthal entered the convent in 1929 and professed her vows in 1935. She received a BA Degree from Holy Family College and a MA Degree from the Catholic University of America. Sister Clare Adelle taught at St. Mary's, Rhinelander, Wisconsin; Holy Family, Lindsay, Nebraska; Guardian Angels, West Point, Nebraska; St. Philip's, Green Bay, Wisconsin; St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Wisconsin; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Michigan; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Michigan; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Wisconsin; Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Holy Name High School, Escanaba, Michigan. Sister had been residing at Holy Family Convent since 19?. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Loretta and John Daron of Manitowoc; Alice and Kenneth Greenwood of Milwaukee; a sister-in-law, Sylvia Bolzenthal of Two Rivers; nieces; nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Friday where a prayer service will be in the Convent Chapel at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Aug. 18, 1988 page 22 ********** Sister Clare Adelle left Manitowoc for Milwaukee on Tuesday morning, August 16, expecting to be back on Thursday evening. She usually stayed with the Mercy Sisters at Holy Family Convent, Whitefish Bay when the doctor visits necessitated a layover, and this time, it was no exception. On Wednesday night, she was feeling poorly at the supper table and later collapsed in her room. The paramedics were called to resuscitate her, but to no avail. Sister Clare Adelle was taken to St. Michael's Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 8:33 p.m. Sister Ritarose received word of her death shortly after that time. Born on August 19, 1916, Mary was the daugher of the late Walter and Clara O'Brien Bolzenthal of Sacred Heart Parish, Manitowoc. She entered Holy Family Convent in 1929, shortly after her eighth grade graduation from Sacred Heart School. She wanted a combination of her mother's name and also Adelle for our Sister Adelle who helped foster her vocation. Therefore, at her reception, she asked for Sister Clare Adelle as her religious name. Sister Clare Adelle was very bright and used her mind well. After obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Latin from Holy Family College, she pursued a Master's in Latin and Greek from Catholic University in Washington, D. C. Starting out as a primary teacher in 1934 at St. Mary School, Rhinelander, Sister Clare Adelle made her way teaching in our grade schools at Lindsay and West Point, Nebraska. Junior high teaching needed her expertise at St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, and again, Guardian Angels in West Point. Realizing her potential and giftedness, her next assignments led her to high school teaching at Petoskey, Ironwood, Waukesha, Holy Family Academy (Manitowoc), and St. Anne's Escanaba. She returned for a two-year stint once more at Holy Family Academy and from there went on to teach at Holy Family College. Sister Clare Adelle continued her work in the classroom as long as it was possible for her to do so. In December 1968, Sister retired to Holy Family Convent where light work as provided to make her feel needed and useful. To give up the work of teaching that she loved, was a blow to Sister Clare Adelle. She wanted to keep on going but her health would not allow her to continue. She appeared frail, weak, and tired most of the time as a result of Parkinson's Disease. Nevertheless, she did paging at the Motherhouse and was very good at it. She had a pleasing voice and was an asset to that office. She had to give up that work, however, within the last four years. Sister Clare Adelle volunteered to be a discussion leader and a sister who had been in her group for the last three years enjoyed her very much. "Sister portrayed a gentle spirit, a wealth of knowledge, a good leader with much common sense." Before Sister Clare Adelle left for Milwaukee, she had sent a note to Sister Dolores Ann saying she would be back on Thursday and would do some washing for her on Friday as usual. Sister Dolores Ann was in the same profession class as Sister Clare Adelle and they had come to know one another better during these last years. She told how Sister Clare Adelle would often come to visit her and that she would also do some shopping for her and for our older sisters while in Milwaukee. She was going to miss Sister very much! Despite the heavy cross she bore, Sister Clare Adelle always reached out to others. She would often go that "extra mile" to be of service. Last year one of the sisters was going on a long trip and had forgotten to pick up something she needed from the Sisters' Shop. She was to leave on the morrow and was desperate. On hearing this, Sister Clare Adelle told her to come to her room and she would give her what she needed. Sister Clare Adelle would oftentimes go to the shop outside of hours to get something that a sister wanted. She did not count the cost to herself when it came to helping others. Sister Clare Adelle was burdened with enough medical problems which would make most people not only weakened physically but make them want to "hide under a barrel." She was afflicted by so many medical maladies and bravely accepted them because of her devout faith. Sister sustained her problems extremely well and very courageously. She rarely spoke about her ailments. How she managed to keep on living, baffled so many. Whenever she had surgery, she hoped for some relief and, if that were not possible, what God wanted. Whatever the outcome was going to be, she felt she could truly say with Pope John: "I am not afraid to die nor do I refuse to live." Sister was devoted to her family. She has two sisters still living and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She was always a avital part of their family celebrations. She had a host of friends: the Sisters at Whitefish Bay, people she met through the years, and even the bus driver whose route she traveled weekly. Sister Clare Adelle did not return by bus on Thursday evening, August 18. Instead, she took a different route, a route that led to her heavenly homeland. Her funeral Mass on Saturday, August 20, was a testimonial and tribute to her. Many family members and friends came to say their final good-bye. It was a manisfestation of their love for her. May that love continue to live on! (No source given)


SR. M. FRANCES HELEN BONDE Sister Francis Helen died at the Holy Family convent August 30. Funeral services were held at the convent at 8 a.m. Monday with burial in the convent cemetery. Four brothers and two nephews were pallbearers. Sister Francis Helen was a native of the town of Newton and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bonde. She entered the Holy family convent in 1919 and this summer observed the 25th anniversary of her religious profession. Survivors are two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Bonde of Kaukauna and Mrs. Andrew Bushman of Manitowoc; four brothers, Phillip of Rip Lake, Nick, Theodore and Peter of Manitowoc. Those attending the funeral were Mrs. Robert Bratz, Mrs. Arnold Holschbach and daughter, Lorraine, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hartlaub, Mr.and Mrs. Clemens Hartlaub, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guidinger, Raymond Bushman, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bonde and Mr. and Mrs. H. Shroeder (sic) of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bushman, Lucille Bushman, Ralph and Allen Bonde, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schill, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bonde, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Bonde, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bushman, Aurelia Bushman and Theodore Bonde of route 1, Manitowoc; Nick Lummerding, John Pfeifer and Miss Elizabeth Bonde of Kaukauna; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bogenschutz of Cleveland; Orville Bonde of Newton; Bernard Bonde of Valders; Mrs. Stephen Wagner of St. Nazianz; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bonde and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gerstberger of Rip Lake. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 3, 1947 P. 2


SR. M. JOVITA BONNLANDER Sister M. Jovita Bonlander(sic), 45, passed away at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Wednesday morning following a lingering illness. She was born Feb. 14, 1907 in Chilton, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bonlander. She had been a nun at the Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake for the past 29 years. Survivors include four brothers, William of Manitowoc, Joseph and John of New Holstein and Christ of Mt. Calvary and three sisters, Mrs. Gregor Nennig of Chilton, Mrs. Allen Stemper of Glenbeulah, Mrs. Ralph Langenfeld of St. Anna. Funeral services will be held at the convent at 8 am Friday and burial will be made in the convent cemetery. The body will lie in state at the convent at Silver Lake until the hour of services. Sheboygan Press, Aug. 28, 1952 page 20 ******** Funeral services for Sister M. Jovita, a native of Chilton, who passed away at the Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc on Wednesday, were held Friday at 8 am at the Holy Family convent. Interment was made in the convent Hospital cemetery. Sister Jovita was 45 years and had been in ill health for some time. Sheboygan Press, Tues., Sept. 2, 1952 page 15


SR. M. FLORA BORDENKIRCHER Sister Flora Bordenkircher, 87, died Monday morning at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Rt. 5, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sr. Flora Bordenkircher, nee Matilda Bordenkircher, was born Feb. 12, 1887, at West Lafayette, Ohio, daughter of the late Bernard and Anna Rayer Bordenkircher. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1909 and professed her vows in 1912. She served the community as a teacher at Kaukauna, Antigo, Waukesha, Rhinelander, Bloomington, Rice Lake, Sturgeon Bay, Oconto Falls, Whitelaw, Sacred Heart and St. Boniface parishes of Manitowoc, Ironwood, Mich., and Zanesville, Ohio, retiring in 1973. Survivors include a brother, Clarence, of Coshocton, Ohio, and a sister, Sister M. Corona, of Holy Rosary Convent, Steubenville, Ohio. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 1975 P. 3


SR. M. JOHNICE BORER Sr. Johnice (Carolyn) Borer, OSF, 69, died October 29, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Sr. Borer served as a teacher in Wisconsin and Ohio. In the Diocese of Green Bay, she taught at St. Philip, Green Bay and Holy Rosary, Kewaunee. She also ministered to the poor in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and served as associate director and program director at Hebron House of Hospitality, Waukesha, Wis. Since 2002 she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Sr. Borer is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Don and Nancy Borer, Lindsay, Neb., and Patricia Borer of Scottsdale, AZ; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, on October 31 at the Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc, followed by burial at Holy Family Cemetery. Green Bay Compass, Fri., Nov. 11, 2005 page 5 ******* Sister Johnice Borer, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, age 69, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev Samuel D. Jadin O. Praem will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Carolyn Borer on November 23, 1935, in Lindsay, Neb., daughter of the late John and Margaret (Warth) Borer. Sister Johnice earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, a Masters of Science Deree from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa., and a Master of Arts Degree from Loyola University, New Orleans, La. She entered the convent in 1954 and professed her vows in 1956. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Siser Johnice served as a teacher at St. Phillip, Green Bay; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. Mary, Bloomington, Wis.; Catholic Central High School, Steubenville, Ohio; and St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio. She also ministered to the poor in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and served as associate director and program manager at Hebron House of Hospitality, Waukesha. Since 2002 she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Mother House. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and two sisters- in-law: Don and Nancy Borer, Lindsay, Neb., Patricia Borer, Scottsdale, Ariz.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005 (TODAY), at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 30, 2005 P. A3


SR. M. BERNALEEN BOTHE Sister Bernaleen Bothe, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday, May 14, 1999, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 17, 1999, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ligouri Mierzwiak, O.F.M. Burial will be at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Gertrude Bothe on December 22, 1905, in Lindsay, Neb., daughter of the late Bernard and Susanne Cremers Bothe. She entered the Convent in 1923 and professed her vows in 1926. Sister Bernaleen earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, and a Master of Arts Degree from the Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. Sister Bernaleen served as a teacher and/or principal at St. John, Antigo, St. Therese, Appleton, St. Anthony, Neopit, St. Mary, Rhinelander, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa, St. Benedict, Cambridge, St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, St. Anne, Escanaba, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich., and St. John, Komatke, Ariz. She also served in the Business Office and Registrar's Office at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. After retiring from active ministry, she served as a part-time pastoral minister at St. Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb., and as a secretary at Silver Lake College. Since 1991, she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Lawrence Olson, Lindsay, Neb.; three sisters-in- law, Kay Bothe and Welda Bothe, Norfold, Neb., Josephine Bothe, Columbus, Neb.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 1999 at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 15, 1999 p.A2


SR. M. CLOTILDA BOTT Sister Clotilda Bott, age 89, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Tuesday, October 21, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 1997, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Frances Bott was born August 28, 1908, in Clator, W.V., daughter of the late Anne Bott Smith. She entered the Convent in 1928 and professed her vows in 1931. Sister Clotilda served as a homemaker for the Sisters of St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Corpus Christi, Sawyer, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. John, Antigo, Wis.; SS Peter and Paul, Wellston, St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, and Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa. She also served on the Food Service Staff at the Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C. and on the Dietary Staff at Holy Family Convent. She had been residing at the Motherhouse since 1961. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Evelyn and Jack Crayne, Mary Louise Smith, Toswell, Ga.; a brother, Robert Smith, Roswell, Ga.; and a sister-in-law, Alma Smith, Alpharetta, Ga.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 22, 1997 P. A2


SR. MARGRETTA BOUSHELE Sister Margretta Boushele, age 72, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday afternoon, March 30, 2005, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Joan Boushele was born July 19, 1932, in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Cyril and Margaret Weidenbeck Boushele. She entered the convent in 1946 and professed her vows in 1951. Sister Margretta earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Margretta served as a primary teacher at St. Anthony, Marinette; St. Philip and St. Joseph, both of Green Bay; Sacred Heart, Sherwood; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Joseph, Rice Lake; St. John, Seymour; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; St. Gabriel, Neenah; St. Edward, Mackville; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Francis, Hollandtown, all of Wisconsin; San Xavier, Tucson, Ariz.; Catholic Central, Menominee, Mich.; and Holy Angels, Chicago, Ill. After retiring from active ministry, she performed various services for the Sisters at Holy Family Convent. Since 2003, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and sister-in-law, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2005, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 1, 2005 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


SR. M. PHILOMENA BOYCE Sister Philomena Boyce, age 80, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday, July 2, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitwooc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, 1997, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Henrietta Boyce was born January 4, 1917, in Appleton, Wis, daughter of the late John and Philomena Rentmeister Boyce. She entered the Convent in 1934 and professed her vows in 1937. Sister Philomena earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mount St. Mary College, Los Angeles, Calif. Sister Philomena served as a teacher at Wellsburg, W.V.; Zanesville, Ohio; San Miguel, Komatke, Topawa and Yuma, Ariz.; Santa Barbara, Calif.; Kekaha, Hawaii; St. Rose, Clintonville, St. Boniface and St. Andrew, Manitowoc. St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Peter, Ashton, St. Mary, Reedsville, St. Patrick, Maple Grove, St. Francis, Hollandtown, St. Agnes, Green Bay, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Pius X, Appleton, Wis. After earning library credits from Arizona State University and Holy Family College, she served as a librarian at Ironwood Catholic Central, Ironwood, Mich., Rosecrans High School, Zanesville, Ohio; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, St. William, Waukesha, St. Anthony, Neopit, Rhinelander Catholic Central, Rhinelander, Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay and San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Wis. Since her retirement from active ministry in 1990, she had been residing at St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters-in-law, Florence Boyce and Marion Boyce, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. CONCHITA BOYER Sister Conchita (Mary Margaret) Boyer, 55, formerly of Kenosha, late of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died at Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, Tuesday (Jan. 5, 1993). She was born August 30, 1937, the daughter of James H. and Marceline Boyer. She attended St. James Catholic Grade School and after eighth grade entered Holy Family Convent. She received a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from the convent and received a master's degree in music from the University of Arizona. For her more than 30 year career she taught at Indian reservations in Arizona. At the time of her death she was working as a minister of music at St. Anthony's Catholic parish on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Neopit. Surviving are her mother, Kenosha; a brother, James Boyer, Casa Grande, Ariz.; four sisters, Joanne Sullivan, Casa Grande, Ariz., and Virginia De Fazio, Frances Boyd and Phyllis McNab of Kenosha. She was preceded in death by her father I 1971. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Holy Family Convent. Kenosha News, Thurs., Jan. 7, 1993 page 5 ********* Sister Conchita Boyer, age 55, of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, January 5, 1993, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 8, 1993, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating the Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem. Burial will be at the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born the former Mary Margaret Boyer, August 30, 1937, at Waukegan, Ill. Daughter of Marceline Boyer and the late James Boyer. She entered the convent in 1952 and professed her vows in 1957. She received her B.A. Degree from the Holy Family College, Manitowoc and her Masters Degree in Music from the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz. Sister Conchita served as an elementary school teacher at Antigo, Wis. and Pisinemo, Yuma, Bapchule, Tucson, Topawa, Ariz. She was also a member of the Service Team and of the Mother Agna Enrichment Program at Holy Family Convent. Since 1991, she helped with the liturgy and other parish work at St. Anthony Parish, Neopit, Wis. She was also a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; her mother, Mrs. Marceline Boyer, Kenosha, Wis.; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Joanne and Roy Sullivan, Casa Grande, Ariz., Frances and Jerry Boyd, Phyllis McNabb and Virginia De Fazio, Kenosha, Wis. and one brother, James Boyer, Casa Grande, Ariz. Neices (sic), nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc on Thursday, January 7, 1993, from 4-8 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 5, 1993 P. A2


SR. M. ALICIA BRABENDER Sister Alicia Barbender(sic), 82, of Holy Family Convent, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Gerald Walker, O.F.M. Cap. will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Alicia was born March 27, 1901, at Ashton, Wis., daughter of the late John and Rose Spahan. She entered the convent March 22, 1919 and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1922. Sister Alicia received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College (Silver Lake, Manitowoc), Life Certificate for Michigan from Michigan State Normal College. Sister Alicia taught at Petoskey, Ironwood, Manistique, Escanaba, Menominee, Mich., St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio, St. John, Antigo, and Rhinelander. In 1971 sister was selected as the leader of Marican elementary education in recognition of her contributions to the advancement of elementary education and service to the community. In announcing the award winners, Dr. V. Gilbert Beers, director of the program cited Sister for her outstanding service and called her "An Exceptional Teacher". Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two nieces, Miss Dorella Barbender (sic) of Middletion, Wis. and Miss Jeanette Endres of Waunakee, Wis. and two nephews, John and Vincent Barbender (sic). Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of local arangments (sic). Herald Times Reporter, September 7, 1983 P. 3 ********** Sr. Alicia Brabender Honored Sister Alica Brabender, a native of Middleton, has been selected a Leader of American Elementary Education for 1971, according to Sister Theresa Jansen, principal of Rhinelander Central Catholic School. Nominated earlier this year by the school's administration, she was selected for the national honor on the basis of her professional and civic achievements. Leaders of Education Elementary Education is an annual program honoring the men and women who have distinguished themselves by their service and leadership in the field of elementary education. Guidelines for selection include an educator's talents in the classroom, contributions to research, administration abilities and civic service and professional recognition. Sister Alicia entered the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity at Manitowoc in1919. After completing her education at Holy Family College, Manitowoc, she attended Michigan State Normal College to gain her life certification for Michigan. She also holds a life teaching certificate for Wisconsin. She has taught 12 years at Petoskey, Michigan; 8 years at Antigo; one year in Delaware, Ohio; one year in Ironwood, Mich.; 10 years at Manistique, Mich.; three years in Escanaba, Mich.; six years in Menominee, Mich.; and the past nine years in Rhinelander. This year marks Sister Alicia's 50th year teaching first grade as well as her retirement from full time teaching duties. She is presently serving small groups of first and second graders at Rhinelander by helping them to learn to love reading. Waunakee Tribune, Thurs., Sept. 30, 1971 page 3


SR. M. HERMENGILD BRANDEL Sister Hermengild Brandel, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Thursday, June 1, 2000, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2000, at Holy Family convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Marie Brandel was born May 14, 1905 in LaFayette, Minn. daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Schreiner Brandel. Sister Hermengild earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Michigan State Normal College and a Master of Arts Degree from Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Mich. She entered the convent in 1920 and professed her vows in 1923. Sister Hermengild served as an elementary teacher and/or principal at St. Francis, Hollandtown, St. Andrew, Potosi, St. Peter, Ashton, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, Wis.; St. Anne, Escanaba, St. John, Menominee, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich.; St. Benedict, Cambridge, St. Mary, Delaware, and St. Sylvester, Woodsfield, Ohio. She retired to Holy Family Convent in 1987 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1990. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Anne Ebert, Manitowoc; 3 brothers and 5 sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Omar and Grace Brandel, Herbert and Arline Brandel, Manitowoc, Jack Brandel, Coloumbus, Ohio, Marcella Brandel, Margaret Gries, Manitowoc, Rita Brandel, Columbus, Ohio, Paul Steeber, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 4, 2000, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 2000 P. A2


SR. M. JOSEPHINE BRAULT Sister Josephine Brault, 73, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at the convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family convent Cemetery. Sister Josephine, nee Amanda Brault, was born Sept. 20, 1906, at Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late John and Josepine Everard Brault. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1926 and professed her vows in 1929. She recived her bachelors degree from St. Norbert College with a major in History and a minor in French. She received her degree in Business Education from Creighton University Omaha, Neb., and Catholic University, Washington D.C. She taught school at St. Mary School, Kaukauna, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Oshkosh, Francis Creek, Oneida, Sturgeon Bay, Neopit, Catholic Memorial at Waukesha, Komatke St. John in Arizona and St. Ambrose in Ironwood. Survivors include the Francisican Sister of Christian Charity and four sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Marie) Salfai and Mrs. Irene Bauman of Menominee, Mich., Mrs. Bernice Johnson of Marinette, Wis., and Mrs. Elizabeth Gagliard of Forreston, Ill. Friends may call at the convent 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday evening, where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock in St. Mary Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 15, 1980 P.3 ******** (Josephine Brault/29 Sep 1906/Feb 1980/SSDI)


SR. ANNE MARIE BRAUN Sister Ann Marie Braun, 67, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Manitowoc County Health Care Center. Sister Ann Marie, nee Rose Braun, was born September 18, 1906 at Charlestown, Wis., the daughter of the late Joseph and Adelaid Wagner Braun. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1921, professing her vows in 1926. Sister Ann Marie was a homemaker at Antigo, Rhinelander, Kaukauna, Sherwood, Greenleaf and Cooperstown, Wis., and Escanaba and Menominee, Michigan and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Survivors include five brothers, Peter, Alfred and Jerome of Sherwood, Ambrose of Fond du Lac and John of Maple Grove; a sister, Mrs. Ray (Theresa) Scharenbroch of Route 2, Reedsville. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Holy Family Convent chapel with the Rev. Julian Resch O.Praem officiating. Burial was in the convent cemetery. Denmark Press, Thursday, Sept. 27, 1973 page 6


SR. M. DAMIAN BRAUN Sister Damian Braun, 87, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, October 11, 1988, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Sister Damian the former Catherine Margaret Braun, was born December 2, 1900, at Germantown, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John Braun and Anna Gross. She entered the convent in 1921 and professed her vows in 1924. Sister earned a BS degree in Pharmacy at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Sister Damian taught at St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, Michigan; St. Mary, Rhinelander, Wisconsin; St. John The Baptist, Plymouth, Wisconsin; Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Sts. Peter and Paul, Wellston, Ohio; St. Paul, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; St. Anthony, Marinette, Wisconsin; and St. Mary, Clarks Mils, Wisconsin. Sister Damian was a Pharmacist at Holy Family Medical Center from 1964 to 1983 and then retired to Holy Family Convent. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Leo and Rose Braun of Menasha, Wisconsin, Edmund and Margaret Braun of Appleton, Wisconsin, William and Cecilia Braun of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Martin and Eleanor Braun of Racine, Wisconsin, a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Martin Heinz of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer service will be 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 12, 1988


SR. M. ST. ANTHONY BRAUN Sister Mary Anthony, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Braun of Sherwood, died Friday at the hospital in Manitowoc. Sister Mary Anthony who was formerly Miss Veronica Braun left here four years ago to enter the Holy Family Convent at Alverno at the age of 19 years. She was buried at 9 o'clock Monday morning at the Holy Family Cemetery at Alverno. Appleton Post Crescent, Tues., Nov. 27, 1928 page 10


SR. M. JOSELINE BRENNAN Sister Joseline Brennan, 88, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday evening, July 10, at Holy Family Convent. The Mass of Resurrection will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch, O Praem will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Catherine Ann Brennan was born June 11, 1893, at Antigo, Wis., daughter of the late Patrick and Sarah Cerow Brennan. Sister Joseline entered the convent in 1910 and professed her vows in 1913. She received a BA degree in philosophy from Marquette University and MA in Education from Marquette University. She held a life certificate in Michigan and Wisconsin. Sister Joseline taught at St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Ann, Francis Creek, Manitowoc, Cambridge, Ohio, Ironwood, Mich., and served at (sic) council member of the general administration of Holy Family Convent from 1957 to 1969. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, Patrick Brennan of Prinevalle, Ore.; a sister, Mrs. Sadie Schultz of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday evening. A prayer service will be at 7 o'clock this Sunday evening at St. Mary Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 12, 1981 P. 3


SR. M. GEORGEEN BREY Sister Georgeen Brey, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday, February 16, 1996, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 19, 1996, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery. The former Edna Brey was born July 3, 1902, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia Stenson Brey. She entered the convent in 1917 and professed her vows in 1921. Sister Georgeen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Saint Mary College, Los Angeles, Calif. Sister Georgeen served as a principal and/or elementary grade school teacher at St. Mary, Kaukauna, Holy Innocents, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Delaware; Sts. Peter and Paul, Wellston, Ohio; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; Immaculate Conception, Yuma, St. John, Komatke, St. Peter, Bapchule, St. Catherine and St. Anthony, Topawa, San Xavier, Tucson, Ariz., and as a religious education teacher at Hacienda Heights, Calif. After retiring from the teaching profession in 1980, she performed a variety of tasks at St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb., and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday at Holy Family Convent. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1996 P. A2


SR. M. ARLENE BRISBANE Sister Arlene Brisbane, age 93, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. She was born March 8, 1916, in Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late Earl and Ruth (Akey) Brisbane. Sister Arlene earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Masters of Arts degree in speech from Marquette University, Milwaukee. She entered the convent in 1932 and professed her vows in 1935. Sister Arlene received many awards during her ministry to those having speech and language problems and was awarded the Professor Emeritus from Silver Lake College for her distinguished service to the teaching profession. She served as a teacher of primary and/or middle grades at St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Therese, Appleton, Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, St. Rose, Clintonville, St. Philip, Green Bay; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich., St. Anne, Escanaba, Mich., St Ann, Menominee, Mich.; and English/Religion at Xavier High School, Appleton. Sister Arlene also served as a speech therapist at Holy Family Hospital, Holy Family College and was director of the Special Education Department at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. Since 2001, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister: Rosemary Brisbane, Oshkosh; one sister-in-law: Mary Brisbane, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangement. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 1, 2009


SR. M. BENETTA BRISLEN Sister Bernetta (sic) Brislen, 76, a member of the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity of St. Nicholas Convent, Zanesville, Ohio, died Thursday at Good Samaritan Medical Center at Zanesville. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Rt. 5, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch O. Praem will officiate with burial in the convent cemetery. Sister Bernetta, nee Mary Helena Brislen, was born May 12, 1899, at Cambridge, Ohio, daughter of the late William and Margaret Kerrigan Brislen. She entered the Order Aug. 27, 1917 and professed her vows Aug. 10, 1920. She had served the community as a teacher at Rice Lake, Oconto Falls, Waukesha, Rhinelander and Milwaukee, Wis., Manistique, Petoskey, Menominee, Cross Village and Ironwood, Mich., Wellston, Ohio, Chicago, Ill., and West Bend, Neb. She was the southern regional director from 1966 to 1972 and general counselor to the community director in 1972 and 1973. Since 1973 she had been the secretary to the principal at Rosecrans High School at Zanesville, a position she held at the time of her death. There are no survivors. Friends may call at the convent from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of local arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 10, 1976 P. 10


SR. M. FRANCIS CATHERINE BRITTNACHER Sister Francis Catherine Brittnacher, 86, who resided at Ozanam Home at New Berlin, Wisconsin, died Saturday, December 5, 1987, at the home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Julian C. Resch, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Teresa Mary Brittnacher was born February 19, 1901 at Greenleaf, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John Brittnacher Sr. and Catherine Schack Brittnacher. She entered the Convent on August 31, 1922 and Professed her vows on August 15, 1925. Sister received her BA Degree in Education from College of St. Joseph at Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sister Francis Catherine taught middle and upper grades in the following schools: St. Ambrose at Ironwood, Michigan; St. Benedict at Cambridge, Ohio; St. Andrew at Potosi, Wisconsin; St. Joseph at Sturgeon Bay; Immaculate Conception at DePere, Wisconsin; Sts. Peter and Paul at Wellston, Ohio; St. Peter at Bapchula, Arizona; St. Nicholas at Zanesville, Ohio; Immaculate Conception at Yuma, Arizona and St. Mary's at Algoma, Wisconsin. After her retirement from teaching, Sister worked at the Infirmary at Holy Family convent, St. Joseph Home at West Point, Nebraska, Sacred Heart Seminary at Oneida and St. Paul Home at Kaukauna. Sister has been residing at Ozanam Home at New Berlin, Wisconsin since 1984. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Mrs. Clara Verheyen of Kaukauna and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ann Brittnacher of Green Bay. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday. Prayer services will be held at Holy Family Convent Chapel Tuesday evening at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 7, 1987 page 14


SR. MARY HENRY BROOKS Sister Mary Henry Brooks, age 82, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. She was born on Sept. 22, 1926, in Forest Junction, Wis., daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Brochtrup) Brooks. She entered the convent in 1953 and professed her vows in 1955. Sister Mary Henry served as a homemaker at Holy Family Convent and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc; St. Philip and St. Joseph, Green Bay; Sacred Heart Center, Oneida; Ozanam Home, New Berlin; San Damiano, Slinger; Catholic Memorial Convent, Waukesha; St. Willibrod, Chicago, Ill.; St. Francis, Petosky, Mich.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; and St. Mary, West Point, Neb. She also served as a sponsor representative at St. Paul Manor, Kaukauna. After retiring from active ministry, she performed various tasks at the Motherhouse. Since 2008, she ahd been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan sisters of Christiean charity; five brothers and three sisters-in-law; three sisters and four brothers-in-law (private). Nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends further survive. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Charles Brooks as celebrant and Rev. Samuel D. Jade, O.Praem, as concelebrant with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, Sept. 23, 2009, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 21, 2009


SR. MARY XAVIER BROWER Sister Mary Xavier Brower, age 89 a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Thursday, October 29, 1998, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 2, 1998, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at the Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Catherine Brower on November 10, 1908, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Frank and Mary Schouten Brower. She entered the convent in 1928 and professed her vows in 1931. Sister Mary Xavier served as an elementary teacher at Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Francis, Hollandtown, St. Mary, Rhinelander, St. Therese, Appleton, Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, and as a homemaker at St. Anthony, Marinette. She also served in the accounting department at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio, as well as in the campaign office and vocation office at Holy Family Convent. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1970 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities since 1974. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Mary Brower, West Lafayette, Ind., and Alida DeLion, Lafayette, Ind.; one sister-in-law, Edith Brower, Tinley Park, Ill.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 31, 1998 P. A2 ********** Funeral Services for Sister Mary Xavier Brower, age 89, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, who died Thursday, October 29, 1998, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 2, 1998, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at the Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday (TONIGHT) at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. tonight at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 1, 1998 P. A2


SR. M. GEORGE MARIE BUCHMAN A solemn requiem mass will be sung at the Silver Lake convent Monday morning for Sister George Marie, O.S. F., 35, parochial school teacher at Antigo, killed at Antigo Thursday night in an automobile accident. Celebrant of the mass will be the Rev. George Buckmann (sic) of Columbus, Ohio, a brother of the deceased. There was a funeral mass in Antigo Saturday morning by the Rev. Leo Binder, pastor of St. John Church. Sister George Marie was born Charlotte Buckmann in Delaware, Ohio, in 1918, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Buckmann. Her brother is the only survivor. She taught in schools in Outagamie, Oneida and Kewaunee counties before coming to Antigo five years ago. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 6, 1954 P. 13


SR. M. CLEMENTINE BUCHMELTER Sister Clementine Buchmelter, 86, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, March 14, 1991, at the Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Robert H. Reppen, O.Praem. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born June 5, 1904, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Anna Rasko Buchmelter. Sister entered the Convent in 1919 and professed her vows in 1923. Sister earned a B.A. Degree from college of St. Joseph Albuquerque, N.M. and a B.A. from Loyola University, Los Angeles, Calif. Sister served as an elementary school teacher at Topawa, Tucson, Pisinemo, Covered Wells, Ariz.; Ayrshire, Iowa; Wellston, Ohio; Kaukauna, Francis Creek, Hollandtown, Maple Grove, Sturgeon Bay, Marinette, Cooperstown, Hilbert, Neopit, Appleton, Reedsville, Mackville, Greenleaf and Green Bay, Wis. Survivors include The Franciscan sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mrs. Anna Maggs of Woodburn, Ore., Agnes and Stephen Tancek of Mingo Junction, Ohio, Theresa and John Galowinia of Steubenville, Ohio; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Edward and Margaredt Buchmelter of Scottsdale, Ariz., Mrs. Vivian Buchmelter of Follansbee, W. Va. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home assisted with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 1991 P. B10


SR. MARY BUCHMELTER Sister Mary Buchmelter, age 96, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2002, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Nov. 25, 1905, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Anna Margaret Rasko Buchmelter. She entered the convent in 1927 and professed her vows in 1930. Sister Mary earned a bachelor of music degree from Chicago conservatory, Chicago, Ill. Sister Mary served as an elementary teacher at St. Peter, Ashton; St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Mary, Brillion; St. Mary, Wakefield, Mich.; and as an organist and teacher of music at St. Mary, Clarks Mills; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Augustine, Chilton; St. Andrew, Potosi; St. Mary, Reedsville; St. Anthony, Neopit; St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Joseph & St. Philip, Green Bay; St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Francis de Sales, Manistique; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich.; SS. Peter & Paul, Wellston; St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; and St. John, Wellsburg, W.V. After her retirement from active ministry, she performed various services at SS. Peter & Paul, Wellston, St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1993, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Agnes and Stephen Tancek, Mingo Junction, Ohio; Theresa and John Galownia, Steubenville, Ohio; two sisters-in-law: Vivian Buchmelter, Follansbee, W.V.; Margaret Buchmelter, Mingo Junction, Ohio; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday (TODAY) where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 28, 2002 P. A3


SR. M. FLORENTINE BUHR Sister Florentine Buhr, 80, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died late Monday evening, June 6, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Walker O.F.M. Cap. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Sister Buhr was born Catherine Buhr, Aug. 22, 1902, at Lincoln, Wis., daughter of the late Nicholas and Lena Schanes Buhr. She entered the convent Aug. 15, 1922, and professed her vows in 1925. Sister Buhr served as a homemaker at Sherwood, Sawyer, West DePere, Plymouth, Reedsville, Potosi, New Holstein, St. Paul Home at Kaukauna, Mackville, Maple Grove, Whitelaw and Marinette, Wis. She also served at Mingo Junction, Ohio, and St. Willibrord of Chicago. She retired to Holy Family Convent in 1979. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Chrisitan Charity; three nieces, Mrs. Alice Gerondale of Green Bay, and Mrs. Marie LaCrosse and Mrs. Kathleen Vandetie of Algoma, and a nephew, John Buhr of Green Bay. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be held in the chapel at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 7, 1983 P. 3


SR. M. FRANCIS BEDE BUHR Sister Francis Bede Buhr, 84, of Holy Family Convent, 2409 S. Alverno Rd., Manitowoc died early Thursday at the convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Holy Family Convent. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Francis, nee Clara Buhr, was born March 22, 1895, in Lincoln, Wis., daughter of the late Nicholas and Magalene Schants Buhr. She entered the convent in 1922 and professed her vows in 1925. She taught school in Bloomington, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, and Ayrshire, Iowa, and then did sewing and mission work after becoming incapacitated in 1933. Survivors include two sisters, Sister, Florentien Buhr, of Whitelaw, a member of Franciscan Sisters, Manitowoc and Sister Delores Buhr, a member of St. Francis Convent, Bay Settlement. Friends may call in the convent 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 1979 P. 3


SR. M. WENDELINE BURGHART DEATH OF SISTER DUE TO ATTACK OF PNEUMONIA Sister M. Wendeline Burghart, aged 43, died at the Holy Family hospital yesterday afternoon, death being due to an attack og (sic) pneumonia. Sister M. Wendeline Burghart was born in Etzenhause, Germany, and came to this country with her parents at the age of thirteen years and has lived pracitcally all of her life in Wisconsin. She has been a member of the Franciscan Sisters at the Holy Family convent, where the funeral will be held tomorrow, the Rev. Flaton officiaitng at the services. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, November 15, 1921 P. 1


SR. M. ANGELINE BURKART Sister M. Angeline, 73, died yesterday at the Holy Family convent at Silver Lake, where she has been stationed for many years. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8 a.m. at the convent chapel, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Sister M. Angeline, nee Wilhelmina Burkart, was born in this city, daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Burkart. Survivors are four brothers, Stephen of Milwaukee, John, William and Albert of this city; 14 nieces and seven nephews. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 17, 1941 P. 2


SR. M. JOLYCE BUTTRES Sister Jolyce Buttres, 70, died Thursday evening at Silver Lake College. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Monday in Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch O.Praem will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. The nun was born May 2, 1908 in Mount Lebanon, Palestine, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Buttres. She entered the Order of Felician Sisters of Christian Charity in 1929 and professed her vows in 1932, receiving her Master's degree from Catholic University, Washington D.C. in 1954. She majored in Education and minored in Psychology and taught school in Oshkosh, Maple Grove, Rice Lake, St. Philips School, Green Bay, St. Joseph School, Sturgeon Bay, Oconto Falls and St. Boniface and Holy Innocents School, Manitowoc. From 1963 to 1969 she was Directoress of Junior Sisters and council member of General Administration and from 1969 until the time of her death was a faculty member of Silver Lake College. Friends may call in St. Mary Convent Chapel from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be at 6:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 12, 1978 page 3


MOTHER M. GENEROSE CAHILL Mother Generose, Nun 58 Years, Dies Superior General at Silver Lake Convent 28 Years After completing nearly 60 years as a Roman Catholic nun, Mother Mary Generose, who retired as superior general of the Silver Lake convent of the Salvatorian Sisters of Christian Charity in 1939, died Wednesday at the Holy Family hospital. She had been seriously ill two weeks. In the long span of years beginning in 1911 Mother M. Generose, born Mary Cahill at Adrian, Mich., carried on an extensive building expansion program at the convent which saw construction of five additions. She also supervised additions to Franciscan Sisters insititutions at Zanesville, Ohio, and West Point, Neb. Although retiring as superior general at the Silver Lake convent in 1939, Mother Generose continued as a member of the council of the order until the time of her death. A solemn mass of requiem will be chanted in the convent chapel of the motherhouse at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the cemetery at the convent. Molder of Character Although much of the material progress of the Catholic communities in which she served was due to Mother Generose?s untiring efforts, her great work was as molder of character, both of the many children that came under her influence and the Sisters, who dedicated their lives to carry on their special work. Her work as teacher, community inspector and superior extended over a half century. Mother Generose entered the Holy Family convent in Manitowoc August 1, 1884. She was educated at Marquette university, Milwaukee, and was graduated from Catholic university of America in Washington, D.C. She taught parochial schools at Hollandtown, Kaukauna and Antigo in Wisconsin and at Delaware, Mingo Junction and Wellstown in Ohio. She also taught in the academy and college conducted for the sisters of her community at Holy Family convent. On Franciscan Council Mother Generose was a member of the Franciscan sisters council from 1911 to 1915, 1927 to 1933 and from 1939 until her death. She was superior general of the Silver Lake convent from 1919 to 1927 and 1933 to 1939. During the period she was head of the institution at Silver Lake she supervised successive additions to the motherhouse, infirmary, power house, kitchen, laundry and college. Her work also included supervisions over additions to the Holy Family hospital in this city and to hospitals at Zanesville, Ohio and West Point, Neb. Mother Generose celebrated her golden jubilee in 1937 and had she lived two more years would have observed her diamond jubilee. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 13, 1945 P. 1


SR. M. THOMAS CAHILL Sister Thomas, formerly a teacher at Antigo died in this city after a brief illness. Memorial services were held at St. John Church, Antigo yesterday in her honor. She was in charge of the seventh and eighth grades of St. John's School at Antigo until two years ago. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mar. 23, 1911


SR. M. DENISE CARDIN Sister M. Denise, 88, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at the convent. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. F. Dupont O Pream, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Denise, nee Ethel Cardin, was born Sept. 19, 1883, at Phlox, Wis., daughter of the late John and Josetta Longlois Cardin. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 190? and professed her vows in 1910. She received a masters degree in 1936 from Catholic University. She taught school in Sturgeon Bay, Antigo, Maple Grove and at the Holy Family Academy. Sister M. Denise also taught French at Holy Family College, Manitowoc, until her retirement. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Louis Cardin, of Green Bay and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the convent chapel after 2 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 11, 1971


SR. M. EPHIPHANY CARROLL Two Sisters Die at Convent This Week Holy Family convent was twice visted by death this week. Sister Mary Eulogia passed away Thursday. She had been in poor health since she was stricken with an attack of the flue last fall. Sister Eulogia was born at Asteaton, Wis., in 1900 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wall of Asteaton. Sister Epithany(sic), died at the convent at 6:30 this morning, death being due to heart trouble. She had been ill for a year. The funeral will be held at the convent chapel Monday morning at 8:30. Sister Epithany was born at Holland, Wis., in 1859, and had been at the Holy Family convent for thirty years. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 25, 1923 P. 9


SR. ANN JOSEPH CAVA Sister Ann Joseph Cava, 80, of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Saturday evening, Jan. 31, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ferdinand F. Dupont, O. Praem will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Cava, nee Margaret Theresa Cava, was born Aug. 18, 1900, at Wellsville, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Michelina Pangaro Cava. She entered the Order of Franciscan Charity in 1924 and professed her vows in 1927. Sister Cava received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College and a Masters Degree in education from Marquette University. She had taught at St. Boniface Parochial School of Manitowoc, and also at Waukesha and Rice Lake, Wis., Wellston, Zanesville, Woodsfield and Cambridge, Ohio, Manistique and Petoskey, Mich., and Wellsburg, W.Va. Survivors include Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and a niece, Mrs. Lucille DiThomas of Mingo Junction, Ohio. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be held in St. Mary Chapel of the convent at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, February 2, 1981 p.3


SR. M. AGNELLA CEJDA Sister Agnella Cejda, 90, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Thursday morning, Jan. 10, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Agnella, nee Anna Agnes Cejda, was born Dec. 9, 1889, at Howells, Neb., daughter of the late Frank and Mary Parr Cejda. She entered the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1906 and professed her vows in 1911. She obtained her Bachelors and Masters Degree in music from the Chicago Conservatory and was a music teacher and organist at Oshkosh, Antigo, Green Bay, Appleton and Algoma, Wis.; Delaware, Zanesville and Cambridge, Ohio; Petoskey, Ironwood, Escanaba and Manistique, Mich., and Holy Family conservatory, Manitowoc, retiring in 1970. Survivors include two step-brothers, Frank Scharda of Glenview, Ill., and Stephen Cejda of Jacksonville, Fla.; two step-sisters, Mrs. Albert Peatroskey of West Point, Neb., and Mrs. L.G. Roucek of Omaha, Neb., and the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Friends may call at the convent 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 10, 1980 P.3


SR. M. CLARISSA CENEFELS SISTER CLARISSA DIES AT APPLETON Sister M. Clarissa, for many years a teacher in the parochial schools of this county and a member of the Franciscan order, died at the St. Elizabeth Hospital at Appleton today following a vain effort to save her life by an operation. Since September, Sister Clarissa has been a teacher in the schools at Reedsville. Manitowoc Herald News, Feb. 19, 1930 page 12 ********* Reedsville St. Mary's Catholic School was closed Friday, the sisters being at Silver Lake to attend the funeral of Sister Clarissa. Manitowoc Herald News, Feb. 22, 1930 page 7 ********** Cooperstown - The Misses Mary and Catherine Wanish, Joseph Cenefelt(sic) and son, Charles, attended the funeral of Sister Clarissa at Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald News, Thurs., Feb. 27, 1930 page 3


SR. M. BORROMEO CERLETTY Sister Mary Borromeo, 83, of the order of the Franciscan Sisters of Charity, died Saturday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent of the Franciscan Sisters, Silver Lake. The Rev. D.F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Borromeo was born Mary Cerletty Oct. 29, 1873, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late George and Margaret Mehi Cerletty. She had been teaching in the parochial schools in the area for many years. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 30, 1956 P. 17


SR. MARY WILFRID CERNY Sister Mary Wilfrid Cerny, age 97, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday, November 26, 1993, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wis. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 1993, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem. Burial will be at the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Rose Cerny was born October 31, 1896, in Naper, Neb., daughter of the late Frank and Anastasia Nezveda Cerny. She entered the convent in 1920 and professed her vows in 1923. Sister Mary Wilfrid earned a B.A. Degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis. Sister Mary Wilfrid served as an elementary school teacher at Rhinelander, Francis Creek, New Holstein, Neopit, Potosi, Wrightstown, Maple Grove. St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Joseph, Alverno, Brillion, Greenleaf, Wis., Zanesville and Woodsfield, Ohio, Kekaha and Honolulu, Hawaii; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb. After her retirement from active ministry, she resided at St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb., Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis., St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb., St. Mary Convent, West Point, Neb., and Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, Wis. She was a member of the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christitian (sic) Charity; three sisters, Anna Lewandowski, Omaha, Neb., Janet Sattler, Gregory, S.D., Mary Cerny, Omaha, Neb.; one brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Mildred Cerny, Creighton, Neb. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, November 29, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 28, 1993 P. A2


SR. M. JANICE CHERVENAK Sister Janice Chervenak, age 84, a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Susan Chervenak was born July 17, 1917, in Byesville, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Anna Bogdanik Chervenak. Sister Janice earned a bachelor of arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She entered the convent in 1932 and professed her vows in 1936. Sister Janice served as a teacher at St. Mary, Brillion; Holy Innocents and St. Boniface, both of Manitowoc; St. Anthony, Marinette; St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. John, Antigo; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; St. Andrew, Potosi; St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Mary, Algoma; St. Peter, Middleton; St. Nicholas, Zanesville; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction; St. Sylvester, Woodsfield, all of Ohio; and Guardian Angel, West Point, Neb. After her retirement from the teaching profession, she performed various tasks at St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since March 2001, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Agnes Twark, Centerville, Ohio; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 27, 2002 P. A3


SR. M. JEAN CLARE CHRIST Sister Jean Clare Christ, age 93, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at Holy Family Convent. She was born Jane Christ on Aug. 27, 1915, in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Ralph and Daisy (DeVol) Christ. Sister Jean Clare earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College in Manitowoc. She entered the convent in 1933 and professed her vows in 1936. Sister Jean Clare served as an elementary teacher at St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Mary, Brillion; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; St. Anna, New Holstein; St. Paul, Wrightstown; St. Rose, Clintonville; St. Therese, Appleton; St. Joseph, Waukesha; Sacred Heart and St. Andrew, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb.; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa; St. Antony, Topawa, Ariz.; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; and St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio. After her retirement from the teaching profession, Sister Jean Clare served as a helper in the infirmary at the Motherhouse. Since 1970, she had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at Holy Family Convent. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law: Rita Christ, Zanesville, Ohio; and her niece: Molly LaFond, Two Rivers, who has been very faithful to her over the years. Sister Jean Clare is further survived by other nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, April 13, 2009, at Holy Family Convent from 4 until 8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 12, 2009


SR. MARY STELLA CLEMENS Sister Mary Stella Clemens, 64, of Bapchule, Ariz., died Wednesday, January 27, at St. Peter Indian Mission School in Bapchule. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Walker will officiate at the Mass of Resurrection. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Mary Stella was born Margaret Mary Clemens March 1, 1917, at Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late Kirk and Mary Elizabeth Walters Clemens. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1932 and professed her vows in 1935. She received a Bachelors Degree in Education from Mount St. Mary College, Los Angeles, Calif., and a Masters Degree from Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. She taught school at Mackville and Potosi, Wis.; Ayshire, Iowa; Lindsay, Neb.; and Pisinemo, Tucson, Bapchule and Topawa, Ariz. She served as principal at schools in Bapchule and Yuma, Ariz. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, the Rev. Thomas K. Clemens of Framingham, Mass; two sisters, Theresa Clemens of Culver City, Calif., and Maria Stella Clemens of Yuma, Ariz. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. Monday at St. Mary Chapel in Holy Family Convent with visitation to follow until 9 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 30, 1982 p.3


SR. M. HENRIELDA CLOUTIER Sister Henrielda Cloutier, 69, immediate past superior general of the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity, died Thursday after a short illness. Sister Cloutier was a member of the congregation since Aug. 15, 1928, when she professed her first vows. In July of 1977 she completed two four-year terms as superior general of the congregation. She had been elected in 1969 and again in 1973 by the community of sisters. After completion of her terms of office, Sister Cloutier resumed elementary school duties as a teacher in Plymouth and later as the principal of St. Mary School, Brillion, where she was stationed until October of 1979. During her terms as community director, Sister Cloutier was active in the extensive renovation of the Motherhouse to accommodate retired sisters. With her approval, Silver Lake College was separately incorporated in 1972; it had become co-educational in 1969, again with her approval. Sister Cloutier was born April 26, 1910 at Garden Bay, Mich. Her parents were the late Mr. Henry and Exilda Beland Cloutier. She was graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in English from Holy Family College (now Silver Lake College) and a master of arts in education from Notre Dame University. Sister Cloutier taught elementary school in Kaukauna, Manitowoc, Hollandtown, Francis Creek, Cleveland, Askeaton, Green Bay, Plymouth and Brillion, Wis.; Ayrshire, Iowa; Zanesville, Ohio, and West Point, Neb. In 1966 she was appointed regional director of the Central Region comprising the Manitowoc, Appleton, Oshkosh and surrounding ares. In August of 1976 she observed the golden jubilee of her membership in the Franciscan congregation. Herald Times Reporter, February 15, 1980 P.3 *********** Sister Henrielda Cloutier, 69, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, Feb. 14, at the convent. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Henrielda, nee Earladean Cloutier, was born April 16, 1910 at Garden Bay, Mich., daughter of the late Henry and Esilda Beland Cloutier. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1925 and professed her vows in 1928. she received her bachelors degree in English from Holy Family College and her masters degree in Education from Notre Dame University. Sister Henrielda taught school at Kaukauna, Manitowoc, Hollandtown, Francis Creek, Cleveland and Ayreshire, Iowa. She had been the principal at St. Joseph School, Green Bay and taught at the college level of St. Norbert College and Holy Family College. For six years she was the local superior at Holy Family Convent and the central regional director for three years. She was elected twice as the communtiy director for the congregation. After two terms of office she taught at Plymouth, Wis.,and was full time principal at St. Mary School, Brillion, until October of last year when she became ill. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a brother, James Gallagher of Escanaba, Mich., and a sister, Mrs. Helen Galligan of Pompano Beach. Fla. Friends may call at the convent 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday prior to the time service. A prayer serivce will be 3 p.m. Sunday in St. Mary Chapel. Memorials to Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity for the poor would be appreciated. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 16, 1980 P.3


SR. M. AGNES CLARE COFER Sr. Agnes Clare Cofer, age 90, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday August 27, 1999, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday August 30, 1999, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem. Burial will be at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Mary Louise Cofer, January 11, 1909, in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late Edward and Clare Malloy Cofer. Sr. Agnes Clare earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere. She entered the Convent in 1924 and professed her vows in 1927. St. Agnes Clare served as an elementary teacher and/or principal at St. Augustine, Chilton, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. Patrick, Maple Grove, St. Therese, Appleton, St. Joseph, Green Bay, St. Mary, Waukesha, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; St. Benedict, Cambridge, St. Mary, Delaware, St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio, St. John, Wellsburg, W. Va. and St. Theresa Kekaha, Hawaii. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, in 1988 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1992. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday (TONIGHT) at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Herald Times Reporter, August 29, 1999 P. A2


SR. M. CLEMENT CONDON Sister Clement Condon, 90, of Holy Family Convent, died late Tuesday afternoon, February 18, at the Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Flavian Blong, O.F.M., Cap. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery. Sister Clement was born December 8, 1895 at Providence, Rhode Island, daughter of the late William and Catherine McKenna Condon. Sister entered the convent in 1911 and professed her vows in 1916. She received a B.A. degree at Holy Family College in Manitowoc, Wisconsin in Education and History. Sister also received credits from Creighton University at Omaha, Nebraska. Sister taught grade school at St. Francis in Hollandtown, Wisconsin, St. Mary and St. Aloysius in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, St. Francis Xavier in Petoskey, Michigan, Holy Family in Lindsay, Nebraska, St. John in Antigo, Wisconsin, Guardian Angels in West Point, Nebraska, St. Therese in Appleton, Wisconsin, another Guardian Angels in Oneida, Wisconsin, St. Joseph in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, St. Sylvester in Woodsfield, Ohio, Immaculate Conception in Yuma, Arizona, Sacred Heart in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, St. Anthony in Topawa, Arizona, St. Paul in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and St. Thomas More in Appleton, Wisconsin. Sister resided in St. Rita's Health Care Center since her retirement in 1972. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Chapel, from 4 pm to 8 pm Thursday evening where a prayer service will be held at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Feb. 19, 1986 page 8


SR. M. CYPRIAN CONRAD Sister Cyprian Conrad, 94, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Thursday evening, Sept. 2, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Walker O.F.M. Cap and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Conrad, nee Anna Madgalen Conrad, was born Dec. 31, 1887, at Alverno, daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Heinzen Conrad. She entered the order in 1906 and professed her vows in 1909. She served the communtiy as a homemaker for 60 years at Lindsy, Neb.; Kaukauna, Antigo, Plymouth, Oneida and Holy Family Conservatory of Manitowoc, Wis.; Chicago, Ill., and the Seminary of Washington D.C., retiring in 1968. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a cousin, Mrs. Margaret Miller of Manitowoc, and other cousins. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday evening where a prayer service will be held at 7 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 3, 1982 P. 3


SR. M. AVITA COX Sister Avita Cox, age 94, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 21, 2004, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 .m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Louise Cox on June 21, 1909, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Harry and Mary Holechek Cox. She entered the Convent in 1923 and professed her vows in 1927. Sister Avita served as a homemaker at Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Guardian Angel Boarding School, Oneida, St. Mary, Hilbert, Sacred Heart, Sherwood, St. Mary, Bloomington, St. Joseph, Waukesha, Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida, St Joseph, Green Bay, St. Mary, Reedsville, St. Anthony, Ocono Falls, St. Rose, Clintonville, St. Paul, Wrightstown, all in Wisconsin; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill., and Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C. Since 1993, she has been residing at St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 22, 2004 P. A2 ********** Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Home Parish: St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich. Types of Ministry: Homemaker Ministry to Diocese: Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; Guardian Angels Boarding School and Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida; St. Mary, Hilbert; Sacred Heart, Sherwood; St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. Mary, Reedsville; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Rose, Clintonville; St. Paul, Wrightstown Ministry Elsewhere: Waukesha and Bloomington; Washington, D.C.; Chicago, Ill. (No source given)


SR. MARY DORIS CREMERS Sister Mary Doris Cremers, age 94, a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Thursday evening, Feb. 10, 2005, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Mary Cremers was born Jan. 2, 1911, in Lindsay, Neb., daughter of the late Theodore and Catherine Schad Cremers. She entered the convent in 1926 and professed her vows in 1929. Sister Mary Doris earned a Bachelo of Arts degree from St. Nobert College, De Pere. Sister Mary Doris served as an elementary teacher at Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Therese, Appleton, St. John the Baptist, Seymour, St. Rose, Clintonville, all of Wisconsin; and St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio. She also served as the registrar at Holy Family College, Manitowoc; secretary at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc; librarian and secretary at Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; secretary and visitor of the sick at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1994 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center since 2001. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include: The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and a sister-in-law, Charlotte Cremers, Columbus, Neb. Also surviving are niece, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 2005 P. A3 ********** Daughter of Theodore & Kathryn Cremers. She received her elementary education at Holy Family School in Lindsay. She entered the Holy Family Convent and finished her high school and college education in Manitowoc. She started her religious life as a first grade teacher in Appleton, Wis. During her 25 years of teaching, she taught the primary grades and later served as a high school librarian. After leaving the classroom, she worked in the Registrar's office and served as Registrar for Silver Lake College for 30 years. Upon retirement, she provided pastoral care at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point. She later moved back to Holy Family Convent and continued her pastoral care for her fellow sisters. She celebrated her 75th Silver Jubilee at the Holy Family Convent on May 30, 2004. (No source given)


SR. M. JULIA CRUBEL Sister Julia Crubel, age 92 a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002 at Holy family Convent. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born on July 24, 1910 in Petersburg, Iowa, daughter of the late John and Josephine Hoefer, Crubel. The former Olivia Crubel entered the convent in 1927 and professed her vows in 1930. Sister Julia served as a homemaker at St. Joseph, Waukesha, Sturgeon Bay; St. Francis, Hollandtown; St. Paul, Wrightstown; St. Mary Rhinelander, St. Therese, Appleton; St. Philip, Green Bay; St. Mary, Kaukauna; Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, Wis.; St. Mary, West Point, Neb.; St. Anne, Escanaba, Mich.; Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; and St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio. She also performed a variety of services in the Motherhouse Kitchen, bakery and sewing room. Since 1996 she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Center is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald times Reporter, September 2, 2002 P. A6


SR. DONALD MARIE CYR Sister Donald Marie, 52, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient three months. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the convent chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Donald Marie was born Irene Cyr Feb. 15, 1916, at Escanaba, Mich., daughter of Albert H. Cyr and the late Ella Raiche Cyr. She entered the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Dec. 28, 1934, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1937. Sister Donald Marie received her bachelor of arts degree at St. Norbert College, De Pere, and her master?s degree in library science at Rosary College, River Forest, Ill. She had been a teacher for many years and was principal at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School Kiel, from 1950 to 1956 and was on the library staff at Holy Family College from 1958 until the time of her illness. Survivors include her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Cyr of Manitowoc; two brothers, Donald A. of Milwaukee and Robert J. of Pensacola, Fla.; two sisters, Miss Lynda Cyr of Manitowoc and Mrs. Richard Wheelock of Anchorage, Alaska. Friends may call at the convent Sunday afternoon until 9 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 8, 1968 P. 19


SR. M. AQUINAS DARRINGTON Sister Aquinas Succumbs at Alverno News has reached Ironwood of the death of Sister Aquinas at the Franciscan Sisters' home at Alverno, Wis., on May 11. Sister Aquinas came to Ironwood shortly after St. Ambrose School was established, serving as a grade teacher for a number of years. Later Sister Aquinas was transferred to seminary work, subsequently returning to St. Ambrose School as sister superior, which position she filled with marked ability until the fall of 1907 when poor health compelled her to resign. Tuberculosis was the cause of death. The death of Sister Aquinas is deeply deplored by the members of St. Ambrose Parish and by all others with whom she came in contact during her long residence in Ironwood. Ironwood News Record, Fri., May. 22, 1909 page 7


SR. M. EMMA DARROW Sister Emma Darrow, 50, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, February 9, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center,Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem. Burial will follow in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery. The former Patricia Darrow was born August 25, 1939, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, daughter of Luella Northway and the late Harold Darrow. She entered the convent in 1955, professing her vows in 1958. Sister Emma earned a BA Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and was a Teacher at St. Mary's Rhinelander, St. Mary's Hilbert, St. John's Seymour, St. Anne's Escanaba, Michigan, and St. Francis, Manistique, Michigan. She worked as an Aide in St. Rita's Health Care Center, of the Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, and at St. Joseph's Home, West Point, Nebraska, and as an Assistant in the Bakery at the Holy Family Convent. Sister Emma was Assistang Homemaker at The Cathlic Memorial Convent, Waukesha. Survivors include the Franciscan sisters of Christian Charity, her mother, Mrs. Luella Darrow; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ralph and John Thibaudeau, Michael and Nancy Belleau all of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Sunday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


SR. M. JUDE DAUL Sister Jude Daul, age 82, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Thursday evening, Oct. 23, 2008, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Patricia Daul was born on Dec. 16, 1925, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Berghauser) Daul. She entered the Convent in 1940, and professed her vows in 1944. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Jude served as an elementary teacher at St. Mary & St. Aloysius, Kaukauna; Holy Rosary, New Holstein; St. Paul, Holy Innocents and St. Andrew, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Algoma; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. John, Seymour; St. Bernard and St. Philip, Green Bay; St. Mary, Brillion; S.S. Peter & Paul, Kiel; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; St. Mary, Hilbert; and Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz. After retiring from the teacher profession, she performed various tasks at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2002, she had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 25, 2008


SR. M. FELICITAS DAVEY SISTER FELICITAS DIED AT MANITOWOC Friends here have been notified of the death of Sister Felicitas, former superintendent of the Good Samaritan Hospital, which occurred June 30 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Burial was made there. She held the position of superintendent of the hospital when it was organized here, being in charge of the old Margaret Blue Sanitarium, Wayne Avenue, then through the various steps in the construction of the hospital, Ashland Avenue, until about eight years ago when she retired and returned to Manitowoc. Zanesville Signal, Thurs., July 5, 1928 page 10


KATIE DAVIS Catherine Davis(sic), who has been cared for at the convent for some time past, died Tuesday at the age of 40 years. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 6, 1899 P. 2


SR. M. DOLORITA DE CESARE Sister Dolorita De Cesare, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday, June 23, 1999, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 1999, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Lucy De Cesare on June 11, 1911, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph ad Rosalia Palmiri De Cesare. She entered the Convent in 1926 and professed her vows in 1929. Sister Dolorita earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere. Sister Dolorita served as an elementary teacher at St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Michael, Whitelaw, St. Mary, Algoma, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. Joseph, Oneida, St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Mary, Waukesha, St. Joseph, Green Bay, St. Mary, Rhinelander, St. Therese, Appleton, St. Aloysius, Kaukauna, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Mary, Delaware, St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, and St. Anne, Escanaba, Mich. She also served as a librarian at St. Mary, Algoma, Holy Rosary, New Holstein, St. Rose, Clintonville, and Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb. She retired to San Damiano Convent, Slinger in 1991 and had been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities at the Motherhouse since May of 1999. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one brother, Samuel De Cesare, Ceres, Calif., one sister-in-law, Veronica De Cesare, Warren, Mich.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday (TONIGHT) at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday (TONIGHT) at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 25, 1999 P. A2


SR. M. DOLORA DEEM Cancer Claims Sister Dolora of HF College MANITOWOC?Sister Mary Dolora, O.S.F., director of personnel services at Holy Family College, died of cancer at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Holy Family Hospital. Sister Dolora, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Deem Sr., was born Oct. 4, 1923, at Columbus, Ohio. She received her B.S. degree in social administration in 1945 and her Master?s degree in 1948 from Ohio State University. Her study for the latter degree involved an ?Evaluation of Personality Changes in Institutionalized Delinquent Girls Resulting from Personal Interviews.? Sister Dolora taught for two years at College of Steubenville, Ohio, and during four summer sessions at Catholic University, Washington, D.C. She was a member of the faculty of Holy Family College 12 years. In addition to her work as HFC director of personnel services, Sister Dolora taught courses in psychology and served as advisor and counselor to the junior sisters. Story of Life For several years, Sister Dolora had written the teachers? manual which accompanies each issue of the weekly magazine ?Hi-Times,? a religious publication with a national readership for students at the secondary level. Sister Dolora is well known in the Manitowoc area as a lecturer and for her work with the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, a course for the preparation of religion. Formerly a member of the Methodist Church, Sister Dolora became a convert to Catholicism in 1948. The story of her life is included in a book edited by Louis George Kane and published in 1959 by Bruce Publishing Co., Milwaukee, entitled ?Twice Called: the Autobiographies of Seventeen Convert Sisters.? Funeral Services Sister Dolora was associated with Zeta Tau Alpha and Sigma Alpha Sigma. She took postgraduate work at Catholic University and at Loyola University, Chicago. She is survived by a brother, Ralph Deem Jr., of Long Beach, Calif., and step- mother, Mrs. Betty Deem, of New York City. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Chapel, Holy Family convent. The Rev. D. F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7 until 9 o?clock this Monday evening. Arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 23, 1962


SR. MARY VICTOR DEGENEFFE Sister Mary Victor Degeneffe, age 85, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, July 29, 1992, at Holy Family Convent. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, August 1, 1992, at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. John E. Haines will officiate, with burial in the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Rena Degeneffe was born July 9, 1907, in Oconto. Daughter of the late Victor and Salima Belongia Degeneffe. She entered the convent in 1929, and professed her Vows in 1932. Sister earned a B.A. Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She taught at St. Joseph, Alverno; SS Peter and Paul, Kiel; St. Francis, Hollandtown; St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; St. John, Antigo; St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. Theresa, Appleton; St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Anne, Escanaba, Mich.; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich. She was a homemaker at Catholic Central and Holy Spirit Menominee, Mich.; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. Anna, New Holstein; Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; and St. Mary, Greenleaf. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Irma Stock, Oconto; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Friday, July 31, 1992, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, with memorial services at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 30, 1992 P. A2


SR. M. VIOLA DELSMAN Sister Mary Viola, 70, of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, the Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Mary Viola, the former Martha Delsman, was born May 10, 1894, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Louis W. and Anna Bauman Delsman. She attended St. Ann Parochial School, Francis Creek, and entered Holy Family Convent in 1910, professing her vows Aug. 12, 1913. She was a retired teacher. Survivors are five brothers, Louis G., Joseph and Quirin, of Manitowoc, Clarence, of Milwaukee, and Albert, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and a sister, Mrs. Edwin Bleser, of Manitowoc; and nieces and nephews. Three brothers including her twin brother and a sister preceded her in death. The casket was removed from Pfeffer Funeral Home to Holy Family Convent where the body will lie in state until 9 o?clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 2, 1965 P. 5


SR. CLAUDE DEMARIO Sister Claude DeMario, age 106, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Monday morning, Feb. 29, 2016 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Lena DeMario was born on February 2, 1910 in Ironwood, MI, daughter of the late Louis and Angeline (Liberato) DeMario. She entered the convent in 1923 and professed her vows in 1928. Sister Claude earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Wis. Sister Claude served as an elementary teacher and/or principal at St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Boniface and Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. John, Antigo; St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Mary, Waukesha; St. Anthony, Neopit; St. Joseph, Oneida; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers; St. Therese, Appleton, all in Wisconsin; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. and St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio. After her retirement from the teaching profession she performed various tasks at St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich.; St. Mary, Greenleaf; Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc; Rhinelander Catholic Center; St. Philip, Green Bay and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, Wis. Since 2001 she had been residing at St. Rita Health Center. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and one brother, Lawrence DeMario. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Angeline (Liberato) DeMario; four brothers and four sisters-in-law, Louis Jr.(Virginia), John (Esther), Thomas (Regina), Frank (Theresa) and two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Antoinette (John) Petruska and Theresa (Roman) Conhartoske. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Placid Stroik, O.F.M., with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, March 2, 2016. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Friends may also call Thursday morning at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc from 8:00 am until 10:00 am. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Mar. 1, 2016


SR. M. RACHEL DEMERS Sister Rachel Demers, 79, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, Sept. 20, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Rachel, nee Antonia Demers, was born Nov. 18, 1899, at Mosinee, Wis., daughter of the late Michael and Zelfrieda Crotteau Demers. She entered the convent in 1919 and professed her vows to the Franciscan Sister's of Christian Charity in 1922. She received a bachelor degree from Marquette University in 1943, with a major in English and a minor in history. Sister Rachel taught school in various cities in the states of Wisconsin and Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois. She retired to Holy Family Convent in 1973. Survivors include four brothers, the Rev. Raymond of Agna, Guam, William of Los Gatos, Calif., Edward of Rice Lake, Gilbert of Minneapolis, Minn.; five sisters, Sister Reginald of the Franciscan Sisters, Mrs. Vitalis Stoeberl of Rice Lake, Mrs. Cordelia Ryan of Rice Lake, Mrs. Delphine Demers of Chelsea, Mic.(sic), Mrs. William Roff of Almena, Wis.; nieces and nephews; and Franciscan Sister's of Christian Charity. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. A prayer service will be held 7 p.m. Sunday evening at the St. Mary Chapel at the convent. Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc was in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 22, 1979 P. 3


SR. M. REGINALD DEMERS Sister Reginald Demers, 80, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Tuesday afternoon, March 22, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Walker O.F.M. Cap. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Sister Demers, nee Georgiana Demers, was born Dec. 21, 1902, at Mosinee, Wis., daughttr (sic) of the late Michael and Zelfried Crotteau Demers. She entered the convent in 1918 and professed her vows in 1922. Sister Demers had received a B.S. Degree from Northern State Normal College at Marquette, Mich., and she also studied at Catholic University of Washington D.C. She taught at Ironwood, Escanaba, Petoskey, Menominee and Marquette, Mich.; Chicago, Ill.; and St. Willibrord, Cooperstown, Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee, Green Bay and Oconto Falls, Wis., retiring in 1974. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three brothers, Edward Demers of Rice Lake, William Demers of Loss Gatos, Calif., and Gilbert Demers of Minneapolis, Minn., and four sisters, Cordelia Ryan and Vitalis Stoebertl of Rice Lake, Delphine Erickson of Chelsea, Minn., and Leonard Roff of Almena, Wis. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday were a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 23, 1983 P. 3


SR. M. ROSE DEROCHER Sister Rose Derocher, 73, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday, May 24, at Tucson, Ariz. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Rose, nee Eleanor Derocher, was born Aug. 12, 1907, at Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of the late Alphonse and Odile Doutre Derocher. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity June 17, 1924, and professed her vows Aug. 14, 1927. She received her B.A. degree from St. Norbert College and M.S. in Education from Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles, Calif. Sister Rose had received a Nebraska, Michigan and Wisconsin permanent Elementary Teaching Cerificate. She taught schools at Boyd and Middleton, Wis.; St. Boniface, Holy Innocents and St. Andrew Schools in Manitowoc and Kaukauna, Sawyer, Rhinelander, Oshkosh, Appleton and Hollandtown. She also taught at Cambridge, Ohio, Lindsay, Neb., Escanaba, Menominee and Ironwood, Mich.; Pisinemo, Cowlie, Komatke and Tucson, Ariz., and Kekaha and Kaula, Hawaii. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two brothers, Fred and Eugene Derocher of Bark River, Minn., a nepehws, Peter Derocher of Appleton, a niece, Mrs. Francis Brown of Neenah and other nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the convent 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. A prayer service will be held in St. Mary Chapel at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 27, 1981 P. 3 ********* (12 Aug. 1907/May 1981/SSDI)


SR. M. BERNICE DES ROCHERS Sister Bernice Des Rochers, age 89, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Dec. 5, 1912 in Garden, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Lambert Des Rochers. Sister Bernice earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She entered the convent in 1929 and professed her vows in 1932. Sister Bernice served as an elementary teacher and/or principal at St. Mary, Rhinelander, Sacred Heart, Sherwood, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, St. Peter, Ashton, St. Mary, Bloomington, St. Agnes, St. Philip, Green Bay and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1998, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Sister Josepheda Des Rocher, OSF, Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, Robert Berg, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 25, 2002 P. A3


SR. M. JOSEPHEDA DESROCHERS Sister Josepheda Des Rochers, age 86, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 17, 2003, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Aug. 7, 1917, in Garden, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Lambert Des Rochers. The former Iva Des Rochers entered the convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 1936. Sister Josepheda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts degree from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Sister Josepheda served as a teacher at St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. Gabriel, Neenah; Xavier High School, Appleton; Holy Family College and Silver Lake College, Manitowoc; Roncalli High School, Manitowoc; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, all of Wisconsin; St. Ann, Menominee; St. Anne, Escanaba, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, all of Michigan; and St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio. She also served as the Directress of Postulants at the Motherhouse. She retired in 1993 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center since 1994. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; and a brother-in-law: Robert Berg, Green Bay. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 19, 2003 P. A3


SR. M. WILMA DES ROCHERS Sister Wilma Des Rochers, 69, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Saturday morning, August 1, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, officiated and burial was in the convent cemetery. Sister Wilma was born Wilma Des Rochers Aug. 12, 1911, at Gladstone, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Lambert Des Rochers. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1927 and professed her vows in 1931. She obtained a masters degree in English and Latin and served the community as a teacher at Oshkosh, Appleton, Kewaunee, Rice Lake, Manitowoc, Rhinelander, Maple Grove, Sturgeon Bay and Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, Wis.; Chicago, Ill; Santa Barbara, Calif.; Zanesville, Ohio, and Linsay and West Point, Neb. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a brother, Dorian Des Rochers of DePere and three sisters, Sister Bernice Des Rochers and Sister Josepheda Des Rochers of Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert Berg of DePere. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 3, 1981 P. 3


SR. M. KENNETH DEVLIN Sr. Kenneth Devlin OSF, 102, (Frances) died August 2 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Sr. Kenneth served as an elementary and /or high school teacher in Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Nebraska and Illinois. In the Diocese of Green Bay, she served at St. Joseph, St. Boniface and Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc; St. Francis, Hollandtown and Xavier High School, Appleton. She retired to St. Rita Heath Center at the Motherhouse in 1998. She is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law, Frances Devlin, Centerville, Ohio; nephews other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem, on Aug. 7, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, followed by burial in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Green Bay Compass, Fri., Aug. 11, 2006 page 5 ******** (Kenneth Devlin/Nov. 26, 1903/Aug. 2, 2006/SSDI) ******** Sister Kenneth Devlin, age 102, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 2, 2006, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Frances Devlin was born Nov. 26, 1903, in Corning, Ohio, daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Newman) Devlin. She entered the Convent in 1923 and professed her vows in 1926. Sister Kenneth earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio University, Athens, and a Master of Science degree from Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. Sister Kenneth served as an elementary and/or high school teacher at St. Joseph and St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, St. Francis, Hollandtown, Xavier High School, Appleton, all of Wisconsin; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, St. Benedict, Cambridge, St. Nicholas an Rosecrans, Zanesville, St. Mary, Delaware, all of Ohio; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Holy Name, Escanaba, both of Michigan; Guardian Angels, West Point, Holy Family, Lindsay, both of Nebraska; and St. Willibrord, Chicago. She retired to St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse in November of 1997. Sister Kenneth was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; and a sister-in- law: Frances Devlin, Centerville, Ohio. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 .m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 4, 2006 P. A3


SR. M. CELERINE DIEKEMPER Sister Celerine Diekemper, age 94, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday evening, Jan. 24, 2003 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003 at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Dorothy Diekemper in West Point, Neb., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Frickenstein Diekemper. Sister Celerine earned a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music degree from Chicago Conservatory, Chicago, IL. She entered the convent in 1923 and professed her vows in 1926. Sister Celerine served as a teacher of music at Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc, St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, and Guardian Angels, West Point,Neb. She retired to Holy Family Convent in 1984 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1996. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 26, 2003 P. A3


SR. M. BENEDICT DIER Sister Benedict Dier, age 71, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, residing at San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Wis., died Friday, May 23, 1997, at St. Mary Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 1997, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial was Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem. with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Eileen Dier was born August 23, 1925, in Algoma, daughter of the late William and Marie Richmond Dier. She entered the convent in 1943 and professed her vows in 1946. Sister Benedict served as a homemaker at the Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C.; St. Edward, Mackville, Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida, Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, San Damiano, Slinger, Ozanam Home, New Berlin, St. Clare Convent, Manitowoc. St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, San Miguel, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Cowlic, Sacred Heart, Covered Wells, St. John's Boarding School, Komatke, St. Peter, Bapchule, St. Catherine, Topawa, Ariz.; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa; and St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb. She retired to San Damiano Convent, Slinger, in 1995, where she helped prepare meals for the sisters. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Doris Dier, Manitowoc; other relatives and friends. Friends called from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 27, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. LOIS DIETRICH Sister Mary Louise Ann Dietrich, 32, a nun of the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Charity, died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient a year. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the chapel of Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake. The Rev. D. F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Mary Louise Ann was born Oct. 20, 1923, in the Town of Cato, daughter of Arthur F. and the late Clara Bogenschuetz Dietrich. She attended St. Mary Parochial School at Clarks Mills and entered Holy Family Convent in 1946?. She is survived by her father of Rt. 1, Reedsville; six brothers, Charles of Manitowoc, Lawrence, Leo and John of Maple Grove, Jerome of Whitelaw and Arthur with the U.S. Army at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Alfred Hoffman of Coleman, Wis. and Mrs. LeRoy Eiles? of Maple Grove. Friends may call at the convent from Sunday afternoon until 9 o?clock Sunday night. Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc has charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 23, 1956 P. 15


SR. M. EDMUND DIRKMANN Sister Edmund Dirkman, 75, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday at the convent. Funeral services will be held at 4 pm. Monday at Holy Family Convent. The Rev. Ferdinant Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Edmund Dirkman, nee Eleanor Dirkman, was born Feb. 2, 1899, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Valentine and Elizabeth Hausheer Dirkman. She entered the convent in 1915 and professed her vows to the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1918. She taught school at St. Mary, Kaukauna, and also at Clintonville, Wrighttown, Clarks Mills, Appleton, Waukesha and Antigo, Wis. She also taught at Menominee, Ironwood, Escanaba and Petoskey, Mich., Mingo Junction and Woodsfield, Ohio, and Chicago, Ill. Sister Edmund Dirkman served as Director of Housekeeping at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, from 1959 to 1962, and at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Ohio from 1963 to 1969. She served as Administrator of St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb., from 1969 to 1970. Survivors include two sisters, Sister M. Valentia, of St. Andrew Church, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Mary Lallensack, of Manitowoc; 30 nieces and nephews of which three nieces are in the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Sister M. Marjorie Dirkman of St. Boniface Parish, Sister M. Margey Schmelzle of St. Aloysius Parish of Kaukauna and Sister Marie Clare Schmelzle of St. Ann Parish, Francis Creek. Grand niece and nephews also survive Sister Edmund Dirkman. Four brothers, John, Walter, Edmund and Thomas Dirkman and three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Grall, Miss Catherine Dirkman and Mrs. Clare Holschbach all proceeded her in death. Friends may call at the convent from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers for the funeral will be nephews William and Francis Lallensack, Harvey and Paul Holschbach and Edmund and Leo Dirkman. Herald Times Reporter, March 9, 1974 P. 10


SR. M. VALENTIA DIRKMANN Sister Valentia Drikmann (sic), 86, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Saturday, October 10, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Gerald Walker will officiate at the Mass of christian burial. Burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister, Valentia, the former Helen Catherine Dirkmann, was born Sept. 12, 1895, at Francis Creek, daughter of the late Valentine and Elizabeth Hausheer Dirkmann. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1912 and professed her vows in 1916. She obtained a bachelor of science degree from Holy Family College in Elementary Education. She taught scools at Kaukauna, Alverno, Cleveland, Appleton, Oshkosh, Francis Creek, Askeaton, Oneida, Oconto Falls, Marinette, Seymour, Chilton, Manitowoc, Green Bay, Whitelaw and Plymouth, Wis.; Weelsburg, Ohio, and Menominee, Michigan, retiring in 1975. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and nieces including, Mrs. Bernice Barta and Miss Beatrice Lallensack of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening. A prayer service will be 7 o'clock in St. Mary Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 12, 1981 P. 3


SR. M. ROMANUS DITTER Sister Romanus Ditter, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday, March 24, 1996, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 1996, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Louis Fronczek, OFM with burial in Holy Family Cemetery. The former Mary Ditter was born May 4, 1902, in Kaukauna, Wis., daughter of the late William and Anna Philipps Ditter. She entered the convent in 1916 and professed her vows in 1921. Sister Romanus earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northern State College, Marquette, Mich. She served as an elementary teacher at St. Francis, Manistique, St. John, Marquette, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, St. Anne, Escanaba, St. John, Menominee, Mich.; St. John, Antigo, St. Mary, Rhinelander, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. John Baptist, Seymour, St. Gabriel, Neenah, St. Joseph, Manitowoc, St. Therese and St. Bernadette, Appleton, and St. Mary, Kaukauna, Wis. Since retiring from the teaching profession in 1984, she had been residing at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters-in-law, Cordell Ditter and Arlene Ditter, Little Chute, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Holy Family Convent. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 25, 1996 P. A2


SR. M. WILLIAM DITTER Sister M. William, 75, of Holy Family Convent, died Thursday at the convent. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the convent chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent chapel. Sister M. William, the former Agnes Ditter, was born Nov. 27, 1893, at Kaukauna, daughter of the late William and Anna Phillips Ditter. She entered the religious order April 10, 1912, and professed her vows Aug. 12, 1915. Survivors include three brothers, Joseph, Walter and Eugene, of Kaukauna; two sisters, Sister M. Romanus of Neenah and Mrs. Howard Campbell of Kaukauna. Friends may call at the convent chapel until 9 o?clock this Friday evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 31, 1969 P. 10


SR. M. CLARETTA DOERFLER Sr. M. Claretta (Dorothy) Doerfler, OSF, 91, died August 23, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Sr. Claretta served as a teacher in Wisconsin, Ohio and Michigan. In the Diocese of Green Bay she taught at St. Patrick, Maple Grove, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Philip, Green Bay; St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Pius, Appleton; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay and St. Anthony, Neopit. She also served for 10 years in the Special Education Clinic at Silver Lake College. After her retirement from active ministry, she performed various tasks at Holy Family Convent. She had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 2001. Sr. Claretta is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Helen Doerfler, Milwaukee; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Robert Doerfler, The Woodlands, Texas, Eugene Doerfler, Arlington, Virginia, Ann Doerfler, Kenosha and Sara Doerfler, Columbus, Ohio; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, on August 28, in the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Green Bay Compass, Fri., Sept. 1, 2006 page 5 ******** Sister Claretta Doerfler, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday evening, Aug. 23, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. The former Dorothy Doerfler was born Jan. 31, 1915, in Kenosha, daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Schiltz) Doerfler. She entered the Conven tin 1930 and professed her vows in 1933. Sister Claretta earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc and a Master of Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Mich. Sister Claretta served as a teacher at St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. Patrick, Maple Grove, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Pius X, Appleton, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. Anthony, Neopit, all of Wisconsin; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio, and Catholic Central, Menominee, Mich. She also served in the Special Education Clinic at Silver Lake College for 10 years. After her retirement from active ministry, she performed various tasks at the Motherhouse. She resided in St. Rita Health Center since 2001. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister: Helen Doerfler, Milwaukee; two brothers and two sisters-in-law: Robert Doerfler, The Woodlands, Texas; Eugene Doerfler, Arlington, Va.; Ann Doerfler, Kenosha; and Sara Doerfler, Columbus, Ohio. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 25, 2006 P. A3


CLAVER DONOVAN Mary Claver Donovan birth: 1867 death: 10 October 1896 Alverno, Manitowoc Rapids, Wisconsin burial: Alverno, Wis. father: Donovan Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. MALACHY DONOVAN Sister Who Served Here for 40 Years to Be Buried Wednesday Funeral services for Sister Manachy(sic), 82, for forty years a member of the Franciscan Sisters and for 25 years connected with the Holy Family Hospital in this city, will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock in the convent chapel at Alverno. Interment will take place at the convent cemetery. For many years Sister Manachy was in charge of the third floor of the hospital but in recent years had lived a retired life at the institution. Death was due to heart failure but previous to her demise she was confined to her bed with influenza. She was born in Ireland on April 6, 1847 and when a young girl came to Boston living there until she came to the convent here over 40 years ago. She has no immediate relatives. Manitowoc Herald News - Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1929 - page 11


SR. M. JANE DOOLAN Sister Jane Doolan, age 97, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. DePaul Sobotka, OFM, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Sept. 3, 1905, in Stark, Brown county, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Roeckel Doolan. She entered the convent in 1922 and professed her vows in 1925. Sister Jane earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, and a Master of Arts degree from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Sister Jane served as a teacher and/or principal at St. Mary, Rhinelander, Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, St. Francis, Hollandtown, Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Messmer High School, Milwaukee, all in Wisconsin; Guardian Angels, West Point, Holy Family, Lindsay, both in Nebraska; St. Nicholas, Rosecrans High School, Zanesville, St. Mary, Delaware, St. Benedict, Cambridge, St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, all in Ohio; Holy Name, Escanaba, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, all in Michigan. She also served in pastoral Care at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio, St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb., and librarian at Roncalli High School, Manitowoc. She retired to San Damiano Convent, Slinger, in 1991 and Holy Family Convent in 1998. Since 2000, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include: The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Sister Mary Ellen Doolan, OSF, Manitowoc; Agnes and Clary Mangen, Elm Grove; and Virginia and Franklin Lyons, Bayside, Wis. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (TODAY) where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 8, 2003 P. A3


SR. MARY ELLEN DOOLAN Sr. Mary Ellen (Marian) Doolan, OSF, 97, died June 5 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Sr. Doolan served as a teacher in Wisconsin and Ohio and taught in the Diaconate Program at Casa Reina, Gallup, New Mexico. In the Diocese of Green Bay she served at Sacred Heart, Manitowoc and St. Mary, Kaukauna. She also served in adult education in Two Rivers and served as regional director of the Alverno Region and Directress of Postulants at the Motherhouse. Since 1989 she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Sr. Doolan is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Agnes and Clary Mangen, Elm Grove, Wis., and Virginia and Francklin Lyons, Bayside, Wis., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Samuel D. Jadon, O.Praem, on June 10 at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Green Bay Compass, Fri., June 24, 2005 page 5 ******** Sister Mary Ellen Doolan, age 97, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday morning, June 5, 2005, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Marion Doolan was born July 28, 1907, in Stark, Wis., daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Roechel Doolan. She entered the convent in 1927 and professed her vows in 1930. Sister Mary Ellen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. Sister Mary Ellen served as a teacher at Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; st. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Joseph, Rice Lake, all of Wisconsin, St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio; and as an instructor at Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She also taught in the Diaconate Program, Casa Reina, Gallup, N.M.; the Adult Education Program at Two Rivers and served as Regional Director of the Alverno Region and Directress of Postulants and Junior Sisters. Since 1987, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include: the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Agnes and Clary Mangen, Elm Grove; and Virginia and Franklin Lyons, Bayside. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2005, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2005, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc , is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 7, 2005 P. A3


RT. REV. MSGR. JOSEPH F. DOOLEY The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Francis Dooley, 77, pastor emeritus of St. Agnes parish of Mingo Junction, Ohio, who on June 16, 1958, celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at the hospital. He had made his home there the last eight years. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Holy Family College Chapel where the Office of The Dead will be sung at 8:30 a.m. The solemn requiem Mass will be said at 9 a.m., with the Very Rev. Jan B. Kish celebrant, the Rev. William Young, deacon, the Rev. Robert Mascoline, sub-deacon and the Rev. D. F. Hurley, master of ceremony. Burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Rt. 1, Manitowoc. His Excellency John King Mussio, D.D., of Steubenville, Ohio is sending the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Paul L. Richter here as his personal representatative. Monsignor Dooley was born March 10, 1884, at New York City, N.Y. and attended public and parochial schools there and at Middletown, Conn. He was graduated from St. Michaels College, Toronto, Ontario, Can., with a M.A. degree, then attended St. Mary Seminary at Norwood, Ohio. He was ordained to the priesthood by the late Bishop James J. Hartley, June 16, 1903, at Columbus, Ohio. Monsignor Dooley?s first appointment was as curate of St. John Catholic Church at Columbus. He was then appointed curate of St. Mary Catholic Church and Chaplain of the Boy?s Industrial School at Lancaster, Ohio. He later became curate at St. Peter Catholic Church, Steubenville, Ohio, and pastor of St. Agnes Catholic Church at Mingo Junction, where he served from Feb. 8, 1916 to Oct. 26. 1953. The Franciscan Sisters of Manitowoc staffed an Elementary and Junior High School there. While serving at St. Agnes in 1945, Monsignor Dooley was elevated to the rank of Domestic Prelate. When Monsignor Dooley first became incapacitated by arthritis in 1952 he wished to retire to Good Samaritan Hospital at Zanesville, Ohio, which is also staffed by Franciscan Sisters. However, an extensive building program was underway there so in 1953 he decided to come to Holy Family Hospital temporarily. By the time the hospital at Zanesville was completed, Monsignor Dooley had made many friends here and in the Diocese of Green Bay so he chose to make the hospital at Manitowoc his permanent home. Surviving is a sister, Miss Lillian M. Dooley of Florida. Monsignor Dooley was removed from Pfeffer Funeral Home to Holy Family College Chapel where he will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 20, 1961 P. 21


SR. M. ARMELLA DOWD Armella Alice Dowd birth: 6 April 1812 Hollandtown, Wis. death: 2 September 1898 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Alverno, Wis. father: Frank Dowd mother: Ann Kelly Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. PATRICIA DOYLE Died on Her Home Journey Chicago Ill., March 31 ? After years of suffering, Sister M. Patricia of Pacific, Mo., died this morning in a railway depot in this city of consumption. She was on her way to her old home at the Silver Lake convent at Mainotwa (sic), Wis. She was accompanied by another sister, but the fatigue of the journey was too great and she passed away soon after reaching this city. Her remains were taken to Mainotwa for burial. The Wichita Daily Eagle, Wichita, Kan., April 1, 1890, front page. Found in Genealogy Trails History Group obituaries, transcribed by Peggy Thompson


SR. M. CLARE MARIE DREXLER Sister M. Clara Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Drexler, 1210 Ninth street, died at the General Hospital at Madison Friday evening at 10 o'clock. Death was the result of an extended illness. Sister Marie was born in this city May 13, 1909. She entered the Holy convent of St. Francis at Manitowoc, Aug. 14, 1924. Her mission for 10 years was at the Holy Family hospital in Madison. Survivors are her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Drexler; three sisters, Caroline and Betty, of Oshkosh, and Clara of Milwaukee; and two brothers, Frank of Oshkosh, and Michael, who is studying to become a priest at St. Francis seminary. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be at the St. Francis convent cemetery at Silver Lake near Manitowoc. The Oshkosh Northwestern (Oshkosh, WI) Sat 3 Apr 1937, p.4 ******** REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON TUBERCULAR PATIENTS TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN Gentlemen: In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to tubercular patients had and determined since the filing of my last report, January 1, 1936, up to and including the first day of January, 1937 Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge Sister Claire Marie, resident of Holy Family Convent at Alverno. Committed to Maple Crest Sanatorium on the 17th day of July, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. A.J. Shimek. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1937 p.17, 18


SR. M. JOSEPHA DRIESSELMANN Mary Josepha birth: 1841 Germany death: 11 February 1896 Alverno, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Manitowoc Co., Wis. Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. AGNES ANN DRUEKE Sister Agnes Ann Drueke, age 71, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday, October 8, 1999, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 13, 1999, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Frances Drueke on November 8, 1927, at West Point, Neb.; daughter of Agnes Johnson and the late Frank Drueke. Sister Agnes Ann earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles, Calif., and a Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She entered the Convent in 1945 and professed her vows in 1947. Sister Agnes Ann served as a teacher of music at St. John, Antigo, St. Thomas More, Appleton, St. Agnes, Green Bay, St. Willibrord, Chicago, St. Ambrose/Ironwood Catholic Grade School, Ironwood, Mich. and Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz. After retiring from active ministry, she performed various tasks at St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb., and San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Wis. Since 1990, she had been a resident of the St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; her mother, Agnes Drueke, West Point, Neb.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Henry and Bernie Drueke, West Point, Neb., Richard and JoAnn Drueke, Lincoln, Neb.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 1999, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 10, 1999 P. A2


SR. M. IVO DUBORD Sister Mary Ivo Dubord, age 84, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday, June 2, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 1994, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem., will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Cecilia Dubord, November 17, 1909, in Escanaba, Mich., daughter of the late Leo and Cora Dontigny Dubord. She entered the convent in 1924, professing her vows in 1927. Sister Mary Ivo earned a B.A. degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wis. and served as a teacher at schools in Rhinelander, Kaukauna, Sherwood, Manitowoc, New Holstein, Marinette, Green Bay, Francis Creek, Antigo, Oconto Falls, Appleton, Hollandtown, Wrightstown, Wis. Since 1992, she has been residing at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 1994, at the Holy Family convent where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 1994 P. A2


JOHN C. DUFECK John C. Dufeck, 80, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Alverno. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Mr. Dufeck was born Oct. 11, 1878, at Stangelville, son of the late Matthew and Mary Cherney Dufeck. He had been employed at Holy Family Convent for 30 years. He served in World War I as private in Headquarters Co. of ASC and was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Survivors include three brothers, Charles and Joseph, of Stangelville and Matthew, of Green Bay. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 24, 1968 P. 2


SR. M. EDITH DUNN Sister Mary Edith, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, the Rev. D. F. Hurly officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Mary Edith was born Margaret Dunn June 18, 1877, at South Wayne, Wis., daughter of the late Michael and Mary Fitzgerald Dunn. She was a teacher and also one of the past Green Bay Diocesan school supervisors. Friends may call from 7 to 9 o?clock this Tuesday evening at Holy Family Convent. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 23, 1962 P. 11


SR. M. ANACLETTE DURANT Sister Anacleate(sic), Dies at Convent Sister M. Anacleate, a native of Zanesille, died Friday at Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc, Wisc. Before joining the Franciscan order 48 years ago, she was Miss Nellie Durant, daughter of George W. and Elizabeth Durant. She was stationed at Good Samaritan Hospital for several years and left three years ago. Survivors include two brothers, Thomas J. Durant of 838 Arch Street, a city fireman and Charles E. Durant of 941 Linden Ave., and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 8 o'clock this morning at the convent with burial in the convent cemetery. Zanesville Times Reporter (Ohio), Mon Feb. 19, 1951 - page 23


SR. M. JACQUELYN EBBEN Sr. Jacquelyn (Dolores) Ebben OSF, 75, died Aug. 20 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Sr. Jacquelyn, a graduate of Holy Family College inn Manitowoc served as an elementary teacher in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Michigan and Ohio. In the Diocese of Green Bay, she taught at St. Paul and St. Andrew, Manitowoc; St. Ann, Francis Creek; St. Aloysius, Kaukauna; St. Joseph, St. Agnes and St. Bernard, Green Bay; Ss. Peter and Paul, Kiel. After retiring from teaching she performed various tasks at the Motherhouse. Sr. Jacqueline is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, her mother, Florence Ebben, Kaukauna; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Robert and Midge and Nicholas Ebben, DePere; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Patricia Duhnke, Blain, Wash.; Beatrice and Gerald Lemerond, Green Bay; Beerly and Larry Decker, Loudon, Tenn.; and Jacqueline and Robert Murphy, Phoenix, Ariz.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Samuel D. Jadon O.Praem on Aug. 24 at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Burial followed at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Green Bay Compass, Fri., Aug. 25, 2006 page 5 ******** Sister Jacquelyn Ebben, age 75, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday afternoon, Aug. 20, 2006, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Dolores Ebben was born Feb. 3, 1931, in Appleton, daughter of Florence (Hughes) Ebben and the late Nicholas Ebben. She entered the Convent in 945 and professed her vows in 1950. Sister Jacquelyn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Sister Jacquelyn served as an elementary teacher at St. Paul and St. Andrew, Manitowoc, St. Anne, Francis Creek, St. Aloysius, Kaukauna, St. Joseph, St. Agnes and St. Bernard, Green Bay, St. Peter & Paul, Kiel, all of Wisconsin; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, Holy Name, Escanaba, both of Michigan; and St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio. After retiring from the teaching profession, she performed various tasks at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity her mother, Florence Ebben, Kaukauna; two brothers and a sister-in-law: Robert and Midge, Nicholas Ebben, De Pere; and four sisters and three brothers-in-law: Patricia Duhnke, Blain, Wash.; Beatrice and Gerald Lemerond, Green Bay; Beverly and Larry Decker, Loudon, Tenn.; and Jacqueline and Robert Murphy, Phoenix, Ariz. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 22, 2006 P. A3


SR. M. BENNETT EBERSBERGER Sister Bennett Ebersberger, OSF died Nov. 20 at the Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc, Wis. She was 99. Sister Ebersberger served as a music teacher in the Diocese of Marquette at St. Ambrose, Ironwood; St. Ann, Menominee; St. Francis de Sales, Manistique; and St. Anne, Escanaba. She also served in Arizona, Wisconsin, Ohio, Delaware, Hawaii and Nebraska. She had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at Holy Family Convent since 1999. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Nov. 23 at Holy Family Convent Chapel and she will be buried at Holy Family Cemetery. In 2001, Sister was honored for 75 years as a woman religious. ********* Sister Bennett Ebersberger, age 99, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Nov. 20, 2005, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Caroline Ebersberger was born May 23, 1906, in Oshkosh. Daughter of John and Martha Golomb Ebersberger. She entered the Convent in 1923 and professed her vows in 1926. Sister Bennett was a kindergarten teacher and a music teacher. Among the places she taught were Yuma, Arizona; Cleveland, Wellston and Delaware, Ohio; Kekaha, Hawaii; Ironwood, Manistique, Menominee, Michigan; Lindsay, Nebraska; Kaukauna, Appleton, Cleveland and Manitowoc, Wi. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Charity; three sisters, Dolores George, Armstrong, Wi., Marian and George Kinderman and Florence and Richard Brickham of Oshkosh; one brother, Cy and Shirley Ebersberger, Ridgecrest, California. Preceded in death by parents; five sisters, Margaret, Elsie Beck, Gertrude Miller, Georgiana Demler of Oshkosh, Therese Gray, California; and two brothers, John and Joseph of Oshkosh. Funeral services were held on Nov. 23, 2005 at Holy Family Convent with Rev. Samuel Jadin officiating at Mass of Christian Burial. Burial at Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home assisting in arrangements. Oshkosh Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin), 26 November 2005


SR. M. FRANCIS JEROME ECKES Sister Francis Jerome Eckes, age 96, a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Madeline Eckes was born April 22, 1906, in Sherwood, daughter of the late John and Theresa Suttner Eckes. She entered the convent in 1912 and professed her vows in 1924. Sister Francis Jerome earned a bachelor of science degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere. Sister Francis Jerome served as an elementary teacher at St. Boniface and Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Reedsville; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; SS. Peter & Paul, Kiel; St. John, Antigo; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Mary, Brillion; St. Augustine, Chilton; St. Edward, Mackville; St. Thomas More and St. Pius X, both of Appleton; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; St. John, Marquette; St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, Mich.; and St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio. After her retirement from the teaching profession, she performed a variety of services at the Motherhouse. Since 2000, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center. She is a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 2002 P. A3


SR. M. DOMINGO EGEL Sister Domingo Egel, 90, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, April 6, at the Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Walker, O.F.M. Cap. and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Egel, nee Margaret Egel, was born April 18, 1894, at Sheboygan, Wisconsin, daughter of the late William and Rose Vander Bloemen Egel. Sister entered the Convent in 1914, professing her vows on July 3, 1918. She received a B.A. Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and also received credits from Marquette University in Milwaukee and Michigan State Normal College at Wpsilanti(sic), Michigan. Sister taught at St. Mary's, Kaukauna, and St. Joseph's in Waukesha. She also taught at St. Francis DeSales, Manistee, Michigan, at St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Michigan, St. Francis Xavior, Petoskey, Michigan, St. John's at Menominee, Michigan, Guardian Angels at Oneida, Wisconsin, St. John's at Marquette, Michigan, St. Andrew at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, St. Ann at Escanaba, Michigan, and St. Philips at Green Bay, Wisconsin. Sister Egel retired to the Convent in 1974. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Miss Clara Egel of Sheboygan, and two nieces, Frances Ann and Audrey Egel of Milwaukee. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc, 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where a prayer service will be in the Convent Chapel at 7 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 1985 P. 3


SR. M. HILDEGARD EISENMANN Sister M. Hildegard, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Thursday at the convent. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the convent chapel. The Rev. Rondl Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Hildegard, nee Amelia Eisenmann, was born Oct. 26, 1884, at Marathon, Wis., daughter of the late Anton and Mary Stieber Eisenman. She entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1907 and professed her vows during August, 1910. Survivors include a brother, the Rev. Joseph Eisenman, of Marshfield. Friends may call at Holy Family convent this Friday evening until the time of services. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1970


SR. MARY CLARENCE ELLIOTT Sister Mary Clarence Elliott, age 94, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 5, 2005, at Holy Family, Convent, Manitowoc. The former Clara Marie Elliott Elliott was born Oct. 26, 1910, in Lac du Flambeau, daughter of the late Clarence and Rose Kaiser Elliott. She entered the convent in 1930 and professed her vows in 1933. Sister Mary Clarence earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, and a Master of Science degree from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Sister Mary Clarence served as a teacher at St. John, Antigo; St. Francis, Hollandtown; St Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Mary, Brillion; St. Therese, Appleton; St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. Mary, Bloomington; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; all of Wisconsin; St. Mary, Delaware; St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; and St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio. She also served as librarian at the Diocesan Department of Education, Green Bay; Xavier High School, Appleton; Silver Lake College, Manitowoc; and coordinator of the Motherhouse libraries. Since 1998, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, three sisters and a brother-in-law: Lorraine Aschenbrener, Texas; Marilyn Nohr, Thiensville; and Rosalie and Joseph Fashingbauer, Minocqua. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) Jan. 6, 2005


SR. M. ELLEN EMDE Sister Ellen Emde, 87, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday afternoon, February 3, 1989 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem, will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Mary Emde was born June 27, 1901 in Cambridge, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry and Ellen Slaymon Emde. She entered the Convent in 1922 and professed her vows in 1925. Sister Ellen earned a B.A. Degree from the Catholic University, Washington D.C., and a Master's Degree in Education from Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister served the community as a Teacher in Hollandtown, Wisconsin, Potosi, Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Ayrshire, Iowa, Zanesville, Ohio; Ironwood, Michigan; Lindsay, Nebraska; and Chicago, Illinois. Sister also served as a member of the General Council of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc; a local director at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville and the Secretary at Southern Regional House, Chicago. Since her retirement in 1982, she has been residing at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Burns of Elyria, Ohio and Mrs. Evelyn Burt of Cambridge, Ohio; other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Monday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Feb. 5, 1989 page A5


SR. M. CORRINE EMMERT Sister M. Corinne, a native of Zanesville, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc, Wis., according to word received here yesterday. Sister Corinne was the former Lenora Emmert, daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalena Emmert of Zanesville. Sister Corinne spent eight years in the sewing room of Good Samaritan Hospital, going to the hospital at Manitowoc last November. Previously she taught first and second grade in schools conducted by the Franciscan Sister. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Frank Lee and Mrs. Cecilia Sanders of Zanesville and Mrs. Paul Weigandt of Manitowoc and four brothers, Leo, Jerome, Ray and Fred Emmert, all of Zanesville. Funeral services will be held at Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc Wednesday morning. Zanesville Signal (Ohio), Tuesday, July 24, 1951 page 3


SR. M. DANIEL ENGELBERT Manitowoc news: Sister M. Daniel who has been a nurse at Holy Family hospital for a number of years, passed away at Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake, last week, after a year's illness. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, December 7, 1922 pg.4 ********* Sister Mary Daniel, a member of the Order of St. Francis, Alverno, died Wednesday at the home convent at Silver Lake in this county. The information brought sorrow to the many people who have come to know her through her years of service at the local Holy Family Hospital. Sister Daniel combined the highest efficiency as a nurse and devotion to her calling, with a gentleness and winning personality that makes her memory linger with gratitude long with the patients who came and went during her many years of ministration. Here was a life of consecration that she loved and the joys of the sacrifice gladly made under vows of a life time of service in her master's service the worldly minded will never understand. Sister Daniel was born at Algoma forty-seven years ago and has been a member of the order since her youth. She is survived by a brother and one sister. She has been incapacitated for active duty for about two years by illness. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 30, 1922


SR. M. AZARIAS ENGELDINGER Sister M. Azarias Engeldinger, 69, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem, officated with burial in the convent cemetery. Sister Azarias, nee Frances Engeldinger, was born May 14, 1903, at Manitowoc, daugher of the late Nic and Frances Augustine Engeldinger. She entered the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Jan. 7, 1924, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1926. Sister Azarias had taught at Manistique Mich., Sturgeon Bay, Plymouth, Kaukauna, Kewaunee, Hollandtown, Oneida, Antigo, Waukesha, Maple Grove, Green Bay and Manitowoc. She presently was stationed at St. Mary School, Greenleaf. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 2, 1973


SR. M. NICOLATA ENGELDINGER Sister Nicolata Engeldinger, 86, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning, Nov. 28, at the Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Chapel, Holy Family Convent. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celeberated by the Rev. Gerald Walker OFM CAP and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Sister Engeldinger, nee Honora Engeldinger, was born May 15, 1895, at Bayfield, Wis., daughter of the late Nicholas and Franklin Augustine Engeldinger. She entered the convent in 1913 and professed her vows in 1917. She attended Holy Family College at Silver Lake. She received her higher education at Oshkosh State Teachers College and Mount Mary College at Los Angeles, Calif. Sister Engeldinger taught elementary grades at Lindsay, Neb.; Petoskey and Escanaba, Mich.; Brillion, Oshkosh, Hilbert, Oneida, Clintonville, Rice Lake, Rhinelander, Appleton, Waukesha, Neopit and Green Bay, Wis. She also taught at Sells Topowa San Minguel in Arizona. She retired to Holy Family Convent in 1969, after 54 years of service to the schools. Survivors include Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, John Engeldinger; and two sisters, Mrs. Ray Harlow and Mrs. Stella Bredesen of Manitowoc. A sister, Sister Azarias, also a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, preceded her in death Dec. 30, 1972. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, November 30, 1981 P. 3


SR. M. BONAVENTURE ENGELKE Sister Bonaventure Dies at Convent Sister Mary Bonavnature (sic) Engelke, one of the first of the Order to locate in this city, having been attached to the old hospital when it was on Marshal street, died at the convent at Silver Lake today, aged 75 years. For years she was a nurse and teacher at the convent and hospital. She was a native of Germany. The burial will be at Silver Lake Monday morning. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, November 26, 1921 P.4


SR. M. FLAVIA ENGLEBERT From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1903: Many residents of our city and county who had to spend time in the local Holy Family Hospital will be saddened to learn that Sister Flavia, who served the ailing there for many years, has died. Quite a few women in our city have Sister Flavia to thank for having played no small part in extending their lives. Early last year she herself became ill and shortly afterward, as any hope for her recovery was gone, had to be taken back to the Cloister at Silver Lake, where she died week before last. ******** Josephine Or M. Flavia Englebert birth: 18 November 1867 Brussels death: 25 September 1903 Alverno, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Alverno residence: 1903 Alverno, Wis. father: Joseph Englebert mother: Emerintia Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** 1903 Sep 25 FLAVIA S.M. co. death index v.7 p.182


SR. M. CONSTANTIA ENGRISCH Catherine Ingrish (sic), a Sister at Silver Lake Convent, died Wednesday. She was 48 years of age and is survived by father, mother and two sisters. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 04, 1902, Page 1 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 10 Apr. 1902: On Wed. last week, Catharine Ingrish, a Sister in the Cloister at Silver Lake, died at age 48. The deceased leaves her sorrowing parents and 2 sisters.


SR. M. BENJAMIN ERIKSEN Sister Benjamin Eriksen, 90, died Sunday at St. Nicholas Convent, Zanesville, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 4 pm Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Alverno Cemetery. The former Anna Eriksen was born Dec. 23, 1882 at Fredercksold, Europe, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Hansen Eriksen. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1910 and professed her vows in 1914. Sister Eriksen taught music at Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc, from 1925 to 1953 and at St. Nicholas School, Zanesville, from 1953 to 1973. Surviving is a brother, Einar Eriksen of St. Paul, Minn. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday and from 1:30 to 3:30 Wednesday. Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 20, 1973 page 15


SR. M. ANTONINE ERMELS Sister Antonine Ermels, 88, of Holy Family Convent, died Saturday morning, April 28, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Walker OFM Cap. Burial will follow in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Mary Ermels was born Oct. 31, 1895, at West Point, Neb., daughter of the late Adam and Margaret Hegedoren Ermels. Sister entered the Convent in 1915 and professed her vows in 1918. She received her training as a registered nurse in the nursing profession and was a nurse at Holy Family Convent, the Good Samaritan Hospital at Zanesville, Ohio, and then St. John Hospital at Komatke, Arizona. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a nephew, Adam Thraener of West Point, Neb.; and a niece, Sister Frances Elizabeth Knuever of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday evening where a prayer service will be in the Convent Chapel at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 1984 P. 3


SR. M. EVARISTA ERMELS Sister M. Evarista, 73, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, the Rev. Raymond Kirk officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Evarista was born Feb. 2, 1891, at West Point, Neb., daughter of the late Adam and Margaret Hagedorn Ermels. As a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity she taught in Wisconsin area from 1912-1951 and in the State of Arizona from 1952 to 1962. Survivors are a sister, Sister M. Antonine of Keomatka, Ariz., and a niece, Sister M. Francis Elizabeth, of St. Paul Home, Kaukauna. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 13, 1964 P. 24


MOTHER M. EUPHROSINE ERNST MOTHER SUPERIOR IS CALLED AT HOSPITAL Head of the Hospital Came to Community 53 Years Ago Sister Euphrosina, Mother Superior of the Holy Family hospital and previous to her election to that position Mother General at the Silver Lake convent, died Sunday at the age of 72 years, death following an illness that had not been feared as serious. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at the convent with requiem high mass celebrated. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Rhode of Green Bay will probably attend with other visiting clergy. Stayed Here 13 Years Mother Euphrosina, who was christened Katherine Ernst, was a native of Germany, having been born in that country 72 years ago. For thirteen years she has served as Mother General at the convent and as Mother Superior at the hospital here, eight years in the former position and five years in the latter. She had been a member of the Order of Sisterhood for a much longer time and is thought to have received her orders in this city. Came Here 53 Years Ago. Coming from Germany to Amerca fifty-three years ago, Mother Euphrosina located in this community and had resided in this vicinity ever since. One sister survives in Germany and in this country she has three nephews, Rev. Ernst at Sparta and John and Edward Thiemann at Reedsburg. Manitowoc Herald News, May 5, 1924 P. 2


SR. M. REGULA ESSERT Sister Regula Essert, age 87, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday morning, Feb. 21, 2003, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Helen Essert was born Aug. 25, 1915, in Dickinson, N.D., daughter of the late Stephan and Mary Kleiner Essert. She entered the convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 1934. Sister Regula earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere. Sister Regula served as a teacher and/or principal at St. Mary and St. Aloysius, Kaukauna; St. Boniface, Manitowoc; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. Therese, Appleton; St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. John, Antigo; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Philip, Green Bay; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; all in Wisconsin; St. John, Menominee; St. Ambrose, Ironwood; St. Francis, Manistique; and St. John, Marquette; all in Michigan. She also served as librarian at St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Menominee Catholic Central, Menominee, both in Michigan; SS Peter & Paul, Kiel and St. Paul, Wrightstown, both in Wisconsin. After retiring from active ministry, she performed various services at Holy Family Convent. She has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1997. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters: Sister Roque Essert, OSF, Manitowoc; and Pauline Dibble, Sturtevant, Wis. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 22, 2003 P. A3


SR. M. BONIFACE EWIG The remains of Sister Boniface, formerly Miss Katherine Ewig, were brought here yesterday from Milwaukee where she died for burial at Silver Lake convent this morning. The remains were accompanied by her father, Joseph Ewig, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ewig Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Carl Korletzki and Miss Kate Ewig. Manitowoc Herald News, January 8, 1921


SR. M. CONSTANTINE FABIAN Sister Constantine Fabian, 71, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, August 13, 1988 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Julian C. Resch O.Praem with burial to follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. Sister Fabian was born August 13, 1917 at Mingo Junction, Ohio, daughter of the late Michael and Anna Krizan Fabian. The former Elizabeth Fabian entered the Convent in 1940 and professed her vows in 1943. Sister received a BA Degree in history from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister taught at St. Boniface at Manitowoc, St. Nicholas at Zanesville, Ohio, St. Sylvester at Woodsfield, Ohio, Immaculate Conception at West DePere, Wisconsin, St. John at Antigo, Wisconsin, St. Joseph at Rice Lake, Wisconsin, St. John at Wellsburg, West Virginia, St. Mary at Delawre, Ohio, San Roque at Santa Barbara, California, Sacred Heart at Oshkosh, Wisconsin and St. Pius the X at Appleton, Wisconsin since 1986. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Rev. Andrew C. Fabian O.P. of Winona, Minnesota, Rev. John Fabian O.P., of the South Pacific, Peter and Betty Fabian of Mingo Junction, Ohio and Joseph and Eleanor Fabian of Necedah, Wisconsin; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Agnes and Alfred Buccalo of Follansbee, West Virginia, Kathryn and Benjamin Taggart of Steubenville, Ohio, Mary and Pat Standardi of Weirton, West Virginia and Marge and Richard Everett of LaCrescenta, California. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 8:30 am until the hour of service at 10:30 am on Tuesday. There will be no Monday evening visitation at the funeral home. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 15, 1988 page 18


SR. MARY HELEN FAGAN Sister Mary Helen Fagan, age 94, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday, March 12, 2000, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2000, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel O. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Lucille Fagan on January 3, 1906, in Manistique,Mich., daughter of the late Michael and Mary Spangler Fagan. Sister Mary Helen earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. She entered the convent in 1920, and professed her vows in 1925. Sister Mary Helen served as an elementary teacher at St. John, Antigo, San Roque, Calif., and Hillside, Ill., and then as a high school teacher at Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, St. Andre, Potosi, Wis., St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, and St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio. She also served as Librarian at Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, St. Wendel, Cleveland, Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay, St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill., and Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb. After retiring from active ministry, she performed various tasks at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc and San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Wis. She has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1992. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Helen Duvall, Urbana, Ohio; nieces, nephews, their relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2000, at the Holy Family Convent. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 2000 P. A2


SR. CATHERINE MARIE FEIDER Sister Catherine Marie Feider, 83, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning at the convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Paul Feider, nephew and the concelebrant will be Rev. Robert Reppen, O.Praem. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born July 24, 1907 in Decada, WI. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Bichler Feider. The former Loretta Feider entered the convent in 1926, professing her vows in 1929. Sister earned a MA Degree from Holy Family Convent, Manitwooc and a MA degree from Creighton University, Omaha, NE. Sister taught elementary grades at Greenleaf and Sturgeon Bay, WI and West Point, NE. She also taught high school at Delaware, OH, West Point and Lindsay, NE, Petoskey, MI, and was Vice Principal at Xavier High School, Appleton, WI. From 1972 to 1985 she was the community Secretary at Holy Family Convent. Survivors include the Franciscian Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters, Sister Mary Victima Feider OSF of Manitowoc, Mrs. Anna Huiras of Fredonia, WI and Mrs. Josephine Terens of Sheboygan, WI, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Wednesday evening from 4-8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home assisted with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1991 page B7


SR. M. GERTRUDE FEIDER Sister Gertrude Feider, 98, of Holy Family Convent, died Thursday morning, Feb. 20, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial will be her nephew, Rev. Paul A. Fieder and concelebrants will be Rev. Flavian Blong, O.F.M., Cap., Rev. Lambert D. Scanlan and Rev. Richard W. Gilsdorf and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Gertrude Feider was born Mary Feider, Dec. 12, 1887 at DeCada, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Bichler Feider. She entered the convent in 1910 and professed her vows in 1913. Sister was a graduate of Holy Family Academy at Manitowoc and attended Oshkosh Normal at Oshkosh, Wis., and Holy Family College of Manitowoc. She taught grade school at St. Ann and Holy Rosary at New Holstein; St.John at Plymouth; St. Boniface at Manitowoc; Sacred Heart at Oshkosh; St. Nicholas at Zanesville, Ohio; St. Mary at Rhinelander; St. Peter and Paul at Wellsburg, West Virginia; St. Mary at Kaukauna; St. Frances at Hollandtown; St. Joseph at Green Bay; Holy Rosary at Kewaunee; St. Michael at Whitelaw and St. Anthony at Neopit. Sister resided at Ozanam Home, New Berlin from 1968 to 1979, retiring to Holy Family Convent in 1979. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four sisters, Sister Mary Victima Feider, OSF, Sister Catherine Marie Feider OSF, both of Manitowoc; Mrs. Anna Huiras and Mrs. Joseph Terens both of Fredonia, Wis., and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday, where a prayer service will be 7 pm Sunday evening at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Feb. 21, 1986 page 14


SR. MARY VICTIMA FEIDER Sister Mary Victima Feider, 86, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died July 4, 1991 at the convent. She was born Lucina Feider on August 29, 1904 at Decada, a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Bichler Feider. She entered the convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 1934. Sr. Victima earned a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in nursing education from St.Louis University, St.Louis, MO. Sr. Victima served as a nurse and administrator at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio, Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc and St.Frances Hospital in West Point, Neb. She also served as a pastoral associate at St.Vincent Hospital in Green Bay and St.Rita's Health Center at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Anna Huiras and Josephine Ternes, both of rural Fredonia; nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on July 8 at Holy Family Convent Chapel in Manitowoc. The celebrant was Fr. Paul Feider of Weyauwega, a grandnephew of the deceased. Burial was in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with arrangements. No newspaper is named. ********* Sister Mary Victima Feider, 86, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday, July 4, 1991, at Holy Family convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Her nephew, Rev. Paul Feider will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery. She was born Lucina Feider, August 29, 1904, at Decada, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Bichler Feider. She entered the convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 1934. Sister earned a B.S. Degree and a M.S. Degree in Nursing Education from St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. Sister served as a Nurse and Administrator at Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio, Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and St. Frances Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb. She also served as a Pastoral Associate at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, and at St. Rita's Health Center, Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Anna Huiras and Josephine Ternes of Fredonia, Wis.; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 4, 1991 P. B8


AMALIA FESSLER Amelia (March 9, 1839-Sept. 25, 1866 single -daughter of George and Elizabeth Fessler -sister of Father Joseph Fessler) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)


CARL FESSLER, REV. FIRST CHAPLAIN LOCAL HOSPITAL DEAD, KENOSHA Father Fessler, Here 20 Years Ago, Dead At Age 73 The Rev. Charles Fessler, who was the first chaplain at the Holy Family hospital in this city, having served here more than twenty years ago when the local institution was first opened, is dead at Kenosha. Father Fessler was 73 years of age when death claimed him. The body is to be brought here today or tomorrow for burial at Silver Lake where a sister and brother are also buried. After leaving Manitowoc Father Fessler was 73 years of age when death claimed him. The body is to brought here today or tomorrow for burial at Silver Lake where a sister and brother are also buried. (sic) After leaving Manitowoc Father Fessler was for many years in charge of Pio Nono college and more recently had been chaplain at St. Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan. He had recently been named chaplain of the Carmelite Sisters' home at Kenosha but was taken ill before he was able to assume the duties of the position. Death was due to pneumonia and occurred at the home. Sister in Order A sister of the Rev. Fessler was one of the first Sisters at the hospital in this city and for years was a nurse here. Father Fessler is remembered by many people here who know him while he was chaplain at the hospital. Leaves Relatives Here Several nephews and nieces who reside in this county, two at Silver Lake, survive and arranged for bringing the body here for burial. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, December 27, 1922 P.1


ELIZABETH FESSLER Elisabetha Fessler/Geb. 14 Juni 1811/gest. 4 Nov. 1878 Elizabeth (June 14, 1811-Nov. 4, 1878 wife of George [1801-1873] -emigrated to Manitowoc County in 1860, along with her husband and 6 children -a son, Fr. Joseph Fessler, had emigrated earlier) (no county death record) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)


GEORG FESSLER George (Aug. 24, 1801-March 27, 1873 husband of Elizabeth -son of Johann George Fessler and Francisca Maurer brother to Anton [1812-1897] -father of Father Joseph Fessler -came from Oberhausen, Baden -emmigrated to Manitowoc County in 1860, along with his wife and 6 children -his eldest son Joseph and George's sister Rose Fessler had emigrated to American in 1854 with Fr. Oschwald, though it might be incorrect that Joseph emigrated before 1856) (no county death record) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)


REV. GEORGIUS FESSLER Death of Rev. Geo. Fessler, pastor of the Catholic Congregation in Silbersee, last Thurs. He was buried last Sat. in a ceremony lead by the Archbishop. He was only 35 years old. Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1885 ******* Rev. Joseph Fessler died at the convent at Silver Lake on Thursday last and was buried on Saturday. He was in the city on Monday previous and took part in the exercises at the laying of the corner stone of the new Catholic church. Rev. Fessler was well known and highly respected by the people of this and Sheboygan counties and his death will be regretted by many who had learned to love him not along as an able, conscientious minister of the gospel but as an open hearted, upright and genial gentleman. He was 37 years of age. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 4, 1885 pg. 3 ******* Many citizens went to Silver Lake Saturday to attend the funeral service of Father Geo. Fessler. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, June 2, 1885 ******* DIED - Rev. George Fessler, at Silver Lake on Thursday evening. Deceased was loved and respected by his congregation and friends and will be sadly missed from their circle. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., June 2, 1885 page 2 ******* (Note: This is the only Rev. George Fessler I have who died in 1885. The date is right but his age is wrong)


SR. M. JULIAN FILEY Sister Julian Filey, 88, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at the convent. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. A nephew, the Rev. LaVerne Flach, O.S.A. officiated with burial in the convent cemetery. Sister Julian, nee Josephine Filey, was born Jan. 28, 1889, at Petoskey, Mich., daughter of the late Martin and Cuniegunda Neubert Filey. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1906, professing her vows in 1911. She served the community as a teacher at Cooperstown, Kaukauna, Sturgeon Bay, Kellnersville, Reedsville, Cleveland, Potosi, Rhinelander, Greenleaf, Waukesha and Neopit, Wis.; Cross Village, Ironwood, Escanaba, Manistique and Menominee, Mich.; Lindsay and West Point, Neb., retiring to Holy Family Convent in 1971. Survivors include a sister, Miss Amanda Filey, of Petoskey and a nephew, the Rev. LaVerne Flach, of Chicago. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 14, 1977 P. 13


SR. M. VITERBO FILEY Mrs. J. R. Wolf of Chicago and Miss Anne Filey of Kalamazoo, Michigan returned to their respective homes after attending the funeral of their sister, Sister Viterbo at the Holy Family convent. Manitowoc Herald News, July 1, 1925 P. 3


SR. M. JEANNE FILLION Sister Jeanne Fillion, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian charity, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born June 3, 1913, in Escanaba, Mich., daughter of the late Treffle and Helena St. Cyr Fillion. The former Priscilla Fillion entered the convent in 1930 and professed her vows in 1933. Sister Jeanne served as an elementary teacher at St. John, Antigo; SS. Peter & Paul, Kiel; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; and St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, all of Wisconsin. She served as the community seamstress for 32 years and performed other various services at the Motherhouse. Since 2001, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; and a brother-in- law; Orelle Beauchamp, Wauwatosa. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 11, 2003 P. A3


SR. M. CALLISTA FINK DIES IN HOSPITAL Sister M. Callista Passes Away Following Stroke of Apoplexy - Funeral Saturday Sister M. Callista, member of the Order of Franciscan Sisters, passed away at 7:15 o'clock this morning at St. Mary's Hospital. Death came as the result of a stroke of apoplexy. Sister Callista had been ill but two days having been taken sick June 6. She was born in Germany Dec. 30, ?? and came to the United States in the year ??. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters at Alverno, Wis. Sister Callista taught school in Nebraska and Wisconsin, coming to Oshkosh in 1918. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Sacred heart church at 2 o'clock. At 3 o'clock the body will be taken to Manitowoc for burial at the Holy Family convent. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Fri., June 8, 1928 page 8


SR. MARY DOMINIC FINNERTY Sister Dominic Finnerty, 87, of Holy Family Convent, died Wednesday at the convent. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family convent Chapel. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Dominic was born Catherine Finnerly April 29, 1884, at Holland, Wis., daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Finnegan Finnerty. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1909 and professed her vows in 1913. She attained her BA degee from Catholic University, Washington, D.C. She taught in Ironwood, Mich., Zanesville, Ohio and Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the convent after (time missing) p.m. Thursday and until time of service on Friday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc was in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 30, 1971


SR. M. LAVERNE FITZGIBBONS Sister LaVerne Fitzgibbons, 67, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 27, 1986 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by Rev. Flavian Blong O.F.M. Cap., and Rev. Justin Pierce S.D.S., and burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery. Sister was born March 28, 1919 at Chicago, daughter of the late John and Jennie Ursem Fitzgibbons. The former Lorraine Fitzgibbons entered the convent in 1937, professing her vows on August 15, 1940. Sister received a B.A.Degree in History and Latin from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, received a M.A. Degree in Education from DePaul University, Chicago and a M.A. Degree in Theology from Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister taught at St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Joseph Sturgeon Bay, Guardian Angels, West Point, Nebraska, St. Joseph, Green Bay, St. Agnes, Green Bay and Xavier High School, Appleton. She served as Principal at St. Paul's Manitowoc, St. Mary's Waukesha and Holy Innocents, Manitowoc. Sister coordinated Religious Education Programs at Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers and St. Bernard's Appleton. Sister recently had been doing secretarial work at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and a sister and brother-in-law, LaVerne and Charles Coppens of Calumet City, Ill. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 4 pm to 8 pm this Monday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Silver Lake College Development Fund would be appreciated. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Sept. 29, 1986 page 12


SR. M. RITA FORGACH Sister Rita Forgach, age 97, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Saturday, February 10, 1996, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 12, 1996, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem. with burial in Holy Family Cemetery. The former Mary Elizabeth Forgach, was born June 22, 1898, in Wilkes-Barre, Penn., daughter of the late John and Rose Modla Forgach. She entered the convent in 1914 and professed her vows in 1917. Sister Rita earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Rita served as a teacher at St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. Mary, Hilbert, St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Mary, Algoma, St. Joseph, Green Bay, Wis.; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, St. John and St. Peter, Marquette, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich.; San Jose Indian Mission, Pisinemo, St. John Indian Mission, Komatke, Ariz., and St. Teresa, Kekaha, Hawaii. After retiring from active ministry, she performed a variety of services at Sacred Heart Center, Oneida, Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis., and Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio. Since 1983, she has been residing at Holy Family Convent. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters-in- law, Emily, Eleanor and Violet Forgach, Bay City, Mich.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 1996 P. A2


SR. MARY JOSEPH FIX Sister Mary Joseph, 91, a resident of St. Francis Hospital, West Point, Nebr., died there Friday. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Alverno. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Mary Joseph, Mary Fix, was born Feb. 26, 1875, at Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Wolfel Fix. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity convent July 12, 1894, and professed her vows Aug. 4, 1897. She had been director of the school of nursing at Zanesville for many years. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Will Paul, of Zanesville. Friends may call at the convent until 9 o?clock this Monday evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc has charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 10, 1966 P. 7


SR. MARY ANDREW FLATLEY Sister Mary Andrew, 59, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Mary Andrew, Gladys Flatley, was born Oct. 18, 1906 at Allen Junction, Minn., daughter of the late Andrew and Marie Kuchta Flatley. She entered the convent Aug. 30, 1921, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1925. A teacher, Sister Mary Andrew, had been principal at St. Wendel Catholic School, Cleveland, until the spring of 1965. She is survived by her stepfather, Ervy Gray, a brother, Joseph Flatley, and a stepbrother, George Gray, of Duluth, Minn. Friends may call at the convent from 6 to 9 o?clock this Thursday evening. Arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 30, 1965 P. 3


SR. MIRIAM GENEVIEVE FLAVIN Sister Miriam Genevieve Flavin, age 85, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Wednesday morning, May 5, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Mary Rita Flavin was born on Nov. 14, 1924, in Delaware, Ohio, daughter of the late Martin and Genevieve (Griffin) Flavin. She entered the Convent in 1942, and professed her vows in 1945. Sister Miriam Genevieve earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Science Degree from Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Ind. Sister Miriam Genevieve served as a teacher at: St. Therese, Appleton; St. Francis, Hollandtown; Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; Silver Lake College, Manitowoc; St. Willibrord High School, Chicago, Ill.; St. Francis Xavier High School, Petoskey, Mich.; Guernsey Catholic Central, Cambridge, Ohio; and Bishop Amat High School, LaPuente, Calif. She also served as Director of Human Resources at the Motherhouse and Coordinator of the Western Region from 1973-1979 in West Covina, Calif. After retirement from active ministry, she performed a variety of tasks at Holy Family Convent including annalist. Since 1999, she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2010. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 7, 2010


SR. M. RAYMOND FOX Sister M. Raymond Fox, 87, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, retired administrator of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, died Monday at the hospital. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the convent chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Catherine Fox was born April 7, 1882, at Durand, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Pattison Fox. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1897 and professed her vows in 1902. Sister Raymond earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Catholic University, Washington, D.C., and studied hospital administration at St. Theresa College, Winona, Minn. She had been a registered nurse at Good Samarian Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio, and taught in grade and high schools for 20 years. Sister Raymond worked in the business office of Holy Family Hospital prior to becoming administrator in 1918. She continued in that capacity until 1937 and returned to the post in 1962, when she retired. She had made her home at the hospital. Surviving her is a sister, Miss Ann Fox, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the convent after 4:30 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 24, 1970 ******* (M. Fox/10 April 1882/March 1970/SSDI)


MOTHER M. ALEXIA FULLMER VENERABLE HEAD OF ORDER HERE CALLED Sister Who Directed Building of First Hospital In City Passes Away, Aged 70 A life, which for more than a half century, had been devoted to humanity and to alleviation of human sufferings came to a close today with the demise at the Silver Lake convent of Mother Alexia, venerable head of the Franciscan Order in this city. Mother Alexia, who was 70 years of age, passed away after a brief illness and news of her death will be regretfully received by many who have known of her devotion to her Order and to the community. Mother Alexia, who previous to entering the Order was Miss Fulmer of this city, was in charge of the work of building of the first hospital unit of the city, the initial unit of the Holy Family hospital being erected under her direction as head of the Order which conducts the hospital. She has been identified with the Franciscan order here during most of the fifty years of her work in it and was one of the most prominent of its directors. Entered Order in 1877 Mother Alexia was admitted to the Holy Family convent Franciscan Sisters, November 19, 1877, and was the active head of the order that erected the first unit of the Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc. Built Ohio Hospital She was Sister Superior at the hospital here from 1891 to 1911, when she went to Zanesville, Ohio, where she supervised the erection of the Good Samaritan hospital, erected by the order in the Ohio city. She remained at the head of that institution until June of last year. For the past several months Mother Alexia has been at the Holy Family convent at Silver Lake. Mother Alexia also had charge of the erection of the St. Joseph?s home for the aged at West Point, Neb. The deceased was the daughter of Joseph Fullmer, and was born in this city November 9, 1859. She is survived by a brother, Frank Fullmer of Scofield, Wis., and a sister, Mrs. Pinion of Marshfield, Wis. Funeral Tuesday Funeral Services will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 from the convent at Silver Lake, and burial will take place there. Manitowoc Herald News, March 16, 1929 P.4 ******** CONVENT SISTERS JUBILEE EVENT Mother Superior Alexia and Eight Others Observe Anniversary TOOK VEIL 25 YEARS AGO Five of Number Were Manitowoc Residents, Bishop Fox Here to Celebrate Services for Day's Event Mother Superior - Pauline Fullmer Sister M. Helena - Rose Stephani Sister M. Juliana - Alma Kalmes Sister M. Augusta - Gertrude Neumann Sister M. Cassiana - Jennie Ellinger Eight sisters of the Franciscan Convent at Silver Lake including Mother Superior Alexia and four others who are Manitowoc county women, will on Thursday observe the silver jubilee anniversary of the day upon which they consecrated their lives and future to the work and renounced the world. The occasion will be a memorable one at which Bishop J.J. Fox of the Green Bay Diocese with which the convent is affiliated will officiate at the service to be held throughout the day. It is probable that a large number of relatives and friends of the Sisters will attend the celebration. August 9, 1881 was the date on which the sisters were finally admitted to the order of St. Francis and were given the veil after four years in the novitiate. At that time, the local order comprised about sixty-five members who had charge of twenty- five parochial schools and missions. The order soon began to thrive however and at the present time there are over 300 at the convent which has come to be recognized as one of the most flourishing ones of its kind in the country. Some of the instructors are sought by outside schools and the scope of their work is not confined within the limits of the state. Affiliated with the convent is the Good Samaritan Hospital at Zanesville, Ohio, the Home for the Aged at West Point, Neb., and the Holy Family Hospital of this city. Sisters from the Silver Lake institute supply the entire force of nurses at these hospitals and to their credit may it be said that their unselfish consecrated lives make them admirable fitted for the vocation of caring for the sick. Mother Alexia, the Superior, nee Paulena Fullmer, a sister of E. Fullmer of Fullmer Bros., this city, was born in the Town of Cato, this county and spent her girlhood days in the city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fullmer. In 188?, she joined the order as a novice and together with the others of the Manitowoc contingent was admitted to the sisterhood on August 9, 1881. The first ten years of her life as a member of the order was devoted as a teacher in the parochial schools and on August 7, 1891, exactly ten years lacking two days from the date of her admission, she was honored with election as Superior of the order. She has held the position ever since and during the regime the convent has become the best known of the states similar institutions. The present flourishing condition of the convent was due to perserverance and fortitude for during the years of its existence much of the early life was fraught with trials and many hardships. That five of eight Sisters who observe the jubilee anniversary are natives of this city, is a fact that is a credit to Manitowoc, a source of gratification to friends. The city appreciates the devotion and work and the church, in whose interests the labor is performed has long recognized the Sister's worth. The presence of Bishop Fox on the occasion makes it notable and of more than local interest and there is in it that which brings to mind the beauty of the faith that sacrifice to the benefit and upbuilding of mankind. It inspires to higher life and thought and cannot but exercise a wholesome influence. The event will be ushered in at the convent with a solemn high mass at which Rt. Rev. J.J. Fox will be the celebrant assisted by a number of visiting clergymen and also local priests of the parishes. There will be a reception in the afternoon and it will be informal to meet and congratulate the sisters in whose honor the jubilee is held. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., Aug. 8, 1906


JOSEPH FULLMER From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Four years Ago - 1873 DIED - Fulmer On Feb. 1, of consumption, Joseph Fulmer(sic), aged 46 years. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany, came to America 25 years ago and leaves a wife and eleven children to mourn his loss. His remains were taken to Maple Grove(sic) for burial service followed by a large concourse of friends. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 15, 1917 ******* (Note: His stone was found in Franciscan Sisters cemetery) ******* City and County: The remains of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fullmer are to be removed from the Maple Grove cemetery to that at Alverno. Their daughter is now Mother Superior of the Silver Lake Convent. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 14, 1895 pg 3 ******* Name Joseph Fullmer Event Type Burial Event Place Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America Affiliate Record Identifier 98433849 Cemetery Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Cemetery ******* (The following is the obituary for his son): The body of William Y. Fulmer(sic) was found at Tomahawk on Sunday last. Ten days before he and a companion started to cross the lake on a raft of logs and Fulmer fell into the lake. He was 27 years old and was a brother of the Mother Superior at Silver Lake Convent. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 7, 1927


MARGARET FULLMER The remains of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fullmer are to be removed from the Maple Grove cemetery to that at Alverno. Their daughter is now Mother Superior of the Silver Lake Convent. Manitowoc Pilot, November 14, 1895 P. 3


SR. M. CANDIDA GAGNON Mary Candida Gagnon birth: 1873 Two Rivers, Wis. death: 2 May 1895 Alverno, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Alverno, Wis. father: Gagnon Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. VIRGIL GAITLEY Sister Virgil Gaitley, 92, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday, November 2, 1986 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Flavian Blong OFM Cap., and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Virgil Gaitley, nee Catherine Ann Gaitley, was born December 6, 1893 at Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget Murphy Gaitley. She entered the convent in 1910 and professed her vows in 1913. Sister Gaitley graduated from Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Sister had taught in Delaware, Ohio; Petoskey, Michigan; St. Boniface Parochial School, Manitowoc; Maple Grove, Wisconsin; Plymouth, Wisconsin; Boyd, Wisconsin; Rhinelander, Wisconsin and served as Principal in Kaukauna, Antigo and Oneida, Wisconsin. She also cared for the sick and elderly for 23 years in Kaukauna, West Point, Nebraska and Holy Family Infirmary, Manitowoc. Prior to retiring in 1973, she was a Homemaker at Immaculate Conception Convent, West DePere, Wisconsin and since her retirement had been residing at Holy Family Convent. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Holy Family convent, 4 pm to 8 pm this Tuesday, where a prayer service will be 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the Holy Family convent with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Nov. 4, 1986 page 21


SR. M. MACRINA GALLAGHER Sister M. Macrina of St. Mary Convent at Kaukauna died at 10:30 Wednesday morning at Appleton. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cloutier of Escanaba; three sisters, Sister Henrielda of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Miss Helen Gallagher, Escanaba, Mich., Miss Margaret Gallagher, Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Bernard and James Gallagher of Kenosha. The body was taken to Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc, where she will lie in state until Friday when the services will be held at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Appleton Post Crescent, Fri., Feb. 25, 1927 page 19


SR. M. ANN FRANCIS GAMBLE Sister Ann Frances Gamble, 68, of Holy Family Convent, died Saturday evening, Oct. 15, at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Walker O.F.M. Cap. and burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery. Sister Ann Frances was born Mary Louise Gamble, at Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Edward A. and Albertine Ethier Gamble. She entered the convent Sept. 8, 1935 and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1939. Sister Ann Frances received her B.A. degree at Holy Family College with Education as Social Science and her M.A. degree at Catholic University, Washington, D.C. in Business Education and English. She taught at Wellston, Delaware, Ohio, Appleton, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Kewaunee, West Wrights Town, Potosi, Tennyson, Wis., Yuma Immaculate Conception, St. Willibrord, Chicago. Since 1957 she has been teaching in various high schools. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Joseph Owen, Peggy and Stephen and an aunt, Miss Clara Ethier all formerly of Ironwood, Mich. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 7:30 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening, where a memorial service will be 7 o'clock in the chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 17, 1983 P. 3


SR. M. MARA GANDIA Sister Mara Gandia, age 75, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday evening, Jan. 16, 2005, at Holy Famly Convent, Manitowoc. The former Anna Gandia was born June 13, 1929, in Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii, daughter of the late Pastor and Mary Ah Sui Lum Gandia. She entered the convent in 1950 and professed her vows in 1952. Sister Mara earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Mara served as an elementary teacher at St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; St. Bernadette, Appleton; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, all of Wisconsin; Cathedral, Honolulu; St. Theresa, Kekaha, Kauai, both of Hawaii; and St. John Mission, Komatke, Ariz. After retiring from active ministry, she performed various services at Holy Family Convent and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2002, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include: The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Jane Gandia, Gardena, Calif.; Theresa and Gene Shimamoto, Torrance, Calif.; two brothers and three sisters-in-law: James and Maxine Gandia, Honolulu; Joseph and Mae Gandia, Roselle, Ill.; and Mary Gandia, Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 18, 2005 P. A3


SR. M. CORDEL GARDNER Sister Cordel Gardner, age 89, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Elsie Gardner was born on Oct. 2, 1918, in Cornell, Mich., daughter of the late William and Lillian (Miron) Gardner. She entered the Convent in 1934, and professed her vows in 1937. Sister Cordel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Cordel served as an elementary teacher at St. Mary, Algoma; Ss. Peter & Paul, Kiel; St. Therese, Appleton; St. John, Antigo; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; St. John, Marquette; and St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, Mich. She also served as a homemaker at St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; and Catholic Central, Menominee, Mich. After retiring from active ministry, she performed various services at Holy Family Convent. Since October 2007, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2008, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2008. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 2008


SR. M. MARONIUS GARVEY Sister M. Marionius (sic), 82, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at the convent. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the convent chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk O. Praem will officiate and burial will be at the convent cemetery. Sister M. Marionius was born nee Oliver Garvey March 23, 1887, at Freedom, daughter of the late John and Ellen Quinn Garvey Sr. She entered the convent April 11, 1920, and professed vows to the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Aug. 15, 1923. She was a teacher in the parochial elementary school system. Surviving are one brother, John, of Appleton, and two sisters: Anne and Nellie, also of Appleton. Friends may call at the convent from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 15, 1969 P. 7


SR. M. REGINE GASPERS Sister Regine Gaspers, 64, of Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, August 8, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Regine, nee Gertrude Gaspers, was born Oct. 25, 1914, at Lindsay, Neb., daughter of the late Michael P. and Margareth Wagner Gaspers. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1929 and professed her vows in 1933. She received her masters degree from Notre Dame University with a major in history and a minor in English. She taught schools at St. Mary School, Kaukauna, St. Theresa School, Appleton; whitelaw (sic), Sherwood, Greenleaf, Seymour, Hollandtown and Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; Santa Parbara (sic), Calif., Yuma, Ariz., the bishop Baraga School at Marquette, Mich., and since 1969 had been assistant professor at Silver Lake College. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, four brothers, Michael of Rushville, Neb., Martin and Paul of Lindsay, Neb., and Joseph of Wenatchee, Wash.; and four sisters, Miss Mary Gaspers of Holiday, Fla., Mrs. Helen Schaecher of Lindsay, Mrs. Pauline Bickel of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Rose Smith of Osceola, Neb. Friends may call at the convent 7:30 to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening, where a memorial service will be at 7 o'clock in St. Mary Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 9, 1979 P. 3


SR. M. BRIDGETINE GAUTHIER Sister Bridgetine Gauthier, age 87, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday, September 21, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 1997, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Lucy Gauthier was born September 1, 1910, in Marshfield, daughter of the late Carl and Mary Taugher Gauthier. She entered the Convent in 1928 and professed her vows in 1931. Sister Bridgetine earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere. Sister Bridgetine served as a teacher at Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay, St. Mary, Hilbert, St. Joseph, Oneida, Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers, St. Mary, Bloomington, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, St. Joseph, Kellnersville, St. Joseph, Green Bay, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. Mary, Brillion, St. John Indian School, Komatke, Immacuate Conception, Yuma, Ariz.; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; St. Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii; Holy Family, Lindsay, Nebraska; St. Anne, Escanaba, Catholic Central, Menominee and St. Francis Xavier, Petosky, Mich. After retiring from full-time teaching, she served as a secretary at the Western Regional House, Walnut, Calif., Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, St. Aloysius, Kaukauna and St. Mary, Reedsville. In 1988, she retired to the Motherhouse where she performed various tasks for the Sisters. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 22, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. BERNICE GEIMER Dies at Potosi News was received here this morning at the death at Potosi of Sister Bernice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Geimer, Route 1, Two Rivers. The body will be taken to Manitowoc Wednesday morning and burial will be from the convent at Silver Lake Convent. Sister Bernice was twenty-seven years old and was born at Two Rivers. She has been a member of the convent order for a number of years and was engaged in teaching at Potosi. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Geimer, Sister Kennedy, who is at Silver Lake Convent and Sister Georgianna, a student nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Erving, Albert, William and Martin, Ruth, Della and a baby sister and brother, all at home, a brother Fred of Chicago and another sister, Mrs. Fred Grimm of Mishicot. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Apr. 14, 1924 page 2


SR. M. VIRGINIA GEIMER Sister Virginia Geimer, 82, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died last week at the convent. Sister Virginia, nee Agnes Geimer, was born March 28, 1891 at Gibson, the daughter of the late Peter and Wilhelmina Sievert Geimer. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1913, professing her vows in 1916. She served the community as an accountant at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, from 1915 -1944 and the Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio, from 1944 - 1969. Survivors include 2 sisters, Mrs. Chris Ellingboe of Manitowoc and Sister M. Vivian of Holy Family Convent. Funeral services were held Friday September 7 at Holy Family Convent chapel with Rev. Ferdinand Dupont O.Praem officiating. Burial was in the convent cemetery. Denmark Press, Thursday, Sept. 13, 1973 page 6


SR. M. VIVIAN GEIMER Sister Vivian Geimer, 88, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, Oct. 4, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Flavian Blong OFM Cap. will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Geimer was born Luella Agnes Geimer, July 6, 1895, at Gibson, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Wilhelmina Sievert Geimer. She entered the convent in 1913 and professed her vows July 5, 1917. Sister Geimer received her B.A. degree at Catholic Sisters College at Washington, D.C. Her M.A. degree at Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Her majors were in Mathematics, Science and Chemistry. Sister Geimer taught at Askeaton for two years and later in high schools at Wellston, Del., Zanesville, Ohio, Ironwood, Mich., St. Willibrord, Chicago, Kaukauna and Potosi, Wis. and also Holy Family College. Survivors include the Sisters of Christian Charity; a nephew, Donald Pauly of Phoenix, Ariz.; two nieces, Mrs. Lucile Daigle of Neenah and Mrs. Thomas Thompson of Brooklyn, N.Y. and a grandnephew, Todd Pauly of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 4, 1983 P. 3


SR. M. CLARISSA GENEFELS Cooperstown - The Misses Mary and Catherine Wanish, Joseph Cenefelt and son, Charles, attended the funeral of Sister Clarisse at Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Feb. 27,, 1930 page 2


SR. MARY JANET GEORGE Sister Mary Janet George Sister Mary Janet George, age 81, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Wednesday morning, May 30, 2007, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Joan George was born on Oct. 28, 1925, in Ironton, Ohio, daughter of the late Edgar and Mary Catherine (Anderson) George. She entered the convent in 1946 and professed her vows in 1948. Sister Mary Janet earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc and a Master of Science degree from the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. Sister Mary Janet served as a teacher at St. Mary, Brillion; St. Philip and St. Joseph, Green Bay; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Joseph, St. Mary and Waukesha Catholic School System, all of Waukesha; Ss. Peter and Paul, Kiel; St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; Willibrord Catholic and St. Charles Lwanga, both of Chicago, Ill. After retiring from active ministry, she performed various tasks at Holy Family Convent. Since 2001, she had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister and brother-in-law: Norita and John Corn; and a brother and sister-in-law: Edward and Peg George, Ironton, Ohio; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2007, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2007. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 2007 ******** Sister Mary Janet George Funeral services for Sister Mary Janet George, age 81, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, who died on Wednesday morning, May 30, 2007, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2007, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2007. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 1, 2007


SR. M. BERTRAM GERBER Sister M. Bertram Gerber, 86, of Holy Family Convent, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Alverno. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Bertram, nee Emma Gerber, was born Feb. 25, 1886, at Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late Charles and Sophia Blaser Gerber. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1903 and professed her vows in 1908. she taught at West Point and Lindsay, Neb., Ironwood, Mich., Hollandtown, Wis., and Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Bess Platske, of Ewen, Mich., and Miss Mary, of Detroit, Mich., and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening until the time of service Thursday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of the arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 19, 1972


SR. M. ROSE GEREND Sr. Rose Gerend OSF, 101, died Aug. 25, at Holy Family Convent, Manitwoc. Sr. Rose served as a teacher in Wisconsin, California, Ohio, Hawaii and Arizona. In the Diocese of Green Bay she taught at Guardian Angel Boarding School, Oneida, St. Anthony, Neopit; St.Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Mary, Brillion; St. Joseph and St. Philip, Green Bay; St. Theresa, Appleton and Immaculate Conception, DePere. She also served as administrator at St. Joseph Home, West Point, Nebraska and as a homemaker at Maria Reina in Lima, Peru. In 1994 Sr. Rose retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc and had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1998. She is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a brother and sister-in-law, Herbert and Katheriine Gerend, Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Samuel O. Jadin, O.Praem, on August 31, in the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Green Bay Compass, Fri., Sept. 1, 2006 page 5 ******** Sister Rose Gerend, age 101, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday Aug. 25, 2006, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Sister Rose was born March 27, 1905 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Lorrig) Gerend. She entered the convent in 1920 and professed her vows in 1923. Sister Rose served as a primary grade teacher at St. Joseph, Rice Lake, Guardian Angel Boarding School, Oneida, St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Anthony, Neopit, St. Andrew, Potosi, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. Mary, Brillion, St. Joseph and St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Therese Appleton, Immaculate Conception, DePere; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio; St. Theresa, Kekaha, Cathedral, Honolulu, Hawaii; and St. Peter, Bapchule, Ariz. She also served as the Administrator of St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb., and homemaker at Maria Reina, Lima, Peru. Sister Rose retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, in 1994 and had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1998. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and sister-in-law, Herbert and Katherine Gerend, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 27, 2006


SR. M. IRMA GERIG Sister Arma Gerig(sic), 83, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, November 2, 1987, at the Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Julian C. Resch, O.Praem. Burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Arma was born January 4, 1904 at Woodville, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Kilian and Mary Gahwiler Gerig. The former Barbara Mary entered the Convent on September 7, 1930, professing her vows on August 15, 1933. She was a Homemaker at St. Willibrord's Chicago, Illinois; Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Marist Seminary, Washington D.C.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; St. Anthony's, Neopit, Wisconsin; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Wisconsin; St. John's, Antigo, Wisconsin; St. Ann's, Escanaba, Michigan; Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, Wisconsin; Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; St. Wendel's, Cleveland, Wisconsin; St. Mary's, Algoma, Wisconsin. She was also a seamstress at Holy Family Convent and Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Since her retirement from active ministry in 1972, she has been residing at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Friday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm in the Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 4, 1987


SR. M. EDANA GERL Sister Edana Gerl, age 89, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday, November 3, 1999, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 8, 1999, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Margaret Gerl November 2, 1910, in Kellnersville, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Anna Bradl Gerl. She entered the Convent in 1924 and professed her Vows in 1928. Sister Edana served as a homemaker at St. Alphonsus, New Munster, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, St. Mary, Waukesha, Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb., St. Anne, Escanaba, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, St. Francis Xavier, Petosky, Mich., St. Benedict, Cambridge, Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio, Marist Seminary, Washington D.C., and Sacred Heart, Covered Wells, Ariz. She retired to St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse in 1993. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters-in-law, Olive Gerl and Victoria Gerl, Port Washington, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Sunday, November 7, 1999, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1999 P. A2


SR. M. FRANCIS DESALES GERL Sister Frances DeSales Gerl, 48, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc. Funeral services were held at 2 pm this Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch O.Praem, officiated and burial was in the convent cemetery. Sr. DeSales, nee Beatrice Gerl was born July 7, 1926 at Cato, daughter of the late John and Clara Tuschel Gerl. She entered the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1940, professing her vows in 1945. She served the community at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb., Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc and St. Paul Home, Kaukauna. Survivors include two brothers, Harold J. Gerl of Manitowoc and Lester E. Gerl of Valders and two sisters, Mrs. Edmund (Marian) Dirkman of Rt. 1, Mishicot and Mrs. Robert (Annabelle) Miller of Manitowoc. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc was in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Dec. 9, 1974 page 3


SR. M. FRANCIS XAVIER GERTZ Sister Francis Xavier Gertz, 78, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Sunday at the convent. Funeral services will be at 2:30 .m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Francis Xavier, nee Rose Gertz, was born Oct. 7, 1895, at Kaukauna, daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Scovoron Gertz. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1910 and professed her vows in 1914. She served the community as a teacher at Algoma, Antigo, Mackville, Maple Grove, Oconto Falls, Waukesha and St. Boniface, Manitowoc, and Petoskey, Menominee, Escanaba and Manistique, Mich. Surviving is a brother, Michael Gertz, of Gerrison, N.D. Friends may call at the convent from 7 to 9 o?clock this Monday evening and Tuesday prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1974 P. 16


SR. M. FLORENCE GEYER Sister Florence Geyer, 72, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, May 19. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Florence was born Dec. 14, 1908, at Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Clarence and Theresa Kinsky Geyer. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1933 and professed her vows in 1936. She received her bachelors degree in English from St. Norbert College, her masters degree from St. Louis University and continued education at Marquette University. She served the community as an elementary teacher at Kaukauna, Appleton, Potosi, Ashton, Sacred Heart in Manitowoc and Oconto Falls. She was a high school teacher at Holy Name in Escanaba, Mich.; Delaware Ohio, Catholic Memorial, Waukesha; Xavier High School, Appleton and St. Willibrord School in Chicago. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, two brothers, Bernard Geyer of Norwich, Ohio, and Richrd Geyer of Portsmouth, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ruth Hemmer of Bellefontaine, Ohio and Mrs. Jeanne Evancho of Richmond, Va., and an aunt Sister Ignatius Kinskey. Friends may call at the convent 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. She resided Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Ohio. Herald Times Reporter, May 20 1981 p.3


SR. M. RICHARDA GILSDORF Sister Richarda Gilsdorf, 55, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, August 17, 1990 at the Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday, August 20, 1990 at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Her brother, Rev. Richard W. Gilsdorf will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Homilist will be the Rev. Julian C. Resch, O.Praem. Burial will follow at the Holy Family Convent Cemetery. The former Shirley Gilsdorf was born April 14, 1935 at Green Bay, Wis., daughter of the late Wilbert Gilsdorf and Gladys Fonder Gilsdorf. She entered the convent in 1950 and professed her vows in 1954. Sister earned a BA Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc and a MA Degree from St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri. Sister Richarda taught in elementary and secondary schools in Manitowoc, Neenah, Antigo, Kiel, N. Holstein, Appleton and Waukesha. She also taught at Chicago, Ill., West Covina, Calif., and also taught at Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, her mother, Mrs. Gladys Gilsdorf and her brother, Rev. Richard W. Gilsdorf, both of Casco, Wis. Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent from 4-8 pm Sunday. A prayer service will be held Sunday evening at 7 pm in the Holy Family Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Aug. 17, 1990 page B9


SR. M. BERTHA GINDT Sister M. Bertha, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand DuPont will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Bertha was born Oct. 23, 1886, at Theresa, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth Gindt. She entered the convent May 18, 1906, and professed her vows to the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Aug. 9, 1909. She taught at Francis Creek, was in charge of Guardian Angel Boarding School at West Point, Nebr., served as a homemaker at Darboy, Wis., and for many years she workded at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, in the diet and regular kitchen. There are no immediate survivors. Friends may call at the convent after 1:30 p.m. Sunday and then Monday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 24, 1971 ******* Funeral services for Sister M. Bertha, 84, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, who died Saturday, were at 4 p.m. Monday at the convent. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont officiated and burial was in the convent cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, Mathew and Joseph Gindt, of Boyd, Wis., and three sisters, Sister M. Florian, of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Miss Elizabeth Gindt, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert Duss, of Appleton. A brother, Bernard, preceded her in death last week. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 26, 1971


SR. M. FLORIAN GINDT Sister Florian Gindt, 89, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday night, Feb. 16, at the convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Chapel at Holy Family Convent. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Walker, OFM Cap. and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Florian was born Catherine Gindt April 22, 1893, at Teresa, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth Kraemer Gindt. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity September, 1913 and professed her vows in in (sic) 1916. She had worked in the kitchen, garden, laundry and sis (sic) Sisters cafeteria at Holy Family Hospital from 1915 to 1979. She had retired to Holy Family Hospital from 1974 to 1979 and then to Holy Family Convent. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a nephew, Herman Gindt of Boyd, Wis., and five nieces, Mrs. Myrtle Wildenbert and Mrs. Frances Duss of Appleton, Mrs. John Zimmerman of Cabott, Wis., and Sister Marcella Gindt, S.D.S. and Sister Beatrice Gindt, S.D. S. of Milwaukee. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. A prayer service will be held in the chapel at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 1983 P. 3


SR. M. OLIVA GINDT Sister Mary Oliva, 95, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, the Rev. D.F. Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Margaret Gindt was born Aug. 1, 1868, at St. Theresa, Wis., daughter of the late Mathias and Mary Brunshauser Gindt. She entered Holy Family Convent in 1887 and observed her diamond jubilee as a nun in 1949. Before her retirement for many years she had been at Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C. Surviving her are two nieces, Sister Mary Bertha and Sister M. Florian, of Holy Family Hospital. Friends may call at the convent from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, has charge of arrangements. Two Rivers Reporter, April 2, 1963 P. M-9


SR. MARIE GLIM Sister Marie Glim, age 83, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday, November 19, 1995, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 1995, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. William Healy, OCD, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery. She was born July 21, 1912, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late William and Catherine Schuit Glim. She entered the convent in 1933 and professed her vows in 1936. Sister Marie earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere. Sister Marie served as an elementary school teacher at St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. Anthony, Neopit, St. Rose, Clintonville, St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Edward, Mackville, St. Mary, Bloomington, Wis., St. John, Menominee, Mich., Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb., and as a high school teacher at Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb., and Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Wis. She worked in the Business Office at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, secretary at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, and St. Nicholas, Zanesville, and librarian at St. Mary, Brillion, and Sacred Heart, Manitowoc. She also served as homemaker at St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Anthony, Occonto Falls, St. Rose, Clintonville, and Catholic Central, Menominee, Mich. Since 1988, she had been residing at the Motherhouse. Survivors include tht Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Sister Catherine Glim, OSF, Manitowoc; two brothers and three sisters-in- law, Marcella Glim, St. Petersburg, Fla., Dr. Theodore and Grayce Glim, Seattle, Wash., Bernard and Natalie Glim, Venice, Fla.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Holy Family Convent. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 20, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. DOLOROSE GOETZLER Former Sister at Good Samaritan Dies on Friday Word was received in this city Friday of the sudden death of Sister Dolorose, aged 76, who was stationed at Good Samaritan hospital in this city for many years. She died Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Sister Dolorose came to Good Samaritan hospital in this city in 1902 and remained until 1934. She was considered one of the finest and most conscientious workers at the hospital. She returned to this city for a visit in June, 1937. She then returned to Wisconsin in November. Sister Borgia and Sister Mary Romaine, both of Good Samaritan hospital, recently spent a few days visiting her. They indicated that although she had been in failing health for a number of years, she appeared very much herself and did not seem to be so near death. During her time at Good Samaritan she was particularly noted for her fine and efficient work in the operating room having assisted in a vast number of difficult operations. Zanesville Times Reporter (Ohio), Sat., Jan. 15, 1938 page 3 *********** Goetzler, fourth-oldest sister at (sic) Sister Dolorose, nee Victoria (sic) the Holy Family convent, Silver Lake, died at the convent Friday. She was 76. Funeral services were held today, with burial at the convent cemetery, Silver Lake. She was born in Manitowoc in 1861, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Goetzler. She was one of the founders of the Good Samaritan hospital at Zanesville, Ohio, where she served for 35 years and was sister superior at the Holy Family Hospital here when it was completed and dedicated. She has been retired four or five years. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Zeckel, Belvidere, Ill., and Mrs. Helen Grneshausen (sic), Milwaukee; and a brother, Edward Goetzler, city. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1938 p.2


SR. M. ADELIA GOFFARD Sister Adelia Goffard, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday morning, December 22, 1993, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 24, 1993, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Julia Marie Goffard was born June 25, 1905, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Noah J. and Margaret Goyne Goffard. She entered the convent in 1923 and professed her vows in 1926. Sister Adelia served as a homemaker at St. Joseph, Boyd, Catholic Memorial and St. Joseph, Waukesha; Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Green Bay; Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida; St. Michael, Whitelaw; Ozanam Home, New Berlin; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; St. Donitella Convent, Hillside, Ill.; St. Nicholas Convent, Zanesville, Ohio; Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C.; St. Mary Convent and St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb. Since retiring from active ministry in 1983, she has been residing at Holy Family Convent. She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Chairty (sic). Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister and three sisters-in-law, Margaret Van Lane, Appleton, Wilhelmina Goffard, Gillette, Luella Goffard, Oconto Falls, Margaret Goffard, Waukesha; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 1993, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Herald Times Reporter, December 22, 1993 P. A2


SR. M. ANN PATRICK GRANEY Sister Ann Patrick Graney, age 81, of Catholic Memorial Convent, Waukesha, died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. DePaul Sobtka, O.F.M., with burial to follow in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. The former Catherine Graney, was born August 24, 1917, in Chilton, Wis., daughter of the late William and Lena Bodart Graney. Sister Ann Patrick earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts Degree from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. She entered the convent in 1931, and professed her vows in 1936. Sister Ann Patrick served as an elementary teacher at St. Joseph, Green Bay and a high school teacher at St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich., Catholic Central, Steubenville, Ohio, Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and Catholic Memorial High School, since 1974. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one brother and three sisters-in-law, Robert and Marian Graney, Chilton, and Leone Graney, Appleton; Evelyn Meehl, Chilton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 1999 at Holy Family Convent Chapel. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 1999 p.A2


SR. M. AGNETIS GRANTONIC Sister Agnetis Grantonic, 80, died early Friday morning in Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Agnetis, nee Anna Grantonic, was born Sept. 23, 1898, in Braddock, Pa., daughter of the late John and Anna Grantonic. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1915, and professed her vows in 1918. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1946 from St. Norbert College. Sister Agnetis had taught school in St. Boniface, Maniotowc (sic), Francis Creek, Green Bay, Askeaton, Potosi and Bloomington, Wis.; Petoskey, Escanaba, Manistique and Menominee, Mich.; Delaware and Wellston, Ohio, and Wellsburg, W. Va., retiring in 1975. Survivors include a brother, Peter Grantonic of Sugarcreek, Ohio. Friends may call in St. Mary Chapel at the Convent 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday evening, where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 1979 P. 3


SR. M. JUDITH GRAWE Mrs. Carl Hass and daughter, Theresa, of Chicago, Mrs. Agnes Pichard of East Moline, Ill., and the Rev. John Bosco of Columbus, Neb., attended funeral services Friday for their aunt, Sister M. Judith at Holy Family Convent. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 3, 1961 page 13


SR. MARY VERONICA GRESSEL Sister Mary Veronica Gressel, age 79, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, October 27, 2001 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2001, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem., with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born May 12, 1922 in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Herman and Helen Adams Gressel. Sister Mary Veronica earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wis., and a Master of Arts degree from Mundelein College, Chicago, Ill. She entered the convent in 1940 and professed her vows in 1943. Sister Mary Veronica served as an elementary teacher at St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Mary, Hilbert; St. Joseph and St. Mary, Waukesha; St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Paul Wrightstown; St. Mary, Algoma, Wis., Catholic Central Menominee, Mich.; St. Mary, Delaware; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio; St. John, Wellsburg, W. Va., and St. Peter, Bapchule, Ariz. She also served as a homemaker at St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; St. Paul, Wrightstown; St. Mary, Kaukauna and St. Francis, Hollandtown, Wis. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc in 1997 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 2000. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Sister Marie Gressel, OSF, Manitowoc, Sister Rose Agnes Gressel, RSM, Cincinnati, Ohio; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, George Gressel, Akron, Ohio, William and Shirley Gressel, West Chester, Ohio, Herman and Elsie Gressel, Little Hocking, Ohio, niece, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2001. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 29, 2001 P. A3


SR. LELIA GRIESBACH Sister Lelia Griesbach, 73, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday at the convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent, the Rev. Julian Resch O'Praem will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Lelia, nee Catherine Marie Griesbach was born December 22, 1904 in Mackville, Wis., daughter of the late Henry and Anna Decker Griesbach. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1925 and professed her vows in 1928. She attained her bachelor of arts degree from Silver Lake College and taught at St. Boniface and Sacred Heart Parochial Schools, Manitowoc, Waukesha, Antigo, New Holstein, Chilton, Kaukauna, Oconto Falls, Oshkosh, Appleton, Chicago, Ill. And Delaware, Ohio. Survivors include her step-mother, Mrs. Henry Griesbach of Appleton and a brother, Peter Griesbach of Van Dyne, Wis. Friends may call in the convent 7:45 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where a memorial service will be held in St. Mary Chapel at 7 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 15, 1978 page 3


SR. M. CATHERINE GRIFFIN Sister Catherine Griffin, 77, died Monday morning, March 7, 1988 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Basil Janasik OFM will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery. Sister was born March 7, 1910 at Delaware, Ohio, daughter of the late Dennis and Mary Rues Griffin. She entered the convent in 1926 and professed her vows in 1929. Sister received her BA degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin and an MA degree from Catholic University, Washington, D.C., and an MA Degree from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Sister was a Teacher at St. Wendel, Cleveland, Wisconsin, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, St. Augustine, Chilton, Wisconsin, St. Andrew, Potosi, Wisconsin, St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio, St. Mary, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, Sacred Heart, Aryshire, IA, St. Patrick, Maple Grove, Rosecrans High School, Zanesville, Ohio, St. Francis. Hollandtown, Wisconsin, Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Holy Family High School, Lindsay, Nebraska, Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Holy Name High School, Escanaba, Michigan, Catholic Central High School, Steubenville, Ohio, St. Willibrord, Chicago, Illinois, Bishop Amat High School, La Puente, California and Roncalli High School, Manitowoc. Since her retirement from active duty in 1985, she has been residing at the Mother House. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Mrs. Genevieve Flavin of San Gabriel, California; nieces, sister Miriam Genevieve Flavin OSF of Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Sister Martin Flavin OSF of Honolulu, Hawaii; nephews, Dr. William Ferris of Columbus, Ohio and Robert Flavin of Fullerton, California. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Wednesday, where a prayer service will be 7 pm at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., March. 8, 1988 page 12


SR. M. ANICETUS GROESSEL Sister Anicetus Groessel, age 92, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday, September 17, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 22, 1997, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Hilda Agnes Groessel was born November 17, 1904,in Algoma, Wis., daughter of the late John and Anna Pinger Groessel. She entered the Convent in 1921 and professed her vows in 1924. Sister Anicetus earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Anicetus served as a teacher at St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Andrew, Manitowoc, St. Augustine, Chilton. St. Therese, Appleton, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. John, Antigo, St. John the Baptist, Seymour, St. Agnes, Green Bay, St. Mary, Brillion. Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Andrew, Manitowoc, St. Anne, Francis Creek, St. Michael, Whitelaw, Immaculate conception, Yuma, Ariz. and St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio. After retiring from the teaching profession, she visited patients at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio, and performed various tasks at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, and San Damianco Convent, Slinger, Wis. Since 1994, she had been residing at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Sister Leonilda Groessel, OSF, Manitowoc, Catherine Schmidt, West Bend, Wis., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 19, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. BEATRIX GROESSEL Sister M. Beatrix Groessel, 80, died Friday at the Holy Family convent Friday following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 8am Monday at the convent chapel, the Rev. D.F. Hurley of St. Joseph Catholic church officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Beatrix was born in Kellnersville in 1870 and joined the Franciscan Sisters in 1884 and observed her diamond jubilee two years ago. Survivors are a brother, John Groessel of West Bend and a sister, Mrs. Matt Geib of West Bend. Friends may call at the convent chapel until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 25, 1950 P.2


SR. M. LEONILDA GROESSEL Sister Leonilda Groessel, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 17, 1998, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Agnes Groessel was born October 18, 1906, in Algoma, Wis., daughter of the late John and Anna Pinger Groessel. Sister Leonilda earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wis. She entered the convent in 1921 and professed her vows in 1923. Sister Leonilda served as an elementary teacher at St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Ann, Francis Creeks, Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay, St. John, Antigo, St. Joseph, Oneida, St. Rose, Clintonville, Catholic Central, Rhinelander, St. Paul, Wrightstown, St. Francis, Hollandtown, St. Anthony, Marinette, Wis., St. Ann and St John, Menominee, Mich., St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio and St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. She also served as directress of Aspirants at the Mother house and as a volunteer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Since October, 1994 she has been residing in St. Rita Health Facilities at the Mother house. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Leander Schmidt, West Bend, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 15, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. THOMAS FRANCIS GROGAN Sister Thomas Francis Grogan, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, February 22, 1988 at the Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Basil Janasik O.F.M. will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery. The former Julia Mary Grogan was born March 29, 1902, at Washington D.C., daughter of the late Francis and Mary Ann Flaherty Grogan. She entered the Convent June 23, 1923 and professed her vows August 15, 1926. Sister received her B.A. degree at St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin. She was a Teacher at St. Mary of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, Sts. Peter and Paul of Wellston, Ohio, St. Michael of Whitelaw, Wisconsin, St. Mary of Rhinelander, Wisconsin and the Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and two sisters-in- law, Grace Grogan of Arlington, Virginia and Helen Grogan of Washington D.C. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 4 pm to 8 pm Wednesday, where a prayer service will be 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Feb. 23, 1988 page 12


SR. M. ALFREDA GUIDINGER Sister M. Alfreda Guidinger, 97, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday morning, July 27, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Walker, O.F.M. Cap. and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Guidinger, nee Mary Guidinger, was born April 15, 1886, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John and Emily Kaser Guidinger. She entered the convent in 1905 and professed her vows in 1909. Sister Guidinger was a homemaker until her retirement in 1976. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, and a niece, Mrs. Carl (Agnes) Bauer of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.(sic) Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 1983 P. 3


SR. M. AFRA GUISINGER SISTER AFRA IS TAKEN AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS After an illness of but three days, Sister Afra, well known to many Manitowoc people, died at the Holy Family hospital yesterday. Influenza-pneumonia was the cause of death. Sister Afra, who was 35 years of age at the time of death, taught the upper grades of the St. Boniface Catholic school in this city for more than eight years, leaving the school three years ago when ill health forced a vacation. After a year of convalescence Sister Afra took up teaching in the Alverno school near Silver Lake and taught there up until a few days ago. She had been in the sisterhood for more than 17 years, and was born in Lancaster, Ohio, where her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Guisinger, live. She is also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at the convent at Silver Lake tomorrow morning. Manitowoc Herald News, May 27, 1927 P. 1 ******* Mrs. William Guisinger and daughter, Mrs. Mary Stebelton, who were here for the funeral of Sister Afra, of the Silver Lake convent, returned to their home at Lancaster, Ohio. The deceased was also a daughter of Mrs. Guisinger. Manitowoc Herald News, May 31, 1927 P. 3


SR. M. CELESTA GUISINGER Sister Celesta Guisinger, age 98, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday, November 12, 1992, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 10:30 am. Monday, November 16, 1992, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Alice Guisinger was born November 2, 1894, in Lancaster, Ohio, daughter of the late William and Josephine Nininger Guisinger. She entered the convent in 1912 and professed her vows in 1915. Sister Celesta earned a B.A. Degree from the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind., and a M.S. Degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister served as an elementary teacher in Kaukauna, Plymouth and Ashton, Wis. She taught high school students at Lindsay and West Point, Nebraska; Delaware and Zanesville, Ohio; Chicago, Ill.; Ironwood, Mich.; and Maple Grove and Potosi, Wis. She also served as the principal of the high school in Potosi, Wis. and Lindsay, Neb. Since her retirement from active ministry in 1980, she has been residing at the Motherhouse of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include her Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call Sunday, November 15, 1992, from 5-8 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer service will be held at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 14, 1992 P. A2


SR. M. LIOBA GULIG Sister M. Lioba, a member of the Order of the Sisters of St. Francis for 52 years, died at Holy Family convent, Silber Lake, Wis., Dec. 27, and interment was in the convent cemetery. Sister Lioba had suffered a paralytic stoke three years and four months ago. She was a sister of Mrs. A. J. Steffes of this city, Mrs. Mary Loehr of Milwaukee and Mrs. Ed Merik of Oshkosh. Members of the Guelig family who preceded her in death were James Guelig and Mrs. Margaret Loehr. The funeral was attended by relatives and friends from here and other places. Chilton Times - January 5, 1939 ******* (Note: Daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Guelig)


SR. M. ANNE CHRISTINE HAACK Sister Anne Christine Haack, age 79, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Saturday, July 8, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 10, 1995, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem. with burial in Holy Family Cemetery. The former Sylvia Haack was born February 3, 1916, in Pine Bluff, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Mary Bollenbeck Haack. She entered the convent in 1941 and professed her vows in 1944. Sister Anne Christine served as a homemaker and/or laundress at Holy Family Hospital, Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake College, Manitowoc; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa; St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb.; Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis.; St. Agnes, Green Bay and San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Wis. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Mary Haack, Arthur and Betty Haack, Cross Plains, Wis., Joseph and Rita Haack, Mount Horeb, Wis.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Catherine and Herbert Bollig, Mount Horeb, Wis., Clara Krantz, Marcella and Morris Sanftleben, Cross Plains, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Sunday evening at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 10, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. BARBARA HADBAVNY Sr. Barbara (Wilma) Hadbavny, OSF, 81, died Jan. 25, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Sr. Barbara served as an elementary teacher in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. In the Diocese of Green Bay she taught at St. Paul, Wrightstown; St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Paul, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Green Bay and Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers. She also served as a librarian at St. Agnes and St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Pius X, Appleton and Roncalli High School, Manitowoc. Sr. Barbara's other ministries included serving in the sewing room at Holy Family Convent and in the library at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. She is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Pauline Goda, Canton, Ohio and Barbara and Sylvester Breznak, Dover, Ohio; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Jeremiah Cullinnane, main celebrant and Fr. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, concelebrant on Jan. 30, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Green Bay Compass, Fri., Feb. 3, 2006 page 5


SR. M. ST. BARBARA HAEN Sister St. Barbara Haen Sister St. Barbara Haen, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday morning, April 4, 2007, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Marie Haen was born Jan. 4, 1916 in Hollandtown, daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude (Bruecker) Haen. She entered the convent in 1937 and professed her vows in 1940. Sister St. Barbara earned a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo., and a Master of Science degree in nursing from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Sister St. Barbara served as a nurse and director of education at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; nurse at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio; instructor and director of the School of Nursing at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Zanesville, Ohio; administrator at St. Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb.; and director of the Clinica Anglo Americana School of Nursing, Lima, Peru. She also served as director of the health care region for the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity from 1973-1979. After retiring from active ministry, she volunteered her services at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio, and St. Paul Manor, Kaukauna. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc in 1995, and had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 2001. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Sister Ann Joachim Haen, OSF, Manitowoc; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Eugene and Bernice Haen, Ivo and Carol Haen, Kaukauna; Kenneth and Joan Haen, Van Dyne. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, April 5, 2007 pg. A3


SR. M. JUSTINIAN HAGEL Sister Justinian Hagel, age 89, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday, July 15, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 1998, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Catherine Hagel was born May 21, 1909, in Lindsay, Neb., daughter of the late John and Mary Kreutzer Hagel. She entered the Convent in 1924 and professed her vows in 1927. Sister Justinian earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, and a Master of Arts Degree from The Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. Sister Justinian served as an elementary teacher and/or principal at St. Wendel, Cleveland; St. Anne, Francis Creek; St. Philip, Green Bay; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction; St. Nicholas, Zanesville; St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; a high school teacher at Catholic Central, Steubenville, Ohio; and an office worker at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. After retiring from the teaching profession, she served as a pastoral minister at St. Philip, Green Bay, and a parish visitor at Scared Heart, Manitowoc. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, in 1991 and has been residing in the St. Rita Health Facilities at the Motherhouse since October, 1997. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1998 P. 2


SR. MARY HALE Sister Mary Hale, age 55, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday, August 27, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 1995, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Justin Pierce, SDS, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery. She was born February 17, 1940, in Manitowoc, daughter of Sarah Vogel and the late John Hale. Sister Mary earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts Degree from Marygrove College, Detroit, Mich. She entered the convent in 1957 and professed her vows in 1959. Sister Mary served as an elementary school teacher and/or principal at Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Anthony, Marinette, St. Paul, Wrightstown, St. Patrick, Maple Grove, St. Anne, Francis Creek, St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio, and St. Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; her mother, Sarah Voge Hale, Kaukauna, Wis.; three sisters and a brother- in-law, Sarah Joyce, Kaukauna, Sister Sara Hale, OSF, Chicago, Ill., Martha and James Gorzlancyk, Green Bay; two brothers and sisters-in- law, Allan and Ginger Hale, Green Bay, Thomas and Sandra Hale, Reedsburg, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assiting with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 28, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. SARA HALE Sister Sara Hale, age 71, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Sunday evening, April 4, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Dorothy Hale was born on Dec. 10, 1938, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John W. and Sarah (Vogel) Hale. She entered the Convent in 1953 and professed her vows in 1958. Sister Sara earned a Bachelor Arts from Holy Family College and a Masters in Administration from University of California. Sister Sara was a principal/teacher at Pius X and St. Bernard, Appleton, St. Michael, Whitelaw, Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, St. Edward, Mackville, St. Joseph, Waukesha, Wisconsin; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; St. Peter and Paul, Wellston, Ohio. Since 1992, she coordinated Joseph's Coat and Holy Angels Thrift Center; also, she was the director of Angels Outreach, Chicago, Ill. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Also, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sister Mary Hale, O.S.F. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem., with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 6, 2010


SR. M. PETRONILLE HALEY Sister Mary Petronella(sic), ?8, died Saturday at the Holy Family convent, Silver Lake. Funeral services were held at 8 a.m. Monday at the Convent with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Sister Mary Petonella, nee Haley, was a native of Manistee, Mich. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, April 2, 1956 P. 17 ******** BRIDGET HAEY (sic) BENEFICIARY IS NUN AT CONVENT Bridget Haley, who has a check for $250 awaiting her at the American Exchange bank in this city is none other than Sister Petronella (sic), a Franciscan nun of Silver Lake convent. Such is the information given the bank by an old friend who is familiar with the history of the family, he having hurried to the bank after reading about the affair in the columns of the Herald-News yesterday. The bank has notified the sister of the check, which came as part of a legacy from the estate of Elias J. Haley of Everett, Washington. Manitowoc Herald News, April 30, 1921 P. 1


SR. M. ILENE HAMBEAU Sister Ilene Hambeau, 55, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, May 11, at the convent. The funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Gerald Walker, O.F.M. Cap. will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Ilene, was born Ilene Mary Hambeau, Jan. 26, 1928, at Escanaba, Mich., daughter of the late Lawrence and Irene Burns Hambeau. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1943, and professed her vows in 1946. She received her teachers certificate for professional music from Nebraska, a B.M. degree from Holy Family College with a major in music education and a minor in French and piano and a M.M. degree from Chicago Conservatory. She taught Music, Piano, Organ and Violin at various schools at Rice Lake; Holy Family Conservatory, St. Joseph, Green Bay; Neenah; St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Philip, Green Bay; Immaculate Conception, DePere; St. Nicholas, Zanesville; Cambridge; St. Benedict, Ohio; Petosky, Mich.; St. Willibrord, Chicago, and St. Mary at West Point, Neb. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a sister, Mrs. Jean Brauns of Lafayette, La., and her stepmother, Mrs. Margaret Hambeau of Dothan, Ala. Friends may call at the convent 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. A prayer service will be in the convent chapel at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 12, 1983 P. 3


SR. M. ARILDA HAMROCK Sister Arilda Hamrock, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday, June 26, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 29, 1998, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Mary Dorothy Hamrock was born February 1, 1907, in Latrobe, Pa., daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Kovalan Hamrock. She entered the Convent in 1922 and professed her vows in 1925. Sister Arilda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She served as an elementary teacher at St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, Immaculate Conception, West De Pere, St. Philip & St. Bernard, Green Bay, St. Anna, New Holstein, St. Anthony, Neopit, St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Therese, Appleton, St. Mary, Waukesha, St. Francis de Sale, Manistique, Mich., Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz., St. Sylvester, Woodsfield, SS Peter and Paul, Wellston, Ohio, and Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa. After her retirement from the teaching profession, she helped in the library at St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio and served as sacristan and helper in the Craft Room at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters, Helen Fuldauer, Parma, Ohio, Sister Elizabeth Hamrock, OSF and Sister Clarice Hamrock, OSF, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 1998 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 27, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. CLARICE HAMROCK Sister Clarice Hamrock, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday April 16, 2006, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Anna Hamrock was born Dec. 27, 1912, in Latrobe, Pa., daughter of the late John and Elizabeh (Kovalan) Hamrock. She entered the Convent in 1929 and professed her vows in 1932. Sister Clarice earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Clarice served as an elementary teacher at St. Mary, Clarks Mills, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, Immacuate Conception, West DePere, St. Rose, Clintonville, all of Wisconsin; SS Peter & Paul, Wellston, Ohio, St. Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii, Santa Maria Reina and Colegio Maria Reina, Lima, Peru. After retiring from active ministry, she served as a helper in the craft room at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; and a sister: Sister Elizabeth Hamrock, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Cnvent Chapel, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 2006 P. A3


SR. M. ELIZABETH HAMROCK Sister Elizabeth Hamrock, age 97, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Wednesday evening, Sept. 24, 2008, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. She was born on Jan. 11, 1911, in Crabtree, Pa., daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Kovalan) Hamrock. She entered the convent in 1927, and professed her vows in 1930. Sister Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Elizabeth served as a teacher at St. Mary, Clarks Mills; St. Andrew, St. Boniface and Holy Innocents, Manitowoc; St. Therese, Appleton; St. Joseph, Oneida; St. James, Cooperstown; St. John, Antigo; SS. Peter & Paul, Kiel; St. Joseph, St. Mary and St. William, Waukesha; St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio; SS. Peter & Paul, Wellston, Ohio; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa; St. John, Wellsburg, W.V.; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb,; and Holy Name, Escanaba, Mich. After retiring from the teaching profession in 1989, she performed various services at St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2001, she had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 26, 2008


JOHN M. HAMROCK John M. Hamrock, 55, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, who had been employed at Holy Family Convent, died Tuesday morning after a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Chapel of Holy Family Convent. The Rev. Raymond Kirk will officiate and burial will be in the adjacent cemetery. Mr. Hamrock was born in Pennsylvania Dec. 14, 1908, son of the late John S. and Elizabeth Kovalam Hamrock. As a child he came to Mingo Junction, Ohio, with his parents and 10 years ago he came to Manitowoc and was employed at Holy Family Convent. A veteran of World War II, he was a private first class with the U.S. Army, serving in the South Pacific. Surviving are a brother, Stephen, of Mingo Junction and four sisters, Mrs. Albert Fukdauer, of Parma, Ohio, Sister M. Arilda, of Plymouth, Sister M. Uriel, of Waukesha and Sister M. Clarice, of Hawaii. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of St. Joseph Church Holy Name Society, of which he was a member. The casket will be moved to the convent chapel at 8 a.m. Friday where the body will be in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 15, 1964 P. 15


SR. M. ASSUMPTA HANNAS Sister Assumpta Hannas, 78, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died late Monday morning in the convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Assumpta, nee Julia Mary Hannas, was born Dec. 8, 1898, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Ceasar Hannas. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity in 1914 and professed her vows in 1918. She served the community as teacher in Kaukauna, Rice Lake, New Holstein, Greenleaf, Kewaunee, Waukesha and Manitowoc, Wis.; Delaware, Ohio; Wellsburg, W. Va.; Manistique, Ironwood, Menominee and Petoskey, Mich., retiring to Ozanam Home in New Berlin in 1967 and later to Holy Family Convent. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Joseph Draxler of Iron Mountain; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Oliver Hannas of Green Bay and a nephew, Joseph Draxler Jr. of Iron Mountain. Friends may call in Holy Family Convent 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening. A prayer service will be held at 7 o'clock in St. Mary Chapel in the convent. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 27, 1977 P. 9


SR. M. JARLATH HAPP Sister Jarlath Happ, age 86, of Holy Family Convent, died Wednesday, August 26, 1992, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 1992, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, officiating, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Mary Catherine Happ on January 15, 1906, in Lindsay, Neb., daughter of the late Edward J. and Dorothy Albracht Happ. She entered the convent in 1923, professing her vows in 1926. She received a B.A. degree from St. Norbert College, DePere; M.A. from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Sister Jarlath served as an elementary school teacher at Antigo, Potosi, Wrightstown, St. Therese, Appleton, Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, St. Philip, Green Bay, Cambridge and Zanesville, Ohio, and taught in high school at West Point, Neb., Ironwood Mich., Zanesville and Steubenville, Ohio, Chicago, Ill., Appleton, Waukesha, and Holy Family Academy Manitowoc. She served as a librarian at the Southern Regional House, Chicago, Ill., Central Catholic, West Point, Neb, and Holy Family High school, Lindsay, Neb. After her retirement from active ministry in 1968, she resided at St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. She is a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Sylvan and Agnes Happ, Grand Island, Neb., Joseph and Ethel Happ, Greeley, Neb., Mrs. Lillie Happe, Greeley, Neb.; three sisters and one brother- in-law, Mrs. Anne Branner, South Bellevue, Neb., Mrs. Rose Koenig, Primrose, Neb., Elizabeth and Emil Labenz, Spalding, Neb. Friends may call on Friday, August 28, 1992, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. on Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 27, 1992 P. A2


SR. MARY ELLEN HARLOW Sister Mary Ellen Harlow, age 75, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Thursday, January 28, 1993, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Seervices will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 1993, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Julian C. Resch, O. Praem. with burial in the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born February 15, 1917, in Chilton, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Hertel Harlow. Sister earned a B.A. Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Wis., and a M.A. Degree in Library Science from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Sister Mary Ellen entered the convent in 1930, professing her vows in 1935. She served as an elementary school teacher in Sturgeon Bay, Kaukauna, Green Bay, Waukesha, Two Rivers, Wis.; Escanaba, Mich.; Delware, Wellston,and Cambridge, Ohio. She served as a secretary at Ironwood Catholic High School, Ironwood, Mich., and as a librarian at St. Aloysius, Kaukauna; Holy Family College, Manitowoc; Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida; St. Norbert College, DePere; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Wis.; St. John and Menominee Catholic Central, Menominee, Mich.; St. Willibrord and Aquinas Catholic High School, Chicago, Ill.; and Central Catholic High School, West Point, Neb. For the past several years, she has coordinated the Franciscan Artistry Card Shop at the Motherhouse. She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franiciscan (sic) Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Clark, Prairie Village, Kan., and Mrs. Florence Hudy, West Allis, Wis.; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, James Harlow, Milwaukee, Wis., Alfred and Lou Harlow, Green Bay, Wis., Mrs. Ruth Harlow, Kewaunee, Wis., and Mrs. Frances Harlow, Fond du Lac, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Sunday, January 31, 1993, from 4-8 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 29, 1993 P. A2


SR. M. EDWARDINE HARRIS Sister M. Edwardine, 74, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O.Praem., will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Edwardine, nee Clara Agatha Harris, was born July 19, 1896, at Mineral Point, Wis., daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Zirfas Harris. She entered the convent in March of 1916 and professed her vows July 3, 1918. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Yipsilanti Michigan Teachers College. She taught school in several cities in Wisconsin including Manitowoc, Kaukauna, Antigo, and Oshkosh. She also taught in Nebraska, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Arizona. Survivors include two brothers, Herman C. Harris, of Omaha, Neb., and Robert Harris, of Sioux Falls, S.D., two sister, Miss Margaret Harris, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Howard Crooks, of Long Beach, Calif. Friends may call at the convent after 5 o'clock this Friday afternoon. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 9, 1971


SR. M. ZENO HARSTICK Sister Zeno Harstick, age 90, a resident of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, February 15, 1998, at the Holy Family Convent. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 1998, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. The former Margaret Harstick was born July 30, 1907, at West Point, Neb., daughter of the late William and Mary Thompson Harstick. Sister Zeno earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Viterbo College, LaCrosse, Wis. She entered the convent in 1923 and professed her vows in 1926. Sister Zeno served as a teacher at St. Michael, Whitelaw, St. Mary, Algoma, St. Mary, Brillion, St. Mary, Rhinelander, Holy Innocents and St. Andrew, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Rice Lake; St. Andrew, Potosi; St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. John, Antigo; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; St. Bernard, Green Bay; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Joseph (Alverno), Manitowoc; St. Mary, Greenleaf; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio, Holy Family, Lindsay and Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb. After her retirement from active ministry, she resided at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, San Damiano Convent, Slinger, and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1996, she had been a resident of Rita Health Care Facilities at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Tuesday (TONIGHT), February 17, 1998, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 1998 P. 2 ********* Sister was a teacher and a gem of a friend!! Birth name Marguerite. Daughter of William Henry 1876-1939 and Mary Amelia Thompson Harstick 1884-1960. She was the third child and first daughter and grew up to be quite the tomboy, always engaged in some sporting activity-- playing softball, roller skating, cycling and the like. On 15th August, 1926, Sister Zeno made her first profession of vows and until the time of her demise, she had celebrated 71 years of vowed life. Sister earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Viterbo College, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. In 1986, she retired to San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Wisconsin. In 1996, she entered St.Rita's Health Center at the Motherhouse. A quiet but friendly, gentle and pleasant person, she was easy to talk to and would often capture a person's attention with her interesting stories. She was a woman with whom one could be comfortable with as she was a good listener. Sister Zeno's example, her prayers, sacrifices and deep faith in her God have inspired and blessed many lives. Through she is gone now from our sight, we believe she is still with us as she continues to ask the Lord to remember her Sisters in religion and her loved ones. May she rest in God's goodness forever!


SR. MARY JOHN HARTMANN Sister Mary John Hartmann, 67, a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Monday, January 7, 1991, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem. will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will follow in the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. Born Cecilia Hartmann on November 6, 1923, in New Holstein, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Dorn Hartmann. She entered the Convent in 1938 and professed her vows in 1942. Sister Hartmann earned a B.S. Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc and was a homemaker at St. Mary's, Algoma, Wisconsin. She worked in the bakery at Holy Family Convent and in the textbook library and bookstore of Holy Family College. She was also a nurses aide at St. Francis Memorial Hospital of West Point, Nebraska and a switchboard operator at Holy Family Medical Center. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Sister Monica Hartmann, FMM of New York, New York, Sister Edward Hartmann, OSB of Clyde, MO, Sister Therese Hartmann, OLC of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Anne and Gervase Meyers of Chilton, Wisconsin; eight brothers and seven sisters-in-law, Herman Hartmann, George and Mutzie Hartmann, Frank and Lonetta Hartmann, all of New Holstein, Al and Pat Hartmann, Hugo and Dolores Hartmann, Ed and Pat Hartmann, all of Kiel, Wisconsin, Fred and Gladys Hartmann of Kohler, Wisconsin and Adam and Anita Hartmann of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 7, 1991


SR. MARY ANN HARVEY Sr. Mary Ann Harvey, age 96, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at the convent. She was born Eleanore Harvey on Sept. 15, 1913, in Rhinelander, daughter of the late William and Catherine (Charrey) Harvey. Sr. Mary Ann earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She served as a teacher and/or principal at St. Patrick, Askeaton, St. Andrew and Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers; St. Joseph and St Mary, Waukesha; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Francis, Hollandtown; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio; Sacred Heart, Arshire, Iowa; Cathedral, Honolulu, Hawaii; St. John Vianney, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii; Immaculate Conception, Yuma, San Xavier, Tuscon, Ariz.; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Our Lady of Peace, Ironwood, Mich. She also served as a librarian at Cathedral, Honolulu, Hawaii; and St. Paul, Wrightstown; and librarian/building coordinator at Rhinelander Catholic Central. Sr. Mary Ann retired to St. Francis Convent in 1997. She has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center since 2003. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sr. Mary Peter Harvey. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 28, 2009


SR. MARY PETER HARVEY Sister Mary Peter Harvey, age 81, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, Oct. 19, 2008, at Holy Family Convent. She was born on Nov. 16, 1926, in Rhinelander, daughter of the late William C. and Catherine (Charrey) Harvey. Sister Mary Peter received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She entered the convent in 1942 and professed her vows in 1945. Sister Mary Peter served as an elementary teacher at St. Mary, Brillion; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Paul, Wrightstown; St. Mary, Algoma; St. Rose, Clintonville; St. Joseph, Rice Lake; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Covered Wells, Sells, Ariz.; St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio; St. John, Wellsburg, W.Va.; Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb., St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, Mich.; and St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich. She also served as principal at St. John, Wellsburg, W.Va.; librarian at St. Mary and St. Aloyisus, Kaukauna, and performed a variety of services at the Motherhouse. Since 1997, she has served as the part-time librarian at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister: Sister Mary Ann Harvey, OSF, Manitowoc; two brothers and three sisters-in-law: Thomas and Mona Jean Harvey, St. Paul, Minn., Peter and Carolyn Harvey, Sun City, Ariz., and Evelyn Harvey, Newberry, Mich. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 20, 2008 ******** Funeral services for Sister Mary Peter Harvey, age 81, a member of the Francisican Sisters of Christian Charity, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, who died on Sunday morning, Oct. 19, 2008, at Holy Family Convent will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday (TONIGHT), Oct. 21, 2008, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 21, 2008


SR. M. MARCIA HASTREITER Sister Marcia Hastreiter, age 87, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday, December 29, 1996, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Waukesha, Wis. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 1997, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Louis Fronczek, O.F.M. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Nora Hastreiter was born November 23, 1909, in Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Halverson Hastreiter. She entered the Convent in 1925 and professed her vows in 1928. Sister Marcia earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Norbert College, DePere. Sister Marcia served as a teacher at Algoma, Bloomington, Antigo, Waukesha, Brillion, Kewaunee, Green Bay, Wis.; Wellston, Zanesville, Wellsburg, Delaware, Ohio; West Point, Neb. She retired from active teaching in 1983 to St. Joseph Convent, Waukesha, where she served as a parish visitor. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Leona Kuehnl, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Margaret Hastreiter, Waukesha; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 30, 1996 P. A2


SR. M. HERMAN JOSEPH HAUTZINGER Sister M. Herman Joseph, 88, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. F. F. Dupont, O. Praem will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Herman Joseph, nee Mary Hautzinger, was born March 12, 1882, at Stevens Point, daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Marty Hautzinger. She entered the convent in 1896 and professed her vows in 1902. She was a teacher for many years retiring several years ago. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Hautzinger, of Minneapolis, Min. Friends may call at the convent this Monday afternoon and evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 5, 1970 P. 21


SR. M. GEORGE HAZEN Sister George Hazen, 96, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, August 10, at the convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister George, the former Mary Frances Hazen, was born Oct. 13, 1885, at Limburg, Germany, daughter of the late Peter and Cora Cox Hazen. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity July 7, 1906, and professed her vows Aug. 10, 1910. She served the communtiy as a homemaker at Boyd, Potosi, Plymouth, Bloomington, Sherwood, Reedsville, Hollandtown, Hilbert and Clarks Mills, Wis., and Lindsay, Neb. retiring in 1968. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Agnes Hazen of DePere and a niece, Miss Delores Hazen of Green Bay. Friends may call at the convent 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. A prayer service will be in St. Mary Chapel at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 10, 1981 P. 3


SR. MARY JOYCE HEALY Sister Mary Joyce Healy, 57, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. A concelebrated High Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. A nephew, the Rev. Otto Kay, O. Praem, the Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, and the Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Healy, nee Mary Lois Healy, was born Aug. 19, 1913, at Glendive, Mont., daughter of Edward A. and the late Ellen Hilbert Healy. She entered the convent June 14, 1927, and professed her vow Aug. 15, 1932. Prior to her illness she had been a teacher. Survivors include her father, Edward Healy Jr., of Lincoln, Mich.; two brothers, Joseph Hutchinson of Marinette and Edward Healy Jr. of Lincoln, Neb ; five sisters, Mrs. Paul Kay of Lansing, Mrs. Donald Calkins of Three Rivers, Mich., Mrs. Joseph Detlinski of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ed Novak and Mrs. James Winkler of Rhinelander. Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent Chapel after 4 o?clock this Friday afternoon. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 4, 1970 P. 7


SR. M. LINA HEBEIN Sister Lina Hebein, age 99, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 2, 2004, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Magdalen Hebein was born June 29, 1905, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Martin and Catherine Rachoi Hebein. She entered the convent in 1918 and professed her vows in 1923. Sister Lina earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Normal College, Ypsilanti, Mich., and a Master of Education degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister Lina served as an elementary teacher and/or principal at St. Mary, Kaukauna; Sacred Heart and Holy Innocents, both of Manitowoc; St. Phillip, Green Bay; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. Edward, Mackville, all of Wisconsin; St. Nicholas, Zanesville; St. Benedict, Cambridge, both of Ohio; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Holy Name, Escanaba; and St. Anne, Menominee, all of Michigan. She also served as a librarian at St. Andrew, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; and as a helper in the mailroom at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She retired to Ozanam Home, New Berlin, in 1979 and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, in 1986. Since 2000, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law: Eleanore Hebein, Greendale; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, a Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov 4, 2004, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 3, 2004 P. A3


SR. MARY HEBEIN Sister Mary Hebein, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Tuesday, July 5, 1994, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 8, 1994, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem., with burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mary Hebein was born September 2, 1903, in Iron Mountain, Mich., daughter of the late Martin and Catherine Rachoi Hebein. She entered the convent in 1918 and professed her vows in 1923. Sister Mary earned a B.A. degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere. Sister served as a teacher and/or principal at Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee, Plymouth, Appleton, Reedsville, Manitowoc, Brillion, Oneida, Rice Lake, Waukesha, Seymour, Oconto Falls, De Pere, Wis.; Manistique, Escanaba, Menominee, Mich.; Chicago, Ill. and Wellsburg, W.V. Sister retired from active duty in 1981 and has been residing at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Sister Lina Hebein, OSF, Manitowoc; one brother and two sisters- in-law, John and Eleanore Hebein, Casco, Wis., Margaret Hebein, Iron Mountain, Mich., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 1994, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 6, 1994 P. A2


SR. M. DOROTHY JEANNE HEBERT Sister Dorothy Jeanne Hebert, age 92, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at the convent. She was born on May 16, 1918, in Escanaba, Mich., daughter of the late Paul and Lillie (Buboir) Hebert. Sister Dorothy earned a Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma from the Vocational School of Practical Nursing in Alliance, Neb. The former Mary Herbert entered the convent in 1934 and professed her vows in 1937. Sister Dorothy served as a homemaker at St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; SS Peter & Paul, Kiel; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, Wis.; St. Sylvester, Woodsfield, Ohio; Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb.; San Jose, Pisinemo, Ariz.; dietitian at St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb.; and a nurse at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb.; Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; Ozanam Home, New Berlin; St. Paul Home, Kaukauna; and St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse, Manitowoc, Wis. After retiring from active ministry, she performed various services at San Xavier Mission, Tucson, Ariz.; San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Holy Family Conservatory, Holy Family Convent & St. Francis, Manitowoc, Wis. Since 2003, she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, three sisters and one brother-in-law: arieda Charlebois and Loyola Gardener, Escanaba, Mich.; Buss and Joyce Pierson, Niles, Mich.; one brother: Paul Hebert, Spencer, Ind.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Pream, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 18, 2010, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 16, 2010


SR. M. COLUMBA HECKMANN Mary Columba birth: 1873 Sterling, Illinois death: 5 February 1897 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Alverno, Wis. Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** (D. date is one month off)


SR. M. LAMBERT HEEZEN Sister Lambert Heezen, age 79, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday, October 9, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 14, 1996, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cememtery (sic), Manitowoc. The former Gertrude Heezen was born April 7, 1917, in Green Bay, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Linssen Heezen. She entered to Convent in 1947 and professed her vows in 1949. Sister Lambert served as a homemaker at Catholic Memorial and St. Joseph, Waukesha, Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, St. John, Antigo, St. Anthony, Neopit, St. Mary, Kaukauna, Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis., St. Joseph Home and Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb. Since 1988 she had been helping in the kitchen at St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three brothers and five sisters-in-law, Lambert Heezen, Rose Heezen, John and Dorothy Heezen, Amelia Heezen, Green Bay, Robert and Betty Heezen, Denmark, Blanche Heezen, DePere; one sister, Helen Van De Hei, Green Bay; neices, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 10, 1996 P. A2


SR. M. DORELIA HEGEMANN Sister Dorelia Hegemann, age 82, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Monday morning, April 5, 2004, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Hildegard Hegemann was born Sept. 9, 1921, in Howells, Neb., daughter of the late Theodore and Dorothea Pipe Hegemann. She entered the convent in 1954 and professed her vows in 1956. Sister Dorelia served as a nurse?s aide in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse; St. Joseph Retirement Community, West Point, Neb.; and as a homemaker at The Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C.,; St. John, Komatke, Ariz.; and St. Francis Convent, West Point, Neb. After she retired in 1993, she performed various services at San Damiano Convent, Slinger. Since 2000, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include: The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; five sisters and brothers-in-law: Sister Myrium Hegemann, Milwaukee; Helen and Richard Schlautman, Howells, Neb.; Marie and Marius Kruger, Schuyler, Neb.; Kathleen and Hubert Baumert, Clarkson, Neb.; Arlene and Reuben Doerneman, Howells, Neb.; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Robert and Alice Hegemann, Fremont, Neb.; Joseph and JoAnn Hegemann, Howells, Neb.; Victor and Mary Ann Hegemann, Richardson, Texas; Cecilia Hegemann, Dodge, Neb.; Arlene Hegemann and Lorene Hegemann, Howells, Neb. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 6, 2004 P. A3 ********** Services for Sister Dorelia Hegemann, 82, Manitowoc, Wis., were Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel in Manitowac. The Rev. Samuel Jadin officiated and burial was in the convent cemetery. She died Monday, April 5, 2004, at Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc. The daughter of Theodore and Dorothea (Pieper) Hegemann was born Sept. 9, 1921, in Howells with the name of Hildegard Hegemann. She entered the convent in 1954 and professed her vows in 1956. She served as a nurse aide at St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse and St. Joseph Retirement Community in West Point. She was also a homemaker at The Marist Seminary in Washington, D.C., St. John, Komatke, Ariz., and St. Francis Convent in West Point. After she retired in 1993, Sister Hegemann performed services at San Damiano Convent in Slinger, Wis. Since 2000, she had been a resident of the St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. She was survived by 5 sisters and 4 brothers. She was also survived by her family of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Norfolk Daily News, Norfolk, Nebraska, Thursday, April 8, 2004 on page 11.


SR. M. MATTHEW HEGY Nun, 91, Dies; Served Here for 56 Years Sister Mary Matthew, 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity for 64 years died at 8:55 pm Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital where she had worked for 56 years. She had been ill for the past eight weeks. Sister Matthew was born August 23, 1869 in Hartford, Wisc., entering the Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc, Wis., in 1894 and was professed in 1897. She received her nurse's training at St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee and was transferred to Good Samaritan in 1905, two years after the first group of sisters arrived to operate the hospital. The greater part of her service was spent as supervisor of surgery at the hospital. She celebrated her diamond jubilee in the order in 1957. The body was removed to the Hillis Funeral Home where friends may call after 3 pm today. Tonight the body will be shipped to the Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc for funeral services and burial. Zanesville Times, Sun., Apr. 23, 1961


SR. M. MAGELLA HEIL Sister M. Majella (sic), 84, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient a week. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Andrew Hohman, a nephew, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Mary Heil was born April 4, 1879, at Fulda, Ohio, daughter of the late Sebastian and Catherine Singer Heil. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity July 8, 1903, and had been a nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio, Holy Family Hospital, St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, and Memorial Hospital, West Point, Nebr. Friends may call at the convent chapel from 6 to 9 o?clock this Friday evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Two Rivers Reporter, November 1, 1963 P. T-3


SR. M. JOEL HEIMANN Sister Joel Heimann, 69, of Catholic Central Menominee, Mich., died Thursday evening, Feb. 21, at Menominee County Lloyd Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch O.Praem will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Joel, nee Bernadette Heimann, was born April 22, 1915, at St. Bernard, Neb., daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Ramaekers Heimann. Sister Joel was a graduate of Holy Family School at Lindsay, Neb., in 1929. She entered the convent June 14, 1930 and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1933. Sister served as a Homemaker at St. Joseph of Waukesha, Sacred Heart of Manitowoc, St. Peter at Wellston, San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif., St. Francis of Petoskey, Sacred Heart of Oshkosh, St. John of Antigo, St. Willbrord of Chicago, St. Mary of Rhinelander, St. Ambrose of Ironwood, Mich., St. Mary of West Point, Neb., St. Mary of Delaware, St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb., St. Paul Home, Kaukauna and Catholic Central Menominee since 1984. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Flo and Evelyn Heimann of Fairfield, Tenn., Ted and Doris of Tucson, Ariz., Harry and Sis of Columbus, Neb., Ben and Ethel of Sterling, Ill., and George and Pat of Fremont, Neb.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Clara and Alphonse Pfeifer of Fremont, Neb., and Isabel and Ted Fehringer of Lindsay, Neb., and a sister-in-law, Beth Heimann of Fremont, Neb. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be 7 p.m. at the Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 23, 1985 P. 3


SR. M. PASCHAL HEIMANN Maribel - Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reedy and family attended the funeral of Sister Paschal at the Silver Lake Convent on Monday morning. Their sons, Ralph and Thomas acted as acolytes during solemn services. Sister Paschal had been the principal of the Cooperstown Parochial School the past six years. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., May 2, 1936 page 2


SR. PHILIP NERI HEMPTON Sister Philip Neri Hempton, age 86, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at the convent. She was born on April 16, 1923, in Green Bay, Wis., daughter of the late Rufus and Alice (Largers) Hempton. Sister Philip earned a bachelor of arts degree at Holy family College, Manitowoc, Wis. She entered the convent in 1939 and professed her vows in 1942. Sister Philip Neri served as a teacher of primary grades-music at St. Ann, Escanabla (sic), Mich.: St. Mary, Kaukauna: St. Mary, Rhinelander: St. Mary, Brillion; St. Anna, New Holstein; St. Mary, Waukesha; and St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio. She worked as a secretary in the inner city and Holy Angels, Chicago, Ill. In 1976, sister Philip Neri receaved a certificate of COTA and was an occupational therapist at St. Paul in Kaukanuna, San Damiano in Slinger, and St. Joseph Home in West Point, Neb. She also served as coordinator-helper in the craft room and as a switchboard operator at the Motherhouse. Surivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christitan Charity; a brother (private), Appleton; and other nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadein, O.Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday evening, Sept. 21, 2009, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assiting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 20, 2009


SR. M. ANN HENNES Sr. Ann Hennes, age 96, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday, October 31, 1999, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 1999, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Anna Hennes on May 26, 1904, in Kaukauna, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Schomisch Hennes. She entered the convent in 1920 and professed her vows in 1923. Sr. Ann earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wis. She serves as an elementary teacher and/or principal at St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Boniface and Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. John, Antigo. St. Mary, Algoma, St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Mary, Clarks Mills, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. Phillip & St. Agnes, Green Bay, St. James, Cooperstown, St. Edward, Mackville, St. Therese, Appleton, St. Mary, Rhinelander, St. Mary, Reedsville, St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Mary, Bloomington, Wis., St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill., St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio and Holy Family Lindsay, Neb. After retiring from full-time teaching, she served as a part-time tutor and worker in the Book Store at Xavier High School, Appleton, Wis. She has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1994. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Hennes, Kaukauna, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Wednesday, November 3, 1999, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 2, 1999 P. A2


SR. M. CLEMENTIA HENNES Sr. Clementia Hennes, age 90, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, July 22, 2001, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Pius Yobuta with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born April 12, 1911, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Boresch Hennes. Sister Clementa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis., and a Master of Arts Degree from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. She entered the Convent in 1927 and professed her vows in 1930. Sister Clementia served as a teacher and/or principal at St. Mary, Rhinelander, St. Wendel, Cleveland, St. Therese, Appleton, St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Mary Brillion, St. Joseph, Kellnersville, Catholic Memorial, Waukesha, Wisconsin; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, SS Peter & Paul, Wellston, Ohio, San Roque, Santa Barbara, California. She also served as Director of the Central Region, Local Director of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, and Parish Minister at St. Pius X, Appleton. After her retirement from active ministry, she performed a variety of services at San Damiano Convent, Slinger, St. Paul Manor, Kaukauna, and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2000, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. (TONIGHT) Monday, July 23, 2001, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 23, 2001 P. A2


SR. M. JULITTA HENNES Sister Julitta Hennes, 97, of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday, September 24, 1990 at the Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem. Burial to follow in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery. The former Catherine Marie Hennes was born September 13, 1893 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Schomisch Hennes. She entered the convent in 1910, professing her vows in 1913. Sister Julitta earned a B.A. Degree from the Catholic University of America and a M.Ed from Marquette University. Sister taught at Random Lake, Francis Creek, Rhinelander, Oshkosh, Green Bay, Appleton, St. Boniface, Holy Innocents, Holy Family Academy of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Ironwood, Michigan and was a Diocesan Supervisor of Education for the Green Bay Diocese for 11 years. Since her retirement from active ministry in 1975 she has been residing at the Mother House. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Sister Ann Hennes, OSF, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Miss Gertrude Hennes of Oneida, Wisconsin; a brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Gertrude Hennes of Kaukauna; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Hennes of Kaukauna and Mrs. Minnie Hennes of Appleton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Thursday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1990 page B8


SR. MARIOLA HENRY Sister Mariola Henry, age 94, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, October 7, 2000 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2000, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial, will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jaden, O.Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born April 5, 1906, in Manistique, Mich., the daughter of the late William and Sarah Jane McGlue Henry. Sister Mariola earned a bachelor of arts degree from St. Norbert College, DePere and a masters of education degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee. She entered the convent in 1921 and professed her vows in 1924. Sister Mariola served as an elementary teacher at St. Mary, Bloomington, St. Rose, Clintonville, St. Mary, Algoma, Guardian Angels, Onieda, St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Mary, Brillion, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill., SS. Peter and Paul, Wellston, Ohio,and as a high school teacher at St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich., and Catholic Central Steubenville, Ohio. She also served as a librarian at Roncallie High School, Manitowoc, Xavier High School, Appleton, St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, Mich. and as an instructor and librarian at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. She retired to Holy Family Convent in 1991 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1995. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, James Henry, Redford, Mich.; a sister, Catherine Wallace, Dothan, Ala.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2000, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 9, 2000 P. A2


SR. M. REINHARDT HEROLD Sister Reinhardt Herold, 81, a resident of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at the hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch O.Praem will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery. A memorial Mass will be offered at a later date in Holy Family Hospital Chapel. The nun was born February 22, 1897 in Norman, Wis. and entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1917 and professed her vows in 1920. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and her family, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Hlinak of Kewaunee, Mrs. Joseph (Fannie) Staral Sr., of Kewaunee, Mrs. Annie Hlinak of Milwaukee, Theresa Herold of Chicago and a niece, a sister of Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity, Sister Mary Charles Hlinak. Friends may call in Holy Family Hospital Chapel, 11 o'clock to 3:30 o'clock this Tuesday in Holy Family Convent 7:45 p.m. to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock in St. Mary Chapel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 16, 1978 page 3


SR. ANTHONY MARIE HERRMANN Sister Anthony Marie Herrmann, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 9, 1999, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Liguori Mierzwiak, O.F.M. Burial will be at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Emma Herrmann on July 31, 1903, in Kenosha, Wis., daughter of the late Bernard Herrmann and Magdalena Grosch. She entered the Convent in 1926 and professed her vows in 1929. Sister Anthony Marie earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Anthony Marie served as an elementary teacher and/or principal at St.Joseph, Waukesha, St. Mary, Brillion. SS. Peter & Paul, Kiel. St. Francis, Hollandtown, St. Gabriel, Neenah, St. Thomas More, Appleton, St. Anna, New Holstein, St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill., San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif., Immaculate Conception, Yuma and San Miguel, Ariz. After her retirement from the teaching profession, she served in the school office at St. Mary, Hilbert and in the Craft Room at the Motherhouse. Since 1996, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center Facilities at Holy Family Convent. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 7, 1999 P. A2


SR. M. HILDA HERSANT Sister Hilda Hersant, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Tuesday evening, September 13, 2011 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Catherine Marie Hersant was born on July 17, 1921 in Phlox, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Hayek) Hersant. She entered the Convent in 1937 and professed her vows in 1940. Sister Hilda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Sister Hilda served as a Nurse's Aide at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc and St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, Wisconsin. She served as a teacher of elementary grades at Holy Cross, Cross Village, Michigan; SS Peter and Paul, Kiel, St. Philip and St. Joseph, Green Bay, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, St. Anthony, Neopit, Wisconsin; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; St. Peter Indian Mission School Bapchule, Arizona, Topawa Elementary School, Topawa, St. Peter Mission School, Bapchule, Arizona and Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Arizona. Sister Hilda also served as a principal at Sacred Heart, Manitowoc and Neopit, Wisconsin and school nurse at St. Peter Mission School, Bapchule, Arizona. Since 2008, she had been residing at St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister: Clarice Rodowca, Shawano; a brother-in-law: John Rodowca, Bonduel; and a sister-in-law: Beverly Hersant, Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2011 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday (TODAY), September 15, 2011. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 2011


SR. M. ST. PAUL HESPRICH Sister St. Paul Hesprich, 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Monday, January 21, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Rose Hesprich on May 15, 1897, in Lomira, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Bentzler Hesprich. She entered the Convent in 1926 and professed her vows in 1929. Sister St. Paul had earned a B.A. Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and had taught primary grades at Algoma, Rhinelander, Clintonville, Brillion, Clarks Mills, Wrightstown, Bloomington, Waukesha, Rice Lake, Cleveland and Sacred Heart, St. Boniface and St. Paul Parishes of Manitowoc, Escanaba, Michigan, and Cambridge, Ohio. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, Eli Hesprich of Lomira, Wisconsin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Convent from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. Herald Times Reporter, January 21, 1991 P. B7


SR. M. FRANCIS ALOYSIUS HILDEBRAND Sister Francis Aloysius Hildebrand, age 85, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, 1998, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. DePaul Sobotka, OFM will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Dorothy Hildebrand was born September 18, 1912, in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Francis Kernan Hildebrand. Sr. Francis Aloysius earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts degree from University of Notre Dame, Indiana. She entered the Convent in 1933 and professed her vows in 1936. Sister Francis Aloysius served as an elementary teacher at St. Boniface, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. Anne, Escanaba, Mich.; and as a high school teacher at Catholic Memorial, Waukesha, Roncalli, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Delaware; Gernsey Catholic Central, Cambridge, Ohio; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; St. Ambrose, Ironwood; Holy Name, Escanaba, Mich.; and St. Willibrord, Chicago. After her retirement from the teaching profession in 1988, she served as coordinator of St. Rita Health Center and performed various tasks at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters, four brothers and sisters-in-law, Sister Frances Joseph Hildebrand, OSF, Slinger; Mary Jo Dooley, Zanesville, J. Pauline Jones, Somerset, Ohio; Bernard and Lucy Hildebrand, David and Jean Hildebrand, Joseph Hildebrand, Edward and Verna Hildebrand, and Josephine Hildebrand, Zanesville, Ohio. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 24, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. EDWARDA HILLBACHER Sister M. Edwarda, 86, died Monday noon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Silver Lake, with the Rev. D. F. Hurley officiating at the funeral Mass. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Mary Edwarda, the former Mary Hillbacher, was born in Austria May 20, 1872, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Ritten Hillbacher. She came to the United States as a young girl and settled with them at Wausau. She entered the convent of the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity at Manitowoc and made her first religious profession May 20, 1890. In September of 1903 Sister Edwarda joined the staff at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and served as its baker for more than 40 years. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Niles Nelson of Wausau and several nieces and nephews. Three sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the convent until 8:30 o?clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 16, 1958 P. 14


SR. M. FRANCIS HILLMEYER Dr. Hillemeyer's(sic) Sister Taken By Death Wednesday Sister M. Frances of Manitowoc, Wis., a sister of Dr. F.H. Hillemeyer, died yesterday morning, according to a message received by the doctor. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning. Dr. Hillemeyer is unable to attend as he is afflicted with a severe cold. She is survived by five brothers and three sisters: Dr. F.H. Hillemeyer of Carroll, Dr. Will Hillemeyer of Chicago, Joseph Hillemeyer of St. Louis, Mo., Albert Hillemeyer of Janesville, Wis., Mrs. M.E. Roberts of Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. John Jamieson of Shullsburg, Wis., Mrs. Ed Miller of Webster City. Sister M. Frances whose home was at Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc, was Caroline Hillemeyer. She was an artist and has painted many fine pictures, but was forced to give up her work on account of her health. She had been afflicted for a number of years with heart disease which was the result of her death. She was 62 years of age. Carroll Daily Herald, Thurs., Feb. 2, 1933 page 1


SR. MARY RITA HILMES Sister Mary Rita Hilmes, 76, died Sunday at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent, Rl. 5. Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch. 0. Praem, will officiate with burial in the convent cemetery. Sister Mary Rita, nee Stella Hilmes, was "born Oct. 1. 1900, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Gremminger Hilmes. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1922 and professed her vows in 1925. Sister Mary Rita had taught at Oshkosh. Manitowoc and Kellnersville, Wis., Petoskey, Mich.. Williamsburg, Ohio. West Point. Neb., and had been prefect for boys for 10 years at Guardian Angels Boarding School in Oneida. She also served the community at St. Paul Home. Kaukauna. and Good Samaritan Center at Zanesville. Survivors include a sister. Mrs. Frances Thull. of West Bend. Friends may call at the convent from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday morning until the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home. Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, November 01, 1976 P.3


SR. M. MARGARET HIMMELSPACH Sister M. Margaret, 89, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient two months. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Margaret was born May 7, 1876, at Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Frank and Magdalen Pfliger Himmelspach. She entered the convent Dec. 9, 1902, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1905. Friends may call at the convent chapel until 9 o?clock this Monday evening. Arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 3, 1966 P. 6


SR. M. ROSALEE HINDERSCHIED Sister Rosalee Hinderschied, 94, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday night, March 5, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will offiicate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Rosalee was born Jan. 23, 1887, at Massillon, Ohio, daughter of the late Fred J. and Mary Anne Bessler Hinderschied. She enterd the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1907 and professed her vows in 1910. She received her A.B. Degree from Creighton University in Nebraska with a major in Education and a minor in Languages. Sister Rosalee taught grade school at Hilbert, Random Lake and Cleveland, Wis., Lindsay and West Point, Neb., and St. Anne Escanaba, Mich. She taught high school at Lindsay and West Point, Neb., Rosecrans, Zanesville, Delware, Steubenville and Cambridge, Ohio and taught at the college for five summers and at Holy Family Academy for 10 summers. Survivors include the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity; two brothers, William Hinderschied of Georgia and Ed Hinderschied of Florida and two sisters, Mrs. Cleo O'Herron and Mrs. Josephine Strickland of Akron, Ohio. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. in St. Mary Chapel in the Convent. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 7, 1981 P. 3


SR. M. FLAVIA HOCHMAN Sister Flavia Hochman, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Monday, February 9, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 13, 1998, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Agnes Marie Hochman was born March 23, 1906, in Francis Creek, daughter of the late Anton and Catherine Vondracek Hochman. She entered the Convent in 1920 and professed her vows in 1924. Sister Flavia earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis. Sister Flavia served as an elementary teacher St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Rose, Clintonville; St. John, Antigo; St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Boniface, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Rice Lake; St. Mary, Rhinelander; Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay; SS. Peter and Paul, Kiel; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Mary, Brillion; St. Mary, Greenleaf; St. Joseh (Alverno), Manitowoc; St. Francis de Sales, Manistique; St. Anne, Menominee; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; and St. Agnes Mingo Junction, Ohio. Since her retirement from the teaching profession in 1981, she had been residing at the Motherhouse. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister-in-law, Rose Hochman, Whitelaw, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 1998, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 9, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. ANTONIA HOEBING Sister M. Antonia, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kir,, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in convent cemetery. Sister Antonia, the former Christine Hoebing, was born Nov. 22, 1882, at Antoninus, Ill., daughter of the late Anton and Mary Luble Hoebing. She ent- ered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Dec. 9, 1902, and professed her final vows Aug. 15, 1905. She taught school until retirement. Survivors include two brothers, Alphonse and Alois, who live in Illinois. Friends may call at the convent chapel until 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 30, 1968 p.17


SR. M. COLUMBAN HOEGERL Sister Columban Hoegerl, 91, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, July 13, 1988 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery. The former Dorothea Hoegerl was born August 8, 1896 at Humphrey, Nebraska, daughter of the late John and Mary Kreutzer. She entered the Convent in 1916 and professed her vows in 1918. Sister received her R.N. Degree from Holy Family School of Nursing, Manitowoc, Wisconsin and a B.S. Degree in Nursing from the College of St. Teresa, Winona, Minnesota. Sister served as a general duty Nurse and X-ray Technician at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio; St. Joseph Hospital, West Point, Nebraska; and St. Frances Memorial Hospital, West Point, Nebraska. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a sister, Sister Justinian Hoegerl O.S.F., of Green Bay, Wisconsin, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Thursday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm in the Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., July 13, 1988 page 9


SR. M. MARCINE HOELLER Sister Marcine Hoeller, age 79, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died Monday, August 17, 1992, at the Convent. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, August 19, 1992, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, will officiate, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Madeline Hoeller was born May 13, 1913, in Port Washington, daughter of the late Joseph and Susan Schwalbach Hoeller. She entered the convent in 1927, professing her vows in 1931. Sister Marcine served as a homemaker for the Sisters at Kellnersville, Brillion, Plymouth and Oshkosh, Wis., Komatke, covered Wells, Tuscon, Bapchule, San Miguel and Yuma, Ariz., and Wellsburg, W. Va. She was Perfect(sic) of the boys at Guardian Angel Boarding School, Oneida, and an executive housekeeper at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb., Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio, and Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. In 1983 she retired to the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Chrisitan Charity. Survivors include the Franiciscan (sic) Sisters of Chrisitan Charity; one sister, Sister Mary Mark Hoeller, OSF, Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Aloys Hoeller, Milwaukee, August and Edna Hoeller, Albuquerque, N.M., Marion Hoeller, Delavan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at Holy Family convent this evening, from 4-8 p.m., where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 18, 1992 P. A2


SR. MARY MARK HOELLER Sister Mary Mark Hoeller, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2000 at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Elizabeth Hoeller May 21, 1904, at Port Washington, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Susan Schwalbach Hoeller. Sister Mary Mark earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mount Saint Mary College, Los Angeles, Calif. She entered the Convent in 1921 and professed her Vows in 1924. Sister Mary Mark served as an elementary teacher and/or principal at St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Joseph, Oneida, St. Joseph, Kellnersville, Wis., San Xavier Mission, Tucson, St. John, Komatke, St. Anthony, Topawa, Immaculate Conception, Yuma and St. Peter Mission, Bapchule, Ariz. She also served as Administrator at St. Joseph Home, West Point, Nebraska and homemaker at Covered Wells, Ariz. After retiring from active ministry, she performed various tasks at Ozanam Home, New Berlin and served as a helper in the Craft Room and as post mistress in the mailroom at the Motherhouse. Since 1991, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 30, 2000 P. A2


SR. MARY FRANCIS HOESCHE Sister Mary Francis Hoesche, age 86, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity died Monday, October 20, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 1997, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem. will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Frieda Hoesche was born October 13, 1911, in Crete, Neb., daughter of the late Frank and Frances Doffey Hoesche. She entered the Convent in 1927 and professed her vows in 1930. Sister Mary Francis earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere. Sister Mary Francis served as a teacher at St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Ann, Francis Creek, St. John, Antigo, Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, St. Joseph, Green Bay, St. Wendel, Cleveland, Wis.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; Guardian Angels, West Point and Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb. Since her retirement from the teaching profession in 1972, she had been residing at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Edward and Gloria Hoesche, Gig Harbor, Wash., Ella Hoesche, Crete, Neb; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 21, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. CYRIL HOFFMAN Sister Mary Cyril, 88, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Silver Lake, and burial will be in the convent cemetery. The former Barbara Hoffman was born at Cooperstown Jan. 11, 1871, daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Geimer Hoffman. When 22 she entered the Community of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. She was a pioneer Sister at Holy Family Hospital, serving as a nurse in charge of the operating room for more than 40 years. Her entire life was spent in this community caring for the sick, with the exception of a few years which she spent caring for patients in a hospital at Zanesville, Ohio. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews from this vicinity. Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent from 7 to 8:30 o?clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 2, 1958 P. 9


SR. M. RITA ELLEN HOFFMAN Sister Rita Ellen Hoffman, 91, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning December 18, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Flavian Blong O.F.M. Cap., with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery. Sister Hoffman was born Marie Hoffman on September 19, 1894 at Lancaster, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Gertrude Wissbaun Hoffman. She entered the convent in 1922 and professed her vows August 15, 1925. She received her B.A. Degree from the Catholic University of America at Washington D.C. Sister taught high school at St. Ambrose at Ironwood,, Michigan; St. Mary's at Delaware, Ohio; St. Peter and Paul at Wellston,Ohio, Guardian Angels at West Point, Nebraska, Guernsey Catholic Center at Cambridge, Ohio and Holy Family Academy at Manitowoc. Sister served as directress of Novices at Holy Family convent from 1944 to 1960. Sister resided at the Mother House since her retirement in 1974. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and a nephew, Rev. Tom Hoffmann of Mt. St. Mary Seminary, Paradale, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 pm to 9 pm Friday evening. A prayer service will be held in the convent chapel at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Dec. 19, 1985 page 3


SR. MARY DE SALES HOFFMANN Sister Mary de Sales Hoffmann, age 73, of Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 22, 2004 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Jacquelyn Hoffmann was born Feb. 2, 1931, in Clintonville, daughter of the late George and Marie Grawey Eulrich Hoffmann. She entered the convent in 1944 and professed her vows in 1949. Sister Mary de Sales earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts degree from St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. Sister Mary de Sales served as a teacher at St. Anthony, Marinette, St. Mary, Rhinelander, St. Mary, Algoma, St. Paul, Manitowoc, and Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, all of Wisconsin. Since 1968, Sister Mary de Sales has been teaching at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. The Silver Lake College community has lost another of its revered, longstanding faculty members with the passing of Sister Mary de Sales Hoffmann, it was announced to the campus community Wednesday morning. According to Dr. George Arnold, SLC president, the popular philosophy professor had far reaching influence with both students and her colleagues. "She touched many lives with her ability and gift of helping people to discern truth and a right course for living," he said. The Rev. Dick Klingeisen, Pastoral Care Director at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, remembered Sister Mary de Sales as a charter member of the Ethics Committee there. "With her background (as a teacher) she provided valuable insights into the discussion of medical moral issues. Her connections with college students were often referenced in her remarks to committee members about the issues being discussed. That is a contribution, which will be greatly missed," he said. "Sister Mary de Sales was a woman of great sensitivity and concern for others. She deeply touched many lives because of the two passions she had: her great love for her students and her great drive to promote peace with justice throughout the world. She firmly believed in the intrinsic goodness of each person. Throughout her many courses in ethics, she not only assisted students in making sound ethical decisions in their own lives, but broadened their thinking on issues of peace and justice locally and globally. She believed that each one of us can do a little to bring about peace and justice. She did more than a little in the many outreach projects she promoted since 1972 when she took over the Campus Ministry Program at SLC," said Sister Lorita Gaffney, faculty college. Survivors include: The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; her stepfather: Loyal Eulrich, Clintonville; four brothers and three sisters-in-law; the Rev. Philip Hoffmann, Green Bay; Robert and Sharon Hoffmann, Clintonville; Raymond and Sharon Hoffman(sic), Brookfield; Michael and Linda Hoffmann, Ithaca, N.Y.; and two sisters and a brother- in-law: Mary Hoffman(sic), Sammamish, Wash.; and Sharon and Jerome Dreger, Kaukauna. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Philip Hoffmann with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 24, 2004 p.3


SR. M. SERVATIA HOFFMANN Sister Mary Servatia, sixth grade teacher at Sacred Heart Parochial School, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Alverno. The Rev. D.F. Hurley will offiicate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Servatia was born at Fussville, Wis., April 3, 1890 daughter of the late Servanus and Mary Brill Hoffman. She entered the convent in 1906 and would have observed her golden jubilee this summer. Friends may call at the convent this Tuesday evening. Arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Heral Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 12, 1960


SR. BENITA MARIE HOHMAN Sister Benita Marie Hohman, 89, of the Holy Family Convent, died Sunday, February 16, 1992, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born March 11, 1902, in Caldwell, Ohio, daughter of the late Maurice and Teresa Heil Hohman. The former Mary Agnes Hohman entered the convent in 1925 and professed her vows in 1927. She received her high school diploma from the Holy Family Academy and her nursing degree from the Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Zanesville, Ohio. Sister also earned 18 college credits from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Benita Marie served as a Registered Nurse at the Holy Family Hospital and the Holy Family Convent Infirmary, Manitowoc. She also served as a Registered Nurse at the Good Samaritan Hospital at Zanesville, Ohio; Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb.; and at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis. Since her retirement from active ministry, Sister Benita Marie has been residing at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters, Sister Cordea Hohman, OSF, Rhinelander; Mrs. Rose O'Brien, Mentone, Calif.; Mrs. Clara Smithberger, Reynoldsburg, Ohio; a brother and three sisters-in-law, Joseph and Mary Rose Hohman, Caldwell, Ohio, Mrs. Eva Hohman, Louisville, Ohio; Mrs. Leona Hohman, Zanesville, Ohio; also surviving are many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer (remaining sentence unreadable). Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 1992 P. B9 *********** SR. BENITA MARIE SERVED MANY YEARS IN ZANESVILLE Funeral Mass was offered Wednesday, Feb. 19, in Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, Wisc. for Franciscan Sister Benita Marie Hohman, 89, who died there Sunday, Feb. 16. Burial was in Holy Family Cemetery. Born Mary Agnes Hohman in Caldwell, Ohio, she received her nursing degree from Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Zanesville, in 1922. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1925 and professed her vows in 1927. After attending Holy Family College in Manitowoc {Wisconsin]. Sister Benita Marie served as a registered nurse at Holy Family Hospital and Holy Family convent infirmary, both in Manitowoc. She returned to Zanesville as a registered nurse and radiology technician at Good Samaritan Medical Center in 1933-35, 1939-45, 1953-58, and 1961-62. Sister Benita Marie also served at memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb., and Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis. Since her retirement, she has been living at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. She is survived by three sisters, Franciscan Sister Cordea Hohman of Rhinelander, Wis., Rose O'Brien of Mentone, Calif., and Clara Smithberger of Reynoldsburg; and a brother and three sisters-in-law, Joseph and Mary Rose Hohman of Caldwell, Eva Hohman of Louisville, and Leona Hohman of Zanesville. The Catholic Times [Columbus, OH], 6 Mar 1992


SR. M. CORDEA HOHMAN Sister Cordea Hohman, age 84, a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity died October 5, 1993, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 1993, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial at Holy Family Cemetery Manitowoc. The former Bernadette Hohman was born October 14, 1908, in Caldwell, Ohio, daughter of the late John Maurice and Teresa Heil Hohman. She entered the convent in 1925, professed her vows in 1928. Sister Cordea earned a B.A. Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere. Sister served as a teacher at Sturgeon Bay, Rice Lake, Antigo, Wrightstown, New Holstein, Neenah, Rhinelander, Wis., Escanaba, Mich., Yuma, Ariz., Wellston, Del., Zanesville, Ohio, and Chicago, Ill. She also served as a local director at St. Paul Home, Kaukauna. Since August, 1993, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center. She was a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Sister Hohman is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Smithberger, Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Mrs. Rose O'Brien, Mentone, Calif.; one brother and three sisters-in-law, Joseph and Mary Rose Hohman, Caldwell, Ohio, Mrs. Leona Hohman, Zanesville, Ohio and Mrs. Eva Hohman, Louisville, Ohio. Nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Friday, October 8, 1993, from 4-8 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 7, 1993 P. A2


SR. M. MICHAELINE HOLESCHAK Funeral services for Sister Mary Michaeline, the former Florence Halischak(sic) of Mingo Junction, were held Wednesday Oct. 18, in the chapel of the Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc. Burial was made in the Holy Family Cemetery. Sister Michaeline, a member of the Franciscan Order of the Roman Catholic Church for the past 28 years, died Monday, Oct. 16, in the convent hospital at the age of 45. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Halischek of Mingo Junction; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Skunda of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Dorothy Hozdik of Youngstown, Ohio; two brothers, Michael Halischak of Columbus and Donald Halischak at home. Sister Michaeline was born Nov. 11, 1915 in Mingo Junction. Steubenville Herald Star, Thurs., Oct. 26, 1961 page 25


SR. M. CELESTINE HOLSBACH Sister Celestine Holsbach, age 83, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Saturday, July 18, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. William Kraus, O.F.M., Cap., will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Clara Holsbach was born January 11, 1915, in Kewaunee, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Rubens Holsbach. She entered the Convent in 1929 and professed her vows in 1933. Sister Celestine earned a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, and a Master of Education degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister Celestine served as a teacher and/or Principal at St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. Mary's, Rhinelander; Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Philip, Green Bay; St. Joseph, St. Boniface, Sacred Heart, and St. Andrew, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Algoma; St. Francis, Hollandtown; St. Aloysius, Kaukauna, Wis.; St. Willibrord, Chicago; Cathedral, Honolulu; and St. Catherine, Topawa, Ariz. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1992, and has been residing at St. Rita Health Facilities since 1995. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian charity, and other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 20, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. CYRIAN HOLSBACH YOUTHFUL LIFE ENDED - HOLZBACH At Silver Lake Convent Tuesday evening, another young life was cut off in all its promise of usefulness, when Miss Anna Holzbach responded to the final call and closed her eyes in the last long slumber. Miss Holzbach was first taken ill last December and although at that time her illness was thought to be little more than a severe cold, it developed into consumption and she grew weaker and weaker until finally she was obliged to take to her bed. She was cared for at the hospital until a few days ago, when realizing that her days on earth were few, she requested that she might be taken to the convent and there await the coming of the messenger. Her request was granted and there it was that she passed peacefully to her rest. Deceased was 22 years of age and a bright young lady, who possessed many friends. The family formerly resided here, but removed to Algoma some years ago. The funeral will be held Thursday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 06, 1900, Page 1


SR. M. HARRIET HOLSCHBACH Sister Mary Harriet, 61, of Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, the Rev. D. F. Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Harriet was born Caroline Holschbach July 4, 1899, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Alois and Catherine Weisner Holschbach. She entered the convent in 1916 and lived in Manitowoc County all her life. Survivors include five brothers, Ernest, Paul and Robert of Manitowoc, and Edmund and Peter of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Heinzen and Mrs. Michael Mohr of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the convent after 2 p.m. Sunday until 9 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being made by Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 20, 1961 P. 13


SR. M. EMERITA HOLUP Sister Emerita Holup, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Friday evening, Dec. 24, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Alice Holup was born on Dec. 14, 1917, in Antigo, Wis., daughter of the late Anton and Marjorie (Norton) Holup. She entered the convent in 1933 and professed her vows in 1936. Sister Emerita earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc and a Master of Education from Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister Emerita served as a teacher and or principal at St. Joseph, Manitowoc, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Catholic Central, Rhinelander, St. Phillip, Green Bay, St. Mary, Algoma, St. Phillip and Holy Family, Green Bay, Wis.; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio; St. John and St. Ann, Menominee, St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Holy Cross, Cross Village, Mich.; San Rogue, Santa Barbara, Calif. and St. Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii. She also served as the director of the northern region and a staff member at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. After retiring from active ministry in 2000, she performed various tasks at the motherhouse and served as a sponsor presence representative at Holy Family Memorial. Since 2008, she had been a resident of St. Rita's Health Center. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, four brothers and sisters-in-law; Bert and Evelyn Holup, James and Helen Holup, Pete and Joan Holup, Bill and Martha Holup, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc from 4 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 27, 2010


SR. M. REMIGIUS HOLZ Sr. M. Remigius/Holz/Mar. 17, 1974 #46 Sister Remigius Holz, 84, died Sunday at Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30am Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Remigius, nee Rose Holz, was born June 29, 1889, at Lena, Wis., daughter of the late August and Mary Anna Dendinger Holz. She entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1915 and professed her vows in 1918. She had taught in schools at Maple Valley, Spruce, Little River, Breed, Townsend, Howe, New Franken, Askeaton, Manistique and New Holstein until 1936. She then served as a housekeeping aide at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc and St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb. until 1964. Survivors include a sister, Miss Amelia Holz of Los Angeles, Calif. Friends may call at the convent from 7 to 9 o?clock this Monday afternoon and Tuesday until the time of the service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter March 18, 1974 p. 16


SR. M. ELIGIUS HOOLIHAN Sister Eligius Hoolihan, age 102, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Monday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2008, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The former Irene Hoolihan was born on April 25, 1906, in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Peter and Ellen (Vandehey) Hoolihan. She entered the Convent in 1921 and professed her vows in 1924. Sister Eligius earned a Bachelor of Music degree and a Master of Music degree from Chicago Conservatory, Chicago, Ill. Sister Eligius served as a teacher of music at Guardian Angels, Oneida, St. John, Antigo; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; St. Anne, Escanaba, Mich.; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich.; St. Frances de Sales, Manistique, Mich.; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; St. Mary, Delawere, St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; and San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif. She also served as a teacher of music and administrator of Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc. Since 1996, she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 31, 2008


SR. M. LORETTA HOY West Point Sister M. Loretta, formerly Bella Hoy of this place has just celebrated her silver jubilee in the Franciscan sisterhood at Alverno, Wis. She is the head of the Teachers Training school at the convent. The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Neb. Sept. 7, 1918


SR. M. VIOLA HUBATCH Sister Viola Hubatch, 65, of Holy Family Convent, died early Tuesday morning, March 8, 1988 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Basil Janasik O.F.M. will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Sister was born April 15, 1922, at Antigo, daughter of the late Anton and Rose Wimmer Hubatch. She entered the convent in August of 1941 and professed her vows in 1944. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin. Sisters was a Teacher at St. Nicholas School, Zanesville, Ohio, St. Paul School, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, St. John, Marquette, Wisconsin, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Michigan, St. John and Baptist, Plymouth, Wisconsin, St. Catherine, Topawa, Arizona, San Xavier, Tucson, Arizona, San Jose Mission School, Pisinemo, Arizona, St. John, Komatke, Arizona, St. Peter, Bapchule, Arizona, The Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Arizona, St. Anthony, Topawa, Arizona. Recently she had been a Librarian at Cathedral School in Honolulu, Hawaii until she became ill in January when she returned to the Mother House in January of 1988. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; brothers and sisters- in-law, Leonard Hubatch of Chicago, Illinois, Donald Hubatch of Antigo, Wisconsin, Mrs. Marjorie Hubatch of Wausau, Wisconsin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Jane VanGroll of Manitowoc, Helen and George Gresch of Antigo, Caroline and Willis Damm of Columbus, Wisconsin, Cecelia and Hubert Ostby of Northbrook, Illinois and Florence and John Ochse of Green Valley, Arizona. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Thursday, where a prayer service will be 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., March 9, 1988 page 18


SR. M. CYRENE HUBER Sister Syrene died at the Silver Lake Convent Saturday after an illness of several months, of consumption. The funeral was held yesterday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1901, p. 1


SR. M. RAYMOND HUBER Mary Raymond Huber birth: 1875 Wisconsin death: 22 September 1895 Alverno, Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Manitowoc Co., father: Huber Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. GERMAINE HUBERT Sister Germaine Hubert, age 86, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Tuesday morning, May 25, 2004, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2004, at Holy family convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Mary Ann Hubert was born June 29, 1917, in Escanaba, Mich., daughter of the late John and Florence Degrand Hubert. She entered the convent in 1939 and professed her vows in 1942. Sister Germaine served as a homemaker at St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. Joseph & St. Philip, Green Bay; Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc; St. John, Marquette; St. Anne, Menominee, Mich.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; and Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz. After her retirement from active ministry, she served in the laundry, bakery and performed other various services at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, two sisters; Rose Steede, Escanaba, Mich.; and Margaret Sauter, Gold Hill, Oregon. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wednesday (TODAY), from 4 to 8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, assisted with the funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 26, 2004


SR. M. VERDA HUBERT Sister Verda Hubert, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel Jadin will officiate, with burial in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery. The former Cecilia Hubert was born May 28, 1907, in Escanaba, Mich., daughter of the late John and Florentine DeGrand Hubert. She entered the convent in 1923, professing her vows in 1926. Sister Verda served as a homemaker at St. John- Sacred Heart, Sherwood; St. Mary, Algoma; St. Anne, Francis Creek; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Therese and St. Bernadette, Appleton; St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Mary, Rhinelander, Wis.; St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Joseph, Waukesha; Holy Family College, Manitowoc; Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio; Holy Family, Lindsay; and Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb. She also served as a helper at Ozanam Home, New Berlin; St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb.; a nurse's aide at Holy Family Infirmary, Manitowoc; St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb.; and as coordinator of the lunch room at the Motherhouse. Since 1988, she has resided in St. Rita Health Center. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters, Sister Germaine Huber, OSF, Manitowoc, Rose Steede, Escanaba, Mich., and Margaret Sauter, Gold Hill, Ore.; and one brother and sister-in-l;aw, George and Florence Hubert, Vancouver, Wash.; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Tuesday, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 11, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. ROSALIE HUNT Sister M. Rosalie, 51, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday at St. Joseph Hospital, Tucson, Ariz. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Pream., will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister M. Rosalie, nee Mary Hunt, was born April 7, 1919, at Sawyer, Wis., daughter of the late David and Sarah Donlan Hunt. She was graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1937. She received a BA degree from St. Norbert College and did graduate work at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., Michigan State University and the Universities of Oklahoma and Arizona. She taught schools at Waukesha, Antigo, Green Bay, Brillion and Oconto Falls. Survivors include two brothers, Donland of Sturgeon Bay, and Quentin of Hammond, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Delbert Schmetzer of Forrestville, Mrs. Robert DeMille of Sturgeon Bay and Mrs. Louis Peterson of Grafton. Friends may call at the convent this Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 27, 1971


SR. M. ANTONELLA HUNTEMAN Sister Antonella as born Angela (Engel) Hunteman on April 10, 1977 and was baptized on April 12, 1877 at St. Anna Church, in the Diocese of Innsbruck, Twistrigen, Hanover, Germany. Her sponsors were Engel Tegge born in Hohnhold at Morsen (probably her mother's sister) and John Henry Blome (a Real Estate man in Morsen). Angela's parents were Arnold Huntemann (Real Estate man in Morsen) and Maria Elizabeth Tegge. The Baptismal Certificate for Angela is dated August 17, 1887, which was the year Angela left Europe with her family. It was common for families to take such records with them. Angela entered the Holy Family Convent on August 23, 1894 from Monterey, Nebraska and was received into the Novitiate on August 12, 1896. Sister Antonella pronounced her final vows on August 11, 1898. Sister Antonella was a teacher and missioned at the following places: Manitowoc, Wisconsin from 1899 to 1906 as a teacher at Saint Boniface School, grades 1, 2, and 3. Petoskey, Michigan from 1906 to 1908 at Saint Francis Xavier for grades 3 and 4; Kaukauna, Wisconsin from 1908 to 1911 at Saint Mary for grade 6; Petoskey, Michigan from 1911 to 1914 at Saint Francis Xavier for grades 3 and 4; Greenleaf, Wisconsin from 1914 to 1918 at Saint Mary for grades 5 through 8; Brillion, Wisconsin from 1918 to 1924 at Saint Mary for grades 6 through 8; Oneida, Wisconsin from 1924 to 1931 as Principal of Guardian Angel Boarding School; Kewaunee, Wisconsin from 1931 to 1933 at Holy Rosary for grades 7 and 8; West Point, Nebraska from 1934 to 1942 at the Saint Joseph Home for the Aged; Escanaba, Michigan from 1942 to 1944 at Saint Anne for grade 6; Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin from 1944 to 1945 Sister Antonella was the principal and a teacher at Saint Joseph for grades 7 and 8; Maple Grove, Wisconsin from 1945 to 1946, Sister Antonella was the principal and a teacher at Saint Patrick for grades 7 and 8; Oshkosh, Wisconsin from 1946 to 1947, Sister Antonella was the principal and a teacher at Sacred Heart for grade 6; Oshkosh, Wisconsin from 1947 to 1950, Sister Antonella was the principal at Sacred Heart School; Petoskey, Michigan from 1950 to 1954 at Saint Francis Xavier for grade 5; Reedsville, Wisconsin from 1954 to 1956 at Saint Mary for grades 3, 4 and 5; In 1956. Sister Antonella retired at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin and helped in the laundry. Sister Antonella Huntemann died on November 7, 1962 at the Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and is buried in the "Sisters" cemetery at the convent along with her father, Arnold Huntemann and her sister, Sister Armella (Frances) Huntemann. A note in Sister Antonella's file says "she had a very happy, joyful disposition, well-liked by Sisters. It says "she had boundless energy which was a very good thing when she was working with the restless boys at Guardian Angel Boarding School." There is a book titled "The Kids of the Guardian Angel Boarding School" that was written by one of the boarders in 2001. (No source named)


SR. M. ARMELLA HUNTEMAN Sister M. Armella, nee Frances Hunteman, 86, of Holy Family Convent died Sunday noon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for two months. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the convent chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Armella was born Dec. 12, 1882, at Twister Lingen, Germany, daughter of the late Arnold and Elizabeth Tegge Hunteman. She entered the convent May 16, 1899, and professed her vows July 16, 1904. A retired teacher, Sister Armella celebrated her diamond jubilee in 1964. A sister, Sister Antonella, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, preceded her in death in 1962. Friends may call at the convent Tuesday after noon until 9 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 24, 1969 P. 5


ARNOLD HUNTEMAN Born in Twistringen,and given the name Johann Henrich Bernard Arnold, he was called Arnold Huntemann. He was a Real Estate Broker in Morsen, Germany. Arnold left Germany from Bremen in September, 1887 at the age of 50 with his children, Catherine, age 17; Elizabeth, age 14; Clara, age 11; Engel, age 9 and Franziska, age 4. They sailed on the ship "America" and arrived in New York 7th September,1887. There are no records of Maria Elizabeth geboren Tegge, Arnold's wife on the manifest so it is assumed she passed away in Germany. Arnold is then found on the 1890 census living with his daughter Clara and her husband Ernest Aschoff in Nebraska. Arnold then went to live near his daughters, Sister Antonella and Sister Armella at Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc, Wisconsin where he worked until he passed away on May 2, 1907 at age 70. Arnold is buried at the Holy Family Convent in the Sisters cemetery next to his daughters. (No source)


SR. M. ROSE FRANCIS ILK Sister Mary Rose Francis, teacher at Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake. A brother, the Rev. Gerald Ilk, will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Mary Rose Francis was born at Oshkosh Nov. 19, 1908, daughter of John and Rose Gessert Ilk. Friends may call at the convent until 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 11, 1960, page 21