FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN CHARITY OBITUARIES

SR. M. MARTIN TOURS JACKL

Sister Martin Tours Jackl, 82, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
March 1, 1988 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. 
Basil Janasik O.F.M. and burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery.
The former Anna Magdalen Jackl was born September 25, 1905 in Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late John and Rosalie Kohlbeck Jackl. She entered the convent in 1942 and 
professed her vows in 1945. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy 
Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Martin Tours worked at the business office of 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitwooc and was the Bursar General for the Holy Family 
Convent for 17 years.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, two brothers and 
three sisters-in-law, Edward and Margaret Dornaus and Robert and Beatrice Dornaus 
of Manitowoc and Barbara Jackl of Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law, 
Theresa Ryder of Manitowoc and Elmer and Rose Marie Ordiing of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 4 pm to 8 pm Friday where a prayer 
service will be at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., March 3, 1988 page 18


SR. M. CONFIRMA JAKUBISIN

Sister Confirma Jakubisin, 71, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning at the convent.
Funeral services will be 4:20 p.m. Tuesday 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 Mary Elizabeth Jakubisin Jan. 28, 1908, in Byesville, Ohio, 
daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Vasko Jakubisin. She entered the Order of 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1923 and professed her vows in 1926. 
She obtained her bachelor of arts degree from Silver Lake College of Holy 
Family and had taught schools in Francis Creek, New Munster, Appleton, New 
Holstein, Rhinelander, Greenleaf, Marinette, Oshkosh, Neopit, Algoma, DePere 
and St. Boniface and St. Paul Schools of Manitowoc, Wis., Cambridge, Zanesville 
and Wellston, Ohio.
Survivors include two brothers, George Jakubisin of Park, Ohio, and Michael 
Jacobson(sic) of Philadelphia, Pa., and three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Lorinez and 
Mrs. William Rozlas of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. John Latza of Parma, Ohio. Two 
brothers, John and Joseph preceded her in death.
Friends may call in the convent 7:30 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening, where 
a prayer service will be at 7:15 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1979 P. 3


SR. M. IVAN JAKUBISIN

Sister Ivan Jakubisin, 90, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
died Sunday evening, May 29, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 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 Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sister Jakubisin was born Anna Jakubisin, July 9, 1892, at Byesville, Ohio, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Kolinovsky Jakubisin. She entered the 
order in 1911 and professed her vows in 1914. Sister Jakubisin had been a homemaker 
at Reedsville and Askeaton, Wis., and Delaware and Steubenville, Ohio. She had 
also worked in the kitchen at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Ohio, and in the 
kitchen at Holy Family Hospital and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, John 
Jakubisin of Mogadore, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Mary Hohman of Zanesville; a sister-
in-law, Mrs. Josephine Jakubisin of Akron, Ohio, a niece and a nephew.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday 
evening where a prayer service will be held at 7 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 1983 P. 3
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(Jul 09 1892/May 1983/SSDI)


SR. MARY SIMON JAMIEL

Funeral services for Sister Mary Simon Jamiel, age 76, a member of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity, who died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002 at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday Jan. 14, 2002 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 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, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 11, 2002
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Sister Mary Simon Jamiel, 76, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The 
former Almosse Jamiel was born May 14, 1925 in Cambridge, daughter of Amiel 
and Emelie (Gimaiel) Jamiel. She entered the convent in 1944 and professed her 
vows in 1946. Sister Mary Simon earned a bachelor of arts degree from Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc. She served as a teacher at St. Mary, Kaukauna, Wis.; 
St. Joseph, Waukesha, Wis.; San Xavier, Tucson, Ariz.; St. Peter Mission, 
Bapchula; St. Anthony, Topawa, Wis.; Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz.; San 
Jose Mission, Pisinemo; St. John, Komathke, Ariz.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville; 
Cathedral, Honolulu, Hawaii; St. Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii and San Roque, Santa 
Barbara, Calif. After retiring from the teaching profession she performed 
various tasks at St. Mary, Rhinelander and Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, 
Wis. Since 1997, she has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the 
motherhouse.
She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Survivors 
include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four sisters, Sister 
Simona Jamiel of Manitowoc, Wis., Rose Holdmann, Griffith, Ind.; Emelie Norris 
of Palmo Bay, Florida and Esther Ankrom of Kingsville Township; three brothers, 
James Jamiel of Melbourne, Florida, Philip Jamiel of Strongsville and Edward 
Jamiel of Quaker City.
She was preceded in death by her parents. A service was held Jan. 14 at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Samuel D. Jadin officiated the service. Burial 
was in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wis. The Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, Wis., had charge of the arrangements.
Ashtabula Star Beacon, Wed., Jan. 16, 2002 page 12


SR. M. SIMONA JAMIEL

MANITOWOC, Wis. Sister Simona Jamiel, 74, a member of Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Thursday (Aug. 26, 2004) at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. She was born Feb. 6, 1930, in Cambridge, Ohio, daughter of the late 
Amiel and Emelie Gimaiel Jamiel. Sister Jamiel entered the convent in 1949 and 
professed her vows in 1951. She earned a bachelor of arts degree from Holy 
Family College, Manitowoc. She served as an elementary teacher at St. Mary, 
Algoma; St. Wendel, Cleveland; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Mary, Greenleaf; 
Sacred Heart, Sherwood; St. Mary, Hilbert; St. Paul, Wrightstown; St. Mary, 
Reedsville; St. Thomas More, Appleton; Holy Family, Green Bay, all of Wisconsin; 
St. Peter, Bapchule, San Xavier, Tucson, both in Arizona; SS Peter & Paul, 
Wellson and St. Nicholas, Zanesville. After retiring from the teaching ministry, 
she served as a homemaker at St. Benedict, Cambridge, and performed various 
services at Holy Family Convent and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 
December 2003, she resided at St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She 
leaves the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters, Rose Holdman 
of Griffith, Ind.; Esther Ankrom of Kingsville; and Emelie Norris of W. Melbourne, 
Fla.; three brothers, James Jamiel of Melbourne, Fla., Edward (Mary) Jamiel of 
Quaker City and Philip (Charlotte) Jamiel of Strongsville; nieces, nephews other 
relatives and friends. Services were Aug. 30, 2004, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. Burial was in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
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Sister Simona Jamiel, age 74, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity died Thursday evening, Aug. 26, 2004, at Holy Family Convent.
The former Dorothy Jamiel was born Feb. 6, 1930 in Cambridge, Ohio, daughter 
of the late Amiel and Emelie Gimaiel Jamiel. She entered the convent in 1949 
and professed her vows in 1951. Sister Simona earned a Bachelor of Arts degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Simona served as an elementary 
teacher at St. Mary, Algoma; St. Wendel, Cleveland; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; 
St. Mary, Greenleaf; Sacred Heart, Sherwood; St. Mary, Hilbert; St. Paul, 
Wrightstown; St. Mary, Reedsville; St. Anne, Francis Creek; St. John the Baptist, 
Plymouth; St. Thomas More, Appleton; Holy Family, Green Bay, all of Wisconsin; 
St. Peter, Bapchule, San Xavier, Tucson, both of Arizona; SS Peter & Paul, 
Wellston and St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio. After retiring from the teaching 
ministry, she served as a homemaker at St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio and 
performed various services at Holy Family Convent and St. Francis Convent, 
Manitowoc. Since Dec. 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; three sisters 
and a brother-in-law: Rose Holdmann, Griffith, Ind.; Esther Ankrom, Kingsville, 
Ohio; Emelie and Richard Norris, West Melbourne, Fla; three brothers and four 
sisters-in-law: James Jamiel, Melbourne, Fla.; Edward and Mary Jamiel, Quaker 
City, Ohio; Philip and Charlotte Jamiel, Strongsville, Ohio; Betty Jamiel, 
Largo, Fla.; Camille Howard, Bedford, Ky. 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. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004. 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, Aug. 30, 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 Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 28, 2004  P. A3 


SR. M. DION JANZ

Sister Dion Janz, age 93, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2001 at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc, Wis.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001 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 the Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Dion Janz was born on Oct. 31, 1907 in Appleton, Wis., daughter of the late 
Bartholomew and Caroline Schiebler Janz. Sister Dion earned a Bachelor of Arts 
Degree from Mount St. Mary College, Los Angeles, Calif., and a Master of Arts Degree 
from Loyola University, Los Angeles, Calif. In 1923 she entered the convent and 
professed her vows in 1926. Sister Dion served as an elementary teacher and/or 
librarian at St. Boniface, St. Paul and Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, St. Mary, Kaukauna, 
St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Patrick, Maple Grove, St. Gabriel, Neenah, Holy Rosary, 
New Holstein, St. Joseph, Alverno, Wis., St. Benedict, Cambridge, St. Nicholas, 
Zanesville, Ohio, Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz., San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif., 
and as a high school teacher at Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Roncalli High 
School, Manitowoc and St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. After her retirement from active 
ministry, she performed various services at Holy Family Convent. Since 1994 she has 
been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Sister Dion was also a 
member of the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity.
Survivors include Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a brother and sister-in-law, 
John and Angeline Janz, Green Bay, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4 to8 .m. Monday, Jan. 8, 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, January 7, 2001  P. A3


SR. MARY LOIS JARVIS

Sister Mary Lois Jarvis, 73, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
August 2, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be Tuesday, August 4, at 10:30 am at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Flavian Blong O.F.M., Cap. with 
burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sister Jarvis was born September 3, 1913 at Marinette, Wisconsin, daughter of 
the late Mose and Edna Brissette Jarvis. The former Arline Marie Jarvis entered 
the Convent September 2, 1929 and professed her vows on August 15, 1932. Sister 
Mary Lois served as a  homemaker at St. Augustine, Chilton, Wisconsin, a musician 
and an artist at Holy Family Conservatory at Manitowoc, a musician and homemaker 
at St. Agnes, Green Bay, Wisconsin and an artist at Silver Lake college. Since she 
returned from active ministry in 1975, she has been residing at Holy Family convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, cousins and friends.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, from 4 pm to 8 pm this Monday. 
Prayer service will be held at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge 
of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 3, 1987 page 14


SR. M. SILENTIA JASPERS

Sister M. Silentia, 95, of Holy Family Convent, died Thursday at Holy Family
Hospital, Manitowoc.
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
cemetery.
Sister Silentia was born Anna Jaspers Sept. 6, 1872, at Marytown, daughter of
the late John and Catherine Brucker Jaspers, and entered the Franciscan Sisters
of Christian Charity Nov. 21, 1886. She professed her vows July 19, 1890.
She spent the first few years of her religious life teaching school, conducting
music classes and as parish organist. The remainder of her life was spent in
teaching music in various locations in Wisconsin. She retired in 1961.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Bertha De Boer, of Elroy, Wis.
Friends may call at the convent chapel this Friday evening. Pfeffer Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 7, 1968  p.15
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(Sr. M. Jasper/b.6 Sept. 1871/d. June 1968/SSDI)


SR. M. MERIDA JILEK

Sister Merida Jilek, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died early Sunday 
morning, February 1, 1987 at Holy Family Convent. 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, O.F.M. Cap., and 
burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sister Merida Jilek, nee Anna Jilek, was born July 25, 1902 at Antigo, daughter 
of the late Casper and Margaret Dobzil Jilek. She entered the convent in 1923 
and professed her vows in 1926. Sister worked with the elderly at St. Joseph 
Home, West Point, Nebraska and St. Rita Health Care Center, Manitowoc. Since 
retirement in 1983, Sister has been residing at Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Anton and Lillian Jilek of Antigo; and a sister, Rose Maloney 
of Antigo.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday evening where 
a prayer service will be at 7 pm in Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is handling funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Feb. 2, 1987 page 14


SR. M. MIRIAM JOHNSON

Sister Miriam Johnson, 90, died Tuesday evening in Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday in Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch O.Praem will officiate and burial will be in the 
convent cemetery.
Sister Miriam, nee Elizabeth Johnson, was born Oct. 7, 1888 in Kaukauna, daughter 
of the late Abraham and Sarah Hancock Johnson. She entered the Order of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity in 1910 and professed her vows in 1913. She served 
the community as a musician in Komatke, Ariz., Cooperstown, Brillion and Holy 
Family Convent and Memorial Hospital in West Point, Neb., retiring in 1964.
Survivors include a nephew, Harvey Johnson of Racine and a niece, Mrs. Ray Cherney 
of Green Bay and other nieces and nephews. Friends may call in the convent 5 
o'clock to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening, where a prayer service will be at 
7 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1978 page 3


SR. M. ST. MONICA JOHNSTON

Sister St. Monica, 41, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient two weeks.
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 in the convent 
cemetery.
Sister St. Monica was born Dec. 1, 1926, at Whitefish Bay, Wis., the former 
Mary M. Johnston, daughter of the late Fred and Margaret McMahon Johnston. 
The family moved to Manitowoc in 1934, and after completing her elementary 
education at Holy Innocents parochial school, entered the Franciscan Sisters 
of Christian Charity, Aug. 18, 1941. She professed her vows Aug. 15, 1945, 
and was a graduate of Holy Family College. Her last teaching job was at Sacred 
Heart school., Oshkosh.
Survivors include two brothers, Robert J. of Manitowoc and Joseph of Sheboygan.
Friends may call at the convent Wednesday afternoon until 9 p.m. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1968  P. 15


SR. M. COLUMBA JOYCE

Died – At Silver Lake Convent, on Wednesday, Mary, daughter of James and Anna 
Joice(sic), at the age of 18 years. The deceased was born in the town of Chilton. 
About four years ago, the deceased entered the convent, at Silver Lake. She was 
a young lady of strong conviction, and entered the convent for the purpose of 
joining that order of pious sisters of Charity. The funeral took place today, 
(Saturday) the remains being buried in the cemetery at Silver Lake. 
Chilton Times November 3, 1888


SR. M. MAUREEN JOYCE

Sister Maureen Joyce, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, April 9, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 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 Jean Frances Joyce was born March 9, 1910, in Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Walter and Ellen Healy Joyce. She entered the Convent in 1933 
and professed her vows in 1936. Sister Maureen earned a Bachelor of Science 
Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, and a Master of Education Degree 
from St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. She served as an elementary teacher 
at St. Joseph, Alverno; St. Joseph and St. Mary, Waukesha; St. John, Antigo; 
St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Bernadette, Appleton; St. Mary, Brillion;
St. Agnes, Mingo Junction; St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; Guardian Angels, 
West Point; Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb.; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey; St. 
Francis de Sales, Manistique; and St. Anne, Escanaba, Mich. After her 
retirement from active ministry, she resided at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, 
and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1995, she had been a resident 
of St. Rita Health Facilities at the Motherhouse. She was a member of the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, 
Elaine Hermann, Beaver Dam; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 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 11, 1998 p.2
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CONVENT RECEIVES LOCAL POSTULANTS 
Two young women of this city were received as postulants at the convent of 
the Sisters of St. Francis, Silver Lake this week-end. Miss Jean Joyce, 
daughter of Mrs. Walter Joyce, South 11th street…
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 29, 1933  P. 20


SR. M. AIDAN JUETTEN

Sister M. Aidan, 63, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at Holy Family Convent Chapel with the Rev. D.F. Hurley 
officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery.
She was born Feb. 19, 1900, at Elton, Wis., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Lawrence Juetten. She entered the convent in 1920 and was a teacher in the states 
of Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois. She served as principal for two years at 
St. Andrews Catholic School, Manitowoc.
Among survivors are eight brothers, Edward of Selma, Wash, John of Rapid City, 
S.D., Lawrence of Rhinelander, Henry of White Lake, Wis., Richard and Frederic 
of Escanaba, Mich., and Arthur and Gordon of Antigo and a sister, Mrs. John Wurzer 
of White Lake.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent. The Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements
Two Rivers Reporter, March 11, 1963 P. T-9


SR. M. OLGA JUNGWIRTH

Sister Olga Jungwirth, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters 
of Christian Charity, died Friday, December 1, 1995, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 
1995, at the 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 Julia Jungwirth was born February 27, 1907, in Oshkosh, 
Wis., daughter of the late Jordan and Julia Kloiber Jungwirth. She 
entered the convent in 1925 and professed her vows in 1928. Sister 
Olga served as an elementary school teacher at Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, 
Corpus Christi, Sawyer, St. Wendel, Cleveland, St. Peter, Ashton, 
St. Anthony, Neopit, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. Teresa, Appleton, 
St. Andrew, Manitowoc, St. Mary, Hilbert, St. Bernadette, Appleton, 
St. Nicholas, Zanesville and St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio. She also 
served as librarian at St. Gabriel, Neenah; homemaker at St. Anthony, 
Oconto Falls, and visited the sick and elderly of the parish at Sacred 
Heart Parish, Oshkosh, Wis. Since retiring from active ministry in 
1984, she had been residing at the Motherhouse.
Surivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one 
sister-in-law, Gen Jungwirth, Oshkosh; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Monday at the 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, December 3, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. ROMANA JUNGWIRTH

SISTER PASSES AWAY AT CATHOLIC CONVENT
Sister Mary Romana, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Jungwirth, 1150 Tenth Street, 
died this morning at Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc after a long illness. She 
was born April 7, 1911 and attended St. Vincent's School in this city before 
attending the convent. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, Sister Mary 
Olga, Neopit, Wis., and Miss Margaret Jungwirth and two brothers, Frank and 
Jordan Jungwirth of this city.
Funeral services will be held at Holy Family Chapel at Manitowoc at 8 o'clock 
Wednesday morning. Burial will be in Manitowoc.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Mon., Sept. 9, 1940 page 4


SR. EUDELMA JUNK

Sister Eudelma Junk, age 89, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 13, 2008, at the Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Dorothy Junk was born on Dec. 19, 1918, in Athens, daughter of the 
late Frank J. and Ellen (Rein) Junk. She entered the convent in 1933, and 
professed her vows in 1937. Sister Eudelma earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 
St. Norbert College, De Pere. Sister Eudelma served as a teacher at Sacred Heart 
and St. Boniface, Manitowoc; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; Holy Family, Lindsay; 
Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; St. Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii; and as a librarian 
at St. John, Komatke, Topawa Elementary, Topawa, Ariz., and Silver Lake College 
and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2005, 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. on Monday, Aug. 18, 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, Aug. 17, 2008. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the 
Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 15, 2008


SR. M. VIOLATA JUNK

Sister Violata Junk, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday morning, June 1, 2011 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Florence Junk was born on November 15, 1915 in Athens, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late William and Anna (Schmidt) Junk. She entered the Convent 
in 1930 and professed her vows in 1936.
Sister Violata earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Silver Lake College, 
Manitowoc. Sister Violata served as an elementary teacher at Sacred Heart, 
Oshkosh, Sacred Heart & St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay, 
St. Joseph, Alverno, St. Mary, Clarks Mills, St. Mary, Reedsville, Wisconsin 
and Covered Wells, Sells, Arizona. She also served as an aide in the Visual 
Aids Department at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, for 10 years and performed 
a variety of services at Holy Family 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. Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Fr. 
Finian Zaucha, OFM with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 2011


SR. M. EUSEBIA KAESER

Sister Eusebia Kaeser, 96, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday 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 Eusebia, nee Margaret Kaeser, was born Jan. 12, 1879, at St. Wendel, 
daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Weber Kaeser. She entered the Order 
of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1895 and professed her vows in 
1899. She had taught school at St. Anna, New Holstein, Kaukauna, Darboy, Boyd, 
Oshkosh and Antigo, Wis., Petoskey, Mich., and Zanesville, Ohio, from 1898 to 
1936. She then served the community in caring for the aged at St. Joseph Home, 
West Point, Neb., from 1936 to 1964 and at St. Paul, Kaukauna for two years, 
retiring in 1966 to Holy Family Hospital and Holy Family Convent in 1970.
Survivors include a half brother, Anton Wagner, of Marshfield, a half sister, 
Mrs. Fred Thomson of Hatley, Wis., a nephew, Henry Guidinger, of Manitowoc and 
a niece, Sister Alfred Guidinger, of New Berlin and other nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the convent from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until 
the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 11, 1975  P. 12


SR. M. JULIANA KALMUS

SISTER, WHO WAS MEMBER OF GOLDEN JUBILEE CLASS, DIES 
Sister M. Juliana, who before she took the vows over fifty years ago was Mary 
Kalmus, passed away on Christmas eve at the Holy Family convent at Silver Lake 
of complications and a heart attack. Burial will take place Monday morning at 
nine o’clock with a solemn mass of requiem, in the convent chapel. 
The deceased was 71 years of age and was born in this county. Her parents and 
other immediate relatives have all preceded her in death. She entered the 
Community of Franciscan Sisters and the Holy Family convent Sept. 18, 1878. She 
was one of three nuns who observed the golden anniversary of ordination into the 
order a few months ago.
A niece, Sister M. Faber is a member of the Franciscan Sisters.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 26, 1931  P. 2
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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


MARIE KALMUS

Death in The Cloister in Silver Lake on Tues. last week of 73 yr. old 
Mrs. Maria Kalmus, of old age debility. The burial took place Thursday.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1897


SR. M. ANN KALSCHEUER

Sister Ann Kalscheuer, age 89, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Tuesday, February 4, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 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 Cememtery (sic), Manitowoc.
The former Matilda Kalscheuer was born November 10, 1907, in Ashton, Wis., daughter 
of the late Henry and Anna Kalscheuer. She entered the Convent in 1925 and professed 
her vows in 1928. Sister Ann earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mount Saint Mary 
College, Los Angeles, Calif., and a Masters Degree from the University of Notre Dame, 
Notre Dame, Ind. Sister Ann served as a teacher and/or principal at St. Francis, 
Hollandtown, SS. Peter and Paul, Kiel, St. Mary, Algoma, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. 
Mary, Reedsville, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. Joseph and St. Mary, Waukesha, St. Mary, 
Kaukauna, St. Anthony, Neopit, Wis.; Papago Indian Reservation, Cowlic, Ariz.; St. 
Sylvester, Woodsfield, Ohio; St. Charles Lwanga and Holy Angels, Chicago, Ill., and 
Harambee Community School in the inner city of Milwaukee. Since 1994, she had been 
serving as a volunteer in the library at St. Mary, Clarks Mills.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law, 
Caroline Kalscheuer, Middleton, Wis.; 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, February 5, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. CASILDA KALSCHEUER

Sister Casilda Kalscheuer, 84, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, May 15, at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Revs. Clarence Koch and Henry Kalscheuer, nephews of the deceased will 
concelebrate the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in the convent 
cemetery.
Sister Casilda was born Theresa Mary Kalscheuer in 1896 at Ashton, Wis., 
daughter of the late Henry and Anna Kalscheuer. She entered the Order of 
Franciscan Sisters of Charity in 1920 and professed her vows in 1922. She 
obtained her bachelor of arts degree from Holy Family College majoring in 
Education. Sister Casilda taught schools at Kiel, Rhinelander, Algoma, Oneida, 
West DePere, Mackville, Askeaton, Clintonville, Antigo, Sherwood, Manitowoc, 
Sawyer, Kewaunee, Waukesha and Green Bay, Wis., and Delaware, Ohio.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and two sisters, 
Sister Verena Kalscheuer and Sister Ann Kalscheuer.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a 
prayer service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 16, 1980 P.3


SR. M. MARCIANA KALSCHEUER

Sister Mary Marcianna, 52, died Friday at the Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Family Convent, 
Silver Lake with burial in the convent cemetery.
She was a teacher in the St. Andrew parochial school, Manitowoc. She was 
born Regina Kalsheuer at Middleton, Wis. Survivors include three sisters. 
Sister Verena of Zanesville, Ohio, Sister Casilda, a teacher at Holy 
Innocents parochial school, Manitowoc, and Sister Henriana of Woodsfield, 
Ohio.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 2, 1956 P. 17
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Sr. M. Marciana Kalscheuer
Funeral services for Sister M. Marciana, 51, the former Regina Kalscheuer, 
who died Friday at Manitowoc, will be held Tuesday at 8 in Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. Sr. Marciana was a daughter of the late Henry and 
Anna Kalscheuer, Ashton. She is survived by five sisters, Sr. M. Verena, 
Sr. M. Casilda and Sr. M. Henrianna, all of Holy Family Convent and Mrs. 
Katherine Acker, Middleton and Mrs. Caroline Laufenberg, Waunakee; two 
brothers, John and Frank Kalscheuer, both of Middleton.
The Capital Times, Madison, WI  Apr. 2, 1956


SR. M. VERENA KALSCHEUER

Sister Verena Kalscheuer, 92, of Holy Family Convent, died Thursday morning, 
Feb. 13, at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at 
Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated 
by her two nephews, Father Henry Kalscheuer and Father Clarence Koch and burial 
will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Verena, nee Josephine Kalscheuer was born April 20, 1893 at Ashton, Wis., 
daughter of the late Henry and Anna Kalscheuer. She entered the convent in 1916 
and professed her vows in 1918. Sister Verena was a Homemaker at St. Mary at 
Reedsville, Wis., St. Andrew at Potosi, Wis., St. Mary at Bloomington, Wis., St. 
Frances at Manistique, Mich., St. Anne at Francis Creek; Holy Family Convent and 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Holy Rosary at Kewaunee, St. John at Plymouth 
and St. Joseph at Sturgeon Bay. Sister served as a Nurses Aid at the Good 
Samaritan Hospital at Zanesville, Ohio from 1943 to her retirement in 1962.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Sister 
Ann Kalscheuer OSF of Chicago, Ill., and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at 
Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm this Friday where a prayer service will be 7 
pm this Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Feb. 14, 1986 page 3


SR. MARY BERNARD KAMPSCHOER

Sister Mary Bernard Kampschoer, age 78, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Thursday evening, May 1, 2003, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 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 Lillian Kampschoer was born Jan. 28, 1925, in Stevens Point, daughter 
of the late John and Mary Phillip Kampschoer. She entered the convent in 1943 
and professed her vows in 1946. Sister Mary Bernard earned a Bachelor of Arts 
degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts degree from 
The Catholic University of American, Washington, D.C. Sister Mary Bernard served 
as a teacher at St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. Joseph, St. Agnes and St. Philip, Green 
Bay; St. Therese, Appleton; St. Mary, Brillion; St. Paul, Wrightstown; all of 
Wisconsin; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; principal at Holy Innocents, 
Manitowoc; Parish Visitor at St. Joseph, Rice Lake; and St. Philip, Green Bay. 
She also worked with teachers in the teaching of reading through workshops and 
lectures in the Phonovisual Method. Since she became ill in April 2003, 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; four brothers and 
sisters-in-law: Robert and Yuill Kampschoer, Trenton, Mich.; Carl and Hazel 
Kampschoer, Middleton; James and Julie Kampschoer, Whippany, N.J.; and John and 
Lucille Kampschoer, Stevens Point. 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. Tuesday 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 4, 2003 p.A3


SR. M. LAURETTA KANE

Sister Lauretta Kane, age 92, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
charity, died August 28, 2000, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 4, 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.
She was born September 30, 1907, in Stark, Wis., daughter of the late Bernard 
and Cathrine Morgan Kane. Sister Lauretta entered the convent in 1934 and 
professed her vows in 1937. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy 
Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Lauretta served as an elementary teacher, at 
St. John, Antigo, St. Paul, Manitowoc, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Mary, Waukesha, 
St. Joseph, Green Bay, St. Aloysius, Kaukauna, SS. Peter & Paul, Kiel, St. Agnes, 
Mingo Junction, St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, guardian Angels, West Point, Neb., 
St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill., St. Ann, Menominee, St. Anne,  Escanaba, Mich., 
and Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz. After her retirement from the teaching 
profession, she performed various tasks at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, St. Philip, 
Green Bay, Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc 
and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1994, she has been a resident of St. 
Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call on Sunday, September 3, 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.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 31, 2000 P. A2


SR. M. NATALIE KANZELBERGER

Sister Natalie Kanzelberger, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Thursday morning, May 16, 2002, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Madeline Kanzelberger was born Sept. 1, 1906, in Antigo, daughter of 
the late John and Mary Augustin Kanzelberger. She entered the convent in 1920 and 
professed her vows in 1925. Sister Natalie earned a bachelor of arts degree from 
St. Norbert College, De Pere. Sister Natalie served as a teacher at St. Boniface, 
St. Andrew and Sacred Heart, all of Manitowoc; St. Augustine, Chilton; St. Joseph 
and Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay; St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. Mary, Hilbert; St. 
Anthony, Marinette; St. Mary, Kaukauna; Sacred Heart, Sherwood; St. Mary, Brillion; 
St. Mary, Clarks Mills; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; St. Philip, Green Bay; St. 
Domitilla, Hillside, Ill.; St. John, Wellsburg, W.Va.; and Holy Family, Lindsay, 
Neb. After retiring from the teaching profession, she served in the Learning Center 
at St. Joseph, Waukesha. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1992 and has been a 
resident of St. Rita Health Center since 1997. She is a member of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian charity; a sister: Mary Shelby, 
Somers, Wis., 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 17, 2002 P. A3


SR. M. ANN CLARE KAPELLEN

Sister Ann Clare Kapellen, age 72, a member of the Franciscan Sisters 
of Christian Charity, died Thursday, November 16, 1995, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 20, 1995, 
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 Margaret Kapellen was born September 18, 1923, in Plymouth, 
Wis., daughter of the late Frank F. and Clara Kreidler Kapellen. She 
entered the convent in 1937 and professed her vows in 1941. Sister Ann 
Clare earned a B.A. Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister 
Ann Clare served as a teacher in elementary schools at Holy Innocents, 
Manitowoc, Holy Rosary, New Holstein, St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, 
Wis.; St.Anne, Escanaba, St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, St. John, 
Menominee, Mich.; Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz.; San Roque, Santa 
Barbara, Calif. She also served as a registrar at Holy Family College, 
Manitowoc, Wis. Since 1979 she had been residing at the Motherhouse.
Survivors inlcude the Franciscan Sisters of Christin Charity; four brothers 
and three sisters-in-law, Rev. John Kapellen, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Raymond 
and Ruth Kapellen, George and Ruby Kapellen, Plymouth, Wis., Joseph and 
Doris Kapellen, Sheboygan Falls, Wis.; one sister, Elizabeth LeMahieu, 
Plymouth, Wis. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday at Holy Family Convent. A prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Holy Famiy Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 17, 1995 P. A2
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The former Margaret Kapellen, she entered the convent in 1937 and professed her 
vows in 1941. Sister earned a B.A. degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. 
She served as an elementary teacher at Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, Holy Rosary, 
New Holstein, St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St.Anne, Escanaba, St.Francis de 
Sales, Manistique, St. John, Menominee, Mich., Imaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz.,
and San Roque, Santa Barbara, California. 
Sister also served as a registrar at Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Since 1979, 
she had been residing at the Motherhouse.
Her siblings were:John A. who was a priest,George who married Ruby, Raymond who 
married Ruth, Joseph who married Doris and Elizabeth who married Melvin LeMahieu. 
(No source cited)


SR. M. MATTEO KARL

Sister Matteo Karl, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Saturday, June 12, 1993, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 1993 at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. Celebrating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, 
O.Praem., with burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Eleanor Karl was born June 27, 1902, in Newark, N.J., daughter of the 
late Matthias and Theresa Stock Karl. She entered the Convent in 1952 and professed 
her vows in 1954. Sister Matteo served as a seamstress and sacristan at Sacred Heart 
Seminary, Oneida, Wis. Since 1974, she has been residing at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Chrisitan Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call Wednesday, June 16, 1993, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. There will be a prayer service held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with arrangement.
Herald Times Reporter, June 14, 1993 P. A2


SR. MARY ROMAINE KARL

Sister Mary Romaine Karl, 83, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
May 23, at Holy Family 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 the Rev. Gerald 
Walker, O.F.M. Cap. and burial will in (sic) the convent cemetery.
Sister Karl, nee Marie Theresa Karl, was born Oct. 28, 1898, at Neward, N.J., 
daughter of the late Matthias and Teresa Stock Karl. She entered the convent 
in 1926 and professed her vows in 1929. She taught school at Antigo. She was 
principal at Guardian Angel Boarding School at Oneida, and administrator of 
the Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis. Sister Karl served in the business office of 
the Good Samaritan Hospital at Zanesville, Ohio, and in the business office at 
Komathke, Ariz. She also served as a driver for the community for many years.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, 
Sister M. Matteo Karl; and a newphew, Matthias Ostrowski of Bayville, N.J.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel from 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Monday evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 1982 P. 3


SR. M. NARCISSUS KEEFFE

Sister Narcissus Keeffe, 76, of St. Mary Convent, West Point, Neb., died Thursday 
at St. Francis Memorial Hospital at West Point.
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 and burial will 
be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Narcissus, nee Julia Keeffe, was born Feb. 24, 1898, at Delaware, Ohio. 
She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1915 and 
professed her vows in 1918. She had served the community as a teacher at Waukesha, 
Oconto Falls, St. Joseph School at Potosi and Manitowoc Holy Family Academy in 
Wisconsin; at Wellington, Zanesville, Mingo Junction, Cambridge and Steubenville 
in Ohio and West Pint and Lindsay in Nebraska. In 1969, she retired to West Point 
where she had taught at Guardian Angels School and Catholic Central High Schol for 
25 years.
Survivors include two sisters, Sister M. Rosalima, of Cambridge, Ohio, and Mrs. 
E. J. (Martha) Shisler, of Delaware, Ohio.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 31, 1975  P. 3


SR. M. ROSALIMA KEEFFE

Sister Rosalima Keeffe, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday, May 21, 1995, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, 1995, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem., with burial in Holy Family Cemetery.
The former Esther Keeffe was born March 19, 1900, in Delaware, Ohio, daughter of 
the late John and Julia McElligott Keeffe. She entered the convent in 1917 and 
professed her vows in 1919. Sister Rosalima earned a B.A. and a M.A. Degree from 
Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Sister served as an elementary 
teacher at Cambridge and Zanesville, Ohio and Waukesha, Wis. She taught high 
school students at Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, Wis., St. Willibrord, Chicago, 
Ill., St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich., Rosecrans, Zanesville, Ohio; Holy Name, 
Escanaba, Mich.; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; Xavier High School, Appleton, 
Wis. and Guernsey Catholic Central, Cambridge, Ohio and served as a librarian at 
St. Mary School, Delaware, Ohio. After her retirement from active ministry, she 
resided at San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Wis. Since the fall of 1987 she has been 
a resident of 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. on Thursday, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A 
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Holy Family Convent 
Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. LIBORIA KEGEL

Sister Mary Liboria of Holy Family convent, Silver Lake, died Wednesday night 
at Stevens Point. Funeral services will be at 9 am Saturday at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. The Rev. D.F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the 
convent cemetery.
Sister Liboria was born in Germany and came to the United States as a girl, 
settling at Manitowoc. She was a nurse 20 years at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc. Friends may call at the convent chapel from 7 to 9 pm Friday. 
Funeral arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Nov. 10, 1960 page T7


SR. M. ANDREA KELBEL

Sister Andrea Kelbel, 65, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
November 10, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Mass 
of Christian Burial celebrant will be Rev. Joseph Kelbel. Concelebrant will 
be Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Sister Andrea was born December 13, 1923 at Petoskey, Michigan, daughter of 
the late John and Mary Raynyak. The former Anna Kelbel entered the convent in 
1938 and professed her vows in 1932 (??). Sister Andrea earned a B.A. Degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister taught at St. Francis, Hollandtown, 
Wisconsin; St. Joseph, Rice Lake, Wisconsin; Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; 
St. Rose, Clintonville, Wisconsin; Holy Rosary, New Holstein, Wisconsin; St. 
Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; St. Ann, Escanaba, Michigan; St. Francis, Petoskey, 
Michigan; Holy Name Central, Escanaba, Michigan; Immaculate Conception, DePere, 
Wisconsin. She was secretary and driver for the Northern Regional House, Green 
Bay, Wisconsin. Sister was local director at St. Anthony, Marinette, Wisconsin 
and Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wisconsin. She was homemaker at Sacred Heart, 
Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Since her illness in 1988 she has been residing at Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three brothers 
and a sister-in-law, Stephen Kelbel of Petoskey, Michigan, John Kelbel of 
Petoskey, Michigan, Bert Kelbel of San Diego, California and Mrs. Maxine Kelbel 
of Lake Elsinore, California; two sisters, Sister Helen Kelbel of Sturgeon Bay 
and Mrs. Margaret Upton of Lincoln Park, Minnesota; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 4 pm to 8 pm Monday where a prayer 
service will be at 7 pm in the Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
is handling arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Nov. 12, 1989 page B14


SR. M. HELEN KELBEL

Sister Helen Kelbel, (formerly known as Sister Jonathan), age 84, a member of 
the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Sunday evening, Dec. 12, 
2010, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Helen Kelbel was born on Jan. 27, 1926, in Kegomic, Mich., daughter 
of the late John and Mary (Raynyak) Kelbel. She entered the Convent in 1941 
and professed her vows in 1944. Sister Helen Kelbel earned a Bachelor of Arts 
Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Wis. Sister Helen served as a 
teacher at St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Augustine, Chilton, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, 
St. Joseph, Kellnersville, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Gabriel, Neenah, St. Mary, 
Brillion, St. Mary, Hilbert, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Corpus Christi, Sturgeon 
Bay and St. Mary, Clarks Mills, Wis. She also served as a helper in the library 
and teacher aide at St. Christopher, West Convina, Calif.; teacher aide at Holy 
Cross, Kaukauna, volunteer and helper in the library at St. Aloysius School/
Parish, Kaukauna, 
Wis., and volunteer in St. Francis de Sales School, Manistique, Mich. After 
retiring from active ministry, she performed various services at Holy Family 
Conservatory and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2007, 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.) 
She was also preceded in death by a sister: Sister Andrea Kelbel, OSF, along with 
other brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 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. Thursday, Dec. 16, 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, Dec. 14, 2010


SR. M. ANNE KENNEDY

Sister Anne Kennedy, age 69, a member of the Fransiscan (sic) Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, July 1, 1993 at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, WI.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 5, 1993 at the Holy Family Convent 
Chapel, the Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by the Most Rev. Robert J. 
Banks, Bishop of Green Bay. Burial will be at the Holy Family Cemetery.
The former Anna (sic) Mae Kennedy was born on April 10, 1924, in Rice Lake, WI. 
Daughter of the late Albert and Edna Wood Kennedy. She entered the convent in 1938 
and professed her vows in 1942. Sister Anne earned a B.A. Degree from the Holy Family 
College, Manitowoc and a M.A. Degree and Ph.D. Degree from St. Louis University, St. 
Louis, Mo. Sister Anne served as a teacher at Plymouth, Kiel, St. Mary Kaukauna, 
Oshkosh, Antigo and St. Joseph, Green Bay. After earning a doctorate degree from St. 
Louis University, she served as a Dean of Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, WI., for 
ten years and as President of Silver Lake College for 17 years. In 1987, Bishop Adam 
Maida appointed her director of the diocesan Office of Human Concerns and Services. 
In 1989 she was appointed as Director of Education and Spiritual Development for the 
Green Bay Diocese and in 1990 she became Director of Diocesan Programs and Services. 
She was a member of the Fransiscan Sisters of Chrisitan Charity.
Survivors include, the Fransiscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Margaret 
Wadzinski, Rhineland, WI., Joyce Zeleznikar, Aurora, Minn.; three brothers and three 
sisters-in-law, John and Evelyn Kennedy, Orange Park, Fla., Clarence and Elaine Kennedy, 
Wauwautosa, WI., Thomas and Julie Kennedy, Midland, Mich. Nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call on Sunday, July 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
WI. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
A memorial fund has been established at the Silver Lake College, Manitowoc under the 
title, "Sister Anne Kennedy Endowed Professorship."
Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 1993 P. A2


SR. M. EVA MARIE KENNEDY

Sister Eva Marie, 74, retired music teacher, died early Monday morning at 
Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
with the Rev. Ronald Kirk, O’Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the convent 
cemetery.
Sister Eva Marie was born Claire Kennedy March 24, 1891, at Chilton, daughter 
of the late William and Kathryn Graney Kennedy. She entered the convent June 26, 
1917, and professed her vows Aug. 10, 1920.
Friends may call at the convent from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 8, 1965  P. 28 


SR. M. PATRICE KENNEDY

Sister M. Patrice, 75, of Holy Family Convent, died Thursday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the convent, the Rev. Ronald 
Kirk, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery… (sic)
The nun was born Feb. 25, 1892, in Norway, Mich., daughter of the late C. 
and Elizabeth Cox Kennedy. She taught school for the Franciscan Order. 
Friends may call at the convent after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 31, 1967  P. 19 


SR. M. ANGELO KERCH

Sister Angelo Kerch, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died on Thursday morning, April 29, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Anna Kerch was born on Feb. 5, 1920, in St. Anna, Wisconsin, daughter 
of the late Paul and Theresa (Uerling) Kerch. She entered the Convent in 1933, 
and professed her vows in 1938. Sister Angelo earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in 
Dietetics from Fontbonne College, St. Louis, Missouri. Sister Angelo served as 
a dietitian at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc; Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio; and 
St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb. She also served as a homemaker 
at St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich., St. Mary, Kaukauna, and performed various tasks 
at St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. She retired to St. Rita Health Center at the 
Motherhouse in 2004. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was also preceded in death by Sister Leo Kerch, OSF and Sister Ernestine 
Kerch, OSF.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 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. Monday, May 3, 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, April 30, 2010


SR. M. ERNESTINE KERCH

Sister Ernestine Kerch, age 81, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Friday morning, June 27, 2003, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 30, 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 March 17, 1922, in St. Anna, Wis., daughter of the late Paul and 
Theresa Urling Kerch. She entered the convent in 1936 and professed her vows in 
1940. Sister Ernestine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, 
Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts degree in library science from Rosary College, 
Chicago, Ill. Sister Ernestine served as a teacher at Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; 
St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. John, Seymour; St. Joseph, Rice Lake; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; 
St. John, Antigo; and as a librarian at St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; Catholic 
Memorial High School, Waukesha; Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc; Silver Lake College, 
Manitowoc; Roncalli High School, Manitowoc; Xavier High School, Appleton; St. Mary, 
Bloomington; Catholic Central, Rhinelander; Holy Hill, Hubertus, Wis.; and Ironwood 
Catholic High School, Ironwood, Mich. She retired to the Motherhouse in May 2003. 
She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters: Sister 
Leo Kerch, OSF and Sister Angelo Kerch, OSF, both of Manitowoc; and brother and 
sister-in-law; Nicholas and Jane Kerch, Westfield, 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. 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, June 28, 2003


SR. M. LEO KERCH

Sister Leo Kerch, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died on Thursday evening, July 9, 2009, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 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. Tuesday, July 14, 2009. 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 12, 2009


SR. MARY KERCH

Sister Mary Kerch, 85, a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
died Monday night, March 18, 1991, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at 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.
Born October 3, 1905, in Hilbert, Wis., daughter of the late Paul and Theresa 
Urlings Kerch. She entered the Convent in 1921 and professed her vows in 1924. 
Sister Mary earned a B.A. Degree from the Holy Family College, Manitowoc and a 
M.A. Degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister served the community 
as a teacher in Zanesville, Ohio; Wellsburg W. Va.; Ironwood, Mich.; Middleton, 
Cato, Antigo, Kaukauna, Oneida, Oshkosh, Brillion. St. Boniface and Holy Family 
Academy, Manitowoc, Wis.
Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters, 
Sister Leo Kerch OSF, Sister Angelo Kerch OSF, Sister Ernestine Kerch OSF, all 
of Manitowoc, Wis.; five brothers and two sisters-in-law, Leo Kerch, John and 
Lucille Kerch, all of Fond du Lac; Nick and Jane Kerch of Westfield, Wis. George 
Kerch of Oconomowoc, Wis., Edward Kerch of West Allis, Wis.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Prayer 
Service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home of Manitowoc assisted with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 19, 1991 P. B6


SR. M. EILEEN KERKHOF

Sister M. Eileen Kerkhof, 76, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday at the convent.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem, will officiate with burial in the convent 
cemetery.
Sr. Eileen, nee Mary Kerkhof, was born July 20, 1899, at Hollandtown, daughter 
of the late Henry and Johanna Kempen Kerkhof. She entered the order of 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Dec. 31, 1918, and professed her vows 
Aug. 7, 1921. She taught music at Reedsville, Oshkosh, Manitowoc, Oconto Falls, 
Petoskey, Mich., West Point, Neb., Wellston, Ohio, and Yuma, Ariz., retiring 
to Holy Family Convent in 1972.
Survivors include a brother, William of Little Chute and two sisters, Sister 
Merilda and Sister Everildes of Holy Family Convent.
Friends may call at the convent chapel from 6 to 9 o’clock this Thursday evening. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, August 7, 1975  P. 16


SR. M. EVERILDIS KERKHOF

Sister Everildis Kerkhof, age 94, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday, May 14, 1995, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 1995, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem., with burial in Holy Family Cemetery.
The foremr Wilhelmina Petronella Kerkhof was born March 25, 1901, in Hollandtown, 
Wis., daughter of the late Henry and Johanna Kempen Kerkhof. She entered the 
convent in 1922 and professed her vows in 1925. Sister Everildis earned a R.N. 
diploma from Holy Family School of Nursing, Manitowoc. She served as a teacher 
of primary grades at St. Joseph, Rice Lake, and as a nurse at Good Samaritan 
Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio; Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; St. Frances Memorial 
Hospital, West Point, Neb., Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis., and St. Rita's Infirmary 
at the Motherhouse. Since 1988, she had been living at Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Sister 
Merilda Kerkhof, OSF, Manitowoc; nieces, nepehws, 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. on Tuesday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 15, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. IGNATIUS KERKHOF

Sister M. Ignatius, 75, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday 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 Ignatius was born Johanna Kerkhof Aug. 10, 1894, in Hollandtown, 
daughter of the late Henry and Johanna Kempen Kerkhof. She entered the 
order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity April 20, 1917, and 
professed her vows July 15, 1919. She had received her B.S. degree in 
nursing and had taught at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. 
She was a nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; St. Joseph Home, West 
Point, Neb.; and St. Paul Home, Kaukauna.
Survivors include a brother, William, of Kaukauna; and three sisters, 
Sister M. Eileen of Oconto Falls, Sister M. Everildis of Holy Family 
Convent and Sister M. Merilda of Oshkosh.
Friends may call at the convent after 1 p.m. Thursday. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 4, 1970


SR. M. MERILDA KERKHOF

Sister Merilda Kerkhof, age 94, a member of the Franciscan sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Tuesday, November 19, 1996, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 22, 1996, 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 Josephine Kerkhof was born August 26, 1902, in Hollandtown, Wis., 
daughter of the late Henry and Johanna Kempen Kerkhof. Sister Merilda earned a 
Bachelor of Music Degree and a Master of Music Degree from Chicago Conservatory, 
Chicago, Ill. She entered the Convent in 1922 and professed her vows in 1925. 
Sister Merilda served as a teacher of music at St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich., St. 
Nicholas, Zanesville, St. Benedict, Cambridge, SS. Peter and Paul, Wellston, Ohio, 
Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb., Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Mary, Algoma, 
Guardian Angels, Oneida, and St. Mary, Kaukauna. After retiring from the teaching 
profession, she resided at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, and St. Francis Convent, 
Manitowoc. Since 1992, 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; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday 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, November 20, 1996 P. A2


SR. M. THEONELLA KERKOF

Sister M. Theonella, 69, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient a month.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the convent chapel, the Rev. Ronald 
Kirk, O. Praem, officiating, and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Theonella, Ardeen Kirkhof (sic), was born Oct. 1, 1897, at Hollandtown, 
daughter of the late Henry and Anna Kempen Kerkhof. She joined the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity June 15, 1918, and professed her vows Aug. 7, 1921. 
She had been teaching Chemistry at Holy Family College and had a masters degree 
from Marquette University.
Survivors are four sisters, all nuns in the Franciscan Order Sister M. Ignatius, 
Sister M. Eileen, Sister M. Everildis, and Sister M. Merilda, and a brother, 
William, of Hollandtown.
Friends may call at the convent Thursday afternoon and evening.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 14, 1967 P.22


RICHARD F. KERKHOFF

Richard F. Kerkhoff, 71, of 2409 S. Alverno Rd., Manitowoc, died Friday night, 
Aug. 17, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
A memorial mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Rev. Julian Resch O.F.M. will officiate.
Mr. Kerkhoff was born April 2, 1913, in the Town of Holland, Brown County, son 
of the late Andrew and Minnie VanLanan Kerkhoff. Prior to his retirement, he had 
been employed at Holy Family Convent and was a Veteran of World War II.
Survivors include four brothers, four sister (sic); and nieces and nephews.
His body was donated to the Milwaukee Medical College. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, assisted the family with local arangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 20, 1984 P. 3


SR. M. GABRIEL KERNER

Sister Gabriel Kerner, age 97, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday morning, April 13, 1995, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 1995, at the 
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 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Anna Mary Kerner was born September 8, 1897, in Petoskey, Mich., 
daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Yesberger Kerner. She entered the Covnent 
in 1917 and professed her vows in 1920. Sister earned a Bachelor of Music Degree 
from Chicago Conservatory of Music, Chicago, Ill. Sister Gabriel served as a 
music teacher at Cambridge, Zanesville, Ohio; Menominee, Ironwood, Escanaba, 
Petoskey, Mich.; Lindsay, West Point, Neb.; Kaukauna, Oneida, Antigo, Bloomington, 
Holy Innocents, Holy Family Convent, and Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc, Wis. 
After her retirement from active ministry in 1971, she resided at Ozanam Home, 
New Berlin, Wis. and since 1976 she has been residing 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 at the Holy Family Convent from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 1995, 
where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 14, 1995 P. A2


SR. MARIE THERESE KESSLER

Marie Therese Kessler entered the convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 
1934.
Sister earned a bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, 
and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Michigan State University, East Lansing, 
Mi.
Sister Marie Therese served as a high school teacher at St. Francis, Hollandtown; 
St. Joseph, Kellnersville; Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc; Catholic Memorial 
High School, Waukesha; St. Nicholas/Rosecrans High School, Zanesville; St. Mary, 
Delaware; and St. Benedict High School, Cambridge, Ohio. She also served as a 
principal and teacher at St. Francis Xavier in Petoskey, Mi. She retired to the 
Motherhouse in 1987 and she was a resident of St. Rita Health Center since 1992.
Parents: George and Bertha Wegenke Kessler.
(Source not cited)
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Sister Marie Therese Kessler, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sister (sic) 
of Christian Charity, died Saturday, July 29, 2000, at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Holy Family 
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 April 5, 1909, in Kaukauna, WI, daughter of the late George and 
Bertha Wegenke Kessler. Sister Marie Therese earned a bachelor of Arts Degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Michigan 
State University, East Lansing, Mich. She entered the convent in 1931 and professed 
her vows in 1934.
Sister Marie Therese served as a high school teacher at St.Francis, Hollandtown; St. 
Joseph, Kellnersville; Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc; Catholic Memorial High School, 
Waukesha; St. Nicholas/Rosecrans High School, Zanesville; St. Mary, Delaware; and St. 
Benedict High School, Cambridge, Ohio. She also served as a principal and teacher at 
St. Francis Xavier in Petoskey, Mich. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1987 and has 
been a resident of St. Rita Health Center since 1992.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Sister 
Sponsa Kessler, SSND, Elm Grove, Wisconsin; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Arthur 
and Ruth Kessler, Neenah; and Robert and Mary Kessler, Kimberly; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, July 31, 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 31, 2000 P. A2


SR. MARY CARMEL KEYZERS

Sr. Mary Carmel Keyzers, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Saturday afternoon, June 5, 2004, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2004, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. DePaul Sobotka, O.F.M. with burial at Holy Family Convent 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Ursula Keyzers was born Jan. 22, 1916, in Kaukauna, Wis., daughter of 
the late Henry and Ursula Corbeille Keyzers. She entered the Convent in 1929 and 
professed her vows in 1934.
Sister Mary Carmel earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science 
Degree in Nursing from The Catholic University of American, Washington, D.C. 
Sister Mary Carmel served as an elementary teacher at St. Joseph, Waukesha, Wis., 
and St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio, and as an instructor/supervisor of obstetrical 
nursing at God Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio, Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, Wis., and St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb. She also 
served as a registered nurse in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse.
After her retirement from active ministry in 1986, she performed various services 
at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2002, she has been a resident of St. Rita 
Health Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, relatives and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Gamily 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 with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 7, 2004  P. A3
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Sister graduated from Catholic University of America in 1962. She was a nurse 
and she served on the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing.
Her mothers maiden name was Corbelle.
Funeral services for Sister Mary Carmel Keyzers, age 88, a member of the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, who died Saturday afternoon, June 5, 
2004, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, 
June 10, 2004, at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will the Rev. DePaul Sobotka, 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 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 with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 2004


SR. MARIE CELINE KICHAK

Sister Marie Celine Kichak, 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2004 at Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc. The 
former Elsie Kichak was born April 27, 1913 in Ironwood, daughter of the late 
John and Amelia (Slivensky) Kichak. She entered the convent in 1927 and professed 
her vows in 1931. Sister Marie Celine served as a homemaker at St. Augustine, 
Chilton; St. Ann, New Holstein; Sacred Heart, Sherwood; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; 
St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. John, Antigo; St. Anthony, Neopit; St. Mary, Algoma; 
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, all of Wisconsin; Sts. Peter and Paul, Wellston; 
St. Mary, Delaware, both of Ohio; St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, St. Ambrose, 
Ironwood, both of Michigan; St. Willibrord, Chicago, St. Mary, West Point, Nebraska 
and San Roque, Santa Barbara in California.
After retiring from active ministry, Sister Marie Celine performed various tasks at 
Ozaam Home, New Berlin and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. She has been residing in 
St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1999. 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, Marion Revoy, Ironwood, Regina (Michael) Kolesar, Sacramento, 
California; two sisters-in-law, Jean Kichak, Ironwood and Germaine Kichak, Mercer, 
Wis., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, The Rev. Joseph Kichak, John Kichak and 
Frank Kichak, a niece, Barbara Fricke, a brother-in-law, John Revoy and a sister-in-law, 
Hazel Kichak.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, Oct.21 at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel in Manitowoc, with the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, celebrant. Burial was in Holy 
Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Ironwood Daily Globe, Fri., Oct. 29, 2004 page 9
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Attend Jubilee at Holy Family Convent
Mrs. John Kichak Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kolesar, Mrs. John Revoy and daughter, 
Patricia, Ironwood and the Rev. Joseph A. Kichak of St. Joseph's parish, Calumet, 
attended the twenty-fifth Jubilee of Sister Marie Celiine, Franciscan Order, 
daughter of Mrs. John Kichak Wednesday at Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc, Wis. 
Sixteen other sisters also celebrated this honor.
Father Kichak, brother of Sister Marie Celine, was celebrant of the Jubilee High 
Mass at 9:30 the Rev. Fr. Applegate, Columbus, Ohio, served as deacon and the 
Rev. Fr. Hinkels, S.V.D. Techny, Ill., was sub-deacon. The sermon was given by 
the Rev. Fr. Heller, Sheboygan and the master of ceremonies was the Rev. Fr. 
Hurley, Chaplain of Holy Family convent.
Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, Mich. Aug. 18, 1956


SR. M. DIONYSIA KIEFER

Sister M. Dionysia, 86, died at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Thursday, 
where she had resided the past four years.
Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Ronald Kirk will officiate and burial will be in the convent 
cemetery.
She was born Jan. 21, 1878, at Dacada, Wis., daughter of Nicholas and Catherine 
Steinmetzer Kiefer. She entered Holy Family Convent July 17, 1891, and professed 
her vows Aug. 11, 1898.
Friends may call at the convent chapel from 7 to 9 o’clock this Friday evening. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 17, 1964  P. 7 


SR. M. FLORENCE KIENTZ

Sister M. Florence, 85 of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she resided in the extended care unit 
since April 16, 1967.
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 cemetery.
Sister Florence was born June 15, 1884 at Straitsville, Ohio, daughter of the late 
Frank and Helen Call Kientz. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity Jan. 24, 1905, and professed her vows, Aug. 2, 1908. She was a teacher and 
author of the book "Alverno."
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Eva Kientz, of Gloucester, Ohio, and Mrs. Clara 
Wells of Los Angeles, Calif.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 9, 1969 P.9


SR. MARIE TERESA KILAWEE

Sister Marie Teresa Kilawee, age 73, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Thursday morning, August 7, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc, Wis.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 11, 1997, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Louis Fronczek O.F.M. will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial with burial to follow in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Kilawee was born January 21, 1924, in Park Falls, Wis., daughter of the 
late Patrick and Teresa Schwin Kilawee. She entered the convent in 1948, and 
professed her vows in 1950. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family 
College and served as a teacher at Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, 
Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Anthony, Neopit, St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Joseph, 
Waukesha, St. Theresa, Hawaii, St. Willibrord, Chicago, St. Peter and Paul, Wellston, 
Ohio. She also served as a teacher and librarian at Maria Reina, Lima, Peru, a 
parish visitor in Hispanic ministry at St. Anthony and St. Willibrard (sic), Chicago, 
St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Mary, West Point, Nebraska, and was a member of the 
dishwashing and laundry staff at the Mother House for several Years. She has been 
living at Holy Family Convent since 1996.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity; three sisters and one 
brother-in-law, Margaret Kilawee, Bailey's Harbor, Wis., Della Milbach, Sturgeon Bay, 
Wis., Vicky and Clarence Sullivan, Kaukauna, Wis., four brothers and three sisters-
in-law, Charles Kilawee, Kaukauna, Frank Kilawee, Andover, Maine, Richard and Patricia 
Kilawee, Bancroft, Wis., Joseph and Barbara Kilawee, Sugarland, Texas, Lois Kilawee-
Bozile, Rhinelander, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 1997. A 
prayer service will be held at the Convent Chapel at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 8, 1997 P. A2



SR. BERNARD KILLIAN

Sister Bernard Killian, 86, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning, July 21, at the Convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
Rev. Gerald Walker, OFM Cap. will offiicate at the Mass of Christian Burial 
and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Bernard Killian, nee Cecilia Killian, was born July 18, 1899, at 
Kaukauna, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Adam and Anna Lohmann Killian. 
She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1918 and 
professed her vows in 1921. Sister Bernard graduated from Holy Family Academy, 
receiving her B.S. Degree from Michigan State Normal College and her Masters 
Degree in Education from Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister taught grade 
school at Greenleaf, Appleton, and St. Boniface at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She 
also taught high school at Ironwood, Michigan, West Point, Nebraska, Delaware, 
Cambridge, and Zanesville, Ohio, and Potosi and Waukesha, Wisconsin. Sister 
Bernard retired in 1974, returning to Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three brothers 
and two sisters-in-law, Joseph Killian and Jacob and Leone Killian of Kaukauna, 
and Peter and Mildred Killian of Jackson, Michigan; two brothers and a sister-
in-law (sic), Marie Baue of Shiocton, Wisconsin, and Othilia and Erwin Carpenter 
of Shawano.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a 
prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge 
of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 22, 1985 P. 3


SR. M. MARY GERARD KILLIAN

Sister Dies at Good Samaritan
Sister Mary Gerard, 56, of Good Samaritan hospital, died suddenly Wednesday 
afternoon at the hospital. She had been in failing health for the past few 
weeks. A resident of Zanesville less than a month, Sister Mary Gerard came 
here from Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She was a native of Kaukauna, Wis.
The body has been removed to the Hillis Funeral Home, where friends may call 
Thursday afternoon and evening and at 10 o'clock, the remains will be sent to 
Manitowoc for funeral services and burial.
Zanesville Times Recorder, Thurs., Sept. 18, 1947 page 3


SR. M. IRENAEUS KING

Sister Irenaeus King, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday, April 17, 2000, at 
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 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 Celina King, April 21, 1906, in Cumberland, Wis., daughter of the 
late Leon and Virginia Gagner King. She entered the Convent in 1921 and professed 
her vows in 1924. Sister Irenaeus served as a homemaker for the Sisters at St. 
Mary, Rhinelander, St. Mary, Hilbert, St. Rose, Clintonville, St. Mary, Reedsville, 
St. Joseph, Kellnersville, St. Mary, Algoma, St. Andrew, Potosi, St. Francis, 
Hollandtown, St. Anthony Neopit, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Anthony, Oconto 
Falls, St. Mary, Brillion, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. Mary, Bloomington, Wis., 
and St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio. She also served as a seamstress at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc and for the retired Sisters at the Motherhouse. Since 1994, 
she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Sister 
Irenaeus is a member of the Franciscans Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Elizabeth 
King, St. Paul, Minn.; other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 3:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 2000 P. A2


SR. M. IRENE CLARE KING

Sister Irene Clare King, age 89, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died on Thursday morning, April 29, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Clarice King was born on Aug. 5, 1920, in Menominee, Michigan, daughter 
of the late William and Mabel (Edwin) King. She entered the Convent in 1935, and 
professed her vows in 1940. Sister Irene Clare earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Irene Clare served as a teacher at St. 
Therese and St. Pius X, Appleton; St. Paul, West Wrightstown; St. Paul, Manitowoc; 
St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. John, Antigo; St. Agnes & St. Philip, Green Bay; St. 
Anthony, Marinette, Wis.; St. John & Catholic Central, Menominee, Holy Name, 
Escanaba, Mich. She also served as librarian at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, 
and Holy Rosary, New Holstein and performed various tasks at St. Paul Manor, 
Kaukauna and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2007, she had been residing at 
St. Rita Health Center. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, 
and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 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. Tuesday, May 4, 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, April 30, 2010


SR. M. MARGUERITE KINGSTON

Sister Marquerite Kingston, age 99, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Sunday, December 12, 1999, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 1999, at 
Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem will 
officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Holy Family 
Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Marie Kingston on March 27, 1900, in Marinette, Wis., daughter 
of the late William and Mary Louise Poquette Kingston. Sister Marquerite earned 
a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis. She entered 
the Convent in 1922 and professed her vows in 1925. Sister Marguerite served 
as an elementary teacher at St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Mary, Rhinelander, 
St. Mary Kaukauna, Wis., St. Anne, Escanaba, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, St. Francis 
Xavier, Petoskey, St. Ann, Menominee, St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, Mich. 
and Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz. After retiring from the teaching profession, 
she performed various tasks at the Motherhouse and Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis. 
Since 1983, she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities 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 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, (TONIGHT). 
A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT) at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 14, 1999 P. A2


SR. MARY PHILIP KINNEY

Sister Mary Philip Kinney, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday morning at the convent.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem, will officiate with burial in Holy Family 
Convent Cemetery.
Sister Kinney, nee Anastasia Kinney, was born March 2, 189? at Larchwood, Iowa, 
daughter of the late Patrick and Ellen Waters Kinney. She entered the Order of 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1913, professing her vows in 1916. 
She served the community as a homemaker at Hollandtown, Algoma, Cooperstown, 
Brillion and Lindsay, Neb. 
Survivors include three brothers, John, of LaMesa, Calif., Joseph, of Sioux City, 
Iowa, and Bert, of Pipestone, Minn., and a sister, Vera Kinney, of Seattle, Wash.
Friends may call at the convent from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 14, 1975  P. 23


SR. M. AQUINAS KINSKEY

Notre Dame celebrates 40 years of coeducation this fall. While the women who 
arrived in 1972 were the first class to matriculate in the regular academic 
year, women had been earning bachelors', masters', and doctorate degrees since 
1917 through the Summer School Program. One of those women gained a bit of 
fame during World War II because she was an unlikely aviatrix and aeronautical 
expert.
Sister Mary Aquinas Kinskey, OSF, earned a bachelor's degree from Catholic 
University in 1926. She became a teacher and her interest in aviation stemmed 
from the enthusiasm for the subject from her students. In order to best teach 
her students, she wished to learn as much about the subject as possible. In 
1942, she earned a Master of Science in Physics cum laude from the University 
of Notre Dame. Her dissertation was entitled "Electron Projection Study of the 
Deposition of Thorium on Tantalum." Wanting hands-on aviation experience, Sister 
Mary Aquinas learned to fly in 1943.
Notre Dame Archives, August 15, 2012
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Washington, D.C. Sister Aquinas, ‘flying nun,' applying a little glue to the 
model P-38 which hangs from the ceiling of her classroom at Catholic University. 
A veteran of fifteen years' teaching experience, the Sister is giving a summer 
Civil Aeronautics Authority course for instruction, June 1943.(photo)
Source: Library of Congress, FSA/OWI Collection
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MANITOWOC, Wis., Oct. 22— Sister Mary Aquinas, who gained national fame as a pilot 
and teacher of aeronautics died here Sunday. She was 91 years old. 
Sister Aquinas died at Holy Family Convent, where she had retired in 1977 after a 
stroke. 
The sister, whose family name was Kinskey, was born in Zanesville, Ohio. She entered 
the convent in 1911. Her teaching of aerodynamics to military personnel and a 
television play about her life brought her national attention. 
Sister Aquinas became a licensed pilot in Manitowoc and taught aerodynamics and 
meteorology at a high school in Ironwood, Mich., in 1942. She later taught aviation 
and aeronautics at Catholic University in Washington. 
In 1957, she was the subject of a television play, ''The Pilot.'' The play was later 
the basis for a series, ''The Flying Nun,'' starring Sally Field. 
Sister Aquinas was honored in 1957 by Air Force for outstanding achievements for 
world peace and national security.
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News Article:
"Flying Nun" from Zanesville Offered Chance to Pilot Jet
Sister Mary Aquinas, a native of Zanesville, who has gained nationwide recognition 
as the "flying nun", has been invited by the Navy to pilot a jet faster than sound. 
But, Sister Aquinas has had to turn down the invitation because of her teaching 
schedule at Loyola University of Los Angeles. 
Sister Aquinas, the former Ann Kinskey, is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity. She earned her pilot's license early in World War II as a 
background to her teaching career. Sisters Aquinas has already ridden in a jet 
having flown from Wisconsin to New Jersey. In recognition of her "contributions 
to air age education", Sister Aquinas was given the Air Force Association citation 
of honor during a ceremony in Washington last August.
Her workshop program for pupils begins in the first grade and affords youngsters 
a realization of the opportunities in the air age. In the advanced grades, the 
workshop program shows the young pupils many of the principles of combustion and 
electronics. 
Sister Aquinas now spends most of her time traveling about the country, conducting 
workshops for students and teacher groups. In November, 1956, the Zanesville born 
nun was the subject of a Studio One presentation on CBS television in which a 20 
year span in her life was portrayed by Actress Nancy Kelly. The story, "The Pilot" 
told of the educational work of the "flying nun" and her fondness for flying. 
Sister Aquinas was graduated from St. Nicholas High School in 1910 and entered 
the convent where she prepared for a teaching career. She is a daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. George Kinskey and lived on Eastman Street. Stanley Kinskey of 
Glessner Ave is a brother. In addition she has a sister, Mrs. Hansen Kain of 
Norwich and another brother, Oscar Kinskey of Newport, KY. Sister Aquinas visited 
at the Kinskey home here about a month ago.
Zanesville Signal, Fri., July 25, 1958


SR. M. THERESITA KITTELL

Sister Teresita Kittell, 97, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening, June 18, 1990 at the Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday 
at Holy Family Convent chapel. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Julian C. Resch, O.Praem. Burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born November 10, 1892 in West DePere, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
William O. and Elizabeth Jacobs Kittell. The former Mildred Kittell entered the 
Convent in 1918 and professed her vows in 1920. Sister Teresita earned her B.A., 
M.S. and her Ph. D from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Sister taught 
elementary and high schools in Brown County; Iron Wood, Michigan; New Franklin, 
Wisconsin; Delaware, Ohio, West Point, Nebraska; Sacred Heart, Manitowoc and at 
Holy Family College, Manitowoc for 31 years. She was also Guest Professor of 
Biology at Chaminage College, Honolulu, Hawaii for one year. After her retirement 
from active ministry she resided at San Damino Convent in Slinger, Wisconsin and 
at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Friends may call 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 4 pm to 8 pm this Tuesday. Prayer Service will be 
held at 7 pm at the chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, assisting with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 19, 1990 Tuesday, Page B3
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Sister graduated from East High School, Green Bay, in 1910. She became a member 
of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity at Holy Family Convent in 1918. 
She received her B.A. from Catholic Sisters'College, Washington D.C., her M.S. 
and Ph.D. in botany from the Catholic University of America, graduating in 1941.
Sister Tersita taught for nineteen years in elementary and secondary schools in 
Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Nebraska: twenty-nine years in college as a 
professor of biology at Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; one year as 
a guest professor of biology at Chaminade College, Honolulu, Hawaii. She received 
numerous awards for her work as biologist and conservationst.
For years Sister was interested in the history of Manitowoc County and of the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity,an interest which resulted in creating 
a movie and slide presentations to foster vocations. Beginning in 1971,her 
retirement year, she spent her time researching and writing articles on the county 
which were published in the Manitowoc County Historical Society Newsletter and on 
the Congregation which have been published in the Sampling, a quarterly of the 
Sisters.
She is the author of the book Refining His Silver, Pioneer Days of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity 1866-1911, published in 1979.


SR. M. BERNILDA KITTL

Sister Bernilda Kittl, age 83, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Friday, February 27, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 1998, at the 
Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem., will celebrate the 
Mass of Christian Burial, with burial at the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Barbara Kittle (sic) was born April 27, 1914, in Glenbulah, Wis., 
daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Becker Kittl. She entered the convent 
in 1928, professing her vows with the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 
1932. Sister Bernilda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, 
Manitowoc. Sister Bernilda served as an elementary teacher at St. Joseph, Waukesha, 
Wis.; St. John, Antigo; St. Rose, Clintonville; St. Therese, Appleton; St. Michael, 
Whitelaw; and St. Mary and St. Joseph, Oneida; St. Joseph, (Alverno) Manitowoc; 
St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio; and St. Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii. After retiring from the 
teaching profession, she performed various tasks at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc; 
Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis.; and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since Janaury 
1998, she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities at the Mother House.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and one 
brother-in-law, Elizabeth Marthaler, Medford, Wis., and Mary and Francis Wiese, 
Abbotsford, Wis.; one brother, Anthony and Alice Kittl, Tomahawk, Wis.; and many 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 1, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. ALONZA KLAPPERICH

Sister Alonz Klapperich, 78, a member of Order of Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Thursday morning, January 7, at Holy Family 
convent.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Walker OFM, Cap. will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Alonza, the former Agatha Sophia Klapperich, was born Sept. 4, 1903, 
at Marytown, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Wagner Klapperich. 
She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1921 and 
professed her vows in 1924. Sister Alonza received a bachelor of arts degree 
from Holy Family College. She taught schools at Kewaunee, Brillion, St. Wendel, 
Cleveland, Hollandtown, Oshkosh, Algoma, Clarks Mills, Manitowoc, Alverno, 
Neopit, Plymouth and Green Bay, Wis.; Petoskey, Mich., Chicago, Ill., and 
Cambridge, Ohio, retiring in 1981.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and two sisters, 
Sister Gabriel Klapperich of Chicago and Sister Joseph Francis Klapperich of 
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday 
evening. A prayer service will be held at 7 o'clock in St. Mary chapel at the 
convent. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 8, 1982 P. 3


SR. M. GABRIELE KLAPPERICH

Sister Gabriele Klapperich, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Monday, May 11, 1998, at the Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 
1998, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel Jadin will officiate, 
with burial in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
The former Alfreda Klapperich was born November 4, 1906, in Marytown, Wis., 
daughter of the late John and Frances Wagner Klapperich. Sister Gabriele 
entered the convent in 1921, professing her vows in 1925. She earned a 
Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Norbert College, DePere ,and received her 
Master of Education degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister 
Gabriele served as an elementary teacher at New Munster; St. John, Antigo; 
St. Paul, Manitowoc; St. Therese, Appleton, St. Joseph, Rice Lake; St. 
Joseph, Waukesha; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; St. Mary, Kaukauna; Holy Innocents, 
Manitowoc; St. John, Wellsburg, W.Va.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; SS. 
Peter & Paul, Wellston, Ohio; and St. Willibrord, Chicago. She also served as 
a high school teacher and tutor at St. Willibrord, Chicago, staff member at 
Silver Lake College, and a teacher in the Reading Clinic. She retired to St. 
Francis Convent, Manitowoc, in 1988, and has been a resident at the Motherhouse 
since 1996.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, one sister, 
Sister Joseph Francis Klapperich OSF, Manitowoc; and nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at the 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 with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 13, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. JOSEPH FRANCIS KLAPPERICH

Sister Joseph Francis Klapperich, age 92, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Sunday evening, June 29, 2003, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 3, 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 on Aug. 13, 1910 in Marytown, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and 
Frances Wagner Klapperich. She entered the convent in 1931 and professed her vows 
in 1934. Sister Joseph Francis earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Alverno 
College of Music, Milwaukee, and a Master of Music degree from DePaul University, 
Chicago, Ill. Sister Joseph Francis served as a teacher of music at St. Francis 
de Sales, Manistique, and St. Anne, Escanaba, both of Michigan; St. Andrew Potosi; 
Holy Innocents, Manitowoc; St. John, Antigo; Catholic Memorial High School, 
Waukesha; Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake College, Holy Family Conservatory, all 
of Manitowoc; St. Benedict and St. Nicholas, both of Zanesville, Ohio. She retired 
to the Motherhouse in 1990 and has been residing in St. Rita Health Center since 
1993. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Chritian Charity, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 
4 until 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2003 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, July 1, 2003


SR. M. PIERRE KLEHER

Sister M. Pierre Dies in Nebraska
Sister M. Pierre, 66, who became a Catholic nun at the Holy Family Convent, 
Alverno, died while kneeling in prayer at the St. Joseph's Home for the Aged 
Chapel at West Point, Neb., Saturday. Physicians said death was due embolism.
Sister Pierre who was born at New Ulm, Minn., entered the convent here in 1892. 
She lived at the St. Joseph's Home in Nebraska for 31 years. She was the 
Superior of the institution being named to that post in 1905. The body has been 
shipped to Manitowoc and will be buried in the cemetery at the Holy Family 
Convent.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Dec. 14, 1936 page 17


SR. M. AMBROSINE KLOIBER

Sister Ambrosine Kloiber, age 99, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 1997, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem will celebrate at the Mass of Christian 
Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Mary Kloiber was born November 28, 1897, in Oshkosh, daughter of the 
late Frank and Mary Pupeter Kloiber. She entered the Convent in 1913 and professed 
her vows in 1917. Sister Ambrosine earned a Bachelor of Music Degree and a Master 
of Music Degree from the Chicago Conservatory, Chicago, Ill. Sister Ambrosine served 
as a teacher of music at St. Mary, Brillion, St. Philip, Green Bay, Sacred Heart, 
Oshkosh, St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Bernadette, Appleton, St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, 
St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich., St. Benedict, Cambridge, St. Mary, Delaware, St. Agnes, 
Mingo Junction, Ohio, and San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif. Since her retirement from 
the teaching profession in 1973, she has been residing at the Holy Family Convent. She 
is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters and one 
brother-in-law, Sister Rosalinda Kloiber, O.S.F., Sister Marily Kloiber O.S.F., Manitowoc, 
Dorothy and Ray Schani, Oshkosh; one sister-in-law, Laura Kloiber, Oshkosh; 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, June 26, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. MARILYN KLOIBER

Sister Marilyn Kloiber, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died early on Friday morning, March 12, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Margaret Kloiber was born on August 29, 1914, in Oshkosh, daughter 
of the late Frank and Mary (Pupeter) Kloiber. She entered the Convent in 1930 
and professed her vows in 1933. Sister Marilyn earned a Bachelor of Science 
Degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere. Sister Marilyn served as an elementary 
teacher at St. Rose, Clintonville; St. Peter, Middleton; St. Mary, Brillion; St. 
Mary, Algoma; Sacred Heart, Sherwood; St. Andrew, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Rhinelander; 
Holy Rosary, New Holstein; Corpus Christi, Sawyer; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; St. 
Bernadette and St. Thomas More, Appleton; St. William, Waukesha; St. John the 
Baptist, Plymouth; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Wis.; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; 
and St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio. After her retirement from the teaching 
profession, she served in the Priests' Department and the Communications Department 
at the Motherhouse. Since 2007, she had been residing at St. Rita Health Center at 
the Motherhouse.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Sisters Ambrosine and Rosalinda Kloiber, both Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, preceded her in death.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 15, 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., Sunday, March 14, 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, March 13, 2010


SR. M. ROSALINDA KLOIBER

Sister Rosalinda Kloiber, age 93, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of 
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, November 30, 1998, at 
Holy Family Convent.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 1998, 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 February 23, 1905, in Oshkosh, Wis., daughter of the late Frank 
and Mary Pupeter Kloiber. Sister Rosalinda earned a Bachelor of Music Degree 
from Chicago Conservatory, Chicago, Ill. She entered the convent in 1924 and 
professed her vows in 1927. Sister Rosalinda served as a teacher of music at 
St. Mary, Kaukauna, Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, St. Mary, Brillion, St. Francis, 
Hollandtown, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. Mary, Bloomington, Wis.; St. Anne, 
Escanaba, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, St. Ann, Menominee, St. John, Marquette, Mich.; 
St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; Holy Family, Lindsay, 
and Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb. After her retirement from active ministry, 
she preformed various tasks at St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb.; Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc, Ozanam Home, New Berlin, St. Joseph, Oneida, Wis. Since 1986, 
she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and one 
brother-in-law, Sister Marilyn Kloiber, OSF, Manitowoc, Dorothy and Ray Schani, 
Oshkosh; she is further survived by a sister-in-law, Laura Kloiber, Oshkosh; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with fuenral (sic) arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 1, 1998 P. A2


SR. M. NATHANIEL KLUTHE

Sister was the oldest of eleven children of Joseph, who was born in Westfalen, Germany 
and Juliana Vogel Kluthe, who was born in Tirsteangel,Posen, Germany. Her parents were 
some of the earliest settlers in Olean. Her father had obtained homestead land and they 
lived in a "soddy" for the early years of their marriage.Her sister Barbara became 
Sister Victoria and her brother Anton became Father Anthony. Her birth name was Mary. 
She entered the cloisters in 1895. 
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SR. M. ANGELITA KNIEVEL

Sister Angelita Knievel, age 96, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died on Thursday morning, Sept. 9, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
She was born on May 30, 1914, in West Point, Nebraska, daughter of the late 
Bernard and Helen (Meister) Knievel. She entered the Convent in 1928 and 
professed her vows in 1932. Sister Angelita earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree 
from St. Norbert College, De Pere and a Master of Arts Degree from Creighton 
University, Omaha, Neb. Sister Angelita served as a teacher at St. Mary, 
Kaukauna, St. Paul and St. Boniface Manitowoc, Xavier High School, Appleton, 
Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Wis.; St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, 
Mich.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; St. John, Wellsburg, West Virginia, and 
St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. She served as Principal at Central Catholic High 
School, West Point, Neb., and Guidance Counselor at Roncalli High School, 
Manitowoc. After retiring from the teaching profession, she performed various 
services at St. Joseph Retirement Community, West Point, Neb., and Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2003, 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, Sept. 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. Sunday, Sept. 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, Sept. 10, 2010


SR. M. FRANCIS ELIZABETH KNUEVER

Sister Francis Elizabeth Knuever, age 73, a member of the Franciscan Sisters 
of Christian Charity, died Thursday, September 16, 1993 at the Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc, Wis. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 21, 1993 
at 10:30 a.m. 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 in 
the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wis.
The former Regina Knuever was born January 16, 1920 in Monterey, Neb., daughter 
of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Ermeis Knuever. She entered the convent in 1938 
and professed her vows in 1941. Sister earned a LPN certificate from Sacred 
Heart School of Practical Nursing, Milwaukee, Wis. Sister Francis Elizabeth 
served as an elementary school teacher at Rice Lake, Holy Innocents and St. 
Andrew, Manitowoc, Wis., St. Agnes, Green Bay, Wis. and Zanesville, Ohio. She 
served as a nurse's aide and an LPN staff nurse at St. Joseph Home, St. Francis 
Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb., St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, Wis., Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc, Wis. and San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Wis.
After her retirement from active ministry, she resided at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc, Wis. She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Surviving are the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Marie and Anton Steffensmeier, Dodge, Neb., Bernadine and 
Edwin Stech, Osmond, Neb., Rita and Norbert Gubbels, Osmond, Neb.; one brother 
and three sisters-in-law, Charles and Clara Throener, Dodge, Neb., Marie 
Throener, Snyden, Neb., and Mary Throener, West Point, Neb. Nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call on Monday, September 20, from 4-8 p.m. at the Holy Family 
Convent. A prayer service will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Sept. 18, 1993 - page A2


SR. M. PAULINE KNUST

Sister Pauline Knust, 100 died Saturday evening at Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 1030 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Chapel at Holy 
Family Convent. The Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem, will officiate with burial in 
the convent cemetery.
Sister Pauline, nee Theresia Knust, was born Feb. 25, 1876, at Westphalia, 
Germany, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Rhode Knust. She entered the 
Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1895 and professed her vows 
in 1898. She served the community as a homemaker at Mackville, Sawyer, Kaukauna, 
Potosi, Cooperstown, Hilbert and Manitowoc and in Nebraska, Ohio and Arizona, 
retiring to Holy Family Convent in 1964.
Survivors include a grand niece, Sister Dorelia Hegemann, a member of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity, and other nieces and nephews residing in Nebraska.
Friends may call at the convent from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, October 4, 1976  P. 3


SR. M. LORETTA ANN KOCH

Sister Loretta Ann Koch, 82, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday morning, May 23, 1991, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at 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.
Born Sarah Koch, July 28, 1908, in Cross Plains, Wis., daughter of the late 
Philip and Mary Riphan Koch. She entered the convent in 1934 and professed 
her vows in 1937. Sister Loretta Ann had earned a B.S. Degree in Nursing from 
Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister had served the community as a Nurse at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and at Good Samaritan Hospital at Zanesville, 
Ohio. After retiring from active ministry, she served as Switchboard Operator 
at the Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity; three sisters, 
Mary Zychowski and Clara Farr of Madison, Wis., and Molly Dresen of Dane, Wis.; 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, at Holy Family Convent, where 
a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is 
assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 1991 P. B8


SR. M. LEONILLA KOCHAN

Sister Leonilla Kochan, 90, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
died Sunday evening, November 2, 1986 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 10:30 am Wednesday 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 Kochan, nee Marie Anna Kochan, was born May 29, 1896 at Francis Creek, 
Wisconsin, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Seibert Kochan. She entered the 
convent in 1917 and professed her vows in1920. Sister Kochan had earned Bachelor 
of Arts Degree in English from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She had taught 
middle and upper grades at Manistique, Michigan, Mingo Junction, Ohio; West 
Wrightstown, Wisconsin; Petoskey, Michigan; Kaukauna, Wisconsin; Neopit, Wisconsin; 
Wellsburg, West Virginia; Cambridge, Ohio; Antigo, Wisconsin; Hollandtown, 
Wisconsin; Appleton, Wisconsin;p Marquette, Michigan and Green Bay, Wisconsin. 
Sister also served as Principal at St. Anthony's at Marinette, Wisconsin and St. 
Anna's at New Holstein. Sister Kochan then cared for the sick and elderly at 
Holy Family Infirmary until her retirement.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters, Mrs. 
Julia Crechard, Mrs. Ann Teetz and Miss Cecelia Kochan, all of Manitowoc; a sister-
in-law, Mrs. Loretta Kochan of Manitowoc; a niece, Sister Leonette Kochan of Yuma, 
Arizona and a nephew, Ralph Kochan of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel, from 4 pm to 7 pm Tuesday. Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc 
assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 3, 1986 page 22


SR. M. NEPOMUCENE KOCOUREK

Sister Nepomucene, 86, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Charity at Holy 
Family Convent, Silver Lake, for more than 68 years, died early Monday morning 
at Hoy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel at Holy Family 
Convent, the Rev. D. F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the convent 
cemetery. 
She was born Mary Kocourek at Reedsville Oct. 12, 1872, daughter of the late 
Francis and Barbra Forge? Kocourek and was educated at Holy Family College. She 
was formerly a teacher in remedial work at the college but retired some years 
ago.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent between the hours of 7 and 8:30 p.m. 
Monday and Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 9, 1959  P. 15 


DANIEL KOCUR

Daniel Kocur, 88, of 11014 Elk Ave., Sun City, Ariz., died Saturday 
evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary Chapel, Holy Family convent, 
Rt. 5, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch will officiate and burial will 
be in the convent cemetery.
Mr. Kocur was born Nov. 9, 1885, in Czechoslovakia. He immigrated to the 
United States in 1905, where he resided at Minneapolis, Minn., and Indiana 
Harbor, Ind., prior to moving to Sun City in April of 1970. He married 
Sadie Bailey in 1914 in Minneapolis. She preceded him in death in 1964. 
He was employed by Inland Steel Co. for 32 years.
Survivors include a daughter, three grandchildren, five great grandchildren 
and neices and nephews. A son, John, preceded him in death in 1969.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a wake 
service will be held at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Convent.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin December 17, 1973


SR. M. JACQUELINE KOENIG

Sr. Jacqueline Koenig, OSF, 61, died Aug. 30, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
Sr. Jacqueline served as a teacher and/or principal in Wisconsin, California, 
Michigan and Arizona. In the Diocese of Green Bay, she served at St. Joseph, 
Green Bay; St. John, Antigo; St. Paul, Wrightstown; St. Bernard, Green Bay and 
St. Anthony, Neopit. She also taught at Menominee Tribal School in Neopit. For 
a short time, Sr. Jacqueline served as a homemaker at Bp. Wycislo's residence 
in Green Bay. She had resided in St. Rita's Health Care at the Motherhouse since 
January of 2006.
Sr. Jacqueline is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; five 
sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Ronald Ward and Marcia and Joe Benmour 
of Green Bay; Pat and Terry Mantor of Park Falls,, Diane and Michael Lotto of 
Greenleaf and Karen and Jeff Franken of DePere; four brothers and sisters-in-law, 
David and Julie Koenig, Lyle and Lynn Koenig, Michael and Debbie Koenig and Bart 
and Julie Koenig, all of DePere; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Dorothy Koenig and a brother, 
Donald. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Samuel D. Jadin, 
O.Praem on September 2, at Holy Family Convent. Chapel.
Green Bay Compass, Fri., Oct. 6, 2006 page 7
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Sister Jacqueline Koenig, age 61, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 30, 2006, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
She was born May 2, 1945, in DePere, daughter of the late Allen and Dorothy 
(Cornelissen) Koenig. She entered he convent in 1963 and professed her vows in 
1965. Sister Jacqueline earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Silver Lake College, 
Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts degree from Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass. 
Sister Jacqueline served as a teacher and/or principal at St. Joseph and St. 
Bernard, Green Bay; St. John, Antigo; St. Paul, Wrightstown; St. Anthony, Neopit; 
Menominee Tribal School, Neopit, all of Wisconsin; St. Christopher, West Covina, 
Calif.; Our Lady of Peace, Ironwood, Mich.; St. Peter, Bapchule and San Xavier 
Mission, Tucson, Ariz. For a short time, she also served as a homemaker at the 
Bishop Wycislo residence in Green Bay. She had been residing in St. Rita Health 
Center at the Motherhouse since January 2006. She is member of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include: The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; five sisters and 
five brothers-in-law: Peggy and Ronald Ward; Marcia and Joe Benmour, Green Bay; 
Pat and Terry Mantor, Park Falls; Diane and Michael Lotto, Greenleaf; Karen and 
Jeff Franken, DePere; four brothers and four sisters-in-law: David and Julie 
Koenig; Lyle and Lynn Koenig; Michael and Debbie Koenig; Bart and Julie Koenig, 
all of DePere. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
preceded in death by her parents and a brother: Donald.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 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. Friday, Sept. 1, 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 31, 2006  P. A3


SR. M. FREDERICA KOHLBECK

Sister M. Frederica, 95, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Convent, Silver 
Lake. Funeral services will be at 8 am Tuesday at the Convent Chapel, the Rev. D.F. 
Hatley officiating and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister M. Frederica was born in Fuchsberg, Germany, March 22, 1862, daughter of 
the late Michael and Teresa Haes Kohlbeck.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Feb. 10, 1958 page 25


SR. M. LAURENTINE KOHN

Sister Mary Laurentine, 88, of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, died Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Rev. D.F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
The former Agnes Kohn was born Feb. 27, 1875, at Centerville, daughter of the 
late Edward and Christine Fehrenbach Kohn. She entered the convent of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity in 1897. She celebrated the golden jubilee of her 
sisterhood in 1950. Before her retirement in 1957, Sister Laurentine was a 
teacher.
Friends may call at the convent from 7 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, has charge of arrangements.
Two Rivers Reporter, March 1, 1963 P. M-13


SR. M. ARITA KOLB

Sister Arita Kolb, 77, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
died early Sunday morning, March 13, 1988 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Basil Janasik O.F.M.
Sister Kolb, the former Elvira Kolb was born December 23, 1910, in Chicago, 
Illinois, daughter of the late Adam and Regina Ott Kolb. She entered the Convent 
in 1928 and professed her vows in 1931. Sister Kolb had attained her Bachelors 
of Arts Degree from Mount Saint Mary College, Los Angeles, California. She taught 
at St. Mary's School at Kaukauna, Holy Innocents at Manitowoc, St. Paul at 
Wrightstown, St. Peter's at Ashton, Holy Rosary at Kewaunee, St. Peters at 
Bapchule, Arizona, Immaculate Conception at Yuma, Arizona, San Roque at Santa 
Barbara, California, St. Anthony at Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, Sacred Heart at 
Ayrshire, Iowa, Guardian Angels at West Point, Nebraska and St. Nicholas at 
Zanesville, Ohio. She also served the community as a switchboard operator at 
Holy Family college for seven years and did clerical work at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc, Roncalli High School at Manitowoc, St. Agnes of Green Bay and Guardian 
Angels at West Point, Nebraska. Sister Kolb worked in the learning center at St. 
Joseph's at Waukesha, Wisconsin and cared for the Aged in the Milwaukee area, 
prior to her illness and retirement in 1986.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Philip and Zena Kolb of LaGrange, Illinois; a sister, Mrs. Helen 
Kretz of Napa, California and other relatives and friends survive.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 14, 1988 page 14


SR. M. LUCILE KOLBECK

Sister Lucile Kolbeck, 75, of Holy Family Convent,Manitowoc, died Friday evening, 
October 30, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 10:30 am Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian C. 
Resch, O.Praem will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be 
in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Lucile, the former Lucile Veronica Kolbeck was born February 23, 1912 at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Wellner Kolbeck. She entered the 
convent August 28, 1932 and professed her vows on August 13, 1935. Sister earned 
a BS degree from Marquette University and a BS degree from Spencerian College and 
a MA degree from Catholic University in Washington. Sister taught school at St. 
John, Antigo; St. Theresa, Appleton; St. Willibrord's, Chicago; St. Mary's, Brillion; 
St. Mary's, Delaware, Ohio; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Michigan; Rosecrans high School, 
Zanesville, Ohio; Catholic Memorial high School, Waukesha; Guardian Angels High 
School, West Point, Nebraska; Holy Family Academy at Manitowoc and presently was 
doing secretarial work at the Silver Lake College, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a brother, Anton 
Kolbeck of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Ann Mackey of Manitowoc, Mildred Kolbeck 
of Green Lake, Wisconsin and Jean M. Kolbeck of Okinawa, Wisconsin.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Monday, where a 
memorial service will be 7 pm in the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral 
home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Nov. 1, 1987 page 11


SR. M. ORESTES KOLBECK

Sister M. Orestes Kolbeck, 73, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. The Rev. Joseph Resch will officiate and burial will be in the 
convent cemetery.
Sister Orestes, nee Eleanore Kolbeck, was born Jan. 28, 1899, at Whitelaw, 
daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Wellner Kolbeck. She entered the 
order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1923 and professed her 
vows in 1926. She obtained her PH Degree in History from the Catholic 
University of America. She taught in Zanesville, Ohio, Lindsay, Neb., and 
Rice Lake and Rhinelander, Wis. She served the community as a member of the 
General Administration from 1945 to 1957 and then from 1969 until her death. 
She was president of Holy Family College from 1939 to 1968.
She was a member of the American Historical Society, the American Catholic 
Historical Society and a life member of the Manitowoc County Historical 
Society.
Survivors include two brothers, Clarence and Anthony of Manitowoc; five 
sisters, Lorine and Mrs. E.E. Mackey, of Manitowoc, Mildred, of Berlin, Wis., 
Sister Lucile, of Waukesha and Jean, of Okinawa.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and 
until the time of service Tuesday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in 
charge of the arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 17, 1972


SR. M. BASILIA KONOP

Sister Mary Basilia, 88, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Convent, Silver 
Lake, in the 69th year of her profession as a nun in the order of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity.
Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Rev. D. F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Anna Konop was born at Franklin, Wis., Dec. 10, 1868, daughter of the late 
Joseph and Catherine __- Kenon?. The nun had been a teacher and was retired. 
She is survived by a brother Wenzel Konop, of Manitowoc, and several nieces 
and nephews. 
Friends may call at the convent.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 17, 1956  P. 23


SR. M. ROMAINE KONZ

Sister Romaine Konz, 76, of Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wisconsin, died Saturday, 
April 7, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Waukesha, Wisconsin, following a 
coronary attack.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Julian Resch O.F.M., 
with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Konz, nee Serena Konz, was born January 29, 1908, at St. Ann, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Meyer Konz. Sister Konz entered the 
convent on June 18, 1921, professing her vows on August 15, 1926. She received 
her bachelor of science degree in Major Elementary Education at St. Norbert 
College. She taught school at St. Boniface and St. Andrew Parochial School, 
Manitowoc and also at Reedsville, Marinette, Cooperstown, Mackville, Chilton, 
Maple Grove, Appleton, Clintonville, Hollandtown, West DePere and Hilbert, all 
in Wisconsin and also at Marquette, Michigan. She retired to Holy Family Convent 
seven years ago and has resided at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, since 1980. 
Survivors include Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and a sister, Mrs. 
Adeline Konz of Sheboygan.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Tuesday evening. A prayer service will be held at the convent chapel Tuesday 
evening at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 9, 1984  P. 3


SR. M. ALBINA KOPP

Sister M. Albina Margaret Kopp, 94, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died 
Friday morning at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be 8:45 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Pream, will officiate and burial will be 
in the convent cemetery.
Sister Kopp was born March 20, 1877, at St. Marys, Penn., daughter of the late 
Adam and Mary Feiley Kopp. She entered the convent in 1891 and pronounced her 
vows in 1897. She taught in many communities in Wisconsin including Brillion, 
Maple Grove, Appleton, and at St. Boniface and St. Paul Catholic Schools, 
Manitowoc. She also taught in Michigan and Nebraska. She took her first teaching 
assignment in Dodgevile in 1895.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Mahoney, of Harbor Springs, Mich., 
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the convent from 2-9 p.m. Sunday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of the arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 10, 1971


SR. M. STANISLAUS KOSMICKI

Sister Stanislaus Kosmicki, 100, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Saturday evening, February 7, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Sister Stanislaus was born June 13, 1880, at Posen, Poland, daughter of the 
late John and Agner Markiewicz Kosmicki. She entered the order in 1896 and 
professed her vows in 1901. Sister had been head of the laudry (sic) department 
at Holy Family Convent for 50 years, retiring in 1972.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and nieces and 
nephews.
Friends may call at the convent from 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening, where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock in St. Mary Convent Chapel. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, February 9, 1981  p.3
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(13 Jun 1880/Feb 1981/SSDI)


SR. M. LOUISE KOUTNIK

Sherwood - Edward Koutnick of here received word Saturday morning of the death 
of his sister, Sister Mary Louise, 64, which occurred at 3 a.m. at the Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Rose Koutnick, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Koutnick, Kaukauna, was born 
Feb. 15, 1881 in Bohemia. She came to this country with her family in 1883, 
and attended St. Mary's school at Kaukauna before entering the Franciscan 
convent at Silver Lake in 1901. She was supervisor for a number of years at 
the Guardian Angel boarding school at Oneida. 
Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Koutnick, 91, Kaukauna; two brothers, 
Rev. Wm. Koutnick, pastor of St. Mary's church, Reedsville, and Edward of 
Sherwood; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Heinen, Mrs. Elizabeth Parman, Kaukauna and 
Mrs. Mathilda Borland, Detroit, Mich.
Funeral services were held Monday at the convent chapel with the Rev. Wm. Koutnick 
as celebrant of the requiem high Mass. Burial took place in the convent cemetery. 
About 50 clergy and 300 nuns attended the services. 
Chilton Times - November 1, 1945


SR. M. JOANETTE KOZORA

Sister Joanette Kozora, age 94, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2001, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
DePaul Sobotka, O.F.M., with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Rose Kozora was born Nov. 10, 1906, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, daughter 
of the late John and Julia Haydu Kozora. She entered the convent in 1924 and 
professed her vows in 1927. Sister Joanette earned a bachelor of arts degree from 
St. Norbert College, DePere. Sister Joanette served as a teacher at St. Joseph, 
Rice Lake, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. Mary, Rhinelander, St. Bernard, Green 
Bay, Xavier High School, Appleton, all in Wisconsin; St. Anne, Escanaba, St. John, 
Menominee, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, all in Michigan; Guardian Angels, West 
Point, and Holy Family, Lindsay, both in Nebraska. She also served as a librarian 
at Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and 
St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. Since her retirement from active ministry, she has 
been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of 
the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivor include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 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. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel.
The Pffeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 9, 2001  P. A6


SR. M. MATTHIAS KRAEMER

Sister Matthias Kraemer, 83, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Saturday morning, Oct. 10, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Rev. Gerald Walker and Rev. Flavian Blong will officate (sic) at the Mass of 
Resurrection and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Margaret Charlotte Kraemer was born Jan. 5, 1898, at Eagle River, Wis., daughter 
of the late Matthias and Wilhelmena Maas Kraemer. Sister Matthias entered the 
Convent in 1912 and professed her vows in 1918. She obtained a Bachelor of 
Science Degree from St. Norbert College in elementary education and science and 
taught at Oshkosh, Plymouth, Antigo, Clarks Mills, Reedsville, Middleton, Askeaton, 
Bloomington, Whitelaw and Green Bay, Wis., Zanesville, Wellston and Delaware, Ohio, 
West Point, Neb., Cowlic, Ajo Bapchule, Topawa and Sells, Ariz.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Mrs. Harry 
(Orea) Rosinsky of Manitowoc; a stepsister, Mrs. Frank Kraemer of South Bend, Ind. 
and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Sunday evening. Prayer service will be held in the St. Mary Chapel of the Convent 
at 7 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 11, 1981 P. 3


SR. M. MARGARET KRUEGER

Sister Margaret Krueger, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday morning, August 26, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 30, 1993, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Officiating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. 
Jadin, O Praem. with burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Margaret Krueger was born July 24, 1903, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late Otto 
and Anna Kubatzke Krueger. She entered the convent in 1920 and professed her vows 
in 1923. Sister Margaret earned a B.S. Degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere. 
Sister Margaret served as a grade school teacher at Antigo, Kaukauna, Oshkosh, 
Plymouth, Marinette, Clintonville, Appleton, Wis.; Delaware, Ohio. She taught high 
school students in Waukesha, Ironwood and Petoskey, Mich.; Cambridge, Delaware and 
Anesville (sic), Ohio; West Point, Neb. After retiring from the teaching profession, 
Sister worked in the school office at Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, Wis., 
and Roncalli High School, Manitowoc, and later served as a hospitality hostess at 
St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. In 1991 she retired to Holy Family Convent. She is 
a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Chrisitan Charity.
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 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, August 27, 1993 P. A2


SR. M. ALICE KRUPP

Sister Alice Krupp, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral Services will be hed at 1030 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2001, 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.
The former Kathryn Krupp was born May 3, 1905, in St. Anna, Wis., daughter of 
the late Jacob and Malia Christel Krupp. She entered the convent in 1921 and 
professed her vows in 1924. Sister Alice earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from 
Holy Family College, Manitowoc and a Master of Arts Degree from Marquette 
University, Milwaukee. Sister Alice served as a teacher and/or principal at St. 
Mary, Reedsville, St. Mary, Brillion, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, St. Joseph, Sturgeon 
Bay, St. John, Antigo, St. Mary, Greenleaf, St. Rose, Clintonville, St. Boniface 
& St. Joseph, Manitowoc, St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. 
Patrick, Maple Grove, SS Peter & Paul, Kiel, St. Ann, New Holstein, Wis., 
Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz., and St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio. After 
her retirement from the teaching profession, she served as a Parish Visitor at 
St. Pius X, Appleton. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc in 1988 and 
has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1997.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and a 
brother-in-law, Ernestine and Ray Wagner, Chilton, Veronica Heus, New Holstein; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, March 23, 2001 from 4-8 p.m. 
at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. on 
Friday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 2001  P. A5


JOHN KUBATSKY

CONVENT FARM WORKER DIES
John Kubatzki, 52, Is Victim of Heart Attack
John Kubatzki, 52, employed as superintendent of farming at the 
Holy Family convent, Silver Lake, for more than 31 years, died at 
the convent Sunday morning after suffering a heart attack.
Mr. Kubatzki was born in the Town of Gibson, Dec. 27, 1883. He is 
survived by one sister, Sr. Mary John, Appleton, and two brothers, 
Christopher and Frank, Illinois.
The body will be removed from the Pfeffer Funeral Home to the convent 
this evening. Funeral services, in charge of the Rev. Joseph Specht, 
O. Praem., will be conducted Wednesday at 8 a.m. and burial will be 
in the convent cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 13, 1936 P.2


SR. MARY JOHN KUBATSKY

Sister Mary John, 84, of St. Wendel Convent, Cleveland, died early Friday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc where she had been a patient 10 
days. Funeral services will be at 9 am Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Alverno. The Rev. Ronald T. Kirk, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be 
in the convent cemetery.
Julia Kubatsky was born May 31, 1881 at Gibson, Wis., daughter of the late 
Christopher and Juliana Drews Kubatsky. She entered the convent of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity Oct. 27, 1915 and professed her vows July 3, 
1918.
She is survived by two nieces, Sister Louis Gonzaga of West Point, Neb., and 
Mrs. Erwin Bilke of Milwaukee and a nephew, Martin Krueger of Milwaukee. Friends 
may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel from 3 to 5 pm and from 7 to 9 pm Sunday. 
Arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., March 4, 1966 page T3


SR. M. LILLIAN KUBS

Sister Lillian Kubs, 82, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
died Wednesday, May 25, 1988 at Osanam Home, New Berlin, Wisconsin. Funeral 
services will be 10:30 am Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Julian C. Resch, O.Praem. 
Burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Emily Catherine Kubs was born November 24, 1905 at Kellnersville, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late John and Mary Kubs. She entered the convent in 1923 and 
professed her vows in 1926. Sister Lillian served the community as a homemaker 
at St. Anne's, Escanaba, Michigan; St. Anthony's, Oconto Falls; St. Joseph's, 
Oneida; St. Mary's, Delaware, Ohio; St. Anne's, Menominee, Michigan; St. 
Augustine's, Chilton; SS Peter and Paul, Wellston, Ohio; St. Mary's, Algoma; St. 
Peter's, Bapchule, Arizona; Holy Family, Lindsay, Nebraska; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, 
Michigan; St. Anthony's, Neopit, Wisconsin; St. Mary's, Rhinelander; SS Peter and 
Paul, Kiel, Wisconsin.  Sister Lillian retired to the Ozanam Home, New Berlin in 
1986.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Mrs. 
Helen Richards and Mrs. Dorothy Hanousek of Antigo.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Thursday where a prayer 
service will be at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., May. 26, 1988 page 21


SR. M. DAMIAN KUEHNE    (d. 1901)

Birth name Anna Josepha, she was born in Rieden,St. Gallen,Switzerland and came 
to America with her parents.
Sister Damian and Sister Padua (sisters), entered in 1891. Sister Damian was 
younger. Later on three more sisters came--Sister Damian II, Sister Victoria 
and Sister Genevieve. Sister Damian was fourteen years of age and she remained 
a candidate for four years. During this period she was sent to help out on 
Mission when there was a "gap" to be filled.
She was received in 1895 with nineteen candidates. After spending a year in the 
novitiate, she was sent to Francis Creek where she taught school and conducted 
the choir. She contracted throat trouble. To effect a cure, Mother sent Sister 
Damian out West hoping that with a change of climate and careful attention, she 
would regain her health.
There was little change in her condition. She was therefore, called home in 1898. 
She could not teach, but was happy to do choir duty at Francis Creek again. She 
also did the housework. Her throat continued its old course and coughing was her 
portion much of the time. During the winter of 1900 and 1901, her appetite failed 
but zeal for her work kept on. For awhile she helped the little ones at school; 
but it was too much for her failing strength.she grew weaker and was abed most of 
the time. Sister Napomucane her Superior spoke to her about returning to the 
Motherhouse to rest up. This was hard for her. April 21st she came home but wished 
no "extras". During the month of May she grew weaker and was abed most of the time. 
She needed cold drinks more and more for her poor throat. Soon after she could 
take nothing but ice and ice cream. Ice--Ice--a furnace seemed aglow within her. 
Never impatient and her sufferings were great; coughing spells were more frequent.
26th June,she received Extreme Unction. She seemed so please and invited Death. 
Her youngest Sister was present and was greatly edified. This sister and an elder 
one had entered as candidates about two months previous. Sister Padua and Sister 
Victoria had been called home by Mother.
28th June about midnight, her condition became more serious. She grew very restless, 
Reverend Father was called. He prayed awhile and left, to bring her Holy Viaticum. 
How blessed for her to be conscious, for she had a hard battle ahead of her, which 
lasted three hours. Crucifix and statue of Child Jesus were held tightly clasped 
to her hands and the rosary on her arms. About two p.m., she seemed again to be 
near death and very restless at 3:30p.m., a holy calm settled over her which lasted 
until 10:30 p.m. Revered Father came again and gave her Holy Viaticum at 11:15 p.m. 
About ten minutes later she asked for the blessed candle. Not more than ten minutes 
later, she breathed her last on 29th June, 1901 at 11:30p.m. She as 24 years old.
Information from the archives of the Sisters of St.Francis of Christian Charity.


SR. M. DAMIAN KUEHNE    (d. 1908)

Parents: Josef Alois and Maria Theresia Rosa Schmucki Kuehne. Birth name 
Maria Rosa, she was born in Rieden,St.Gallen,Switzerland and came to America 
with her parents.
She was sickly while still with her parents: for which reason she did not enter 
the convent earlier in her life. She could not be received until after she had 
been a candidate a long time because of her health.
In 1905 she entered the cloisters and was called Damian II by her Sister/sisters. 
She lived to wear the holy habit of religion three years. She was known to be 
obedient, kind and gentle. On the feast of the Holy Family, she received with 
six candidates. Of these, Sister Alma had already gone before her. 
Sister Damian, on the same feast day three years later pronounced the Holy Vows. 
She received the last Sacraments and died of consumption(tubercolosis) 
February 27th, 1908. She was twenty eight years old. 


SR. M. GENEVIEVE KUEHNE

Sister M. Genevieve Kuehne, 87, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, 
died Monday afternoon at the convent. Funeral services will be at 10 am 
Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, 
will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Genevieve, nee Agnes Kuehne, was born Feb. 16, 1886, at Elizabeth, 
Minn., daughter of the late Aloysius and Mary Schmutkey Kuehne. She entered 
the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1901 and professed 
her vows in 1905. She had taught at St. Boniface School, Manitowoc, St. 
Joseph School, Alverno, Antigo, Hortonville, Algoma, Hilbert, Cleveland, 
Bloomington, Kiel, Waukesha and Green Bay, Ironwood, Mich., Delaware, Ohio 
and Lindsay and West Point, Neb., retiring in1966.
Friends may call at the convent from 5 to 9 pm Wednesday and Thursday morning 
prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge 
of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Nov. 13, 1973 page 3


SR. M. PADUA KUEHNE

The children of the local parochial school were excused from class Tuesday, 
April 7, due to the death of Sister M. Padua, one of the nuns of the parish. 
Funeral services were held at the convent at Silver Lake Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 12, 1952  P. 4


SR. M. FRANCES KURRAN

Sister Frances Kurran, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem will officiate at the 
Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born March 27, 1911, in New York City, N.Y. She entered the convent in 
1923 and professed her vows in 1929. Sister Frances earned a bachelor of arts 
degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, and a master of arts degree from 
Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. Sister Frances served as a teacher and/or 
principal at St. Peter, Ashton, St. Theresa, Appleton, St. Patrick, Askeaton, 
St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. Patrick, Maple Grove, St. John, Seymour, Sacred Heart, 
Sherwood, Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, all of Wisconsin; Catholic Central, Steubenville, 
Ohio, and St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio; and St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. She also 
served as director of the Southern Region from 1972 to 1978 and as a parish minister 
at St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, and St. Joseph, Green Bay. After her retirement from 
active ministry, she performed a variety of service at St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, 
and St. Joseph Retirement Community, West Point, Neb. Since 1995, she has been a 
resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 
April 17, 2001. 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, April 12, 2001  P. A6


SR. M. DONNA KURTENBACH

Sister Donna Kurtenbach, 86, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening, October 22, 1989 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 
10:30 am Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Presiding at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem. Burial will be in 
Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sister Donna was born December 24, 1902 at Lindsay, Nebraska. Daughter of the 
late William and Elizabeth Happ Kurtenbach. The former Margaret Catherine 
Kurtenbach entered the convent in 1921 and professed her vows in 1924. Sister 
earned a B.A. degree from St. Norbert, DePere, Wisconsin and her Master’s Degree 
in Education from St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri. Sister was a Teacher 
at St. Francis School, Hollandtown, Wisconsin; Guardian Angels Boarding School, 
Oneida, Wisconsin; St. John, Antigo, Wisconsin; St. Peter’s, Ashton, Wisconsin; 
St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Minnesota; St. Therese, Appleton, Wisconsin; St. 
Pius X, Appleton, Wisconsin. Sister was a Teacher and Principal at St. Boniface, 
Manitowoc; St. Willibrord’s, Chicago, Illinois; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; 
and a librarian at Holy Innocents, Manitowoc. Since her retirement in 1982 
Sister has been residing at Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and 
a brother-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Grundmayer of Manchester, Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. 
Joe (Josephine) Bechman of Ontario, Canada; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn 
Kurtenbach of Platte Center, Nebraska and Mrs. Helen Kurtenbach of Telden, 
Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday where a prayer 
service will be at 7 pm at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is assisting with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 23, 1989 page B6


SR. M. WILMA KURTENBACH

Sister Wilma Kurtenbach, 76, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon, Sept. 21, at the convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald 
Walker O.F.M. Cap. and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Sister Kurtenbach, nee Pauline Kurtenbach, was born March 20, 1906, at Lindsay, 
Neb., daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Happ Kurtenbach. She entered 
the order Dec. 28, 1923, and professed her vows in 1926. She obtained her music 
credits from Holy Family College, St. Louis, Mo., and Chicago Conservatory College 
where she received a Bachelor of Music with a major in piano. Sister Kurtenbach 
taught music at Holy Family Conservatory at Rhinelander, Bloomington, St. Mary of 
Kaukauna, Holy Innocents of Manitowoc, and St. Bernard of Green Bay, Wis. She also 
taught at Ironwood, Manistique and Menominee, Mich.; Santa Barbara, Calif.; and 
Wellsburg, Ohio. During the past several years, she was a homemaker at Clintonville 
and St. Joseph and Corpus Christi of Sturgeon Bay.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity; two brothers, Ted 
Kurtenbach of Platte Center, Neb., and William Kurtenbach of Lindsay, Neb.; five 
sisters, Sister Donna Kurtenbach of Holy Family Convent, Mrs. Elizabeth Beierman 
of David City, Neb., Mrs. Fred Geilenkirchen of Columbus, Neb., Mrs. Tony Grundmeyer 
of Manchester, Iowa, and Mrs. Joe Beckman of Ontario, Calif., and a brother-in-law, 
Melvin Beierman of Pierz, Minn.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 
where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 22, 1982 P. 3


SR. JOHN BREBEUF LA BRECHE

Sr. John Brebeuf (Rita) LaBreche, OSF, 81, died October 13 at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. Sr. LaBreche, a graduate of Holy Family College, Manitowoc, 
served as a teacher in Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio and West Virginia. In the 
Diocese of Green Bay, she taught at St. Paul, Manitowoc; St. Patrick, Maple 
Grove; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay and St. Joseph, Green Bay. She also served 
as the diocesan librarian and as secretary at St. Rose, Clintonville and St. 
Pius X, Appleton. Following her retirement from active ministry, Sr. LaBreche 
performed various tasks at St. Philip, Green Bay and Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. Since 2001, she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at 
the Motherhouse. Sr. LaBreche is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Maxine LaBreche, LaCrescenta, 
Cal., and Norbert and Betty LaBreche of Ontario, Calif.; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. 
Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, on October 17, in the Holy Family Convent Chapel.
Green Bay Compass, Fri., Oct. 21, 2005 page 5
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Sister John Brebeuf La Breche, age 81, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Thursday morning, Oct. 13, 2005, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Rita La Breche was born Jan. 14, 1924, in Marquette, Mich., daughter 
of the late William and Amelia Messier La Breche. Sister John Brebeuf earned a 
Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She entered the 
convent in 1943 and professed her vows in 1945. Sister John Brebeuf served as a 
teacher of primary grades at: St. Paul, Manitowoc, St. Patrick, Maple Grove, St. 
Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. Joseph, Green Bay, SS, Andrew & Thomas, Potosi, all of 
Wisconsin; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; and St. 
John, Wellsburg, W.Va. She also served in the registrar’s office at Holy Family 
College; Outreach Program in Appleton; librarian for the Green Bay Diocese; 
secretary at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb.; St. John, Laveen, 
Ariz.; St. Rose, Clintonville; driver and secretary for the Northern Regional 
Center; driver at St. Pius X, Appleton and Catholic Central, Menominee, Mich.
After retiring from active ministry, she performed various tasks at St. Philip, 
Green Bay and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 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; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law: Donald and Maxine La Breche, LaCrescenta, Calif.; and Norbert 
and Betty LaBreche, Ontario, Calif. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
The family will greet relative and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 
4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005 3. 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, Oct. 17, 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, October 14, 2005  P. A3


SR. MARY MARTHA LA BRECHE

Sister Mary Martha LaBreche, 59, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening in the convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent 
cemetery,
Sister Mary Martha, nee Eleanore LaBreche, was born Jan. 19, 1918, in Marquette, 
Mich., daughter of the late William and Amelia Messier LaBreche. She entered the 
Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1945 and professed her vows 
in 1947. She served the community as a housekeeper in Oconto Falls and Kaukauna, 
Wis., Ayshier, Iowa, West Point, Neb., and also taught in St. Philip, Green Bay, 
until illness forced her retirement in 1974.
Survivors include six brothers, William and Bernard of Marquette and Ferdinand, 
Leo, Norbert and Donald of California and two sisters, Sister John Brebeuf of 
Green Bay and Mrs. Alex (Isabel) Polkosi of Marquette.
Friends may call in the convent chapel from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening, 
where a prayer service will be at 7:15 o'clock. Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, 
is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 25, 1977 P. 3


SR. M. THEODORET LA LONDE

Sister Theodoret La Londe, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, May 23, 1996, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 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 Gladys La Londe was born February 26, 1905, in Manistique, Mich., daughter 
of the late Napoleon and Zepherine Tailleferre La Londe. She entered the convent in 
1920 and professed her vows in 1924. Sister Theodoret earned a Bachelor of Music 
Degree from Chicago Conservatory, Chicago, Ill. Sister served as a music instructor 
at St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Francis Hollandtown, St. John, Antigo, St. Mary, 
Rhinelander, St. Mary, Waukesha, St. Mary, Algoma, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Holy Family 
Academy, Manitowoc, Wis.; St. Mary, Delaware, SS. Peter and Paul, Wellsburg, W.V.; St. 
Francis de Sales, Manistique, Mich. Since 1972, Sister Theodoret had been residing at 
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Lorraine Repp, 
Cape Coral, 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. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 1996 P. A2


SR. MARY ROBERT LAKOSKY

Sister Mary Robert Lakosky, age 74, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Thursday morning, Feb. 27, 2003, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 3, 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 Joan Lakosky was born March 26, 1928, in Milwaukee, daughter of the 
late Charles and Lily Roberts Lakosky. She entered the convent in 1944 and 
professed her vows in 1946. Sister Mary Robert earned a Bachelor of Science degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Mary Robert served as a homemaker at 
Oconto Falls; Cowlic and Pisinemo, both in Arizona; and as a teacher at St. Joseph, 
Kellnersville; St. Anthony, Neopit; St. Joseph, Oneida; Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; 
St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Peter Middleton; all in 
Wisconsin; Guardian Angels, West Point; Holy Family, Lindsay; both in Nebraska; 
St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich. She also served as a nurse's aide in St. Rita 
Health Center at the Motherhouse and Ozanam Home, New Berlin, and performed various 
services at St. Rose, Clintonville; San Damiano Convent, Slinger; St. Francis 
Convent, Manitowoc; all in Wisconsin; Holy Name, Escanaba; and Our Lady of Peace, 
Ironwood, both in Michigan. Since January 2002, 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; four brothers and 
sisters-in-law: Sylvester Lakosky, Tucson, Ariz.; Harold and Maxine Lakosky, 
Flushing, Mich.; John and Mille Lakosky, Robert and Mae Lakosky, Joan Lakosky, all 
of Manistique, Mich.; and a sister and brother-in-law: Lilly Anne and Harold Ertel, 
Racine. 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. 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, February 28, 2003 P. A3


SR. M. JUSTA LAMB

Sister Justa Lamb, 77, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died 
Saturday, Dec. 11, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Julian C. 
Resch, O. Praem, and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sister Lamb, nee Esther Lamb, was born Aug. 12, 1905, at Menasha, daughter of the 
late Frank and Catherine Colling Lamb. She entered the convent in 1925 and professed 
her vows in 1928. Sister Lamb had worked in the dining rooms and other areas for the 
Good Samaritan Hospital for many years. She also was a nurses aid in the Holy Family 
Convent Infirmary and had given special care to Mother Edna prior to Mothers' death.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, and two sisters, Mrs. 
Irene Le Coez of Menasha and Mrs. Earl Gorshe of Appleton.
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 held at 7 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc,is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 13, 1982 P. 3


SR. M. JOSINE LANGKAMP

Sister M. Josine, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday at 
Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9 am Thursday at the convent 
chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the 
convent cemetery.
Sister Josine was born Margaret Langkamp April 6, 1883 at Potosi, Wis., daughter 
of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Brake Langkamp. She entered the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity Nov. 27, 1904 and professed her vows August 2, 1908. 
Friends may call at the convent until 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed. July 24, 1968 page 25


SR. M. LUMENA LARACY

Sister Lumena Laracy, 97, died Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem, will officiate with burial in Holy 
Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Catherine Laracy was born March 11, 1879, at Carlingford, Ireland, daughter of 
the late William and Sarah Rice Laracy. She entered the order of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity in 1894 and professed her vows in 1899. Sister 
Lumena had taught at St. Mary-Kaukauna, Reedsville, Rhinelander, Pine Bluff, 
Antigo, Maple Grove, St. Theresa-Appleton, St. Boniface-Manitowoc, Sacred Heart-
Oshkosh, St. Joseph Waukesha and in Delaware, Ohio. She served as principal of 
the schools in which she taught from 1904 to 1905, and also was a superior at 
St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, from 1952 to 1958. She returned to Holy Family Convent 
in 1958, where she served as portress for six years.
Survivors include a nephew, Joe McKevitt, of Ironwood, Mich., and a niece, Ann 
McKevitt, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer 
service will be conducted at 7:15 p.m. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 27, 1977  P. 3


SR. MARY JACQUES LAVIOLETTE

Sister Mary Jacques LaViolette, age 83, a member of The Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Sunday, February 5, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 1995, at Holy 
Family Covent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem., with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born December 10, 1911, in Escanaba, Mich., daughter of the late Albert 
and Eva Villemure LaViolette. The former Adelaide LaViolette entered the convent 
in 1930 and professed her vows 1933. Sister Mary Jacques earned a B.A. Degree 
from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wis. She served as a elementary school teacher 
at Wellsburg, W.Va.; Wellston, Ohio; Lindsay, West Point, Neb.; Menominee, Mich.; 
Bloomington, St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Boniface, Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; St. Agnes 
and St. Philip, Green Bay. She has been residing at the Motherhouse since 1987. 
She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three brothers and 
two sisters-in-law, Msgr. M.H. Laviolette, Howard LaViolette, Escanaba, Mich., 
Albert and Phyllis LaViolette, West Allis, Monnie LaViolette, Escanaba, Mich.; 
one sister, Lucile Rodman, Escanaba, Mich.
Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent from 4-8 p.m. this Monday (TODAY) where 
a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 6, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. FRANCIS GEORGE LEIBFRIED

Sister Francis George Leibfried, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001, 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 former Angela Leibfried was born Aug. 1, 1907, in Potosi, Wis., daughter of 
the late George and Helena Wubben Leibfried. She entered the convent in 1924 and 
professed her vows in 1927. Sister Francis George earned a Bachelor of Arts degree 
from Holy Family College and a master of Education Degree from St. Louis University, 
St. Louis, MO. Sister Francis George served as a teacher and/or principal at St. 
Mary, Algoma, St. Mary, Brillion, St. Boniface and Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, St. 
Therese, Appleton, St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. Agnes and 
St. Philip, Green Bay, Wis., St. Anne, Menominee, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, St. 
Anne, Escanaba, Mich., St. Sylvester, Woodsfield, Ohio and Guardian Angels, West 
Point, Neb. She also served as Directress of Postulants at the Motherhouse. After 
her retirement from active ministry in 1981, she performed a variety of services 
at Holy Family Convent. Since 1995, 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, Agnella 
Ragatz, Potosi, Wis.; 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 where 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, May 31, 2001  P. A8


MOTHER M. AUGUSTINE LEINEWEBER

Mother Augustin Elizabeth Leimweber (sic)
birth: 25 July 1842 Germany
death: 25 February 1905 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 City
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. CONRADINE LEITERMANN

Sister Conradine Leitermann, 69, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday afternoon, March 24, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Rev. Gerald Walker O.F.M. Cap., will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial 
and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Conradine was born Irene Leitermann Sept. 26, 1913, at Antigo, Wis., 
daughter of the late John and Rose Hermann Leitermann. She entered to Order 
of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1928 and professed her vows in 
1932. She received a B.A. degree from St. Norbert College and continued her 
education at Holy Family College. She taught school at Zanesville, Cambridge 
and Wellsburg, Ohio; and Clarks Mills, Sturgeon Bay, Hilbert, Plymouth, Green 
Bay, Antigo, Rhinelander and St. Boniface School at Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, four brothers, 
the Rev. C. Luke Leitermann of Pickerel, Wis., Norbert of Little Chute, Norman 
of Kimberly and John of Willow Springs, Mo., and three sisters, Sister Mary 
Luke of New Berlin, Wis., Mrs. Jack (Marie) Bahr of Antigo and Mrs. Alfred 
(Rita) Binversie of Kiel.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. A 
prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge 
of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 25, 1983 P. 3


SR. MARY LUKE LEITERMANN

Sister Mary Luke Leitermann, age 99, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died on Wednesday evening, Feb. 18, 2009, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Rose Leitermann was born on April 15, 1909, in Shoto, daughter of 
the late John and Rose (Herrmann) Leitermann. She entered the Convent in 1933 
and professed her vows in 1936. Sister Mary Luke served as a homemaker at St. 
Agnes, Mingo Junction, Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio, St. Pius X, 
Appleton, Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc and local director at Ozanam Home, 
New Berlin, Wisconsin. After her retirement from active ministry, she 
performed various tasks at St. Philip, Green Bay and Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. Since 2002, she had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at 
the Motherhouse.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 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. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009. 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, Feb. 20, 2009


SR. M. BARTHOLOMEW LEMBERGER

Sister Mary Bartholomew, 75, of the St. Francis order, who had spent the past 
40 years of her sisterhood at the St. Joseph hospital and home for the aged in 
West Point, Neb., died there Friday afternoon following an illness of four 
weeks.
The body will be brought to the Holy Family convent at Silver Lake where burial 
will take place. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending the arrival of the 
body and will be announced later.
Born Theresa Lemberger in the town of Cato in 1873, Sister Bartholomew was a 
daughter of the late Wolfgang and Theresa Lemberger. She entered the Holy Family 
convent at Silver Lake in 1896 and in 1908 went to the St. Francis order’s 
hospital and home in Nebraska. She had remained there ever since.
Sister Mary Bartholomew would have celebrated her golden jubilee in the sisterhood 
in July of this year.
Surviving are three sisters, two of them also nuns, Sister Mary Elizabeth of the 
St. John Catholic school at Seymour, Sister Mary Christina of the Holy Family 
convent at Silver Lake, and Mrs. Joseph Buchner, Sr., of this city, and two brothers, 
Anton and Joseph Lemberger, both of Whitelaw.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 10, 1948  P. 2
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Funeral services for Sister Mary Bartholomew, 75, of the St. Francis order, who 
died Friday at West Point, Nebr., will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Silver 
Lake convent, with burial in the convent cemetery. The body will arrive here Tuesday 
afternoon and will be moved to the convent to lie in state until the hour of services.
Sister Bartholomew, the former Theresa Lemberger, is survived by three sisters and 
two brothers. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 12, 1948  P. 2


SR. M. CHRISTINA LEMBERGER

Sister Mary Christainana (sic), 81, the former Marie Lemberger, daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Wolfgram Lemberger, of Cato, died early Monday at the 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services in charge of the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, will be 
held at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Family convent, Silver Lake. The Rev. 
D. F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Christaiana was born in Cato in 1871 and at the age of 14 years entered 
the convent. Four years ago she observed her diamond jubilee. 
Survivors are a brother, Joseph Lemberger of Cato; two sisters, Sister Elizabeth 
of Seymour, Wis., and Mrs. Joseph Buchner of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 16, 1953  P. 4


SR. M. ELIZABETH LEMBERGER

Sister M. Elizabeth of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, died Wednesday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Rev. Alfred Pritzl of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, a cousin, 
officiating, with burial in the convent cemetery.
Minnie Lemberger was born Dec. 24, 1875, at Cato, daughter of the late Wolfgang 
and Theresa Maier Lemberger. She entered Hoy Family Convent Sept. 26, 1893, and 
professed her vows Aug. 4, 1897.
She is survived by a brother, Joseph Lemberger, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the convent from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Arrangements are by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1964  P. 16


SR. M. ANGELICA LEONARD

Sister Mary Angelica (Leonard) 63, a former night supervisor of Good Samaritan 
Hospital and a graduate of its school of nursing, died Saturday in Memorial 
Hospital at West Point, Neb. She had been associated with the hospital since 
1954 and died following an illness of several months.
Sister Angelica, a native of Rice Lake, Wis., had been a member of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity for 43 years.
She entered the Good Samaritan nursing school in 1927 and after her graduation 
in 1930 she became a member of the hospital staff. She was an assistant in 
surgery to the late Sister M. Matthew and later worked in the maternity 
department.
For six years before leaving for Nebraska, Sister Angelica was night supervisor 
of Good Samaritan. The body has been taken to the Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc, 
Wis., where funeral services and burial will be held Wednesday.
Zanesville Times Recorder, Tuesday May 23, 1961 page 3


SR. M. AUGUSTA LETKIEWICZ

Sister Augusta Letkiewicz, 91, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died July 2 
at the convent
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family 
Convent Cemetery.
Sister, Augusta, nee Anna Letkiewicz, was born Nov. 25, 1887, in Poland, 
daughter of the late Peter and Pauline Kowalik Letkiewicz. At an early age she 
came to the United States, entering the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity in 1908 and professed her final vows in 1917. She taught schools in Rice 
Lake, Hollandtown, Kewaunee, Askeaton, Bloomington East, Wrightstown, Chilton, 
Reedsville, Kellnersville and Farewell, Neb.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and nieces.
Friends may call in Holy Family Convent 7:45 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 1979 P. 3


SR. M. LADISLAUS LEWAND

Sister Ladislaus Lewand, 94, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died Friday 
at the convent.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem., officiated and burial was in the convent 
cemetery.
Sister Lewand, nee Rose Lewand, was born Sept. 1, 1878, as Ashton, Neb., 
daughter of the late Frank and Pauline Rosnik Lewand. She entered the convent 
July 11, 1894, and professed her vows Aug. 11, 1898. She would have celebrated 
her Diamond Jubilee Aug. 11. Sister Lewand was a retired teacher, having taught 
school at Kaukauna, Hollandtown, Brillion, Boyd, Manitowoc, Antigo, Ashton, 
Algoma, Whitelaw, Oneida, Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay and Sherwood, Wis. She also 
taught at Delaware and Wellston, Ohio, and Trenton, N.J., before retiring to 
the mother house in 1967.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Doris Dymek of Sacramento, Calif.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, August 4, 1973 P. 12


SR. M. LEO FRANCIS LEWIS

Sister Leo Francis Lewis, age 83, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday morning, May 21, 2003, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 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 Luella Lewis was born Dec. 10, 1919, in Antigo, daughter of the late 
Walter and Marie Wood Lewis. She entered the convent in 1935 and professed her vows 
in 1938. Sister Leo Francis earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of St. 
Joseph, Albuquerque, N.M. Sister Leo Francis served as a teacher at St. Therese, 
Appleton; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. James, Cooperstown; St. 
Philip, Green Bay; St. Mary, Brillion; Corpus Christi, Sawyer; Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; 
St. Rose, Clintonville; St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. John, Antigo; Holy Redeemer, Two 
Rivers; St. Anna, New Holstein, all in Wisconsin; Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz.; 
St. Nicholas, Zanesville,Ohio; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, and St. Anne, Escanaba, both in 
Michigan. She also served in the Admission and Switchboard Offices at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, and performed various services at St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc; and 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; a sister: Marie Schremp, 
Antigo; 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. Friday 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 22, 2003 P. A3


SR. M. ELIZABETH LINDERS

Sister Elizabeth Linders, 69, died early Tuesday evening, October 28, 1986 at 
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday at 
Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Flavian Blong O.F.M. Cap., and burial will be in Holy Family 
Cemetery.
Sister Elizabeth was born February 12, 1917 at West DePere, Wisconsin, daughter 
of the late Peter and Clara Sausen Linders. The former Catherine Elizabeth Linders 
entered the Convent in 1939, professing her vows in 1942. Sister Elizabeth was 
a Homemaker at St. John's, Wellsburg, West Virginia; St. Paul's Home, Kaukauna, 
Wisconsin; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, Wisconsin; St. Francis, Petoskey, Minnesota; 
Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C.; St. Peter's, Ashton, Wisconsin and St. Joseph, 
Oneida, Wisconsin. She also worked in the kitchen at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc for 15 years. Since her illness in March, 1986, she has been residing 
at Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two brothers and 
a sister-in-law, Peter Linders of DePere, Wisconsin and Bernard and Donna Linders 
of Lincoln, Nebraska; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann Linders of Green Bay, 
Florence Linders of DePere, Wisconsin, Wilhelmina and Cletus Goffard of Gillett, 
Wisconsin, Louise and Ray Van Boxtel of Seymour, Wisconsin, Evelyn and Norm Hug 
of Appleton, Mary Lou and Leroy Puls of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Patricia and 
Richard Przybylski of Pulaski, Wisconsin.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday where a 
prayer service will be at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge 
of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Oct. 31, 1986 page 17


SR. M. ROMAN LINGLE

Sister Roman Lingle, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Monday, May 8, 1995, at Holy Family Covnent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 1995, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem., with burial in Holy Family Cemetery.
The former Agnes Irene Lingle was born December 28, 1903, in Chicago, Ill., 
daughter of the late Jacob and Jennie Miley Lingle. She entered the convent 
in 1919 and professed her vows in 1923. She earned a B.A. Degree from Holy 
Family College, Manitowoc and a M.Ed., from Marquette University, Milwaukee. 
Sister Roman served as an elementary teacher at St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Boyd, 
Kiel, Whitelaw, Rice Lake, Sturgeon Bay, St. Agnes, Green Bay, Wis.; Woodsfield, 
Ohio and taught high school students at Catholic Memorial, Waukesha, Wis., and 
Holy Family High School, Lindsay, Neb. She was the local director and principal 
at Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu, Hawaii for six years. After 
retiring from active ministry in 1989, she resided at St. Francis Convent, 
Manitowoc, for several years and then retired to the Motherhouse in the fall 
of 1990.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m on Wednesday at the Holy Family Convent 
Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 9, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. FRANCISCA LODERBAUER

Sister Francisca Loderbauer, 80, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening, April 22, 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 the 
convent cemetery.
Sister Francisca, nee Josephine Loderbauer, was born March 17, 1901, at 
Kaukauna, daughter of the late John and Frances Handel Loderbauer. She 
entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1917 and 
professed her vows in 1920. She served at Holy Family Convent kitchen and 
gardens all her religious life with the exception of four years when she 
served as homemaker at St. Mary Parish, Kaukauna, at Algoma and St. Boniface 
Parish, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity; two nieces, 
Sister Vincentine Theisen of Holy Family Convent and Mrs. Leo Siebers of 
Kaukauna and a grand niece, Sister Jane Marie Loderbauer, a member of 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity at St. Agnes Parish, Green Bay.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. A prayer 
service will be at 7 p.m. in St. Mary Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Apirl 23, 1981 P. 3


SR. MARY LOEHLEIN

Sister Mary Loehlein, age 53, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, August 27, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 31, 1998, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, will celebrate the Mass 
of Christian Burial, with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Mary Ellen Loehlein was born January 6, 1945, in Green Bay, daughter 
of Bridget DeCleene Loehlein and the late Arthur Loehlein. Sister Mary earned a 
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She entered the 
Convent in 1959 and professed her vows in 1965. Sister Mary served as an 
elementary teacher at Holy Rosary, New Holstein; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. 
Bernadette and St. Thomas More, Appleton; St. Edward, Mackville; St. John the 
Baptist, Plymouth; St. John, Seymour, Wis.; and St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz. She 
also served as secretary and driver at the Mother house and ESL teacher and 
secretary at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. She has been residing at the St. 
Clare Convent, Manitowoc, since 1997.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; her mother, Bridget 
Loehlein; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Evie and Harry Fry Jr., Marcey 
Loehlein, all of De Pere; nieces and nephews; Jane Fry, Oakland, Calif., Patrick 
(Patty) Fry, Green Bay, Susan (Aaron) Fry-Washington, San Francisco, Calif.; 
Tracia Fry, De Pere; and a grandnephew, Jacob Fry, Green Bay; along with other 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur, in 1986. 
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 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 arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 29, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. DE CARMEL LOEHR

Sister De Carmel Loehr, age 86, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Friday, January 1, 1993, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, January 4, 1993, at the Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Her brother, Rev. Alfred M. Loehr will be celebrant of the Mass of 
Christian Burial with Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem. will serve as con-celebrant. 
Burial will follow in the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Lucile Loehr December 18, 1906, at St. John, Wis., the daughter of the 
late Anton and Katherine Kalt Loehr. She entered the convent in 1928 and professed 
her vows in 1931. Sister earned a BA Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, and a 
Master's Degree in Education from Marquette University, Milwaukee.
Sister De Carmel served as an elementary school teacher and/or principal at Appleton, 
Francis Creek, Green Bay, Rhinelander, Waukesha, and Whitelaw, Wis.; Mingo Junction, 
Wellston, and Woodsfield, Ohio; Ayshire, Iowa; Petoskey and Ironwood, Mich.; and 
Santa Barbara, Calif. After retiring from the teaching profession, she served as a 
secretary at the Catholic Social Services Office in Dover, Ohio. Since March of 1969 
she resided at Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, the Rev. 
Alfred Loehr, Green Bay; and a sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Harold Buhl, 
Chilton.
Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 1-5 p.m. on Monday, 
Janaury 4, 1993. A prayer service will be held at the Convent at 1 p.m. on Monday. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1993 P. A2
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Services were held Monday in Holy Family Convent Chapel at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 
for Sister DeCarmel Loehr, 86, who died Friday in the convent where she had 
resided since 1989. A former Dover resident, she was a member of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity. Burial was in the convent cemetery. At Dover she 
worked at the Catholic Social Services office. She had served as an elementary 
school teacher and/or principal at schools in Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan and 
California.
Surviving are a sister and a brother in Wisconsin.
New Philadelphia Times Reporter (Ohio), Tues., Jan. 5, 1993 page 5
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A Memorial Mass for Sister DeCarmel Loehr, 86, will be celebrated Saturday at noon 
in Sacred Heart Catholic church at New Philadelphia with Fr. Ed Keck officiating. 
She died January 1 in the motherhouse of the Franciscan Sisters of Charity at 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin. In 1991 she celebrated 60 years as a member of the religious 
order. After 46 years in education, she spent 14 years in retirement in Tuscarawas 
County working as secretary for Personal and Family Counseling Service from 
1975 - 1980 and was secretary/receptionist for Catholic Social Services from 
1980 - 1988. She also tutored several students from Sacred Heart School and enjoyed 
gardening and cooking at her home with Sister Claudine Smith at St. Francis Convent 
in New Philadelphia. She was a member of Sacred Heart Altar Society and Christian 
Mothers and Senior Citizens.
After the service a luncheon will be served in Sacred Heart Parish hall. A memory 
book will be printed for distribution to family and friends.
New Philadelphia Times Reporter (Ohio), Jan. 19, 1993 page 5


SR. M. JAMES LOGAN

DEATH CLAIMS SISTER JAMES 
Native of Maple Grove Dies At Zanesville, Ohio 
Sister Mary James, of Zanesville, Ohio, a native of this county, died at the 
Good Samaritan hospital in the Ohio city on Wednesday according to messages 
received here. Her name before entering the convent was Jessie Logan and she 
was born at Maple Grove in 1860. She entered the convent July 19, 1892.
The remains will arrive in Manitowoc Friday at 4:35 p.m. and interment will 
be at the Silver Lake convent, Saturday morning at 8 o’clock. Sister Mary James 
entered the practice of nursing immediately after entering the convent and spent 
practically all of the time at the Zanesville, Ohio, hospital.
She is survived by three brothers, C.J. Logan, Grimms, John Logan, Osman, and 
Peter Logan of Milwaukee. One sister, Mrs. George Carroll of California, also 
survives.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 18, 1932  P. 2


SR. M. BRIDEEN LONG

Sister Brideen Long, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday, February 17, 1999, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 1999, at 
Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be Rev. Kiguori Mierzwiak, O.F.M. Burial will be at Holy Family Convent 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Patricia Long, February 22, 1910, at Maple Grove, daughter of the 
late Patrick and Elizabeth Sullivan Long. 
She entered the Convent in 1924 and professed her vows in 1928. Sister Brideen 
earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc and a 
Master of Arts and a Ph.D. Degree from Catholic University of America, Washington, 
D.C. Sister Brideen served as an elementary teacher and/or principal at St. 
Sylvester, Woodsfield, St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; St. Therese, Appleton, St. 
Paul, Wrightstown, St. Patrick, Askeaton and St. John, Antigo. Sister Brideen also 
served as President of Holy Family College, Manitowoc; Instructor in Graduate 
School of Catholic University; General Councilor and Director of Apostolate for 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; Supervisor of Schools and Director of 
Education for the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; Researcher, Assistant 
Chancellor and Archivist for the Green Bay Diocese and Local Director of Silver 
Lake College. After her retirement from active ministry in 1990, she served as a 
volunteer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. She retired to the 
Motherhouse in 1993 and has been a resident of 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, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday, February 19, 1999, at Holy Family convent, 
Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1999 P. A2


SR. M. LUCRETIA LONSDORF

SISTER IN ORDER FOR 50 YEARS PASSES AWAY
Sister Lucretia passed away at the Silver Lake convent, death being due to 
infirmities of old age. She was eighty years of age, and had made her home 
at the convent over fifty years. Sister Lucretia has one brother John Lonsdorf 
living at Athens, Wisconsin and has relative living here, at Milwaukee and at 
Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 24, 1924 P. 5


SR. MARY CARLA LOONSFOOT

Sr. Mary Carla Loonsfoot, age 67, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday morning, December 27, 2009, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Rose Mary Loonsfoot was born Dec. 29, 1941, in Baraga, Mich., daughter 
of the late Arthur and Louise Shelafoe Loonsfoot. She entered the convent in 1958 
and professed her vows in 1963. Sister Mary Carla received a certificate from 
Waukesha County Technical Institute in Waukesha, in Principle of Quantity Food 
Production.
Sister Mary Carla served as a homemaker at St. John Indian Mission, Komatke, San 
Jose Mission, Pisinemo, Arizona; Holy Family Convent, Lindsay, Nebraska; a member 
of the Food Service Staff at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Holy Family Convent, and 
Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. She also performed a variety of services at St. 
Clare Convent, Manitowoc, San Damiano Convent, Slinger, and Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. Since 2008, she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Care Center at 
Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include: the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four sisters and 
two brothers-in-law: Sister Mary Lou Loonsfoot, Manitowoc; Anne and Ernie Currie, 
Portland, Ore.; Louise Davis, Bloomington, Ind.; and Jo and Wayne Strery Oshkosh; 
one brother and sister-in-law: Edmond and Betty Loonsfoot, Nixa, Missouri; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, 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. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 28, 2009


SR. M. ANNELLUS LOTTER

Sister Annellus Lotter, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, Manitowoc, died Saturday, May 10, 1997, at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 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 Caroline Lotter was born June 9, 1908, in Hortonville, Wis., daughter 
of the late William and Catherine Stoffel Lotter. She entered the Convent in 1923 
and professed her vows in 1926. Sister Annellus earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Annellus served as an elementary 
teacher at Oshkosh, Reedsville, St. Boniface, Manitowoc; St. Therese, Appleton; 
Antigo, Rhinelander, Kewaunee, Bloomington, Wis.; and Mingo Junction, Ohio. She 
taught high school students at Cambridge, Ohio; Lindsay, Neb.; Holy Family Academy, 
Manitowoc; Xavier High School, Appleton, Escanaba, Mich. She was also the Directress 
of Aspirants while teaching at Holy Family Academy. After retiring from the teaching 
profession, Sister served as an occupational therapist and was also Coordinator of 
the Craft Room at Holy Family Convent. From 1989-1992, she resided at St. Francis 
Convent, Manitowoc. She returned to Holy Family Convent in January 1993 and resided 
in St. Rita Health Care Facilities. She is a member of the Franciscan sisters of 
Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister and two 
brothers and four sisters-in-law; Mrs. Florence Kamke, Oconto Falls, Paul Lotter, 
Oconto Falls, Leo and Mary Lotter, Oconto Falls, Mrs. Jean Lotter, Auburn, Wash., 
and Mrs. Regina Lotter, Oconto Falls.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday (TONIGHT) 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, May 12, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. ERNESTA LUDWIG

Sister Ernesta Ludwig, 98, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon, Sept. 21, at the convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by the Rev. Roman 
Ludwig and the Rev. Gerald Walker O.F.M. Cap. and burial will be in Holy Family 
Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sister Ludwig, nee Christine Ludwig, was born June 5, 1884, at Rice Lake, Wis., 
daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Miller Ludwig. She enterd the order 
June 22, 1905, and professed her vows Aug. 9, 1909. Sister Ludwig taught at 
Cooperstown, Antigo, Kaukauna, Chilton, Plymouth, Rhinelander, Appleton and 
Mackville, Wis. She also taught at Menominee, Mich.; St. Nicholas of Zanesville, 
Delaware and Cambridge, Ohio. She retired to Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, in 
1963.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, and three nephews, 
the Rev. Clarence Ludwig of Clear Lake, Wis., the Rev. Roman E. Ludwig of Mayville, 
N.D., and Nick Roberge of Salt St. Marie, Mich.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel from 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Wednesday evening where a memorial service will be held at 7 o'clock. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 22, 1982 P. 3


SR. M. NOREEN MACRORIE

Sister Noreen Macrorie, age 96, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 1996, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 8, 1996, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Jeffrey 
Vanden Heuvel, a relative of Sister Noreen's with internment in Holy Family 
Convent Cemetery.
The former Myrtle Macrorie was born July 23, 1899, in Kaukauna, daughter of the 
late Howard and Helen Hartzheim Macrorie. She entered the convent in 1918 and 
professed her final vows in 1928. Sister Noreen earned a Bachelor Degree and a 
Masters Degree from Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. Sister served the community 
as an Elementary Teacher at St. John, Antigo, Wis.; Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb.; 
and taught high school at St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich., St. Francis Xavier, 
Petoskey, Mich.; Guardian Angels, West Point, and Holy Family , Lindsay, Neb.; 
St. Benedict, Cambridge, St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, 
Iowa; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; St. Andrew, Potosi, and Holy Family Academy, 
Manitowoc. She also served as a tutor at St. Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii, and did 
clerical work at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, and at the Ozanam Home, New Berlin, 
Wis. Since 1985 Sister Noreen has been residing at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Sylvester and Margaret Macrorie, Kansas City, Mo., Leonard and Helen 
Macrorie, Janesville; neices, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 1996, 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, July 5, 1996 P. A2


SR. M. LEONARD MAIER

Sister Leonard Maier, 96, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon, Oct. 14, at the convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday 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 Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Sister Maier was born Dec. 22, 1885, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Martin 
and Anna Handel Maier. She entered the convent in 1906 and professed her vows 
in 1910. Sister Maier taught at elementary grade schools at Ironwood, Mich.; 
Boyd, Brillion, Kiel, Cleveland, St. Wenzel, Clintonville, New Munster, Oshkosh, 
Hilbert, Plymouth, Marinette, St. Anna, Cooperstown, East Wrightstown, Green Bay 
St. Agnes, and Kaukauna, Wis. She retired in 1965 to Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, and two nieces, 
Mrs. Florian Kehl and Mrs. Hilda Novak of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel 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, October 15, 1982 P. 3
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In Friday's obituary for Sister Leonard Maier, it was inadvertently omitted 
that she was also survived by two nieces, Miss Francis Maier and Mrs. Florine 
Kehl.
Herald Times Reporter, October 16, 1982 P. 3


SR. M. ANGELA MAJERES

SISTER ANGELA DIES AT THE HOSPITAL HERE
Sister Angela, who has been ailing for some time, passed away at 
the Holy Family hospital yesterday and funeral services will be 
held on Saturday from the chapel at the convent at 8:30 o'clock 
Saturday morning. John Mejeres, Kaukauna, father, and two sisters, 
Mrs. F.G. Gay and Mrs. John Seery both of Chicago are here to 
attend the funeral services.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, November 30, 1923 P.2


MRS. MARY MALONEY

Mrs. Mary Maloney died at the hospital Monday night where she made 
her home for fifteen years. She was over 80 years of age. The 
deceased was born in Ireland and came to this country when a young 
girl and located at Meeme in the early 60's where she married John 
Maloney. They lived on a farm until Mr. Maloney's death some twenty 
years ago. They had no children. Mrs. Maloney's christian life was 
beautiful from its beginning to its close and through all the 
vicissitudes and trials that she met in the way, her faith in God 
never wavered. The funeral was held this morning from the home of 
P.A. Miller, Marshall Street. Interment was at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 23, 1919
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Information from the convent burial permits. Surname may have been 
Malooney. She was an elderly lady who lived at the Motherhouse. She 
died at Holy Family Hospital. She was one of the ladies who lived 
in the "Old Ladies Bedroom"- now the Art Parlors.
Manitowoc County Court House Book of Death 16-405.


SR. PAUL MARIE MANLICK

Sister Paul Marie Manlick, age 87, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday evening, July 18, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. DePaul 
Sobotka, OFM, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Margaret Manlick was born Feb. 1, 1914, in Auburndale, daughter of the 
late Louis and Anna Knier Manlick. She entered the convent in 1936 and professed 
her vows in 1939. Sister Paul Marie earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing 
education from Marquette University, Milwaukee, and a master of science degree in 
nursing from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.  Sister Paul Marie 
served as an elementary teacher at St. Peter, Ashton, Wis., and St. Francis de Sales, 
Manistique, Mich. She also served as a registered nurse and/or teacher at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc; St. Paul Home, Kaukauna; St. Rita’s at the Motherhouse, Manitowoc; 
and Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. After her retirement from active 
ministry, she performed a variety of services at Holy Family Convent. 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, Esther Schrimpf, Alice and John Franz, Manitowoc; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Walter and Josephine Manlick, Marshfield; Roger and Beatrice Manlick, 
Necedah; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent from 4 to 8 p.m. 
Friday (TODAY) 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, July 20, 2001  P. A5


SR. BERNADINE MANTHEY

Sister Bernadine Manthey, age 101, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday evening, February 11, 2015 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Bernardine Manthey was born on May 20, 1913 in Antigo, daughter of the 
late George and Mary (Cherf) Manthey. She entered the Convent in 1927 and professed 
her vows in 1931. Sister Bernadine Manthey earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. 
Norbert College, DePere and a Masters of Arts Degree from the University of Notre 
Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana. Sister Bernadine served as a teacher and/or principal at 
Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, St. Augustine, Chilton, St. Patrick, Askeaton, St. Rose, 
Clintonville, Holy Innocents and St. Andrew, Manitowoc, St. Mary, Clarks Mills, St. 
Edward, Mackville, SS Peter & Paul, Ashton, St. Mary, Greenleaf, St. John, Seymour, 
St. Thomas Moore, Appleton, Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay, St. Peter Middleton, all 
of Wisconsin; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Illinois; SS Peter & Paul, Wellston, St. 
Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio. She also served as the coordinator of the learning center 
at St. Joseph, Waukesha, Wisconsin and as a tutor at Central Catholic, West Point, 
Nebraska. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc in 1988. Since 2008, 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; and a sister-in-law: Joyce Manthey, Portland, Oregon. Nieces, 
nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by 
her parents: George and Mary (Cherf) Manthey; a sister: Sister Rosaria Manthey, OSF; 
and three brothers and two sisters-in-law: John and Martine Manthey, Richard Manthey 
and Robert and Marquerite Manthey.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 
February 14, 2015 at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. Finian Zaucha, OFM with burial at Holy Family Convent 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.The family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00 p.m. until 
8:00 p.m. Friday (TODAY), February 13, 2015 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, where 
a prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. The visitation will continue on Saturday 
morning, February 14, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. 


SR. M. ROSARIA MANTHEY

Sister Rosaria Manthey, age 77, of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wis., 
died Monday June 15, 1992, at the Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 19, 1992, at the Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Officiating the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial to follow in the Holy Family Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Georgia Ann Manthy (sic) was born January 18, 1915 in Antigo, Wis., 
daughter of the late George and Mary Cherf Manthey. She entered the Convent on 
August 30, 1932, professing her vows on August 15, 1935. Sister Rosaria earned 
a B.A. Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wis., a M.A. from the Catholic 
University of America, Washington, D.C. Sister served as an elementary teacher 
in Waukesha, Hollandtown, Green Bay and Clintonville, Wis.; Escanaba, Mich.; 
and Wellston, Ohio. She taught high school students at Waukesha, Wis., Chicago, 
Ill., Cambridge and Zanesville, Ohio, Petoskey and Ironwood, Mich. She also 
served as a school teacher at Central Catholic, West Point, Neb. After her 
retirement from active ministry, she resided at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis., 
and the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wis.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Sister 
Bernadine Mantey, OSF, West Point, Neb.; two brothers and two (sic) sisters-in-
law, Richard and Joyce Manthey, Appleton, Wis., John Mantey, Knoxville, Tenn., 
Marguerite Manthey, Petaluma, Calif.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends.
Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent on Thursday, June 18, from 4-8 p.m., 
where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with the funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 1992 P. A2


SR. M. BORGIA MARTIN

Sister Mary Francis Borgia, nee Annie Martin, died Tuesday at the 
Holy Family convent, Silver Lake, where she had been ill for a 
month.
Sister Borgia had been superintendent of the Good Samaritan hospital 
at Zanesville, Ohio, for the last four years and continued in that 
capacity until illness forced her to return to the Franciscan 
motherhouse at Alverno a month ago.
Funeral services will be held at the convent Friday at 9 a.m., with 
burial in the community cemetery.
Sister Borgia was born in Meeme, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth 
Martin. She attended the primary school at Kellnersville, and entered 
the convent when she was a young girl, taking her high school training 
there.
She was graduated as a nurse from the Good Samaritan hospital in 
Zanesville, and received her degree in education from Georgetown 
University, Washington, D.C.
She was a teacher, and later principal, at the St. Boniface parochial 
school in this city.
Surviving Sister Borgia are four sisters, the Misses Jennie, Elizabeth, 
Clara and Manda, all of Manaitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 2, 1941 P.2


SR. M. JOVITA MARTINEZ

Sister Jovita Martinez, age 81, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2009, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Mary Martinez was born on May 26, 1927, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, 
daughter of the late Francis and Conception (Hernandez) Martinez. She 
entered the convent in 1953, and professed her vows in 1955. Sister Jovita 
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister 
Jovita served as a teacher at St. Paul and St. Andrew, Manitowoc; St. John 
the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Aloysius, Kaukauna; St. Wendel, Cleveland; St. 
Joseph, Green Bay; SS. Peter and Paul, Kiel; Catholic Grade School, Ironwood; 
Holy Name Central, Escanaba, Mich.; SS. Peter & Paul, Wellston, Ohio; and was 
a helper in the library at St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio. She also performed 
various services at Silver Lake College and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
Since 2006, 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. Friday, March 6, 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. Thursday, March 5, 2009, 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, March 4, 2009


SR. M. VICTORIA MASIL

Sister Victoria Masil, age 91, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of 
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Holy Family 
Convent.
She was born Nov. 24, 1916, in Oconto Falls, daughter of the late John and 
Frances (Zychowski) Malopolski. Sister Victoria earned a Bachelor of Arts 
degree from the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minn., and a Master of 
Fine Arts from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. She 
entered the convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 1935. Sister Victoria 
served as a teacher at Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, Wis.; Corpus Christi, Sawyer, 
Wis.; St. Patrick, Askeaton, Wis.; Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Wis.; St. 
Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; San Jose Indian Mission, Pisinemo, Ariz.; and St. 
Anthony, Topawa, Ariz. She also preformed a variety of tasks at St. Joseph, 
Kellnersville, Wis.; Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis.; Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc, Wis.; Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio; and Guardian Angels 
School, West Point, Neb. Since 2004, she has been residing in St. Rita Health 
Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include: the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister and 
three brothers-in-law: Clara and Harold Baldwin, Chicago; Anthony Cvitanovich, 
D'lberville, Miss.; and Alden Le Fave, Green Bay. She is further survived by 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 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.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 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 
the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 2008


SR. M. ODELIA MATTINGLY

Rites Held for Sister Odelia
Funeral services for Sister Mary Odelia, the former Gertrude Mattingly of 
Zanesville, were conducted Monday at the Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc, 
Wisc. Burial was in the convent plot. 
Sister Odelia was born in Zanesville, a daughter of Peter and Margaret 
McLoughlin Mattingly. She was a graduate of St. Thomas High School. Surviving 
are two brothers, Edward of Cleveland and Maurice of Dresdan Road, and a nephew, 
Earl Snyder of Oil City, Pa.
Zanesville Times Recorder, Aug. 2, 1951 page 7


SR. MARY ARTHUR MAUS

Sister Mary Arthur Maus, age 76, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday, April 29, 2001, at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2001, 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.
She was born Dec. 23, 1924, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Arthur and Marie 
Platkowski Maus. She entered the convent in 1945 and professed her vows in 1947. 
Sister Mary Arthur earned a bachelor of arts degree from Holy Family College, 
Manitowoc. Sister Mary Arthur served as an elementary teacher at St. Joseph and 
St. Philip, Green Bay; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Therese, Appleton; Holy 
Innocents, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Kelnersvile; St. Anthony, Neopit; St. Mary, 
Hilbert; St. Francis, Hollandtown; St. Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii; St. Francis and 
Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz.; Topawa Elementary, Topawa, Ariz.; and Our 
Lady of Peace, Ironwood, Mich. She also performed a variety of services at 
Pisinemo Religion Center, Sells; St. Catherine, Topawa, Ariz.; Sacred Heart 
Retreat Center, Gallup, N.M.; San Damiano Convent, Holy Family Conservatory, 
Manitowoc; Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc; and Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers. Since 
February 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; four sisters and 
two brothers-in-law, Delores Jeanquart, Green Bay, Patricia Van Donsel, Darlene 
and Mark Sconzert, Luxemburg, Sharon and Spencer Linder, Atlanta, Ga.; three 
brothers and sisters-in-law, Gordon and Viola Maus, Evans, Ga., Gary and Sharlene 
Maus, New Brighton, Min., Glen and Judy Maus, Green Bay; and a brother-in-law, Leo 
Diederich, Green Bay. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends 
survive. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Rosemary Diederich and Marlene 
Coffey.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. 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 1, 2001  P. A3


SR. M. ELEANOR MAY

Sister M. Eleanor May, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday morning at the convent.
Funeral services will be held at 9 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 Eleanor, nee Margaret May, was born Aug. 26, 1887, at Glen Haven, 
Wis., daughter of the late Henry and Catherine Rauch May. She entered 
the Society of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in July of 1912 
and professed her vows in 1915. She taught in the Wisconsin cities of 
Algoma, Wrightstown, Oshkosh, Sherwood and St. Boniface Catholic School, 
Manitowoc. She retired in 1965 due to illness.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening 
and Friday until the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
in charge of arrangements. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 13, 1972


SR. M. JOSEPHA MAY

Sister Mary Josepha, forty six years old, died Saturday night at the Holy 
Family Hospital. The funeral services will be held at the convent chapel 
Tuesday morning at eight-thirty o'clock and burial at the convent cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News - April 9, 1923 - page 10


SR. MARY ALOYSE MAYER

Sister Mary Aloyse Mayer, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, October 6, 1994, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 10, 1994, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Margaret Mayer was born April 15, 1906, in Mankoto, Minn., daughter of 
the late Louis and Regina Lambert Mayer. She entered the convent in 1921 and 
professed her vows in 1924. Sister Mary Aloyse Mayer earned a Bachelor of Music 
Degree and a Masters of Music degree from the Chicago Conservatory, Chicago, Ill. 
She served as a music teacher at St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, St. Anne, 
Escanaba, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich., St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill., St. John, 
Antigo, St. Philip, Green Bay, Holy Family Conservatory, Holy Family Convent, Silver 
Lake College, Manitowoc. Since her retirement from active ministry in 1984, she has 
been residing at Holy Family Convent. She was 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 on Sunday, October 9, 1994, 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 the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 7, 1994  P. A2


SR. M. STEPHEN MAYER

Sister Stephen Mayer, 96, of Holy Family Convent, died early Friday morning, Dec. 
17 at the convent.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Gerald Walker O.F.M. Cap. will officite and burial will be in Holy Family 
Cemetery.
Sister Stephen Mayer was born April 1, 1886, at Edson, Wis., daughter of the late 
Peter and Anna Schibel Mayer. She entered the Convent June 15, 1905 and professed 
her vows Aug. 9, 1909. Sister Stephen Mayer was a Homemaker at Holland Town, Darboy, 
Antigo, Boyd, Rhinelander, Middleton, Wis.; Lindsay, Neb.; Manistique and Menominee, 
Mich.; Wellston, Ohio, San Miguel, Ariz. and Santa Barbara, Calif. She retired at 
Holy Family Convent in 1966.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Mrs. Rose 
Steinmetz of Boyd, Wis.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. William Mayer of Stanley, Wis.; 
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Convent Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 8, 1982 P. 3


SR. M. TARCISIUS MAYER

Sister Tarcisius Mayer, age 72, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday, August 11, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 13, 1993, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Officiating the Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be Rev. 
Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem. with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Charlotte Mayer was born November 7, 1920, at Chilton, daughter of the 
late Christian J. and Marie Wick Mayer. She entered the Convent in 1937, and 
professed her vows in 1940. Sister Tarcisius earned a BA Degree from Holy Family 
College, Manitowoc. Sister served as an elementary school teacher at St. Boniface 
and Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; Kaukauna, Kellnersville, Algoma, Greenleaf, Mackville, 
Neopti, Neenah, Kewaunee, Clintonville, Potosi and Green Bay, Wis.; Zanesville, 
Ohio; Ironwood and Petoskey, Mich.; and Wellsburg, W.V. After her retirement from 
teaching, she resided at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis., St. Francis Convent and Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters and 
three brothers-in-law, Madonna and Charles Bowe, Marion and Melvin Christel, all of 
Kiel, Mildred and Art Schuh, Appleton; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and 
Willodeen Mayer, Campbellsport, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 1993, 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 arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 12, 1993 P. A2


SR. M. VIRGILIUS MCAFEE

Sister Virgilius McAfee, 86, of Holy Family Convent, died Thursday, April 12, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Walker OFM Cap. 
Burial will take place at Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Virgilius McAfee, nee Margaret McAfee, was born November 26, 1897, at 
Greensburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late James A. and Mary A. Lombard 
McAfee. Sister McAfee entered the convent in 1914 and professed her vows in 
1918. Sister McAfee received a B.A. in History and English at Creighton 
University, Omaha. She has a life certificate for teaching for Nebraska, 
Michigan and Wisconsin and a temporary certificate for Ohio. Sister McAfee 
taught at Kaukauna, Waukesha, Oneida, Maple Grove, Neopit, Green Bay and 
Plymouth, Wisconsin; also at Lindsay and West Point Nebraska, Iron Wood and 
Escanaba, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Papago Indian Reservation and San Mygue, 
Arizona. Sister McAfee also taught at Delaware, Zanesville and Wilston, Ohio 
and Ozanam Home at New Berlin and Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Sister M. 
Florence McAfee of Erie, Pennsylvania and a cousin, Father Roy Lombard of 
Marlinton, West Virginia.
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 in the convent 
chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 13, 1984  P. 3


SR. M. ROSE GERTRUDE MCCARTY

Sister Rose Gertrude McCarty, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, age 96, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning 
March 15, 2003, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 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 Mary Margaret McCarty, on July 19, 1906 in Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late DeWitt and Mary Margaret Mohr McCarty. Sister Rose Gertrude earned a Bachelor 
of Arts Degree from the College of St. Joseph, Albuquerque, N.M. She entered the 
Convent in 1922 and professed her vows in 1925. She is a member of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity. Sister Rose Gertrude served as an elementary teacher 
at St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. Therese, Appleton, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. 
Mary, Hilbert, Sacred Heart, Manitowoc. St. Joseph, Oneida, St. Anthony, Neopit, SS. 
Andrew & Thomas, Potosi, St. James, Cooperstown, Wis.; SS. Peter & Paul, Wellston, 
Ohio, St. John, Komatke, St. Peter Mission, Bapchule, St. Anthony, Topawa, Sen Xavier, 
Tucson, Queen of Angels Mission, San Miguel, Arizona; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa; 
Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb. and St. Charles Lwanga, Chicago, Ill. She retired to St. 
Francis Convent, Manitowoc in 1991 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center 
at the Motherhouse since 1999.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Lorraine 
Knipp, Tucson, Arizona, a sister-in-law, Bernice McCarty, Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 16, 2003 P. A3


SR. M. BRIGID MCCLOSKEY

Sister Brigid McCloskey, age 79, a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Tuesday evening, January 12, 1993 at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 15, 1993 at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem. will officiate with 
burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 2, 1913, at Schofield, Wis., daughter of the late Nicholas and 
Harriet McPhail McCloskey. The former Imogene McCloskey entered the Convent in 
1927 and professed her vows in 1931. Sister earned a B.A. Degree from Holy Family 
College, a B.S. Degree from Marquette University and a M.S. Degree from Ohio State 
University. Sister Brigid served as an elementary school teacher at Kaukauna, 
Whitelaw, St. Boniface and Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; Petoskey, Mich.; Topawa, Ariz.; 
Holy Angels and St. Charles Lwanga, Chicago, Ill. and in the high school at 
Cambridge, Ohio. After receiving her B.S. Degree from Marquette University, she 
served as an instructor at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc and as a medical 
technician at Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio and St. Francis Memorial 
Hospital at West Point, Neb. She taught chemistry at Silver Lake College and served 
as a parish minister at Holy Angels and St. Charles Lwanga in Chicago, Ill. Since 
July, 1991, she has resided at the Motherhouse. She is a member of The Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include, The Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call this Thursday evening, January 14, 1993, from 4-8 p.m. at 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, January 14, 1993 P. A2


SR. M. BRITTA MCCOURT

Sister Britta McCourt, age 96, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, April 9, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 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 Helen McCourt was born November 8, 1901, in Maple Grove, daughter of 
the late Charles and Catherine Peppard McCourt. She entered the Convent in 1923 
and professed her vows in 1926. Sister Britta served as a primary grade teacher 
at St. Joseph, Rice Lake; St. Ann, Escanaba and as a homemaker at St. Mary, 
Kaukauna; St. James, Cooperstown; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; St. Mary, Clarks 
Mills; St. Mary, Brillion; St. Rose, Clintonville; Sacred Heart, Sherwood; St. 
Augustine, Chilton; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa. In 1967, she retired to Ozanam 
Home, New Berlin, and has been residing in St. Rita Health Facilities at the 
Motherhouse since 1974. She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Rose 
Kuplic and Emma Kriescher, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 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 11, 1998 P. 2


SR. MARIE ISABEL MCELRONE

Sister Marie Isabel McElrone, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, 
May 12, 2007, at Holy Family Convent. 
She was born Frances McElrone, on May 15, 1918, in Rhinelander, Wis., daughter 
of the late Joseph and Louise (Jarvis) McElrone. Sister Marie Isabel earned a 
Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of 
Arts degree from DePaul University, Chicago, Ill. She entered the convent in 
1932 and professed her vows in 1936. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters 
of Christian Charity. 
Sister Marie Isabel served as a teacher at St. Benedict, Cambridge; St. Agnes, 
Mingo Junction, Ohio; St. Anne and Holy Name High School, Escanaba Mich.; St. 
Francis de Sales, Manistique, Mich.; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; 
Guardian Angels, West Point Neb.; St. Willibrord High School, Chicago, Ill.; 
Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha and Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, Wis. 
After retiring from active ministry, she performed various services at Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since January 2006, she had been residing at St. Rita 
Health Center at the Motherhouse. 
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister: 
Donna Lindner, Rhinelander, Wis.; one brother and sister-in-law: Austin and 
Norma McElrone, Appleton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 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. 
Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent on Monday, May 14. 
A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 13, 2007 


SR. M. BRIDGET MCGLINCHY

SISTER BRIDGET, FORMER LOCAL TEACHER, DIES
Sister Bridget, a member of the community at the Holy Family convent 
at Silver Lake since 1885, died yesterday afternoon, death being due 
to an attack of pneumonia. Sister Bridget was taken sick last Friday. 
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning with services at the convent 
church and burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Sister Bridget, before taking the orders was Miss Mary McGlichny (sic) 
and was born at Holandtown near Kaukauna in 1861. During her service 
as sister she taught school in this city for a nuber fo(sic) terms, 
Antgo, Rhinelander, Mingo Jct., and Wellston, Ohio and at West Point, 
Nebraska. Her parents died years ago and the only surviving member of 
the family is a sister, Mrs. John Van Abel of Winter, South Dakota.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, February 27, 1923 P.1


SR. M. FABIAN MCLAUGHLIN

Sister Fabium(sic), a nun at Silver Lake convent, is dead at the institution, 
following a brief illness. She was 29 years of age. The funeral will be held 
at the convent with interment at the convent cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 20, 1920 P. 1
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Sister M. Fabian died Friday morning at Holy Family Convent, Alverno, Wis. She 
leaves a mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Welsh and three brothers, 
John McLaughlin of Appleton, Edward of Oneida, S.D., and Thomas of Waukesha and 
a sister, Mrs. Thomas Donahue, Oneida, S.D.
Waukesha Freeman, Thurs., Feb. 26, 1920 page 8


SR. MARY KATHLEEN MCNELIS

Sister Mary Kathleen McNelis, age 84, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Monday morning, May 16, 2005,at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Patricia McNelis was born Jan. 5, 1921, in Chicago, Ill., daughter 
of the late Raymond and Nellie Schuit McNelis. She entered the convent in 1936 
and professed her vows in 1939. Sister Mary Kathleen earned a Bachelor of Arts 
degree from Holy Familyy College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Education from St. 
Louis University, St. Louis, MO. Sister Mary Kathleen seved as a teacher at 
Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. John, Antigo; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; 
Xavier High School, Appleton, all of Wisconsin; St. John, Marquette; St. Ambrose, 
Ironwood; Holy Name, Escanaba; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, all of Michigan; 
Rosecrans High School, Zanesville, Ohio; Bishop Amat High School, LePuene: St. 
John Vianney, Hacienda Heights, Calif.; Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb.; and St. 
Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii. She also served as Directress of Aspirants at the 
Motherhouse; activity aide at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb.; 
seamstress at Holy Family Convent; and performed various tasks at St. Paul Manor, 
Kaukauna; and San Damiano Convent, Slinger. Since 1999, 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; and a sister-in-law: 
June McNeil, Hartland, Mich. 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, May 18, 2005, 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. Thursday, May 19, 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, May 17, 2005  P. A3


SR. M. PRUDENTIA MECHA

Sister Mary Prudentia, 89, of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, who had served 
many years as a teaching nun during her 71 years in the order, died unexpectedly 
Friday afternoon at the convent.
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 Mary Prudentia was born May 27, 1873, in Germany, daughter of the late 
John and Mary Borzich Mecha. She came to the United States as a young girl with 
her parents and entered the convent in 1887. She took her first vows in 1891.
Surviving are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ben Mecha, and a brother-in-law, Gilbert 
Thompson, of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and three 
sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 24, 1962   P. 3


SR. M. LAWRENCE MECHLER

Mary Lawrence Or Thereia Mechtec
birth: February 1881 New Jersey
death: 15 December 1904 Silver Lake, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Silver Lake
residence: 1904 Silver Lake
father: Vincent Mechtec
mother: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Note: The year is off but I couldn't locate any obit in either
year)


SR. M. LEONORA MEINHOLZ

Sister M. Leonora, 59, died Sunday night at the Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Family 
convent, Silver Lake with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
She was born Anna Meinholz at Middleton, Wis. Surviving are two sisters, 
Sister Lucinda of Waukesha and Sister Malania of Bapschulze, Ariz.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 2, 1956 P. 17
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Sr. Lenore(sic), the former Anna Meinholz, age 59, daughter of the late Mathias 
and Magdalene Meinholz, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc, 
following a long illness. She entered the convent 33 years ago. Survivors include 
four sisters, Sr. Lucida and Sr. Malanie of Holy Family Convent, Mrs. Rose 
Laufenberg, Ashton, Mrs. Louis Meyer, Waunakee; five brothers, John, Ambrose, 
Edward, William Meinholz, Ashton and Anthony, Cross Plains.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 8 am at the convent chapel with burial 
in the convent cemetery.
Waunakee Tribune, Thurs., Apr. 5, 1956 page 1
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Sister M. Lenora Minholz(sic), resident of the town of Manitowoc Rapids. 
Committed to Maple Crest Sanatorium on the 16th day of October, 1937. 
Examining physician, Dr. A. J. Shimek.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 22, 1938  P. 9 


SR. M. LUCIDA MEINHOLZ

Sister Lucida Meinholz, 76, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
afternoon at the convent.
Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday in Holy Family Convent Chapel. A nephew, 
the Rev. John Meinholz and the Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, offciated and 
burial was in Holy Family Convent cemetery.
The nun was born Gertrude Meinholz, May 22, 1902, in Middleton, Wis., daughter 
of the late Mathias and Magdalene Bronner Meinholz. She entered the Order of 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1919 and professed her vows in 1922. 
She received a bachelor of arts degree from Silver Lake College of Holy Family 
and had taught schools in Clarks Mills, Oshkosh, Sturgeon Bay, Whitelaw, 
Waukesha, Rhinelander and Holy Innocents School of Manitowoc, Wis., Escanaba, 
Ironwood, Manistique, Petoskey and Menominee, Mich.
Survivors include five brothers, John A., Ambrose, Edward, William and Anthony 
Meinholz of Middleton; three sisters, Sister Melania Meinholz of Rhinelander, 
Mrs. Louis Meier of Waunakee and Mrs. John J. Laufenberg of Middleton and a 
nephew, the Rev. John Meinholz with the Madison Diocese.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1979 P. 3


SR. M. MELANIA MEINHOLZ

Sister Melania Meinholz, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
March 13, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be presided by Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem 
and burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Frances Meinholz was born February 9, 1906, at Aston, Wisconsin, daughter of 
the late Mathias Meinholz and Magdalen Bronner. She entered the Convent in 1924 
and professed her vows in 1927. Sister earned a B.A. Degree from Holy Family 
College, Manitowoc, and M.A Degree from Loyola University, Los Angeles, California. 
Sister taught at St. Mary's, Bloomington, St. Mary's Clarks Mills. St. Theresa, 
Appleton, St. Mary's Kaukauna, St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Mary's and 
Rhinelander Catholic Central, Rhinelander, St. Patrick, Maple Grove, Holy Rosary, 
Kewaunee, Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, Corpus Christi, Sawyer, St. John, Antigo, 
St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Andrew, Potosi, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, Immaculate 
Conception, West DePere, Wisconsin; St. Nicholas Zanesville, Ohio; St. Peter and 
Mission, Bapchule, Arizona. Since her retirement from active ministry in 1987, 
she has (last part of sentence missing).
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three brothers and 
four sisters-in-law, Ambrose Meinholz, Edward and Angela Meinholz, William and 
Dorothy Meinholz; Emma Meinholz all from Middleton, Wisconsin and Genevieve Meinholz 
of Madison, Wisconsin; a sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Louis Meier of 
Waunakee, Wisconsin.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, where 
a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


SR. M. CRESENTIA MEISTER

Mary Crescentia Meister
birth: 23 July 1843 Gerershausen
death: 13 June 1903 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Alverno, Wis.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. CECIL MELCHIORS

Sister Cecil Melchiors, age 100, a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 31, 2004, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Marie Melchiors was born March 9, 1904, in Kaukauna, daughter of the 
late Joseph and Adelaide Lorrig Melchiors. She entered the convent in 1918 and 
professed her vows in 1923. Sister Cecil earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. 
Norbert College, De Pere, and a Master of Arts degree from Marquette University, 
Milwaukee. Sister Cecil served as an elementary teacher at St. John, Antigo; St. 
John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Rose, Clintonville; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, all of 
Wisconsin; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio; 
and as a high school teacher at Roncalli, Manitowoc; Holy Name, Escanaba; St. 
Ambrose, Ironwood, both of Michigan; Catholic Central, Steubenville; St. Nicholas, 
Zanesville; St. Mary, Delaware, all of Ohio; and St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. 
After retiring from active ministry, she resided at St. Francis, Hollandtown; St. 
Philip, Green Bay; and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1996, 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: Genevieve 
Fraser, Shiocton; Rose Seyfert, Kaukauna; and a sister-in-law; Gertrude Melchiors, 
Appleton. 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. this Thursday (today) 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, Sept. 3, 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 Hoy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2, 2004  P. A3


SR. MARY MERCIER

Sister Mary Mercier, 76, of Holy Family Convent, Route 5, Manitowoc, passed 
away Monday morning at the convent. Sister Mercier was born July 10, 1897 at 
Garden, Michigan, daughter of the late August and Louise Malleaux Mercier. 
She entered the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1926, 
professing her vows in 1929. She served the order as a homemaker at Sacred 
Heart Parish, Manitowoc, Cooperstown, Sturgeon Bay, Rhinelander, Neopit, 
Oshkosh, Plymouth; West Point, Lindsay, Nebraska and Menomonee, Michigan and 
Holy Family Convent, retiring in 1971. She is survived by a brother and five 
sisters. Funeral rites were held Wednesday at Holy Family Convent chapel and 
burial was in the convent cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thursday, Nov. 29, 1973 page 6


SR. M. CLARINE MERGEN

Sister Clarine Mergen, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Monday morning, July 9, 2001, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2001, 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.
The former Mary Magdalen Mergen was born April 25, 1911, in Bankston, Iowa, 
daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine Stronk Mergen. She entered the convent 
in 1928 and professed her vows in 1931. Sister Clarine earned a bachelor of arts 
degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, and a master of arts degree from Loyola 
University, Los Angeles, Calif. Sister Clarine served as a teacher and/or principal 
at St. Mary’s Clarks Mills, St. Paul’s, St. Boniface and St. Andrew’s, all of 
Manitowoc; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; SS. Peter and Paul, Kiel; St. Paul’s, 
Wrightstown; St. Joseph’s, Kellnersville; St. Mary’s, Hilbert; St. Michael’s, 
Whitelaw; St. Joseph’s, Oneida; St. Pius X, Appleton; all in Wisconsin, St. 
Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; St. Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; and St. Willebrord, 
Chicago, Ill. She also served as a tutor at Holy Family, Green Bay, and a visitor 
of the residents at St. Paul Manor, Kaukauna. Since 1997, 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-in-law: 
Mary Mergen and Lidwina Mergen, Bloomington; and Bernice Mergen, Patch Grove, 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. Wednesday 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, July 10, 2001  P. A3


SR. M. NICOLA MERRILL

Manitowoc County Court House Book of Death 94-435.
Birth name Genevieve Merrill.
Attended Chilton High School for three years before entering the convent in 
June, 1931.
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Sister Nicola Merrill, 76, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
died Sunday, February 10, 1991, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Rev. Robert B. 
Reppen, O.Praem will officiate with burial at Holy Family Cemetery.
Born Genevieve Merrill on July 27, 1914, in Chilton, daughter of the late Harry and 
Mary Diedrich Merrill. She entered the Convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 
1934. Sister received her high school diploma from Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, 
and also attended Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and St.Norbert College of West 
DePere. Sister had taught at Oshkosh, Rice Lake and Kaukauna and also served as a 
homemaker at Kiel, Wrightstown, Kaukauna, Ashton, New Holstein, Appleton, Manitowoc, 
Wis. and Menominee, Mich.
Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; sisters and brother-
in-law, Winifred Puetz of South Milwaukee, Arthur and Margaret Joas of Kiel; two 
sisters-in-law, Winnie Merrill of Oshkosh, Mary Merrill of Racine; nieces, nephews 
and other relatives and friends survive.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Prayer Service 
will be held at 7 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, February 1991


SR. M. CONCEPTA MERTENS

Sister Concepta Mertens, age 83, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, January 19, 1995, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 23, 1995, 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, Manitowoc.
Genevieve Mertens was born July 5, 1911, in Marshfield, Wis., daughter of the late 
William R. and Edna Abbott Mertens. She entered the convent in 1925 and professed 
her vows in 1929. Sister Concepta earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert 
College, De Pere and a Master of Arts Degree from Mount St. Mary College, Los 
Angeles, Calif. Sister Concepta served as an elementary school teacher at Cambridge, 
Ohio; Santa Barbara, Calif.; Brillion, Cleveland, Oneida, St. Joseph and Sacred Heart, 
Manitowoc, Whitelaw, St. Aloysius, Kaukauna and St. Philip, Green Bay, Wis. After 
retiring from the teaching profession, she served as a homemaker at Antigo and 
Rhinelander, Wis., and helped with household tasks at Ozanam Home in New Berlin, 
Wis. Since 1988 she has been residing at the Motherhouse. She was a member of the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Lucy Nielson, 
Green Bay; two brothers and four sisters-in-law, John and Mary Ann Mertens, Raymond 
and Marie Mertens, Antigo, Evelyn Mertens, La Crosse, Muriel Gill, Sheboygan; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 1995, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel.
The Pfeffer Fuenral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. FRANCITA MEYER

Sister Francita Meyer, age 72, of the St. Clare Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning, March 4, 2005, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The former Joann Meyer was born June 13, 1932, in Two Rivers, daughter of Rose 
Svatek Meyer and the late Albert Meyer. She entered the convent in 1952 and 
professed her vows in 1954. Sister Francita earned a Bachelor of Arts degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Francita served as a teacher at St. 
Philip, Green Bay; St. Mary, Hilbert; St. Mary, Brillion; St. Gabriel, Neenah; 
St. Francis, Hollandtown; Holy Rosary, New Holstein; St. Boniface, Manitowoc; 
teacher and pricipal at St. Edward, Mackville, all of Wisconsin. She also served 
as an assistant to the Director of Student Services at Silver Lake College, 
Manitowoc, and performed various services at St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. 
Since 1994, she has been a volunteer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. She is a member of the Franciscan sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; her mother: 
Mrs. Rose Meyer, Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Rosemary and 
Kenneth Stradal, Albuquerque, N.M.; Agnes Mae Meyer, Manitowoc; and a brother 
and sister-in-law: Albert and Elaine Meyer, Manitowoc.
Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The familly will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2005, where a prayer sercie will be held at 
7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. DePaul Sobotka, O.F.M. 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, March 4, 2005


SR. MARY DOLORES MEYER

Sister Mary Dolores Meyer, age 84, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died on Friday morning, Jan. 22, 2010, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Lucille Meyer was born on March 31, 1925, in Kiel, daughter of 
the late Charles and Mary (Schneider) Meyer. She entered the Convent in 1939 
and professed her vows in 1943. Sister Mary Dolores earned a Bachelor of Arts 
degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts degree from 
Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa. Sister Mary Dolores served as a teacher at St. 
Anthony, Neopit, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, Sacred Heart, Sherwood, Holy Rosary, 
New Holstein, St. Pius X and St. Bernadette, Appleton, St. Gabriel, Neenah, St. 
Michael, Whitelaw, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, all of Wisconsin; St. Agnes, Mingo 
Junction, Ohio; Immaculate Conception and St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz.; San Roque, 
Santa Barbara, Calif., St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich., and principal at 
St. Bernadette, Appleton, St. Paul, Manitowoc, and St. Paul, Wrightstown. 
After her retirement from active ministry, she performed a variety of tasks at 
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers and St. Francis 
Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2006, 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; and a sister-in-
law: Rose Meyer, Kiel. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
She was also preceded in death by her sister: Sister Alice Meyer, along with 
other brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 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. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 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, Jan. 23, 2010


SR. M. RUTH MEYER

Sister Ruth Meyer, 66, of Holy Family Convent, died Sunday evening, Feb. 5, at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Walker O.F.M. 
Cap. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.
Sister Meyer, nee Beatrice Meyer, was born Oct. 23, 1917, at Whitelaw, Wis., 
daughter of the late Frank and Mary Reitmeyer Meyer. She entered the Convent on 
Aug. 20, 1939 and professed her vows on Aug. 15, 1942. Sister received her B.A. 
Degree in Biology and History at Silver Lake College. She received Certification 
Permanent in Elementary Education in Wisconsin. She also received her basic 
religious for standard certification. Sister taught at Kiel, Sacred Heart of 
Manitowoc, Reedsville, St. Andrew Manitowoc, St. Joseph of Waukesha, St. Joseph 
of Silver Lake, Greenleaf and New Holstein, Wis. Sister was also Director of 
Holy Family Convent from 1979-1982.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, Ray 
Meyer of Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Jerry Swoboda of Sheboygan and Mrs. Art 
Nickels of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
evening where a prayer service in the Convent Chapel will be at 7 p.m. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 6, 1984 P. 3


SR. M. SYBELLINE MEYER

Visit Sister Seriously Injured In Convent Fall
ALGOMA, (special)-Mrs. F. G. Kohlbeck, Mrs. John F. Slaby and daughter Mrs. 
Stanley Bruemmer, motored to Manitowoc on Wednesday to spend the day with 
Sister Sybelline at the Holy Family convent, Silver Lake. Sister Sybelline 
had the misfortune to fracture a hip in a fall while stepping out of an 
elevator. Her condition at present is much improved. The Mesdames Kohlbeck 
and Slaby are sisters of Sister Sybelline.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 25, 1933  P. 14
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(Note: I believe this article is about the Sister Sybelline in this cemetery)


SR. M. ZITA MIAZGA

Sister Zita Miazga, 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 Leocadia Miazga, on September 15, 1912 in Chicago, Ill., daughter 
of the late Peter and Katherine Kania Miazga. Sister Zita earned her Bachelor 
of Arts Degree from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind. She entered 
the convent in 1927 and professed her vows in 1931. Sister Zita served as an 
elementary teacher at St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. Rose, Clintonville, St. 
Joseph, Rice Lake, St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Mary, Bloomington, St. Mary, Greenleaf, 
St. Anna, New Holstein, St. John, Antigo, St. William, Waukesha, SS. Peter and 
Paul, Kiel, Sacred Hearth (sic), Oshkosh. St. Mary, Brillion. St. Paul, Manitowoc 
and SS. Peter and Paul, Wellston, Ohio. She also served as a pastoral minister 
at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio, Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc and St. Mary, Kaukauna. After retiring from active ministry, 
she preformed various services at San Damiano Convent, Slinger and St. Francis 
Convent, Manitowoc. She has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the 
Motherhouse since 2001.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Ann Manning; 
three brothers and four sisters-in-law, Stanley and Violet Miazga, Joseph and Gay 
Miazga, John and Nancy Miazga, Laura Miazga, all of Rhinelander, Wis.; 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 at 7 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 25, 2002 P. A3


SR. M. LEOCADIA MICHALEK

Sister Leocadia Michalek, 96, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday noon at the convent.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Ferdinand DuPont, O. Praem, will officiate with burial in the convent 
cemetery.
Sister Leocadia, nee Martha Michalek, was born Jan. 1, 1881, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Rada Michalek. She entered the Order of 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1896 and professed her vows in 1901. 
She served the community as a teacher at Sturgeon Bay, Hurley, Antigo, Boyd, 
Whitelaw, Algoma and Kiel, Wis.; Delaware, Ohio, Lindsay, Neb.; Petoskey, Mich., 
and later as a homemaker at Reedsville, East Wrightstown, Kellnersville and Maple 
Grove, retiring in 1967.
Surviving is a brother, I. G. Michalek, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the convent from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the 
time of service. A prayer service will be at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 1977  P. 14


SR. MARY AGATHA MICKE

Sister Mary Agatha Micke, 52, of St. Mary Convent, West Point, Neb., died late 
Sunday night in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be 
in the convent cemetery.
Sister Mary Agatha, nee Lucille Micke, was born July 15, 1925, in Hollandtown, 
Wis., daughter of the late Joseph Micke and Cecilia Heiting Micke. She entered 
the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1940 and professed her 
wows in 1949. She attained a M.S. degree in mathematics and science and served 
the community as a teacher, in Antigo, Francis Creek, Green Bay and Rice Lake, 
Wis.; Zanesville, Ohio, and Lindsay and West Point, Neb., where she was also 
an assistant principal and guidance director.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Cecilia Micke, a brother, Norbert and three 
sisters, Mrs. Eugene Haen, Mrs. Lester Auden and Mrs. Homer Meehl of Kaukauna.
Friends may call in the convent 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday prior to 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 1977 P. 3


SR. M. EULOGIA MIELKE

Sister Eulogia Mielke, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday morning, July 19, 2001, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. DePaul Sobotka, OFM, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Helen Mielke was born Aug. 11, 1910, in Lublin, Wis., daughter of the 
late John and Rose Wettstein Mielke. She entered the convent in 1929 and professed 
her vows in 1931. Sister Eulogia earned a bachelor of science degree from Fontbonne 
College, St. Louis, Mo. Sister Eulogia served as a teacher at St. Paul and St. 
Boniface, Manitowoc; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Francis, 
Hollandstown; St. Joseph, Kellnersvile; St. Andrew, Potosi; Guardian Angels Boarding 
School, Oneida, St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; and Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa. 
She also served as a dietician for Manitowoc County Nutrition Program for the 
Elderly, Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio; Memorial Hospital, West Point, 
Neb.; Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; secretary at Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida; 
St. Joseph Academy, Green Bay; Health Regional House, Milwaukee; and worker for 
social concerns in the Manitowoc area. Since 1991, 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, Sister 
Rose Clare Mielke, OSF, Manitowoc; a brother, Harold Mielke, Mt. Prospect, Ill.; 
a sister-in-law, Julia Mielke, Spring Lake, Mich.; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent from 4 to 8 p.m. 
Friday (TODAY) 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, July 20, 2001  P. A5


SR. M. ROSE CLARE MIELKE

Sister Rose Clare Mielke, age 97, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday evening, Nov. 15, 2001, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, 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.
The former Irene Mielke was born May 18, 1904, in Carter, town of Wabeno, Wis., 
daughter of the late John and Rose Wettstein Mielke. She entered the convent in 
1922 and professed her vows in 1925. Sister Rose Clare earned a bachelor of arts 
degree from Catholic Sisters College, Washington, D.C., and a master of education 
degree from St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. Sister Rose Clare served as an 
elementary teacher at SS. Peter & Paul, Wellston, Ohio, and as a high school 
teacher at St. Andrew, Potosi; Catholic Memorial, Waukesha; and St. Agnes, Mingo 
Junction; Rosecrans, Zanesville; Guernsey Catholic Central, Cambridge; and St. 
Mary, Delaware, all of Ohio; Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb.; Guardian Angels, West 
Point, Neb.; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; and Holy Name, Escanaba, Mich. She 
also served as a secretary at Assumption, Chicago; and St. William, Waukesha. 
After her retirement from active ministry, she performed various tasks at Holy 
Redeemer, Two Rivers and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1998, she has been 
residing in St. Rita Health Care at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, Harold 
Mielke, Mt. Pleasant, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Julia Mielke, Spring Lake, Mich.; 
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 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, Nov. 17, 2001  P. A5


SR. M. HERMANA MILLER

Sister Hermana Miller, 92, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, April 27, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. She was born December 27, 1895 in Appleton, daughter of the 
late Pius and Theresa (Koenig) Miller. She professed her vows in 1915 and earned 
her BA Degree at St. Norbert College. She was a teacher at several parishes in 
Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin, including St. Joseph, Kellnersville and St. 
James, Cooperstown. Since 1984 she has resided at Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Hilda Miller, Jackson, Wis., nieces, nephews and other relatives and 
friends.
The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday by Rev. Robert B. Reppin, 
O.Praem at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Burial was in Holy Family Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thursday, May 5, 1988


SR. M. ROSINE MILLER

Sister Rosine Dies at Convent 
Sister Mary Rosine passed away yesterday at the Holy Family Convent, after a 
lingering illness. Several months ago she suffered an attack of influenza which 
left her in a weakened condition.
Sister Rosine was thirty years of age and before entering the convent, lived at 
Kaukauna, where her parents, brothers and sisters are now located.
The funeral will be held at the convent chapel tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 16, 1923  P. 1


SR. M. RAPHAEL MILLFIELD

Sister M. Raphael, 87, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at the convent, Alverno.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Family convent Chapel. 
The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in 
the convent cemetery.
Sister Raphael, nee Clara Millfield, was born Dec. 10, 1883, at Zanesville, 
Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Hormuth Millfield. She entered 
the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity May 11, 1906, and 
professed her vows Aug. 9, 1909. She had been a music teacher for many years 
teaching in Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska and Arizona
Friends may call at the convent after 2 p.m. Sunday until time of service.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1971


SR. M. EILEEN MILTON

Mr. and Mrs. John Milton, Kittie, Virginia and John Milton, Mrs. Anton Berken, 
Albert Berken, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Flaherty, Patrick Golden and daughter, and 
Morris Campbell, all of Wrightstown, and Andrew Finnegan and daughter, Anna, 
of Forest Junction, Michael Milton and Mrs. Henry Vanderheiden of De Pere, and 
James Walsh and Lester Stasia of Chilton, were all here Saturday to attend the 
funeral of Sister Mary Eileen, who died at Silver Lake convent last Thursday 
and was buried at the cemetery there Saturday. She was the daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. John Milton and was twenty-four years of age at the time of her death.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 18, 1913  P. 5


SR. M. MAGDALEN MOORMAN

Former Teacher in Nurses School Succumbs
Word has been received at Good Samaritan hospital of the death of Sister Mary 
Magdalen, who passed away at 6:15 am Monday at Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc, 
Wis.
Sister Mary Magdalen served as a teacher in the Good Samaritan Hospital Nurses 
Training School here for many years and her friends and former students will 
take this occasion to join in prayerful remembrance for her soul.
Zanesville Times Recorder, Wed., Aug. 1, 1934 page 5


SR. M. TERESA A. MORAGO

Sister Teresa A. Morago, age 80, of Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday morning Dec. 7, 2004, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Mary Louise Morago was born Dec. 30, 1923, in Whittier, Calif., 
daughter of the late Louis and Irene Beltran Boydston. She entered the 
convent in 1941 and professed her vows in 1944. Sister Teresa earned a 
Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College and a Master of Arts degree 
from St. Louis Univeristy, St. Louis, Mo., and from the University of Wyoming, 
Laramine, Wy. Sister Teresa served as a teacher at St. Paul, Manitowoc; 
Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; Xavier High School, Appleton; Holy 
Family College and Silver Lake College, both of Manitowoc, all of Wisconsin; 
St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; Guardian Angels and Central Catholic High 
School, both of West Point, Neb.; St. Amrose, Ironwood, Mich.; St. Willibrord, 
Chicago, Ill.; and Maria Reina, Lima, Peru. Since 1988 she has been a teacher 
at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. She is a member of the Franciscan sisters 
of Christian Charity.
According to faculty colleague, Sister Mary Ann Nugent Ph.D., who heads the 
Teacher Education Program at Silver Lake College, "Sister Teresa was a deeply 
religious woman who cared for others with a joyful heart. She was truly 
dedicated to the Hispanic people of Manitowoc and the surrounding geographic 
area. Her affable and generous spirit captivated their hearts and made them 
feel welcome and at home in the Lakeshore Area. Through lively and entertaining 
classes and workshops. Sister Teresa took great delight in acquainting young 
people and not-so-young students with their rich culture, deep faith and 
beautiful language of Spanish speaking people. She leaves a legacy of excellent 
teaching, respect for all God's people and a faithful commitment to a loving 
and joyful God," Nugent said.
Dr. George Arnold, SLC president added, "Though my association with Sister 
Teresa (Morago) was limited by the relatively short time I knew her, one could 
not miss her enthusiasm for teaching and learning. It is evident that she helped 
many of our students to broaden their worldview. The Sliver Lake College 
community and certainly others will miss her."
Survivors include: The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister: Jo 
Ann Gadbois, Grants Pass, Ore.; a brother: Frank Boydston, Riverside, Calif.; 
and a sister-in-law: Marie Morago, Norwalk, Calif. Also surviving are nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, in the Silver 
Lake College Chapel with visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of Mass at 2 p.m.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 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. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Jeremiah Cullinane, 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. 8, 2004


SR. M. IGNATIA MOREFELD

Clarks Mills:
Sister M. Ignatia died suddenly Saturday at New Franken, Wisconsin, where she 
had been teaching. Before going to New Franken the decedent taught seven terms 
in the local parochial school. She was well known here and throughout the county 
and had surrounded herself with a large circle of friends to whom the announcement 
of her death will bring a keen sense of personal loss and deep sorrow. Her remains 
were brought to Alverno, Wisconsin for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 28, 1914 page 4


SR. M. BRENDAN MORRIS

Sister Brendan Morris, 94, Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
February 17, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center. The former Mary Agnes Morris 
was born March 27, 1893 in Newton, daughter of the late William and Mary 
(Schnall) Morris. She entered the convent April, 1911 and professed her vows 
August 12, 1914. Sister Morris received her teaching certificate from State 
Teachers College, Oshkosh and taught at schools in Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin 
including St. James, Cooperstown.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, 
Robert B. Morris, Seattle, Wash., a sister-in-law, Virginia Morris, Marathon, 
Wis., nieces and nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Basil Janasik, OFM at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Burial was in Holy Family Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Feb. 25, 1988


SR. M. REDEMPTA MUELLER

Sister Redempta Mueller, 95, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
died Monday evening, Nov. 28, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 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 Redempta, nee Clara Mueller was born Jan. 6, 1888, at West Depere, Wis., 
daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Kristen Mueller. She entered the convent 
Sept. 1, 1908, and professed her vows Aug. 12, 1913. Sister Redempta acquired her 
diploma from White's National College, Chicago, for advanced English and Calculation 
courses and later obtained a Special Certificate for elementary classes. Sister had 
taught at Reedsville, Plymouth, New Holstein, Clarks Mills, Algoma, Kaukauna, Kewaunee, 
Oneida, Rice Lake, Whitelaw, Rhinelander, Neopit, Clintonville, Kiel and St. Boniface 
and St. Paul of Manitowoc. Sister Redempta also taught at Cross Village, Petoskey,and 
Escanba(sic), Mich., and also at Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and cousins, Roman and 
Bernette Funk of Menasha, Wis., and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Loehr of Fond du Lac.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening 
where a prayer service in the Convent Chapel will be at 7 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 29, 1983 P. 3


SR. M. ELIZABETH MUNCH

Funeral services and burial for Sister Mary Elizabeth, the former Ethel Munch 
of this city, were held Saturday morning in the Holy Family convent in Manitowoc, 
Wis. Sister Mary Elizabeth died Thursday noon at the convent following a lingering 
illness. Her parents were the late Louis and Anna Dare Much. She had been a member 
of the order for 36 years. While still a resident of this city, she was a member 
of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Forrest Wallace of 
428 Spangler Drive and Mrs. Homer cooper of the Adamsville Rd.
Zanesville Signal (Ohio), Sun., Nov. 16, 1952 page 20


SR. M. CORNELIUS MURPHY

Sister M. Cornelius, 78, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem will officiate and burial will be in the convent 
cemetery.
Sister Cornelius, nee Edna Murphy, was born May 8, 1892, at Ironwood, Mich., 
daughter of the late Patrick and Anna O’Neil Murphy. She entered the Order of 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1916 and professed her vows July 15, 
1919. She was a music and elementary school teacher in many cities in Wisconsin 
including Manitowoc and Clark Mills. She retired from teaching in 1965.
Survivors include a brother, Neil Murphy, of Anacortes, Wash.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, handled funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 29, 1970  P. 5


SISTER FINTAN MURPHY

Sister Fintan Murphy, age 92, a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday evening, Aug. 22, 2004, at Holy Family Convent.
The former Gertrude Murphy was born Feb. 12, 1912, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., 
daughter of the late Frank and Francis Plaunt Murphy. She entered the convent 
in 1935 and professed her vows in 1938. Sister Fintan served as a homemaker at 
St. James, Cooperstown; Sacred Heart, Sherwood, both of Wisconsin; St. John 
Indian Mission, Komatke; Sacred Heart, Covered Wells; San Jose Indian Mission, 
Pisinemo; San Xavier, Tucson; and St. Peter, Bapchule, all of Arizona. After 
retiring from active ministry, she performed various services at Ozanam Home, 
New Berlin, and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1991, 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: Irene 
Riggs, Saute Ste, Marie, Mich. 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 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, Aug. 26, 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 Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 24, 2004  P. A3


SR. M. MARTINA MURPHY

Sister M. Martina, 92, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday 
at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
the Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the convent 
cemetery.
Sister Martina was born Nellie Murphy Jan. 10, 1873, at Ishpeming, Mich., 
daughter of the late James and Mary Hugh Murphy. She entered the Franciscan 
Order Jan. 2, 1897, and professed her vows Aug. 10, 1899. She was well known 
in the Manitowoc area, having been purchaser for the convent.
She is survived by a brother, Daniel, of Ironwood, Mich.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 9, 1965  P. 11


SR. M. ALENA MURRAY

Sister Alena Murray, 82, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 9th, 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be presided by Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem. 
Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 9, 1908, in Maple Creek, Wis., daughter of the late Francis and 
Elizabeth Monty Murray. The former Gertrude Murray entered the convent in 1923. 
She professed her vows in 1926. Sister Alena earned a Bachelor of Science Degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Wis. Sister served as a teacher in Delaware, 
Ohio; Yuma and Tucson, Ariz.; Oneida, Waukesha, Rice Lake, Oshkosh, Rhinelander, 
Potosi, Green Bay, DePere, Middleton, Appleton, Kellnersville, Hilbert and 
Bloomington, Wis. She also served as a homemaker at Pisinemo, Ariz., and at 
Rhinelander and Appleton, Wis. After retiring from active ministry Sister Alena 
resided at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, Wis.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Mrs. 
Blanche Eschenbauch of Woodruff, Wis.; and Mrs. Muriel Cammerer of Oshkosh, Wis.; 
three brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Betty Murray of Appleton, Wis., 
Francis and Lena Murray of White Lake, Wis., and Leeland and Audrey Murray of 
Waukegan, Ill.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent this Monday 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, Manitowoc, is assisting with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 1991 P. B8


SR. M. FLORENCE MYERS

Sister Florence Myers, age 83, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday, October 19, 1924, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 21, 1994, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. 
Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery.
Florence Myers was born June 29, 1911, in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of the late 
Raymond B. and Mary Elizabeth Haefner Myers. She entered the convent in 1926 and 
professed her vows in 1929. Sister Florence earned a B.A. Degree from Holy Family 
College, Manitowoc. Sister Florence served as an elementary school teacher in 
Bloomington, Clintonville, Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, St. Theresa and St. Pius X, 
Appleton, Antigo, Waukesha, Wis., Mingo Junction, Woodsfield, Wellston, Ohio; 
Menominee, Mich., Yuma, Ariz. After retiring from teaching, she resided at St. 
Agnes, Mingo Junction, where she visited the sick and elderly in the area and St. 
Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, where she helped with parish work. Since 1991 when 
she became ill, she has been a resident of Holy Family Convent. She is a member 
of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Grace 
McDonald, Zanesville, Ohio and Louise Wills, Livermore, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, 
Cora Myers, Esther Lynn; both of Zanesville, Ohio; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 1994 (TODAY), at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 20, 1994  P. A2


SR. RUTH ANN MYERS

Sister Ruth Ann Myers, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Ruth Naomi Myers was born on July 4, 1920 in Carrollton, Ohio, daughter 
of the late William J. and Marie (Hurles) Myers. She entered the Convent in 1949 
and professed her vows in 1951. Sister Ruth Ann earned a Bachelor of Science 
Degree and Master Degree from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio and Religious 
Education from Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois. 
She was an Assoicate member of the American Psychological Society; organized and 
promoted a Camp for High School girls interested in either the Religious Life or 
leadership roles in the Church and a member of the Reach to Recovery volunteer 
work for the American Cancer Society. Sister Ruth Ann served as a High School 
teacher at Catholic Memorial, Waukesha, Wisconsin; a faculty member of Silver Lake 
College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin for forty-five years. She gave many Intensive Journal 
Workshops over the years. Sister Ruth Ann was the editor of Franciscan Bridges, a 
Counselor and Spiritual Director. Sister Ruth Ann was a member of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; nieces, nephews, and 
other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Nathan Jaskulski, OFM with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Covnent, Manitowoc, from 
4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2012. A Prayer Service will be held at 
7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2012


SR. M. HEDWIG NACEL

Sister M. Hedwig, 78, of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, died Monday afternoon
at Holy Family Hospitall, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The
Rev. Ronald Kirk, O Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent
cemetery.
Sister M. Hedwig was born Feb. 11, 1891, at Trenton, N.J. daughter of the late
Frank and Anna Welke Nacel. She entered Holy Family Convent March 26, 1908,
professing her vows July 6, 1912.
She is survived by a brother, Bernard, and four sisters, Mrs. Martha Brecko,
Mrs. Rose Phelan, Mrs. Helen Chester and Mrs. Louis Bialata, of New Jersey.
Friends may all(sic) at the convent from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Arrangements are by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 4, 1969


SR. M. VERA NAGAN

Sister Vera Nagan, 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
died early Tuesday morning, December 22, 1987 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
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 Convent Cemetery.
Anna Mary Nagan was born December 19, 1894 at Kaukauna, Wisconsin, daughter of 
the late Philoman and Anna Bach Nagan. She entered the convent in 1918 and 
professed her vows in 1921. Sister Nagan obtained her teaching credits from the 
Central State Teachers College of Stevens Point and taught at Zanesville, Ohio; 
Rhinelander, Wisconsin; Manistique, Michigan and served as Principal of St. John's, 
Komatke. Sister Nagan also worked in the Administration Office of the Good 
Samaritan Hospital of Zanesville and moved to the Motherhouse in 1943.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Wednesday, where 
a prayer service will be 7 pm.  Pfeffer Fuenral Home, Manitowoc, assisted in funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Dec. 22, 1987 page 18


SR. M. CAROLINE NENAHLO    (d. 1999)

Sister Caroline Nenahlo, age 87, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced Saturday by the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 1999
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Sister Caroline Nenahlo, age 87, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 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 Veronica Nenahlo on November 28, 1911, in Lena, Wis., daughter of 
the late Charles and Caroline Kubal Nenahlo. She entered the Convent in 1929 and 
professed her vows in 1932. Sister Caroline earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from 
Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Caroline served as an elementary teacher 
at St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Andrew, Manitowoc, 
St. Anthony, Marinette, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Andrew, Potosi, St. Joseph, 
Waukesha, Wis., Holy Family, Lindsay, Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb., St. 
Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, St. John and St. Ann, Menominee, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, 
St. Francis De Sale, Manistique, and St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich. She also 
served in the Priests Department and laundry at the Motherhouse. She retired to San 
Damiano Convent, Slinger in 1985 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities 
since 1990. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Sr. Carolla 
Nenahlo, OSF, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, July 5, 1999, at the Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Holy Family Convent 
Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 1999 P. A2


SR. M. CAROLLA NENAHLO

Sr. Carolla (Anna Marie) Nenahlo, OSF, 99, died November 6 at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. Sr. Nenahlo served as a homemaker in Wisconsin, Ohio, 
Nebraska and Michigan. In the Diocese of Green Bay she served St. Mary Parish, 
Kaukauna, St. Ann, New Holstein St. Wendel, Cleveland. She also served in the 
bakery and laundry at Holy Family Convent. Since 1995 she had been a resident 
of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Sr. Nenahlo's home parish was 
St. John Nepomucene in Krok. She is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Mass of 
Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, on November 9, 
at the Holy Family Convent Chapel.
Green Bay Compass, Fri., Nov. 18, 2005 page 5
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Sister Carolla Nenahlo, age 99, a member of the Franciscan sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday evening, Nov. 6, 2005, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Anna Marie Nenahlo was born March 28, 1906, in Reedsville, daughter of 
the late Charles and Caroline Kubale Nenahlo. She entered the convent in 1919, and 
professed her vows in 1924. Sister Carolla served as a homemaker at St. Mary, 
Kaukauna; St. Ann, New Holstein; St. Wendel, Cleveland; all of Wisconsin; St. 
Nicholas, Zanesville; Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville; St. Sylvester, Woodsfield; 
all of Ohio; St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb., and St. Francis, Petoskey, Mich. She 
also served in the bakery and laundry at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1995, 
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; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 
4-8 p.m. this Tuesday (Today), Nov. 8, 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. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 200, 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, November 8, 2005  P. A3


SR. M. WENZELINE NENAHLO

Sister Wenzeline, aged 28 years, passed away yesterday at Holy Family Hospital, 
where she has been located for the past twelve years. Burial took place Tuesday 
morning at 9 o'clock from the Silver Lake Convent with burial there. The deceased 
is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nenaheo of Neillsville, her 
name being Marie Nenaheo before she entered the sisterhood.
Manitowoc Herald News, Jan. 6, 1930 page 16


SR. M. AGATHA NEUMAN

TWO SISTERS DIE WITHIN 24 HOURS, ONE AT MILWAUKEE AND ONE IN THIS CITY—
BURIED IN TWO CITIES 
Mrs. Anna M. Scheurem (sic), Milwaukee, and Sister Agatha of Silver Lake Convent 
United By Death Within One Day 
Death claimed two sisters within 24 hours when Mrs. Anna M. Schuermem (sic) of 
Milwaukee, a former resident of this city, and Agatha Schuerem (sic)—Schuerem is 
Anna’s married name), a sister at Silver Lake convent, died within one day. The 
burial of Mrs. Schuerem (sic) was held at Milwaukee yesterday and the funeral 
services for Sister Agatha were conducted at Silver Lake this morning.
Mrs. Schuerem (sic) made her home in this city for years and later removed to 
Milwaukee where she has resided of late years. She was 69 years of age and had 
been a sufferer from illness for some time. Four children survive here, Mrs. John 
Burkhart, Mrs. J. Niederkorn, this city, Miss Margaret, and one step-son, Joseph 
Kreutzer, both of Milwaukee. Mrs. Schuerem had visited here with her children on 
frequent occasions. Mrs. Burkhart and Mrs. Niederkorn attended the funeral at 
Milwaukee and returned for the burial of their aunt at Silver Lake.
Sister Agatha had been at the convent for some years and was the younger of the 
two sisters.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 30, 1913  P. 1


SR. MARY LEUFRIEDA NEUMEIER

Sister Leufrieda Neumeier, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday morning, Oct. 28, 2004 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Agnes Neumeier was born May 29, 1909, in Gresham, daughter of the late 
George and Frances Mader Neumeier. She entered the convent in 1925 and professed 
her vows in 1928. Sister Leufrieda served as a homemaker at St. Mary, Brillion; St. 
Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; and as a nurse's aide at St. Paul Home, Kaukauna; 
Guardian Angels Boarding School, Oneida; St. Rita's Infirmary at the Motherhouse, 
Manitowoc; Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; St. Joseph Home, and St. Francis Memorial 
Hospital, West Point, Neb. After retiring from the nursing ministry, she performed 
various tasks at Ozanam Home, New Berlin; Holy Family Hospital, Holy Family Convent, 
St. Francis Convent, all of Manitowoc; and St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb. Since 
1996, she has been residing in 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; two sisters and a 
brother-in-law; Virginia Rankin, Appleton; Anna and James Redmond, Gresham; a brother: 
Harold Neumeier, Gresham; a sister-in-law: Angeline Neumeier, Gresham; 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, Oct. 31, 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. Monday, Nov. 1, 2004 at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Ev. Samuel D. 
Jadin, O. Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 30, 2004  P. A3


SISTER M. BAPTISTA NEUSER

Sister M. Baptista, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, died Friday 
morning at the convent.
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 Baptista was born March 13, 1875, at Alverno, daughter of the late 
Charles and Theresa Bradl Neuser. She entered the order Aug. 12, 1896, 
and was in the 65th year of her profession when she died. Two sisters, 
also members of the Franciscan order, and two brothers preceded her in 
death.
Survivors include two sisters, Sister M. Tarsilla of Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, and Sister M. Charles of Holy Family Convent and several nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 3, 1960 P. 3


CARL NEUSER

Carl Neuser(sic), 86, Dies This Morning at the Hospital
Carl Neuser, a resident of Manitowoc county for 80 years, passed away this 
morning at the Holy Family Hospital, where he has been making his home for 
the past fourteen years, since he retired from farming.
The remains will be removed to the home of his son, Charles Neuser, 1419 
Madison Street and services will be held Friday morning at 9:30 from the St. 
Joseph Church at Alverno. The remains will be laid to rest beside those of 
his wife who passed away in 1923.
The deceased was born in Germany in 1846 and came here when a young man. He 
took up farming which he followed for nearly half a century. Besides one 
son, he is survived by five daughters, Sisters Regina, Geraldine, Baptista, 
Tharsella and Charles who are all located at the Holy Family Convent.
Manitowoc Herald News - Monday, May 26, 1930 - page 6 
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CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING ON FARM THEY SPENT HONEYMOON
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Neuser, Sr., Wedded 50 Years Ago Yesterday, 
Observe Happy Anniversary Day
On the farm where fifty years ago they spent their honeymoon and 
where they resided for 45 years, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Neuser, Sr., 
well known pioneer residents, yesterday observed their golden 
wedding anniversary and the day was one golden in memories of long 
companionship and happy married life. Seven children of the couple 
were present to add to the enjoyment of the celebrants. A family 
reunion and dinner at which many friends were entertained made the 
day a most pleasant one and Mr. and Mrs. Neuser were showered with 
well wishes for many more years of happiness. 
Mr. and Mrs. Neuser were married at Cato June 25, 1867, and took up 
their home on a farm at Rapids. The property was an 80-acre tract 
in that day ? land and the couple passed through the experiences of 
the early day settlers in clearing the land and by dint of industry, 
cleared the farm and made it one of the best in the county. In 1902 
Mr. Neuser retired and the farm was given to his son, Charles, Jr., 
who owns and conducts it. In 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Neuser removed to the 
city and three years later, owing to ill health of Mrs. Neuser, were 
forced to give up their home and have since made their residence at 
the hospital. Both are 73 years of age and Mr. Neuser enjoys excellent 
health and Mrs. Neuser, while not robust, is in fair health. Mr. and 
Mrs. Neuser are the parents of seven children, two sons and five 
daughters. The sons are Frank, who is engaged in the meat market 
business at Green Bay and Charles who resides on the old homestead. 
The five daughters are all sisters at the convent, having dedicated 
their lives to ministering to the suffering, one of the sisters 
having been a nurse at the hospital here since the institution was 
opened. Mr. and Mrs. Neuser are well known in the county and are held 
in esteem by all who are acquainted with them and will receive 
congratulations.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 26, 1917, Page 1


SR. M. CHARLES NEUSER    (d. 1963)

Sister M. Charles, 79, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died early 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. Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Rosine Neuser was born Feb. 7, 1884, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter 
of the late Charles and Theresa Bredle Neuser. She entered the convent Feb. 8, 
1903, and observed her golden jubilee in 1954. Before her retirement in 1960 
she had taught in parochial schools in Michigan.
Sister M. Charles was among the five daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Neuser who had 
become nuns of the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. She is 
survived by one of the nuns, Sister Mary Tharsilla, of Holy Family Hospital.
Friends may call at the convent from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Two Rivers Reporter, April 1, 1963 P. T-3


SR M. GERALDINE NEUSER

Sister Geraldine, 75, a member of the staff at the Holy Family convent, Silver 
Lake, died early today following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at the convent at 8 a.m. Thursday.
She was born Caroline Neuser in Manitowoc Rapids in 1873, the daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Neuser, Sr. At the age of 14 years she entered the convent. 
For more than 50 years she taught in the schools conducted by the order and was 
known in Manitowoc for her work at St. Boniface, St. Pauls and Holy Innocents 
parish schools. 
Survivors are a brother, Carl, of 715 27th street, city, and four sisters, Sister 
Charles of Marinette, Sister Regina, Sister Batista, and Sister Tharsilla of 
Manitowoc and Silver Lake. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 10, 1948  P. 2


SR. M. REGINA NEUSER

Sister Mary Regina, __, of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening at the convent.
Funeral services will be at ? a.m. Tuesday in the Holy Family Convent chapel, 
with the Rev. D. F. Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister M. Regina was born Mary Meuser (sic) Feb. 1, 1869 at Alverno, Wis., the 
daughter of Charles and Teresa Bredle Meuser (sic). Before retiring 15 years 
ago she served as a teacher.
Surviving are a brother, Charles of Manitowoc, and three sisters, Sisters M. 
Baptiste, M. Tharsilla and M. Charles, all of Holy Family Convent.
Friends may call at the convent until 9 p.m. Monday.
Pallbearers at the funeral Tuesday will be nephews of the deceased, Richard and 
Gerald Benzschawel, Robert Kaitner, James and Richard Meuser and Robert Roeser. 
The Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, has charge of arrangements. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 23, 1956  P. 15 


SR. M. THARSILLA NEUSER

Sister M. Tharsilla, 88, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient seven 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 Tharsilla was born at Alverno Dec. 5, 1877, the former Teresa Neuser, 
daughter of the late Charles and Teresa Bredle Neuser. She entered the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity Oct. 3, 1894, and professed her final vows Aug. 11, 
1898.
She was one of the pioneer sisters of the order and was a nurse when Holy Family 
Hospital was opened in 1899. At that time the nursing staff was composed entirely 
of nuns. For an exception of eight years when she was at the Good Samaritan 
Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio, she spent her entire religious life in nursing at the 
local hospital. She retired to the convent infirmary in 1963.
Sister Tharsilla was honored in August, 1949, by the hospital staff for being a 
nurse 50 years and was presented a sterling silver watch by the doctors on the 
staff.
All members of her immediate family, four of whom were Franciscan sisters, preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at the convent chapel from 7 to 9 o’clock this Monday evening. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1966  P. 7 


THERESIA NEUSER

DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER WOMAN OF THE COUNTY
Mrs. Neuser Leaves Five Daughters, All Members Holy Order
Mrs. Carl Neuser, a resident of Manitowoc county since 1853, having come here 
when seven years of age, died Thursday afternoon at the age of 77 years. For 
several years Mr. and Mrs. Neuser, because of failing health have made their 
home at the hospital and death came to Mrs. Neuser there. The remains will be 
taken to the old homestead near Silver Lake and funeral services will be held 
at St. Joseph's church, Alverno Monday morning at 9:30 and burial will be at 
Silver Lake cemetery.
Daughters Member Holy Order
Five daughters of Mrs. Neuser are members of the Holy Family convent, One 
Sister Tharsilla being at the hospital in this city, the others Sisters Regina, 
Geraldine, Baptista and Charles are also nurses. Two sons, Frank of Green Bay 
and Carl on the old farm also survive, together with the aged husband. One 
brother Joseph Broedl, this city, also survives.
Mrs. Neuser was born in Austria October 31, 1846 and had been a resident of the 
county for seventy years. Her family located at Whitelaw in the early 50's and 
after her marriage to Mr. Neuser in 1868, the coule took up their home on a 
farm on Route 4 where they resided until 1916 when they joined their daughter 
at the hospital and had since been cared for there.
Mrs. Neuser was well known among older residents of the county where she had 
spent practically all her life. Her death was due to infirmities of age and 
complications.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, July 27, 1923


SR. M. PATRICK NOLAN

Manitowoc - Sister Patrick Nolan, 59, an outstanding music educator, died 
Monday, Nov. 15 at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. A Sister of the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity here, Sister Nolan had produced 
two records, "Lord Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace", and "Low, the Star 
Appeared", composed a Mass in honor of Father Juniper Serra, wrote a curriculum 
manual for grades one through six for the Ginn Series and made a set of 
transparencies for College Music Education courses for 3M Company.
She had entered the Franciscan Sisters' Order in 1935 as Bernadine Agnes Nolan, 
daughter of Patrick J. Nolan and Abigail Shea Nolan of Ironwood, Mich., and made 
her final vows in 1941. She later obtained a master's degree in music. She was a 
music teacher in Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, in Ohio, in California, 
in Nebraska and was music instructor at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, as well 
as Community Music Consultant from 1966 to 1971.
She is survived by three brothers, William in Wauwatosa, Timothy in Ironwood and 
James in St. Clare Shores, Michigan and two sisters, Mrs. V.W. (Eileen) Persia of 
Southfield, Mich., and Mrs. Donna Anderson in Ironwood. Sister's funeral mass was 
offered on Thursday, Nov. 17 by Father Julian Resch O.Praem., at Holy Family 
Convent here with burial in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Marquette Upper Peninsula Catholic, Fri., Nov. 26, 1976 page 5


SR. MARY ELIZABETH NOLL

Speeding Car Kills 2 Nuns; Strikes Three 
Mishap Occurs as Car Passes on Slight Hill
ONEIDA, WIS.—Two Roman Catholic nuns of the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity of Alverno, Manitowoc County, were killed and a third nun was 
in a state of shock when they were struck from behind by a speeding car at 7:40 
pm. Tuesday.
Killed were:
Sister Mary Hubert, 59, and Sister Mary Elizabeth, 25.
Not injured when struck and hurled into a ditch by the car was Sister Mary Dismas. 
She was removed by ambulance to St. Mary Hospital, Green Bay, where Wednesday she 
still was in a state of extreme shock.
The nuns were hit by the car as they were walking from their convent in this 
Shawano County village enroute to St. Joseph Church for evening devotions. They 
comprised the faculty of St. Joseph Parochial School, and Indian mission school.
The accident occurred as (private), 18, of Rt. 1, Oneida, swung into the left 
lane to pass another car on a slight hill near the church. The impact threw the 
nuns’ bodies onto the hood of the car and they were carried for a short distance. 
The John car was impounded and John is being held by Brown County authorities. 
No formal charges have been filed. The hood and left front fender of the 1950 
model car were damaged.
Sister Mary Hubert, the former Rose Waschbisch, was born Aug. 3, 1901, at Oconto 
Falls, Oconto County, daughter of the late John and Rose Littner Waschbisch. She 
entered the convent in Manitowoc County in 1920 and had been a teacher.
Sister Mary Elizabeth, a native of Zanesville, Ohio, was born Oct. 6, 1935. The 
teacher was the daughter of William and Elizabeth O’Handlon Noll. She entered the 
convent in 1953. 
Double funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Alverno. The Rev. D. F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the convent 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the convent chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Funeral arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 15, 1961  P. 1


MOTHER M. PERPETUA NOTHOM

Former Mother General of HFC Is Dead at 91 
MANITOWOC –Mother M. Perpetua, former superior-general of the Franciscan Sisters 
of Christian Charity, died unexpectedly at 6:45 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent. 
Mother M. Perpetua, 91, had been in failing health for several years.
Born in Canton, Buffalo County, Wis., June 10, 1873, daughter of the late Peter 
and Catherine Lieffring Notham, Mother Perpetua was professed as a member of 
Franciscan Sisters July 24, 1892 
Superior-General
She taught for many years in Manitowoc, Kaukauna and Waukesha schools staffed by 
the Silver Lake Community. She served as local superior at Holy Family Hospital 
until her election to the Council which governs the congregation, in 1933. She was 
elected superior-general in 1939, the ninth nun in the history of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity to be thus honored. She served in that capacity for 
six years.
Until she returned to Manitowoc in 1962, Mother Perpetua served as administrator at 
Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. She received the year’s citation from 
the Zanesville Times-Recorder Feb. 9, 1963, for her “exceptional service to our 
community.”
When Mother Perpetua pronounced her religious vows in 1892, she was the 187th member 
of the Franciscan Community which now numbers more than 1,000 members. At Manitowoc 
she taught at St. Boniface School from 1892 to 1899.
Rites Wednesday 
Mother Perpetua is survived by nieces and nephews. Three sisters and two brothers 
preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel of Holy Family Convent. 
The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 28, 1964  P. 12


SR. M. CATHERINE NOVOTNY

Sister Catherine Novotny, 93, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning, June 25, 1986 at the Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Flavian Blong OFM, Cap will 
officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Holy Family 
Cemetery.
Sister Catherine was born Oct. 17, 1892 at Antigo, Wis., daughter of the late 
Louis and Anna Reindl Novotny. She entered the Convent in 1911, professed her 
vows in 1914 and received her B.A. degree from Catholic University, Washington 
D.C. and M.A. degree from Columbia University, New York City. She earned 
additional credits from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. Sister taught 
at St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Michigan, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Michigan, 
Guardian Angels, West Point, Nebraska, St. Joseph, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Sacred 
Heart, Sherwood, Wisconsin, St. Theresa's, Appleton, Wisconsin, and was principal 
in addition to teaching at St. Joseph, Green Bay, Wisconsin, St. Mary's, Kaukauna, 
Wisconsin, St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, Holy Family, Lindsay, Nebraska, St. 
John, Antigo, Wisconsin, and St. Wendels in Cleveland, Wisconsin. Since retiring 
in 1971, Sister has resided at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and two sisters, 
Miss Mildred Novotny of Petaluma, California and Mrs. Regina Murphy of Carson 
City, Nevada. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc, 4 pm 
to 8 pm this Thursday, where a memorial service will be at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., June 26, 1986 page 22


SR. MARY NUGENT

Sister Mary Nugent, age 85, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, August 19, 1993, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 23, 1993, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Concelebrating the Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be two brothers, 
Msgr. James Nugent and Msgr. Michael Nugent, and a nephew Rev. Larry Hummer with 
burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born September 19, 1907, in Cambridge, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence 
and Mary Slayman Nugent. She entered the convent in 1929 and professed her vows in 
1932. Sister Mary earned a BA Degree and a Ph.D Degree from The Catholic University 
of America, Washington D.C. Sister Mary served as a teacher at St. Paul, St. Boniface, 
Roncalli High School and Silver Lake College, Manitowoc; St. Therese and Xavier High 
School, Appleton; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Francis, Hollandtown, Wis.; Rosecrans 
High School, Zanesville, Ohio and Catholic Central High School, Steubenville, Ohio. 
She served as a counselor and teacher at the Newman Center in Chicago, Ill., and 
Tucson, Ariz.; coordinator at the Marygrove Retreat House, Garden, Mich. and Dean 
of Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Wis. from 1948-1960. After her retirement from 
active ministry, Sister Mary served as a hospitality hostesses at Maria Reina Convent, 
Lima, Peru. Since 1986, she has been residing at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. She 
is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; five sisters and two 
brothers-in-law, Elizabeth DeLong, Margaret Ellen Flanagan, Winifred and Earl Hummer, 
all of Columbus, Ohio, Catherine O'Connor, Rockville, Md., and Rose and Earl Farrell, 
Fort Thomas, Ken.; two brothers, Msgr. Michael Nugent and Msgr. James Nugent, Columbus, 
Ohio; one sister-in-law, Christine Nugent, Cambridge, Ohio; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, 1993, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 20, 1993 P. A2


SR. ROSEMARY NYTES

Sister Rosemary Nytes, 63, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
November 3, 1989 at the Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Rosemary was born April 21, 1926 at Kaukauna, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late August and Johanna Lorenz Nytes. She entered the convent in 1942 and professed 
her vows in 1945. Sister Rosemary earned a B.A. degree from the Holy Family College, 
Manitowoc and an M.A. from Wisconsin State University, Superior. She taught at St. 
Mary, Bloomington, Wisconsin; St. Paul, Manitowoc; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; Holy 
Innocents, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Reedsville; St. Gabriel, Neenah; Sts. Peter and Paul, 
Wellston, Ohio; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; St. Mary, Waukesha; St. Mary, Delaware, 
Ohio; and St. Peter, Middleton, Wisconsin. Sister Rosemary worked in the Outreach 
Ministry Program at San Deniano, Slinger, Wisconsin for 1 year. She has been residing 
at Holy Family Convent since 1988.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two brothers and sisters-
in-law, Herbert and Colette Nytes of Kaukauna, Aloys and Edith Nytes of Kaukauna; four 
sisters and three brothers-in-law, Mrs. Janet Bruecker of Black Creek, Wisconsin, Jerome 
and Mertie Haen of Kaukauna, Allen and Clara Rademacher of Kaukauna, Joseph and Helen 
Mirsberger of Hilbert; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm this Sunday, where a prayer service 
will be at 7 pm at the Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, are in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Nov. 5, 1989 page B9