FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN CHARITY OBITUARIES

FRANK O'BRIEN

DEATH IN THE FAR WEST 
Frank O'Brien, Who Left Here Two Months Ago. 
Stricken with Pneumonia WAS ILL BUT A FEW DAYS. 
Died Friday Morning and Body is Brought Here For Burial - 
Formerly Male Nurse At the Holy Family Hospital - 
Sister Resides Here. 
A message of death, carrying its weight of sorrow to the hearts 
of many friends in the announcement of the demise of Frank O'Brien, 
a former Manitowoc boy, flashed over the wires from Denver, Col., 
Friday night and came with the shock of a surprise, as it was not 
known that the life of the young man was in any danger. Mr. O'Brien 
was taken ill but a few days ago, and although friends here were 
notified, they were unaware of the seriousness of his condition. 
An attack of pneumonia caused the demise, which occurred Alma, 
Colorado, at 5 o'clock Friday morning. 
Frank O'Brien was born and reared in Manitowoc county and up to 
within two months ago was employed at the Holy Family hospital, 
where he had charge of the Water Cure department and performed the 
duties of masseur. He was also a nurse and assisted in the care of 
male patients. In November he decided to go west, where his father 
and brothers are engaged in mining and where he intended to work. 
He was appointed foreman at one of the mines and continued his 
service until taken ill, a cold developing pneumonia which proved 
fatal in a few days. 
Decedent was 20 years of age and a young man who had won the respect 
and esteem of Manitowoc citizens with whom he became acquainted. He 
was of retiring disposition and devoted his time to study in prep-
aration for higher ambitions in life. He was popular with his friends, 
and the sorrow caused in the announcement of his death will extend to 
many who knew him. It seems a cruel dispensation of Divine Providence 
which calls this life just in the beginning of its usefulness and 
at a time when the future was so filled with promise. Besides a 
father, three brothers, at Denver, and one sister, who is a teacher 
at the Silver Lake Convent survive. 
The body will be brought here for burial and will probably arrive 
tonight. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 19, 1901, p. 1 
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The remains of Frank O'Brien deceased at Denver, will not arrive here 
until Wednesday, and as yet it is not known when the funeral will be 
held. The announcement of the death o the young man was received with 
regret by many who knew him. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 21, 1901, p. 1 
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Deaths of a Week:
Frank O'Brien, formerly of Manitowoc, but late a resident of Denver, Col., 
died in that city last Friday. The body of the young man reached this city 
yesterday and it will be laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 24, 1901 pg. 1


SR. M. SERAPHIM O’BRIEN    (d. 1896)

DEATH OF SISTER M. SERAPHIM
The many friends and former pupils of Holy Family Institute will be sorely 
grieved to hear of the untimely death of their kind benefactor and beloved 
teacher Sr. N. (sic) Seraphim, who after a long and painful illness, borne 
with Christian resignation, peacefully expired Nov. 1. at Holy Family Convent, 
Alverno, Wis.
Sr. Seraphim was a member of the Order of St. Francis fifteen years and during 
this time was a zealous laborer in the cause of education.
She was singularly pure, unselfish and highly gifted character and her noble 
self sacrificing spirit endeared her to all. As a teacher, her pupils felt the 
impress of her strong personality and many a one has been kept on the right 
path by her guiding hand. Her death was the echo of her life. She rests with 
God and those who for many years were closely associated with her feel that 
they have sustained an irreparable loss.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 5, 1896  P. 2
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Mary Seraphine O'Brien
birth: 1866
death: 1 November 1896 Alverno, Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alverno, Wis.
father: O'Brien
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. SERAPHIM O’BRIEN    (d. 1962)

Sister Mary Seraphim, 77, retired teaching sister of the Order of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity, died late Sunday night at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Silver Lake, with the Rev. D. F. Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the 
convent cemetery.
Sister Mary Seraphim, the former Margaret O’Brien, was born Feb. 27, 1885, at 
Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late James and Elisa Newport O’Brien. She had 
observed the 50th anniversary of her profession and had in recent years retired 
as a teacher. She had taught at St. Boniface School, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the convent from 7 to 9 o’clock this Tuesday evening. 
Arrangements are by Pfeffer Fuenral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1962  P. 11


SR. M. SHEILA O'CONNOR

Sister Sheila O'Connor, age 78, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday, Aug. 31, at Holy Family Convent.
Sister Sheila was born in Chicago, Ill., on July 1, 1930, daughter of the late 
James and Mary (Guthrie) O'Connor. She earned a bachelor's degree of science from 
the College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minn. and a Master of Education from Marquette 
University in Milwaukee. She entered the convent in 1948 and professed her vows in 
1950.
Sister Sheila served as an elementary teacher at Holy Innocents, Manitowoc; Holy 
Rosary, New Holstein; and Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers as a teacher of home economics, 
and/or counselor at Rosecrans High School, Zanesville, Ohio; St. Francis Xavier, 
Petoskey, Mich; St. John, Laveen, Az.; Bishop Amat High School, La Puente, Calif.; 
Silver Lake College, Manitowoc and Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha. She also 
served as a helper in the Financial Aid Office, the Dean's Office, and receptionist 
at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. Since 2005, she has been performing various tasks 
at the Motherhouse. She has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the 
Motherhouse since 2007.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two brothers and one 
sister-in-law: Patrick C. O'Connor, Park Forest, Ill., and Ted and Aurora Young, 
Fresno, Calif.. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 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 in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT) Sept. 2, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center is assisting with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 2, 2008


SR. MARTHA MARY ODRONEIC

Sister Martha Mary Odroneic, age 82, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Monday evening, March 24, 2003, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 28, 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 Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Mary Odroneic was born June 21, 1920, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, 
daughter of the late Francis and Anna Pekalla Odroneic. She entered the convent 
in 1937 and professed her vows in 1940. Sister Martha Mary earned a Bachelor of 
Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Martha Mary served as a 
teacher at St. Andrew, Manitowoc; Guardian Angels, Boarding School, Oneida; St. 
Anthony, Neopit; St. John, Antigo; St. Francis, Hollandtown; St. Joseph, Green 
Bay; St. Pius X, Appleton; Holy Family, Marinette; St. Mary, Hilbert; all in 
Wisconsin; Immaculate Conception, Yuma; San Xavier, Tucson; both in Arizona; St. 
John, Wellsburg, West Virginia; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; and Guardian Angels, 
West Point, Neb. After retiring from active ministry, she performed various services 
at San Damiano Convent, Slinger; and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2002, she 
has been a resident of St. Rita 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: Sister 
Rita Odroneic, Manitowoc; Anna Wszeborowski, Mingo Junction, Ohio; Betty Wszeborowski, 
Wintersville, Ohio; two brothers: Vincent Odroneic, Mingo Junction, Ohio, Thomas 
Odroneic, Steubenville, Ohio; two sisters-in-law: Betty Odroneic, Cadiz, Ohio; Phyllis 
Odroneic, Steubenville, Ohio; 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 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 26, 2003 P.A3


SR. MARY RITA ODRONEIC

Sister Rita Odroneic, age 86, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Friday morning, April 18, 2003, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Martha Odroneic was born July 22, 1916, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, 
daughter of the late Francis and Anna Pekalla Odroneic. She entered the convent 
in 1932 and professed her vows in 1935. Sister Rita earned a Bachelor of Arts 
degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc,and a Master of Arts degree from 
Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. Sister Rita served as a teacher at St. Mary, 
Brillion; St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; SS. Peter & Paul, Kiel; St. Therese 
and St. Thomas More, both of Appleton; Holy Innocents and St. Joseph, both of 
Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; Catholic Memorial, Waukesha; Corpus Christi, 
Sturgeon Bay; St. Joseph, Oneida; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; all of Wisconsin; 
Sacred Heart, Ayrshil, Iowa; St. John, Komatke, Ariz.; Cathedral, Honolulu; and 
St. Theresa, Kekaha, both of Hawaii; Madonna High School, Weirton, W. Va.; St. 
Mary, Delaware; St. Sylvester, Woodsfield; and St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, both 
of Ohio. She also served as a CCD aide at St. Francis, New Philadelphia, Ohio; 
and performed various services for the Sisters at San Damiano Convent, Slinger, 
and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Anna 
Wszeborowski, Mingo Junction; and Elizabeth Wszeborowski, Wintersville, both of 
Ohio; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Vincent Odroneic, Mingo Junction; Thomas 
Odroneic, Steubenville; Betty Odroneic, Cadiz; and Phyllis Odroneic, Steubenville, 
all of Ohio. 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 pa.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 2003 P. A3


SR. M. RITA FRANCIS O'LEARY

Sister Rita Francis O'Leary, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
November 1, 1988, at Holy Family medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Robert E. 
Reppen, O'Praem. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery.
The former Margaret O'Leary was born October 31, 1904, at Pyrites, New York, 
daughter of the late Louis O'Leary and Bertha Peabody O'Leary. She entered the 
Convent in 1924 and professed her views in 1927. Sister received a R.N. Diploma 
from Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Sister Rita worked as a nurse 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, St. Rita's Infirmary, Manitowoc, St. Francis 
Memorial Hospital, West Point, Nebraska and Good Samaritan Medical Center, 
Zanesville, Ohio. Since February, 1987, Sister has been residing at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Lillian O'Leary of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Louis O'Leary of Wintersville, Ohio, 
Mrs. E.J. O'Leary of Hinckley, New York, Mrs. Margaret E. O'Leary of Elyria, Ohio; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday where a memorial 
service will be at 7 p.m. in the Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 3, 1988 P. 2


SR. RUTH MARIE OLIVER

Sister Ruth Marie Oliver, age 84, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Tuesday, March 1, 1994, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 4, 1994, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Celebrating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Donald Brody, 
O.F.M. Cap, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The fomer (sic) Blanche Oliver was born September 22, 1909, in Manistique, Mich., 
daughter of the late Frank J. and Estella Marks Oliver. She entered the convent 
in 1924 and professed her vows in 1927. Sister earned a B.A. Degree from the 
College of St. Joseph, Albuquerque, N.M., and a M.A. Degree from the Immaculate 
Heart College, Los Angeles, Calif. Sister Ruth Marie served as an elementary school 
teacher at Kiel, Antigo, Oconoto (sic) Falls, Plymouth, Clarks Mills, St. Mary, 
Kaukauna, Algoma, Rhinelander, Oshkosh, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Cleveland, Whitelaw, 
New Holstein, Hollandtown, Wis.; Marquette, Mich., Zanesville, Ohio; San Miguell and 
Pisinemo, Ariz. She served as the local director at St. Joseph Convent, Waukesha, 
Wis., and as a homemaker at Menominee and Escanaba, Mich. Since 1990, she has been 
residing at Holy Family Convent. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Frnaciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters and two 
brothers-in-law, Ruth Polmateer, Escanaba, Mich., Margaret and George La Muth and 
Sarah and Jack Morrison, Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Oliver, Green Bay, 
Wis., and Ruth Oliver, Escanbaba (sic), Mich; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 1994, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2, 1994 P. A2


SR. M. ASSISIUM OLSZEWSKA

Sister Assisium Olszewska, age 95, of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday, June 10, 1993, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 12, 1993, 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Very Rev. 
John Hains. Burial will be at the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Catherine Cecelia Olszewska was born January 9, 1898, at Trenton, N.J. 
She is the daughter of the late Michael and Frances Dymska Olszewski (sic). She 
entered the convent in 1914 and professed her vows in 1917. Sister earned a 
Bachelor of Music Degree from Chicago Conservatory College. Sister Assisium served 
as a music teacher in Mackville, Oconto Falls, Hollandtown, Antigo, Sacred Heart, 
Holy Innocents, and Family Academy, Manitowoc, WI., Lindsay, Nebraska; Cambridge 
and Wellston, Ohio; Iron Mountain and Petoskey, Michigan; and Ayrashire, Iowa. 
After her retirement from active ministry, she resided at Good Samaritan Medical 
Center, Zanesville, Ohio and the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, WI. She was a 
member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Fransiscan (sic) Sisters of Christian Charity, a sister, Agnes 
Kearns, Highstown, N.J., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call on Friday, June 11, 1993, from 4-8 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent. 
A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home Manitwooc (sic) is assisting with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 1993 P. A2


SR. CATHERINE O'NEILL

Sister Catherine O'Neill, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died June 11, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 1999, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Liguori Mierzwia, O.F.M., with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born September 21, 1910, in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles 
and Mary Elizabeth Doody O'Neill. Sister Catherine earned a Bachelor of Science 
Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere. She entered the convent in 1929 and 
professed her vows in 1932. Sister Catherine served as an elementary teacher at 
St. John, Antigo; St. Andrew, Potosi, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, Sacred Heart, 
Oshkosh, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. Agnes, Green Bay, St. Willibrord, Chicago, 
Ill., St. John, Wellsburg W.Va., St. Ambrose, Iron Wood and St. Anne, Escanaba, 
Mich. After retiring from the teaching profession, she served as a librarian at 
St. Agnes, Mingo Junction and performed various tasks at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, 
and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one brother and 
sister-in-law, Charles and Catherine O'Neill, Wellston, Ohio; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends may call on Monday, June 14, 1999, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 12, 1999 P. A2


SR. M. ROSE ANITA ORGEMAN

Sister Rose Anita (Orgeman), resident by the town of Manitowoc Rapids. 
Committed to Maple Crest Sanatorium on the 12th day of March, 1937, 
Examining physician, Dr. A. J. Shimek. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 22, 1938  P. 9 


SR. M. AQUINATA OTTE

Sr. Aquinata Otte, age 89, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Fiday evening, July 5, 2002, at Holy Family 
Convent.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Samuel D. Jadin. O. Praem with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born April 7, 1913, in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Andrew 
and Anna Simon Otte. Sister Aquinata earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. 
Norbert College, De Pere, Wisconsin and a Master of Arts Degree from Catholic 
University of America, Washington, D.C. She entered the convent in 1931 and 
professed her vows in 1934. Sister Aquinata served as an elementary teacher and/or 
principal at St. Philip, St. Joseph & St. Bernard, Green Bay, Wisconsin, St. Therese, 
Appleton, Wisconsin; St. John, Wellsburg, West Virginia; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, 
Ohio; St. Willobrord, Chicago, Illinois, Catholic Central, Menominee, Michigan. She 
also served as a librarian at Holy Name Catholic Central, Escanaba, Michigan; Bishop 
Rosecrans High School, Zanesville, Ohio; Silver Lake College and Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Since 1994, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center 
at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Dorothy 
Van De Hey, Kaukauna, Wisconsin and Magdalen Preuss, Hilbert, Wisconsin; one brother, 
Elmer Otte, Appleton, Wisconsin. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc, on Tuesday evening, July 9, 
2002, from 4 to 8 p.m., where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 8, 2002  P. A3


SR. CONCILIO OTTO

Sister Concilio Otto, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 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 Margaret Otto was born Sept. 5, 1906, in Sherwood, Wis., daughter of 
the late Edward and Rosalie Joppe Otto. She entered the Convent in 1921 and 
professed her vows in 1925. Sister Concilio served as a teacher of primary grades 
at Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Mary, Brillion; Sacred Heart and St. Boniface, 
Manitowoc; St. Anthony, Neopit; St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. John, Antigo; St. Mary, 
Rhinelander; St. Wendel, Cleveland; St. Joseph, Kellnersvile; St. Pius X, Appleton; 
St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Mary, Algoma; St. Joseph, Rice Lake, Wis.; St. Peter, 
Bapchule; St. John, Komatke; Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz.; St. Mary, Del., 
St. Benedict, Cambridge and St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio. After retiring from 
the teaching profession, she served as a homemaker at St. Pius X, Appleton and 
performed various services at San Damiano Convent, Slinger and Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. 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 along with nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be held a 7 p.m. at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 7, 2001  P. B3
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Sister M. Concilio (Margaret Otto), resident of the town of Manitowoc Rapids. 
Committed to Maple Crest Sanatorium on the 27th day of August, 1937. Examining 
physician, Dr. A. J. Shimek.
Manitowoc Herald Time, March 22, 1938  P. 9 


SR. M. VINCENTIA OTTO

Mary Otto
birth: 28 May 1845 Siebenburg, Ger.
death: 5 May 1902 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alverno, Wis.
residence: 1902 Manitowoc
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. PATRICIA ELLEN OWENS

Sr. Patricia Ellen Owens, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc died on Thursday, April 3, 2009, at Holy 
Family Convent.
She was born Inez Owens on Dec. 19, 1920, in Rhinelander, daughter of the late John 
and Sarah (Nelson) Owens. Sr. Patricia Ellen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 
Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Education degree from Marquette 
University, Milwaukee. She entered the convent in 1936 and professed her vows in 
1939. Sr. Patricia Ellen served as a teacher and or principal at St. Mary, Kaukauna, 
Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, St. Mary and Rhinelander Catholic Central, Rhinelander, 
St. William, Waukesha, Holy Rosary, New Holstein, St. Mary, Clarks Mills, St. Anne, 
Menominee, St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich., 
Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb., St. Sylvester, Woodsfield, Ohio, St. Francis and 
Immaculate Conception, Yuma , and St. John, Komatke, Ariz. After retiring from 
active ministry, she performed various tasks at Holy Family Convent. Since 2006 she 
had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and sister-
in-law: John and Dorothy Owens, Ft. Richey, Fla.; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 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 to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc from 4 until 8 p.m. Where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 4, 2009


SR. M. SERAPHICA OYEN

Mary Theresia Seraphica Oyen
birth: 11 November 1844
death: 1 February 1904 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alverno, Wis.
residence: 1904 Alverano
father: Leapold Oyen
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. PURIFICATA PASSINETTI

Sister Purificata Pasinetti(sic), 80, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday, August 16, 1988 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 10:30 am Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem with burial to 
follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sister Pasinetti was born March 28, 1908 at Steubenville, Ohio, daughter of the 
late Angelo and Louise Frego Orlando Pasinetti. The former Michelina Pasinetti 
entered the Convent in 1923. She professed her vows in 1926. Sister received a 
BA Degree from Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Sister Purificata 
taught at St. Mary at Reedsville, Wisconsin; St. Ambrose at Ironwood, Michigan; 
Sacred Heart at Oshkosh, Wisconsin; St. Michael at Whitelaw, Wisconsin; St. 
Andrew at Manitowoc, Wisconsin; St. John at Antigo, Wisconsin; St. Anne at 
Escanaba, Michigan, St. Paul at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, St. Mary at Kaukauna, 
Wisconsin; St. Benedict at Cambridge, Ohio; St. Mary at Delaware, Ohio; St. 
Anthony at Neopit, Wisconsin; St. Andrew at Potosi, Wisconsin; Holy Innocents 
at Manitowoc, Wisconsin; St. Joseph at Kellnersville, Wisconsin; St. Nicholas 
at Zanesville, Ohio; St. Joseph at Waukesha, Wisconsin; Holy Rosary at Kewaunee, 
Wisconsin and St. Agnes at Green Bay, Wisconsin. Sister was a librarian at 
Sacred Heart at Sherwood, Wisconsin. Sister retired from active ministry at 
Ozanam Home at New Berlin, Wisconsin in 1976. She had been residing at Holy 
Family Convent since November of 1987.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Derso Pasinetti of Wellsburg, West Virginia; nieces, nephews and other 
relatives and friends survive.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 4 pm to 8 pm Friday. Prayer 
service will be held at 7 pm. Pfeffer Fuenral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge 
of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Aug. 17, 1988 page 22


SR. M. BONAVENTURE PEHOVIC

Sister Bonaventure Pehovic, age 88,  a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Saturday, September 23, 1995, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 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 Frances Pehovic was born March 4, 1907, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter 
of the late John and Anna Toth Pehovic. She entered the convent in 1930 and 
professed her vows in 1933. Sister Bonaventure earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree 
from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis. Sister served as an elementary school 
teacher at St.  Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; SS. Peter and Paul, Wellston, Ohio; 
St. Frances de Sales, Manistique, Mich.; St. Paul, Manitowoc; St. Pius X, 
Appleton; St. Anne, Escanaba, Mich.; St. Mary, Hilbert; St. Augustine, Chilton, 
St. John, Marquette, Mich.; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay. In addition to teaching, 
she was also the principal at Chilton and Wellston. She also served as the 
local director of the Seminary in Oneida and Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis. After 
retiring from the teaching profession, she was the librarian at St. Francis Xavier, 
Petoskey, Mich. for nine years. She had been living at the Motherhouse since 
1980.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and 
two brothers-in-law, Joanne and Robert McGuire, Detroit, Mich., Annabelle Heledga, 
Ferndale, Mich., Peter Pabra, Canton, Mich.; two sisters-in-law, Othelia Pehovic, 
Southfield, Mich., Barbara Horback, Garden City, Mich.; neices, 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, September 25, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. AUGUSTINE PEKALLA

Sister Augustine Pekalla, 83, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died early 
Thursday morning, August 9, at the convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be 
in the convent cemetery.
Sister Augustine, nee Mary Catherine Pekalla, was born Sept. 13, 1895, at Mingo 
Junction, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Pekalla. She entered the 
order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1912, and professed her vows 
in 1915. Sister had obtained a bachelors degree inEducation (sic) and Philosophy 
and had taught at Sacred Heart School, Manitowoc, Alverno, Waukesha and Plymouth, 
Wis.; Ironwood, Escanaba, Petoskey, Cross Village and Wakefield, Mich.; Ayrshire, 
Iowa, and West Point, Neb., prior to her retirement in 1977.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a sister, Mrs. 
Michael Onderko of Pittsburg, Pa., and two nieces, Sister Martha and Sister Rita 
O.Droneic (sic), both members of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Friends may call at the convent 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday evening, 
where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 10, 1979 P. 3


SR. M. KILLIAN PERL

Nun to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Sister Killian, in charge of the kitchen at Good Samaritan hospital for 42 years, 
will celebrate her 50th Anniversary as a nun in Aug. 15. A native of Bavaria, 
Germany, Sister Killian came to American in 1891 when she was 18 years old. She 
entered the convent at that time.
She is a member of the Franciscan order and has been connected with the hospital 
here for 44 years. Sister Killian will leave later this month for Manitowoc, Wis., 
where she will spend three weeks at the Holy Family Convent. She will celebrate 
her anniversary while there.
Zanesville Signal, Sat., July 7, 1945 page 7


SR. M. MATILDA PETERSCHICK

Sister Matilda Peterschick, 101, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday afternoon, November 11, 1990 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday, November 13 at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
Rev. Robert B. Reppen O.Praem, will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. 
Burial will follow in the Holy Family Cemetery.
Born Regina Peterschick September 7, 1889, in Edson, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
John and Anna Smasall Peterschick. She entered the convent in 1906 and professed her 
vows in 1911. Sister Matilda earned a RN diploma from the Good Samaritan School of 
Nursing of Zanesville, Ohio. Sister served as a Registered Nurse at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc; Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio and St. Joseph's Home 
of West Port, Nebraska. Since her retirement from active ministry in 1977 she has 
been residing at the Mother House.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, Albert 
Peterschick of Randall, Minnesota; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. 
Friends may call at the Convent from 4 pm to 8 pm this Monday, where a prayer 
service will be held at 7 pm. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 12, 1990 page B7


SR. M. AMBROSETTE PFLUEGER

Sister Ambrosette Pflueger, age 82, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Wednesday, March 1, 1995, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 
1995, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem. will 
officiate with burial in Holy Family Cemetery.
The former Anne Marie Pflueger was born July 24, 1912, in Brillion, daughter 
of the late Ambrose and Mary Anholt Pflueger. She entered the convent in 
1926 and professed her vows in 1931. Sister Ambrosette earned a Ph.B. (sic) 
Degree from Cardinal Stritch College, Milwaukee. Sister Ambrosette served as 
an elementary school teacher at St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Joseph, Sturgeon 
Bay and St. John the Baptist, Plymouth and taught English at Holy Family 
Academy, Manitowoc. She served as the Administrator of St. Paul Home, 
Kaukauna, and was a member of the General Administration of the Franciscan 
Sisters for eight years. She taught adult education and was the local director 
at St. John Vianney, Hacienda Heights, California and Holy Rosary, New Holstein. 
From 1986-1988, she served as an interior designer for the St. Joseph Home 
Project in West Point, Neb. Since her retirement in 1988, 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; one sister and 
two brothers-in-law, Mary and Edward Zahorek, Milwaukee, John Sheehy, Elvira, 
Ohio; neices, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call Friday, March 3, 1995, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday evening at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2, 1995 P. A2


MOTHER M. INEZ PHELAN

Mother M. Inez Phelan, 95, of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, 
died Tuesday at the convent.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. The Rev. Julian Resch will officiate and 
burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Mother Inez Phelan was born Mar. 17, 1878, at Bear Valley, 
daughter of the late Dennis and Elizabeth Quinn Phelan. She 
entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity in 1897 and professed her vows in 1900. She received 
her bachelor of arts degree, masters degree and Doctors Degree 
from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. She 
had taught school at Ironwood, Mich., for 16 years, Holy Family 
Academy for six years and at Holy Family College for 31 years. 
She also served as supervisor of schools for five years and as 
a general superior for six years. She was also the editor of 
numberous publications.
Sister Phelan is survived by a sister, Mrs. Margaret Scallon 
of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the convent from 5:30 to 9 o'clock this 
Wednesday evening and Thursday prior to the time of service. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 18, 1973


SR. M. ROSELLA PHILLIP

Sister Rosella Phillip, age 85, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 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 Margaret Phillip was born May 17, 1912, in Oshkosh, Wis., daughter 
of the late John and Jennie Miller Phillip. She entered the Convent in 1927 and 
professed her vows in 1930. Sister Rosella serves as a homemaker at St. Mary, 
Bloomington, St. Rose, Clintonville, St. Paul Home and St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. 
Mary, Rhinelander, Wis., St. Nicholas, Zanesville, St. Benedict, Cambridge, St. 
Mary, Delaware, Ohio, Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Sacred Heart, Covered Wells, 
St. John Indian Mission, Komatke, St. Catherine and St. Anthony, Topawa, San 
Jose Indian Mission, Pisinemo, Ariz., Guardian Angels and St. Joseph Home, West 
Point, Neb., and St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. She also served as a laundress 
at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, 
in 1988 and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities at the Motherhouse 
since 1993. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters, a 
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Marie Biebl, Rose Johnson, Oshkosh, Genevieve 
and Ben Lewis, Marshfield, and Jeanne Phillip, Oshkosh; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 13, 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 9, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. ILDEPHONSE PIERRON

Sister Alfonn, aged 24, died at the Holy Family Hospital Friday evening being 
due to an illness which she had suffered about three weeks. The funeral was 
held Monday morning with burial at Silver Lake.
Sister Alfonn is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Renn of Kaukauna, 
three brothers and one sister. She is a niece of Mrs. J.H. Van Ray of this 
city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 10, 1924


SR. FRANCIS MARIE PINION

Manitowoc - Sister Francis Marie Pinion, 76, died Friday, March 21, at Holy 
Family Convent here. The former Margaret Mary Pinion entered Holy Family 
Convent from St. John the Baptist parish, Marshfield, in 1916. She professed 
her final vows on August 15, 1928.
Sister Francis Marie taught music at St. Boniface, Manitowoc, in Oconto Falls, 
Delaware, Ohio and Manistique, Mich.; was a nurse at Holy Family Hospital, St. 
Paul Home in Kaukauna and at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio 
and was business administrator of building programs at Memorial Hospital, West 
Point, Nebraska, Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, the Zanesville, Ohio facility 
and at Silver Lake College.
Surviving are two brothers, the Rev. John Pinion and Joseph Pinion, both of 
Stanley, Wis., and Sister Joseph Marie Pinion of Holy Family Convent. Father 
Pinion was celebrant at the funeral Mass on March 24 for his sister and the 
Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, was homilist. Burial was in the community cemetery.
Marquette Upper Peninsula Catholic, Fri., Mar. 28, 1975 page 8


SR. M. JOSEPH MARIE PINION

Sr. M. Joseph Marie Pinion/Mar. 2, 1896/Jan. 31, 1984 
Pinion
Sister Joseph Marie Pinion, 87, of Holy Family Convent, died Tuesday morning, 
Jan. 31, at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent. Her brother, 
Rev. John B. Pinion will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial 
will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Joseph Marie, nee Angela Pinion, was born March 2, 1896, at Marshfield, 
Wis., daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Fullmer Pinion. She entered the 
convent Nov. 9, 1916 and Professed her vows on July 15, 1919. Sister Joseph 
Marie received her Bachelor of Arts degree at the Catholic University of America 
and her Master of Arts degree in English and French. She also attended Notre Dame 
University and Ypsilanti University. Sister Joseph Marie taught High School at St. 
Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, Delaware, Wellston and State Normal all at Cambridge, 
Ohio. She also taught at Ironwood, Mich., Potosi, Holy Family Convent, Neopit, 
Wis., Lindsay, Neb., St. Willibrord, Chicato, Ill., retiring in 1969.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two brothers, Rev. 
John B. Pinion and Joseph Pinion both of Stanley, Wis.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a 
prayer service will be at 7 p.m. at the convent chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 31, 1984 P. 3


SR. M. ALMA PLUTZ

Margaret Plutz  (sic)
birth: 14 April 1879 Wisconsin
death: 22 December 1905 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Silver Lake
father: Joseph Plutz
mother: Barbara
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. JUSTIN POLLAK

Sister Justin Pollak, 102 of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died early Thursday 
morning, March 3, 1988 at the Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Basil Janasik O.F.M. and burial will be in Holy Family 
Cemetery.
Mary Pollak was born February 12, 1886 at Oshkosh, daughter of the late Frank and 
Therese Bibl. She entered the Convent in 1906 and professed her vows in 1909. 
Sister Justin graduated with a B.A. Degree from Mount St. Mary College, Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin. She was a teacher at St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Michigan; St. Boniface, 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin; St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; St. Francis, Hollandtown, 
Wisconsin; and St. Mary, Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She also taught and was Principal 
at St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Arizona; and 
San Roque, Santa Barbara, California. Since retiring from active ministry in 1965, 
Sister Justin has been residing at the Mother House.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, and a sister, Mrs. 
Leona Fischer of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 4 pm to 8 pm Friday where a prayer 
service will be at Holy Family Convent Chapel at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., March 3, 1988 page 18
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One of the four original nuns to serve in Yuma,AZ. in 1930.
Sister was the superior,principal and third grade teacher.



SR. M. KRISTIN POLLAK

Sister Kristin Pollak, 63, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
November 26, 1988, at Holy Family Medical Center, 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 Rev. Robert B. 
Reppen, O. Praem, and burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery.
Anne Hellen Pollak was born June 18, 1925, at Petoskey, Michigan, daughter of 
the late John and Mary Lachowicz Pollak. She entered the convent in 1938 and 
professed her vows in 1943. Sister Pollak earned a B.A. Degree from Holy Family 
College, Manitowoc; a M.A. Degree from Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts; 
and a M.A. Degree from the University of San Francisco. She taught at St. Mary's, 
Kaukauna; Sacred Heart, Sherwood; St. Joseph's, Green Bay; St. Rose, Clintonville; 
Rosecranz High School, Zanesville, Ohio; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, 
Wisconsin; Guernsey Catholic Central, Cambridge, Ohio, St. Willibrord's High 
School, Chicago; and Bishop Amal High School, West Covina, California.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three brothers and 
a sister-in-law, John and Eleanor Pollak, Anthony Pollak and Paul Pollak, all of 
Petoskey, Michigan; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine and Raymond Griffen 
of Charlevoix, Michigan, and Elizabeth and Elden Riley of Petoskey, Michigan.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer 
service will be at 7 p.m.  Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 28, 1988 P. 15


SR. M. ST. JOSEPH POMIECINSKI

Sister St. Joseph Pomiecinski, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Saturday morning, May 15, 1999, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 17, 1999, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Liguori 
Mier?wiak, O.F.M. Burial will be at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
She was born Amelia Pomiecinsky on April 29, 1904, in Cologne, Germany, daughter 
of the late Stanislaus and Adelaid Wagner Pomiecinski. She entered the Convent in 
1926 and professed her vows in 1928. Sister St. Joseph earned a Registered Nurses' 
Diploma from Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Zanesville, Ohio. She served as a 
registered nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; Good Samaritan Hospital, 
Zanesville, Ohio; St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb. and St. Rita 
Health Center at the Motherhouse. After retiring from active ministry, she 
performed various tasks at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1984, she had 
been residing in St. Rita Health Facilities at the Motherhouse. Sister St. Joseph 
is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. 
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters, Della 
Lehrer, Baltimore, Md., Marie Scheurer, Canton, Ohio, Elizabeth Bosh, East Sparta, 
Ohio; one sister-in-law, Elsie Pomesky; one brother-in-law, Charles Roman, Waynesburg, 
Ohio; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 1999, (TONIGHT) at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 16, 1999  p.A2


SR. M. THERESE POQUETTE

Sister Therese Poquette, age 78, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Friday, November 7, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 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 Elva Marie Poquette was born May 9, 1919, in Escanaba, Mich., daughter 
of the late Trefle and Amanda Gunville Poquette. She entered the Convent in 1937 
and professed her vows in 1940. Sister Therese earned a Bachelor of Science Degree 
from St. Norbert College, DePere. Sister Therese served as a teacher at St. Paul, 
Wrightstown, Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, Holy Rosary, New Holstein, St. Therese, 
Appleton, Rhinelander Catholic Central, Rhinelander, Wis., Immaculate Conception, 
St. Francis, Yuma, St. John Indian Mission, Komatke, San Xavier, Tucson, Ariz., 
Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb., Holy Name Central, Escanaba, Mich., St. John 
Vianney, Kailua, St. Theresa, Kekaha Cathedral, Honolulu, Hawaii, and teacher/
principal at St. Peter Mission, Bapchule, San Jose' Mission Pisinemo, Ariz. and St. 
Rose, Clintonville, Wis. Since 1995, she had been living at the Motherhouse. She is 
a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two brothers, Walter 
Poquette, Escanaba, Mich., Leonard Poquette, Baldwin, Mich.; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, November 10, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 8, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. ENGELBERTA PRIBIL

Mary Engelberta
birth: 1870 Bohemia
death: 14 September 1895 Alverno, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alverno, Manit. Co., Wis.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. DOLORES PRICE

Sister Mary Dolores, 67, of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, died Saturday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the convent chapel with the Rev. 
D. F. Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Mary Dolores, daughter of the late Julius and Amelia Krause Price, was 
born Jan. 10, 1892, at Symeo, Wis. She had been a nurse before entering the 
convent where she took her vows 45 years ago. The past five years she had been 
at St. Paul Home for the Aged at Kaukauna. 
Friends may call from 7 to 8 o’clock this Monday evening at the convent.
Funeral arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 25, 1959  P. 15
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Sister Superior at Kaukauna Convent Dies at Manitowoc
Sister M. Dolores, about 66, sister superior at St. Paul Convent, home for aged 
women, Kaukauna, died unexpectedly at Holy Family Hospital, Saturday, after 
undergoing treatment for lung cancer for about one and one-half weeks.
Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Julius Preuss(sic), Manawa, Sister Dolores was 
nearing her Golden Jubilee as a Franciscan nun. She served the Franciscan 
Motherhouse at Manitowoc for over 40 years as a nurse to the community at Holy 
Family Hospital and convent infirmary. She also served as nurse at the Guardian 
Angels Boarding School, Oneida and has been at Kaukauna for about five years.
Survivors include three brothers, Paul and Max Preuss, Manawa and Henry Preuss, 
Campbellsport; one sister, Mrs. Richard Miller, Shawano. Funeral services will 
be at 8 am Tuesday at the chapel at Holy Family Convent and burial will be in 
Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Appleton Post Crescent, Mon., May 25, 1959 page 32


SR. M. DELELLIS PRITZL

Sister DeLellis Pritzl, 89, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening, April 10, 1987 at the Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Monday at Holy Family Convent chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Flavian Blong, O.F.M., Cap., and burial will be in Holy 
Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister was born Helen Theresa Pritzl on June 15, 1897 at Brillion, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late Frank and Mary Zipperer Pritzl. She entered the convent 
in 1914 and professed her vows in 1918. Sister DeLellis earned credits at 
State Normal College of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio; Holy Family Normal, 
Manitowoc; State Normal School, Oshkosh; Sevens Point Normal, Stevens Point 
and Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister taught at Holy Family Grade School, 
Lindsay, Nebraska; St. Mary's, Rhinelander; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; 
St. John's, Antigo; St. Mary's, Clarks Mills; St. Peter and Paul, Kiel; The 
Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Arizona; St. Peter's, Bapchule, Arizona; St. 
Anthony, Topawa, Arizona; St. Mary's, Kaukauna; St. Anthony, Neopit, Wisconsin 
and St. Joseph's, Waukesha. After her retirement from active ministry, she 
resided at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wisconsin. Since 1983 she has been residing 
at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces and 
nephews. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday where 
a prayer service will be at 7 pm at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., April 12, 1987 page 23


SR. M. FABIOLA PROCK

Sister Fabiola Prock, age 96, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 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 Laura Prock was born March 4, 1902, in Cameron, Wis., daughter of 
the late George and Catherine Weisner Prock. She entered the Convent in 1918 
and professed her vows in 1921. Sister Fabiola served as a teacher of music at 
Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Francis, Hollandtown, St. John, Antigo, St. Andres, 
Potosi, St. Mary, Rhinelander, Wis., St. Mary, Algoma, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, 
St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Benedict, Cambridge, S.S. Peter and Paul, Wellston, 
St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb., St. Anne, Escanaba, 
St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, and St. Rose Conservatory, Iron Mountain, 
Mich. After retiring from active ministry, she resided at St. Mary Convent, 
Rhinelander, Wis. Since 1981, she has 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 from 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 13, 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 9, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. ANTHANASIUS PROTIVINSKY

Sister M. Athanasius, 80, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Pream, will officiate and burial 
will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Athanasius, nee Constance Protivinsky, was born Sept. 12, 1890, 
at Ainsworth, Neb., daughter of the late John and Mary Nezveda Protivinsky. 
She entred the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity May 31, 1920, 
and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1923. She taught in many schools in Wisconsin 
including St. Boniface School of Manitowoc and also in Appleton, New Holstein 
and Algoma. She later cared for the aged at West Point, Neb., and also served 
at the Sacred Heart Seminary at Oneida and St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West 
Point. Sister Athanasius retired in 1969.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Tressie Crosby, of Nebraska and a cousin, 
Sister Mary Wilfred Cerny, who is also a member of the Order of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity.
Friends may call at the convent chapel after 1:30 o'clock this Monday afternoon 
until the time of service.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 17, 1971


SR. M. LYRA PUTZER

Sister Lyra Putzer, age 85, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Saturday, October 7, 1995, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Servies will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 11, 
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 Mary Putzer was born June 2, 1910, in Oshkosh, Wis., 
daughter of the late Joseph and Camilla Poklasny Putzer. She entered 
the convent in 1924 and professed her vows in 1928. Sister Lyra earned 
a Bachelor of Music Degree and a Master of Music Degree from Chicago 
Conservatory, Chicago, Ill. Sister Lyra served as a teacher of music 
at St. Mary, Kaukauna, Holy Innocents, Holy Family Academy, Holy Family 
Conservatory, Manitowoc, St. Gabriel, Neenah, St. Joseph, St. Philip, 
Green Bay, Immaculate Conception, DePere, Wis.; St. Wilibrord, Chicago, 
Ill.; St. Anne, Escanaba, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, St. Francis 
de Sales, Manistique, Mich.; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; St. 
Benedict, Cambridge, St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio. After her 
retirement from active ministry, she served as the liturgist and 
organist at San Damiano Convent, Slinger and St. Francis Convent, 
Manitowoc. Since 1994, she had been residing at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Francisan Sisters of Christian Charity; one 
sister, Sister Lyrine Putzer, OSF, Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-
in-law, Albert and Virginia Putzer, Edmund and Mary Putzer, Oshkosh. 
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, October 9, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. LYRINE PUTZER

Sister Lyrine Putzer, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 22, 2004, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Theresa Putze was born Oct. 15, 1913, in Oshkosh, daughter of the 
late Joseph and Camilla Poklasny Putzer. She entered the convent in 1928 and 
professed her vows i93. Sister Lyrine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 
St. Norbert College, DePere, and a master of Education degree from Marquette 
University, Milwaukee. Sister Lyrine served as a teacher and/or principal at 
St. Joseph Waukesha; St. Joseph and St. Agnes, Green Bay; St. Pius X, Appleton; 
St. John, Antigo; Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay; all of Wisconsin; St. John, 
Wellsburg, W. Va.; and Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb. She also served as a parish 
visitor and local director at St. Aloysius, Kaukauna; a homemaker at SS. Peter 
& Paul, Kiel; secretary at St. Rose, Clintonville; and performed various 
services at Xavier High School, Appleton; Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers; and Roncalli 
High School, Manitowoc. She retired to Holy Family Convent in 1996 and has been a 
resident of St. Rita Health Center since 2000. She is a member of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include: The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and 
sister-in-law: Albert and Virginia Putzer, Oshkosh; along with nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 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, Sept. 27, 2004, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 24, 2004  P. A3


SR. MARY JUDE RATHSACK

Sister Mary Jude Rathsack, 68, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem will officiate with burial in 
Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
The former Julie Rathsack was born Feb. 2, 1906 at Cato, daughter of the late 
Anthony and Julia Radey Rathsack. She entered the convent in 1933 and professed 
her vows in 1937. She was a homemaker at various Wisconsin communities, and in 
San Miguel, Ariz., Stuebenville, Ohio, and St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West 
Point, Nebraska.
Survivors include two brothers, Edward of Hortonville and Arthur, of Manitowoc 
and four sisters, Mrs. Frank (Gertrude) Krappe, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph (Helen) 
Staudinger, of Manitowoc, Mrs. William (Martha) Wentz, of Menominee Falls and Mrs. 
Victor (Estelle) Pieper, of Brown Deer. Three brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. at Holy 
Family Convent. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 14, 1974  P. 3


SR. M. NORBERTINE RAYMAKER

Sister Mary Norbertine, the former Mary Raymaker, of Holy Family Convent, 
Silver Lake, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent chapel. 
The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the 
convent cemetery.
Sister Mary Norbertine was born Oct. 8, 1896, in Holland, daughter of the 
late Peter and Gertrude Jacobs Raymaker. She entered Holy Family convent 
Oct. 2, 1916, professing her vows July 15, 1919. She had been a nurse.
Surviving her are two brothers, John of Pulaski and Lambert of Green Bay, 
and five sisters, Miss Gertrude Raymake of Green Bay, Mrs. Herbert Siegel 
of Freedon, Mrs. O. Prempa of Waukegan, Ill., Mrs. Henry Linders of DePere 
and Mrs. Henrietta Roland of Great Falls, Mont.
Friends may call at the convent until 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 19, 1965 P.3


SR. M. ROSELLA REESE

Sister Rosella Dies
Sister Rosella, age twenty-five, who has made her home at the Convent 
at Silver Lake the past five years, passed away last evening, death 
being due to complications which were the result of an attack of the 
flu which she suffered several weeks ago.
Sister Rosella is survived by relatives all of whom are making their 
home in Ohio. Funeral arrangements have not been made, pending the 
arrival of relatives.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, July 3, 1924 P.2


SR. M. DESALES REGAN

HOSPITAL HEAD DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
Sister M. de Sales, Superintendent For 15 Years, Was 67 Years Old
Sister M. de Sales, for the last 15 years superintendent of the Holy
Family hospital, and a member of the board of consultors of the Holy
Family convent, died at the hospital early this morning after a long
illness. Although she had been able to attend to the administrative
duties of the hospital until shortly before her death, she had been
troubled with a heart condition for several years. A brother, Father
David Regan, pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic church at Berlin, Wis.,
was with her when she died. There are four other brothers and a
sister.
Funeral details are indefinite, but rites will probably be held
Wednesday morning at the Holy Family convent at Alverno.
Came Here in 1923
Sister de Sales was 67 years old. She was born in Waukesha county
in 1871, and her family name was Regan. She entered the Holy Family
convent at Alverno when she was a young woman and after her novitiate
she was assigned to a teaching position. She taught in elementary
and high schools in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, and in 1923 she
was appointed administrative head of the hospital here.
When Sister de Sales took over the hospital duties here the local
institution consist solely of the old hospital building. Sister de
Sales realized that it was inadequate to care for the growing needs
of the city, and immediately began plans for expansion. The first
building to be erected was the new power house, and an addition to
that became the laundry. Finally, in 1929, the $325,000 building was
constructed and added to the old building to become the center of
hospital operations.
Working with Sister de Sales, the late R.J. Findlan and the late 
George Vits formed a committee to raise funds for the hospital. Nearly
$200,000 in individual contributions was given Manitowoc citizens, and
when 92.77 per cent of the total pledges was collected, it set a
record for collection of pledges made to semi-public institutions, and
the record has never been broken in the United States.
Sister de Sales was named to the hospital post because of her particular
ability to draw people together in harmonious working relationship, her
business ability and her tact. The nursing school grew under her 
direction from a small enterprise to become one of the important parts
of the hospital.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 10, 1938  p.2
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Funeral servicdes for Sister M. deSales (sic), superintendent of Holy 
Family hospital for the last 15 years who died early Monday morning, 
will be Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock at the Holy Family convent, 
Silver Lake. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. The body is lying 
in state at the convent.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 11, 1938 P.2


SR. M. AMABILIS REH

Sister Amabilis Reh, 87, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, 
August 28, 1989 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O.Praem, and burial will be in 
Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sister Amabilis was born September 29, 1901 at Delaware, Ohio, daughter of the 
late George and Mary Ann Hummer Reh. The former Mary Agnes Reh entered the 
convent in 1919 and professed her vows in 1922. Sister Amabilis earned a B.A. 
Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin. Sister taught primarily music 
at St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin; St. Ann, Menominee, Michigan; St. Agnes, 
Mingo Junction, Ohio; St. John, Wellsburg, Ohio; Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa; St. 
Andrew, Potosi, Wisconsin; Holy Cross, Cross Village, Michigan; St. Boniface, 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin; St. John, Antigo, Wisconsin; Guardian Angels Boarding School, 
Oneida, Wisconsin; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Wisconsin; 
St. Joseph, Waukesha, Wisconsin; St. Andrew, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Sts. Peter and 
Paul, Wellston, Ohio; St. Anthony, Marinette, Wisconsin and worked in the library 
at Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, for 12 years. She retired from active 
ministry in 1975 at St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio and resided at Ozanam Home in New Berlin 
from 1976-1980. Since 1980 Sister has been residing at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
Wisconsin.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; nieces, nephews, 
cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 
4 pm to 8 pm this Tuesday evening where a prayer service will be at 7 pm to Holy 
Family Convent chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting in funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 29, 1989 page B6


SR. M. BASIL REH

Sister M. Basil Reh, 81, of Holy Family Convent, died Friday at Holy Family 
Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent chapel. 
The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem., will officiate and burial will be in the 
convent cemetery.
The nun was born Jan. 8, 1887, at Delaware, Ohio, daughter of the late George 
and Mary Hummer Reh. She entered the religious order in October, 1905, and 
professed her vows Aug. 9, 1909. She retired in 1960 as a high school teacher.
Survivors include three sisters, Sister M. Amabilis of Holy Family Convent, 
and Mrs. Anna Hiss and Miss Theresa Reh of Delaware. 
Friends may call at the chapel from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 14, 1968  P. 6


SR. M. DE LOURDES REHORST

Sister De Lourdes Rehorst, 87, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died early Saturday morning, February 17, 1990, at Holy Family Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. 
Robert B. Reppen O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the Convent 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Mary Helen Rehorst on May 11, 1902, in Milwaukee, daughter of the 
late August and Julia Warras Rehorst. She entered the convent in 1927 and professed 
her vows in 1930. Sister earned a B.S. degree from the College of St. Joseph on the 
Rio Grande, Alburquerque, New Mexico. She had taught at Covered Wells, San Miguel, 
Cowlie, St. John, Tucson, Arizona; West Point, Nebraska, and St. Mary's Greenleaf, 
Wisconsin. Sister also served as a switchborard operator at Holy Family College, 
Manitowoc. After her retirement from active ministry, she resided at the Ozanam 
Home in New Berlin, Wisconsin, and Catholic Memorial, Waukesha, Wisconsin, until 
her retirement to Holy Family Convent in 1965.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity; nieces, nepehws, 
cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday where a 
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. in the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


SR. M. ROSARITA REINHARD

Sister Rosarita Reinhard, 69, of San Damino Convent, 4270 Cedar Creek Rd., 
Slinger, Wisconsin, died early Wednesday morning, December 13, at St. Luke 
Hospital at Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by 
Rev. Flavian Blong O.F.M. Cap., with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent 
Cemetery.
Sister Reinhard was born Dorothy Reinhard on June 12, 1916 at Delaware, Ohio, 
daughter of the late Edmund and Margaret Teufel Reinhard. She entered the 
convent in 1930 and professed her vows August 15, 1934. She received a Bachelor 
of Science Degree from Holy Family College at Manitowoc. Sister Reinhard was a 
nurse serving at St. Francis Memorial Hospital at West Point, Nebraska; the 
Good Samaritan Medical Center at Zanesville, Ohio; Holy Family Medical Center, 
Manitowoc; St. Rita's Infirmary, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, where she was Director 
of Nursing. Sister Reinhard served at St. Paul's home in Kaukauna and Sister 
retired in 1982.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Mrs. 
Barbara Marley of Fostoria, Ohio and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Jones of Radnor, 
Ohio and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lucille Reinhard of Delaware, Ohio.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 7:30 pm to 9 pm Friday 
evening. A prayer service will be held in the convent chapel at 7 pm. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Dec. 19, 1985 page 3


SR. M. DIGNA REIS

Sister Digna Reis, age 89, a member of the Franciscan Ssiters of Christian Charity, 
died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 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.
Lillian Reis was born November 9, 1910, in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Ferdinand 
and Mary Reimer Reis. She entered the convent in 1927 and professed her vows in 1930. 
Sister Digna served as a homemaker at St. Edward, Mackville, St. Augustine, Chilton, 
St. James, Cooperstown, St. Mary, Reedsville, St. Michael Whitelaw, St. Joseph, Green 
Bay and Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb. She also cared for the aged at St. Joseph 
Home, West Point, Neb. and performed a variety of services at Holy Family Convent. 
She has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1970. She 
was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity. Nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 
2000. 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, July 16, 2000 P. A2


SR. M. ALPHONSE RENN

Sister Alphonse died July 5 at Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc, according to 
word received here. Before entering the convent she was known as Miss Clara 
Renn of Kaukauna. Her burial took place Monday morning at Manitowoc.
Appleton Post Crescent, Sat., July 12, 1924 page 7


SR. MARY ALBERT RENTMEESTER

Sister Mary Albert Rentmeester, age 75, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, died Monday, September 13, 1999, at 
the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 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 Emma Rentmeester on June 2, 1924, in Humboldt, Wis., daughter of 
the late Albert and Mary Boehm Rentmeester. Sister Mary Albert earned a Bachelor 
of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She entered the convent in 
1946 and professed her vows in 1948. Sister Mary Albert served as an elementary 
teacher at St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. Andrew, Manitowoc, St. Mary, Clarks Mills, 
St. Mary, Greenleaf, St. Anne, Francis Creek, Holy Rosary, New Holstein, St. 
Theresa, Kekaha, Cathedral School, Honolulu, Hawaii, and St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz. 
She has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since July, 
1999.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters and 
one brother-in-law, LaVerne Hermans, Lucille and Clem Vanden Bush, Green Bay, 
Doris Vanden Bush, Mountain, Wis.; four brothers and six sisters-in-law, Lawrence 
and Helen Rentmeester, Ruebin and Armella Rentmeester, Green Bay, Harold and 
Florence Rentmeester, Denmark, Joseph and Marge Boehm, Sturgeon Bay, and Elaine 
Rentmeester, Margaret Rentmeester, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT) at the Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT) at the Holy 
Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 14, 1999 P. A2


SR. MARY FAITH RENTMEESTER

Sister Mary Faith Rentmeester, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, died Tuesday, September 14, 1999, 
at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 17, 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 Henrietta Rentmeester on April 13, 1906, in Preble, Wis., daughter 
of the late Henry and Elizabeth Linssen Rentmeester. She entered the Convent in 
1923 and professed her vows in 1926. Sister Mary Faith served as a gardener 
and/or laundress at Holy Family Convent and Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis., and St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb. She also 
served on the food service staff at Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida and Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 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; one brother and 
sister-in-law, Norbert and Evelyn Rentmeester, Pulaski, Wis., nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 1999, at the Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Holy 
Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 15, 1999 P. A2


SR. M. DOLOROSE RENTMEESTERS

Sister Dolorose Rentmeesters, age 82,  a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Monday, January 31, 2000, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 1030 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 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 Marguerite Rentmeesters on January 22, 1918, in Green Bay, Wis., 
daughter of the late Peter and Sophia Vanden Plas Rentmeesters. She entered 
the Convent in 1937 and professed her vows in 1940. Sister Dolorose earned a 
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fontbonne College, St. Louis, Missouri. Sister 
Dolorose served as an elementary teacher at St. Andrew, Manitowoc, St. Theresa, 
Appleton, Holy Rosary, New Holstein, St. Joseph, Green Bay, St. John, Menominee, 
Mich., Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, Iowa., and as a high school teacher at St. Ambrose, 
Ironwood, Mich., and Guernsey Catholic Central, Cambridge, Ohio. She also served 
as a librarian at Rosecrans, Zanesville, Ohio and Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. 
Since her retirement from active ministry in 1996, she has been a resident of 
St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Sister Dolorose is a member of the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and 
three brothers-in-law, Alice and Ervin Jauquet, Lauretta Rentmeesters, Calvin 
Pigeon, Green Bay, John Hoogland, Florence; three brothers and three sisters-in-
law, Lawrence Rentmeesters, De Pere, Daniel and Marian Rentmeesters, Indianapolis, 
Indiana, Donald and Margaret Rentmeesters, Madsion, Dee Rentmeesters, Green Bay; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2000, 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 the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 2, 2000  P. A2


SR. RITA MARIE RICKMAN

Sister Rita Marie Rickman, age 92, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, May 13, 1993, at 
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 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.
The former Madeline Rickman was born November 6, 1900, at Tigerton, Wis., daughter 
of the late Charles and Agnes Brahan Rickman. She entered the Convent in 1917 and 
professed her vows in 1920. Sister Rita Marie earned a B.A. Degree from the Catholic 
University of America, Washington, D.C. and a M.A. Degree from Creighton University, 
Omaha, Neb. Sister Rita Marie taught at the elementary school level in Sturgeon Bay, 
St. Mary, Kaukauna, Sacred Heart, Manitowoc and served in high schools in Zanesville; 
Cambridge, Delaware, Ohio; Ironwood, Mich.; West Point, Lindsay, Neb.; Chicago, Ill.; 
Potosi, Waukesha, and Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc. For ten years she served as the 
Director of Education for the Community. After her retirement from the field of 
education, she resided at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, cousins and friends.
Friends may call Friday, May 14, 1993, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 14, 1993 P. A2



SR. M. VERONICA RIEDERER

Funeral Services Held for Sister M. Veronica
Funeral services were held Monday morning at the Silver Lake Convent for 
Sister M. Veronica, who died at the Holy Family Hospital. Sister Veronica was 
66 years old and had been a nun since 1888. In 1921 she was sent to the Marist 
Seminary at Washington D.C., where she had been on mission until last August. 
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. John Rappel, city and Mrs. Louis Muench, Whitelaw 
and a brother, Blasius Riederer, Cato.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Jan. 26, 1937 page 3


SR. M. GIOVANNI RIEF

Sister Giovanni Rief, age 92, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died early on Friday morning, March 28, 2008, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. 
The former Eileen Rief was born on June 27, 1915, in Oakland, Calif., daughter 
of the late Peter and Ella (Johnson) Rief. She entered the Convent in 1928 and 
professed her vows in 1933. Sister Giovanni earned a Bachelor of Science degree 
and a Master of Science degree in nursing from the Catholic University of 
America-Washington, D.C. Sister Giovanni served as a teacher at St. Benedict, 
Cambridge, Ohio; St. John, Antigo, Wis.; in the healthcare ministry at Good 
Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio; and Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
She also worked with the mentally ill among the poor in Tucson, Ariz.; as a 
school counselor at St. Joseph, Waukesha; and St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich. 
After retiring from active ministry, she served as a volunteer at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center; visitor of the elderly and homebound in West Point, Neb.; 
and performed various tasks at St. Francis 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 include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 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 Monday, March 31, 2008. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 29, 2008 


SR. M. LAWRENCE RIEHL

Sister Mary Lawrence, 82, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient a 
month.
Funeral services will be at 9 .m. Tuesday at St. Mary Chapel at Holy Family 
Convent. Msgr. Francis Riehl, a nephew, will officiate and burial will be in 
the convent cemetery.
Sister M. Lawrence was born Rose Riehl Apr. 10, 1885, at Zanesville, Ohio, 
daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Gressel Riehl. She entered the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Convent July 7, 1906, and professed 
her final vows Aug. 10, 1910. She was an elementary school teacher and she 
last taught at St. Mary Catholic School, Kaukauna.
Friends may call at the convent from 7 until 9 o’clock this Monday evening. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 30, 1967  P. 11


SR. M. MILDRED RIVERS

Funeral services were conducted for Sister Mildred who founded Ss. Peter and 
Paul School of Music in Wellston. She died Thursday in Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, Wis. The Franciscan nun had been ill for a week before she died.
She served as choir director for Holy Family Convent at Alverno, Wis., after 
she left Wellston.
Portsmouth Times, Tues., Oct. 20, 1953 page 18


SR. M. MAGDALA ROACH

Sister M. Magdala, 77, of Holy Family convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient five 
months.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the convent chapel, the Rev. 
Ronald Kirk officiating. Interment will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister M. Magdala was born Jan. 16, 1887, nee Florence Roach, to the late John 
and Rose Kessler Roach. She entered the Franciscan Order of Sisters of Christian 
Charity Oct. 26, 1906, and professed her final vows July 23, 1911.
She taught six years at the Indian Missions in Arizona and in various schools in 
the Green Bay Dioceses, concluding her teaching career at St. Joseph Grade School 
at Green Bay.
The body will lie in state from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the convent chapel.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 15, 1964  P. 7 


SR. M. VERONA ROELS

Sister Verona Roels, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, Jan. 22, 2004, 
at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 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 former Blanche Roels was born Nov. 20, 1910, in Green Bay, daughter of the 
late John and Irene Schelter Roels. She entered the Convent in 1928 and professed 
her vows in 1931. Sister Verona earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Norbert 
College, DePere. Sister Verona served as an elementary teacher and/or principal 
at St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Andrew, Manitowoc; St. Anthony, Marinette; St. Mary, 
Algoma; St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; Corpus Christi; Sturgeon 
Bay; St. Mary, Hilbert; Holy Rosary, New Holstein; and as a homemaker at St. Joseph, 
Green Bay. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1993 and has been a resident of St. 
Rita Health Center since 1998. 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; Frances Losey, Crandon Florence Diederich, Seymour; Margaret and 
Anthony Diederich, DePere; two brothers and sisters-in-law: John Roels, Green Bay; 
Bernard and Marge Roels, DePere; Patricia Roels, Anaheim, Calif.; Mildred Roels, 
Green Bay. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 
4 to 8 p.m. 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, January 23, 2004  P. A3


SR. M. MADELINE ROGAN

Sister Madeline Rogan, 87, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon at the convent. Funeral services will be 4 pm Thursday in Holy Family 
Convent. The Rev. Julian Resch O.Praem will officiate and burial will be in Holy 
Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Madeline was born November 25, 1890 in Wellston, Ohio, daughter of the 
late Patrick and Delia Costella Rogan. She entered the convent in 1909 and 
professed her vows in 1913, receiving her bachelor of arts degree and master of 
arts degree from Catholic University, Washington D.C. She did further graduate 
work at St. Louis University, Notre Dame University, Deguesne University, 
Marquette University and Bourgeoys College, Montreal, Canada.
She taught school in Zanesville, Del., Mingo Junction and Cambridge, Ohio, 
Ironwood, Mich., and was supervisor of schools in Stuebenville Diocese from 1946 
to 1969. On March 9, 1969 she received the Caritas medal for her long outstanding 
and love filled service for which the medal stands to the Stuebenville Diocese. 
Before she retired to Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, she was a good samaritan 
at the Medical Center in Zanesville, until 1974.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a sister, Mrs. 
Edna Creedan of Wellston, Ohio and a nephew, Dr. P.J. Rogan of Columbus, Ohio.
Friends may call in the convent from 7:30 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening 
where a prayer service will be at 7 pm in St. Mary Chapel of the convent. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday July 5, 1978 page 3


VEN. MOTHER M. PANCRATIA ROKAR

Notes from the Holy Family Convent, archivist 31st May, 2016. 
Sister Caritas Strodthoff wrote: 
"Mother Pancratia Rokar: She was born July 16, 1846 in Hildesheim, Germany. On 
September 11, 1863 she was received into the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor 
Community in Gieboldehausen, Germany, at the age of 17. She made her first vows 
on September 3, 1866. She immigrated to America in August, 1876, coming to 
Manitowoc to join the other German Sisters who were living with the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity, Alverno, WI. She was elected the fourth Superior 
General of the Community on August 24, 1880. Within three years she died at age 
37, on September 22, 1883." 
*********
The Sister Superior of the Silver Lake Convent died on Sunday last. The 
funeral took place yesterday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 27, 1883 P. 3


SR. M. IRMINA ROLF

Sister Irmina Rolf, 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 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 Petronella Rolf on March 16, 1907, in Hollandtown, Wis., daughter 
of the late William and Wilhelmina Hersten Rolf. Sister Irmina earned a Bachelor 
of Science Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She entered the convent in 
1922, and professed her vows in 1925. Sister Irmina served as an elementary teacher 
at St. John, Antigo, St. Rose, Clintonville, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. Mary, 
Rhinelander, St. Therese, Appleton, St. Francis, Hollandtown, St. Mary, Kaukauna, 
St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. Mary, Algoma, St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Peter, Middleton, 
St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. Mary Delaware, Ohio, St. Francis De Sales, Manistique, 
Mich., and Sacred Heart Ayrshire, Iowa. Since her retirement in 1983 she has been 
residing in St. Rita Health Center, at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law, 
Irene Rolf, a brother-in-law, Milton Francois, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday (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 with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 2000  P. A2


SR. M. WILAMINE ROLF

Sister Wilamine Rolf, 79, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday 
afternoon, Jan. 20, at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Walker, OFM Cap. 
Burial will be in the Convent Cemetery.
Sister Rolf, nee Cecelia Rolf was born Sept. 16, 1904, at Woodsville, Wis., 
daughter of the late ????? and ????(bad spot on reel) Kersten Rolf. She 
entered the convent in 1920, professing her vows on Aug. 15, 1923. She received 
her high school education at Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc. Sister received 
her nursing diploma at Holy Family Nursing School, Manitowoc, and received her 
B.A. in Nursing from Marquette University, Milwaukee. She also received her 
registration for registered nurse in Wisconsin and Nebraska. She served in the 
operating rooms at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, at St. Joseph Home Hospital 
and St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb., for 47 years. She also 
served at St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, and Ozanam, New Berlin, for nine years. 
Sister was a general helper at St. Peter Convent, Ashton, St. Agnes, Green Bay, 
and St. Pius, Appleton. She retired in 1981.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Charity; a brother, Justin W. Rolf 
of Green Bay; three sisters, Sister Irmina Rolf of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Clara Thomas and Mrs. Milton (Lucina) Francois of Green Bay.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc, 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 arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 23, 1984 P. 3


SR. VIRGINIA MARIA ROLL

Sister Virginia Marie Roll, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Sunday, April 2, 1995, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 1995, 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem., will officiate 
with burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Mildred Roll was born April 29, 1901, in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter 
of the late Theodore and Louise Ringer Roll. She entered the convent in 1920 
and professed her vows in 1923. Sister Virginia Marie earned a B.A. Degree and 
a M.A. Degree from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Sister 
served as an elementary school teacher at St. Mary, Kaukauna, Wis., and as a 
high school teacher at St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich.; St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, 
St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio; St. John Indian Mission, Komatka, Ariz.; Catholic 
Memorial High School, Waukesha, Wis., and Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc. She 
was also a teacher of Mathematics and/or local director at Holy Family College, 
Manitowoc, and served as a member of the Holy Family Convent General Council 
for 18 years. After retiring from active ministry, she resided at St. Francis 
Convent, Manitowoc for two years and has been living at the Motherhouse since 
1990.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; nieces, nephews; 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call on Tuesday, April 4 from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Covnent, 
Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 3, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. ALEXA ROLLMANN

Oldest of six children, she was born in Kiel, WI. in the Calumet County part 
of the City. Her birth name was Mary Ann and she entered the cloisters in 1952. 
She professed her vows in 1957. She earned a bachelor of arts degree from Holy 
Family College, Manitowoc and a master of arts degree from the University of 
Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Sister Alexa served as an elementary teacher and/or prinipal and also as a 
faculty member and director of teacher education at Silver Lake College, 
Manitowoc for 17 years.
Since August, 1999, she resided at St.Rita's Health Care Center in the 
Motherhouse.
(No source given)
*********
Sister Alexa Rollmann, age 62, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Friday, January 14, 2000, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2000, 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel, with Rev. Justin Pierce, S.D.S. officiating. 
Burial will be at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Mary Ann Rollman on January 13, 1938, in Kiel, Wis., daughter of 
the late Alex and Alice Dorn Rollmann. Sisters Alexa earned a Bachelor of Arts 
Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc and a Master of Arts Degree from the 
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She entered the Convent in 1952 and professed 
her vows in 1957. Sister Alexa served as an elementary teacher and/or principal 
at Immaculate Conception, West De Pere, St. John, Antigo, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, 
Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, St. Mary, Kaukauna and St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, 
Wisconsin. She also served as faculty member and Director of Teacher Education 
at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc for 17 years. Since August, 1999, she has been 
residing in St. Rita Health Center in the Motherhouse. Sister Alexa is a member 
of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and 
brothers-in-law: Cindy and Mark Traxler, Appleton; Doris and Bill Belfeuil, Berlin; 
three brothers: Mark Rollman, Kiel; James Rollmann, Port Washington; William 
Rollmann, Miami, Florida. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2000, 
at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is set up for Sister Alexa Rollman at Silver Lake 
College.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 2000  P. A2


SR. M. LOYOLA ROMEY

Sister Loyola Romey, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Friday afternoon, Dec. 24, 2010 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Veronica Romey was born on April 7, 1915 in Toronto, Ohio, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Mary (Soltis) Romey. She entered the convent in 1930 and 
professed her vows in 1933. Sister Loyola earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 
St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis., and a Master of Arts degree from Mount St. 
Mary College, Los Angeles, Calif. Sister Loyola served as a teacher and-or 
principal at Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, St. Theresa, Appleton, 
St. Paul, Manitowoc, St. Joseph and St. William, Waukesha, St. Michael, Whitelaw, 
St. Anthony, Marinette, St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Anthony, Neopit, St. 
Mary, Bloomington, St. Peter, Middleton, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, Silver Lake 
College, Manitowoc, Wis., San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif., Immaculate Concept & 
St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz., and St. Sylvester, Woodsfield, Ohio. After her 
retirement from the teaching profession, she performed various tasks at St. Anne, 
Francis Creek, Roncalli Convent & St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, St. Paul Convent, 
Kaukauna. Since 2004, Sister Loyola had been a residing in St. Rita Health Center 
at the Motherhouse.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. A prayers 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. 26, 2010


SR. M. ALBERTINE ROPPULD

Sister Albertine Roppuld, 85, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday, May 2, 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. Gerald 
Walker O.F.M., C.A.P., and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Sister Roppuld, nee Theresa Roppuld, was born Aug. 25, 1896, at Stevens Point, 
Wis., daughter of the late Albert and Teresa Wennes Roppuld. She entered the 
convent in 1913 and professed her vows in 1916. She had received a B.A. Degree 
from St. Norbert College, DePere, and a Master of Education Degree from 
Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister Roppuld taught at New Franken, Antigo, 
Kaukauna, Neenah, Kiel, Green Bay, Hollandtown, Rhinelander, Brillion, Manitowoc, 
and Waukesha, Wisconsin; Wellston and Delaware, Ohio; and Ironwood, Michigan, 
retiring in 1979.
Survivors include Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, and two sisters-in-law, 
Mrs. Marion Roppuld of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Evelyn Roppuld of Eau Claire.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent 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 3, 1982 P. 3


SR. M. PACHOMIA ROPPULD

Final rites for Sister Mary Pachomia, who was connected with Good Samaritan 
Hospital for the past 34 years until her death last Sunday at the hospital, 
will be held with requiem high mass at 8 o'clock Monday morning in Good 
Samaritan Chapel. The body will be removed to the Motherhouse at Manitowoc, 
Wis., Monday evening where further rites and burial will take place.
Zanesville Signal, Sun., April 7, 1940 page 5


SR. M. JOYCE ROSE

Marquette - The Director of Catholic Education for the Catholic Diocese of 
Marquette, Sister Joyce Rose, died unexpectedly on Saturday. Sister Rose, 56, 
died at Marquette General Hospital, from a massive stroke that was caused by 
a brain aneurysm. She had suffered an attack earlier that day at a diocesan 
gathering of parish evangelization and adult faith formation coordinators at 
St. Louis the King Parish in Harvey. Sister Rose, a member of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity had worked for the diocese for nearly 20 years, 
most of that time as director of the Department of Catholic Education 
Formation.
Sister Rose was well known through-out the Upper Peninsula for her extensive 
ministry with the parishes. "She had more influence and contact with the people 
of the diocese than any other one person," Bishop James Garland noted. Prior 
to being employed by the diocese, Sister Rose served as director of religious 
education at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Manistique for two years. She also 
served as an elementary school teacher and in religious education post at 
parishes in Wisconsin.
Bishop Garland cited Sister Rose's work in evangelization as one of her major 
accomplishments in the diocese. "She spent three years training parish coordinators 
on what evangelization is, implementing the (U.S.) Bishop's national evangelization 
plan and focusing on the three goals. Then she brought in Disciples in Mission for 
the next three years." The Bishop also credited Sister Rose with the introduction 
of the Echoes of Faith catechist formation and certification program, which is under 
way in the diocese. "She was just an extraordinary woman and a dynamo of energy", 
Bishop Garland added.
A short time before her death, Sister Rose had announced that she was planning to 
leave the diocese this summer for a different type of ministry.
The Evening Prayer of the Dead will be celebrated at a vigil service for Sister Rose 
this evening, beginning at 6 pm EST., at St. Michael Church in Marinette. Visitation 
will be held from 5-6 EST. and after evening prayer until 9 pm EST. A Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am EST on Tuesday at St. Peter Cathedral 
in Marquette. Burial will be in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery in Manitowoc, 
Wisconsin.
Ironwood Daily Globe, Mon. Jan. 28, 2002 page 5
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At the age of 56, passed away unexpectedly at Marquette General Hospital where 
she was hospitalized earlier that morning. 
Daughter of Elmer and Dorothy (Skarlupka) Rose. 
Acquired a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College in Manitowoc, 
Wisconsin, a Master of Arts degree from Catholic University in Washington, DC 
and a Master of Arts degree from Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana. 
She entered the convent in 1959 and professed her vows in 1965 as a Franciscan 
Sister of Christian Charity. She served as an elementary teacher at St. Thomas 
More in Appleton, Wisconsin and also taught in religious education at St. 
Bernard Parish Center in Appleton, Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, St. 
Mary of Kaukauna, Wisconsin and St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, Michigan and 
was Director of Religious Education for the Diocese of Marquette. Most recently, 
she was the Director of Education for the Diocese. 


SR. M. PAULA RAE ROSE

Sister Paula Rae Rose, age 43, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Friday morning, March 14, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 17, 1997, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Rev. Louis Fronczek O.F.M. will celebrate the Mass of Christian 
Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Paula Rae Rose was born March 15, 1953, in Rhinelander, daughter of the late Paul 
and Genevieve Zettler Rose. She entered the convent in 1967 and professed her 
vows in 1974. Sister Paula Rae earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Silver Lake 
College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Science Degree from the University of Dayton, 
Dayton, Ohio. Sister Paula Rae served as a teacher at St. John the Baptist, 
Plymouth, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, S.S. Peter & Paul, Kiel, Wis; Guardian Angel's 
School, West Point, Neb.; Ironwood Catholic Grade School, Ironwood, Mich.; and 
principal of St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz. In 1993, she became involved in vocation 
ministry and served as Directress of Vocations for the community form 1994 until 
the present. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Charity; a brother and sister-in-law, 
Thomas and Rosemary Rose, Superior, Wis.; a nephew; other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 14, 1997 P. A2


SR. RICHARD MARIE ROSSBACH

Sister Richard Marie Rossbach, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, age 77, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wis., died October 14, 1998, 
at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Waukesha, Wis.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 1998, at 
Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. DePaul Sobotka, OFM, will officiate at the Mass 
of Christian Burial. Burial will be at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Magdalen Rossbach on November 17, 1920, in Waukesha, Wis., daughter 
of the late Anthony and Edith Luedtke Rossbach. Sister Richard Marie earned a 
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc and a Masters of 
Science Degree from University of Notre Dame, Ind. She entered the convent in 
1935 and professed her vows in 1939. Sister Richard Marie served as an elementary 
teacher at Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, St. Joseph, Alverno, Wis. and as a high school 
teacher at St. Andrew Potosi Catholic Memorial, Waukesha, Roncalli High School, 
Manitowoc, Holy Family Academy and College, Manitowoc, Wis., Guernsey Catholic 
Central, Cambridge, St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio and St. John, Komathke, Ariz. She 
retired to the mother house in 1982.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Ernestine 
Stacey, Waukesha, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 15, 1998 P. A2


SR. THERESE MARIE ROUILLER

Sister Therese Marie Rouiller, age 95, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Friday, September 15, 1995, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Servies will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 19, 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 Caroline Rouiller was born September 15, 1900, in Mishicot, Wis., 
daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Toupal Rouiller. She entered the 
convent in 1922 and professed her vows in 1925. Sister Therese Marie earned 
a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mount Saint Mary College, Los Angeles, Calif., 
and a Master of Science Degree from Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles, 
Calif. Sister Therese Marie served as an elementary school teacher at St. John, 
Wellsburg, W. Va., St. Mary, Brillion, St. Mary, Rhinelander, Guardian Angels, 
Oneida, Wis., Immaculate Conception, Yuma, St. Anthony, Topawa, St. Peter, 
Mission, Bapchule, San Jose' Indian Mission, Pisinemo, Covered Wells, Sells, 
Ariz. and San Miguel, Ariz. She also served as a Librarian and Director of the 
Learning Center at St. Boniface and St. Andrew, Manitowoc. In addition to 
teaching, she was also the principal at San Jose' Indian Mission, Covered Wells 
and San Miguel. Since her retirement from active ministry in 1986, she has been 
residing at the Holy Family Convent.
Surivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; relatives and 
friends.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
There will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. Monday at the Holy Famiy Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. HORTENSE RUGOWSKI

Sister M. Hortense, O.S.F., of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the convent chapel, the Rev. Ronald 
Kirk offering the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Hortense was born Pauline Rugowski July 23, 1889 at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late Matthias and Anastasia Scheftz Rugowski. She entered the Franciscan Order 
of Christian Charity Sept. 17, 1908. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from 
Notre Dame University in 1930 and her Masters degree in 1938 from Catholic 
University, Washington, D.C., majoring in Latin. She marked her golden jubilee of 
profession of vows in 1962. Sister Hortense taught in Delaware, Michigan, Nebraska 
and Wisconsin.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. James Harbour, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Walter 
Mortel, of Vancouver, Wash., and nieces and nephews.
The body will lie in state at the convent from 7 until 9 o'clock this Wednesday 
evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 4, 1964 P. 16


MOTHER M. EDNA RYAN

Mother Edna Ryan, 91, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday morning 
at the convent. Funeral service will be 4 pm Wednesday in Holy Family Convent. 
The Rev. Julian Resch O.Praem will officiate and burial will be in the convent 
cemetery.
Mother Ryan, nee Mary Ryan was born February 14, 1887 in Pilger, Neb., daughter 
of the late Timothy and Mary Nolan Ryan. She entered the Order of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity in 1903 and professed her vows in 1908. In 1921 
she received her bachelor of arts degree from Catholic University of America. 
Mother Ryan had taught school in Antigo, Brillion and Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; Mingo 
Junction, Ohio, West Point and Lindsay, Nebraska; and Ironwood, Mich. From 1929 
to 1937 she was superior of the Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio 
and in 1938 became directoress of novices at Holy Family Convent. She served as 
vicaress general of the Community from 1939-1945 and supervisor general of the 
congregation from 1945 - 1957. She later served as a counselor to the superior 
general and in 1962 became the director of the convent infirmary until she 
retired in 1970.
Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Edna Mossberger of Tulsa, Okla.. and a nephew, 
David Ryan of Atkinson, Neb. 
Friends may call in the convent from 7:30 -9:30 pm Tuesday and from 9 am to 
3:30 pm Wednesday. A prayer service will be 7 pm Tuesday in the convent. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 16, 1978 page 3


SR. M. FLORIAN RYAN

Margaret Or Florian Ryan
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
birth: 10 March 1860 Cooperstown, Wis.
death: 1 December 1903 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alvermo
residence: 1903 Rapids
father: Patrick Ryan


SR. M. THERESA RYAN

The burial of Sister M. Theresa was held at Silver Lake. Her death 
occurred at the convent. 
Sister Theresa was formerly Miss Bridget Ryan of Cooperstown and 
had been in the order for some years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 01, 1917, Page 3


SR. M. CHARLES MARIE SACKETT

Sister Charles Marie Sackett, 77, of Holy Family Convent, died Wednesday 
afternoon, Nov. 9, at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Walker OFM Cap. and 
burial will be in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Arvilla Sackett was born Aug. 30, 1906, at New London, Wis., daughter of the 
late Charles and Mary Ann Rohan Sackett. She entered the convent in 1919 and 
professed her vows on Aug. 15, 1925. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree 
from St. Norbert College with a major in English and a minor in History. She also 
received a permanent certificate in Wisconsin for teaching. She taught at St. 
Nicholas, Zanesville, Wis., St. Cambridge at St. Benedict, Ohio. She also taught 
at Sturgeon Bay, St. Josephs of Maple Grove, and St. Boniface and St. Andrew of 
Manitowoc. Sister Sackett also taught at Kaukauna, Clarks Mills and St. Theresa 
in Appleton. She taught at Potosi, Neopit, Wis., and Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, where she served several years in care of the mail room, retiring in 
1979.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; five brothers, 
David Sackett of Lake Tomahawk, Wis., Melvin Sackett of St. Paul, Minn., Frank, 
Bernard and Donald Sackett of Rhinelander, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Berndt 
of Green Bay and Mrs. Celia Shepherd of Rhinelander.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Thursday 
evening where a prayer service at the Convent Chapel will be a 7 o'clock. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter Nov. 10, 1983 p. 3


SR. M. JOSETTA ST. CYR

Leoma Joesetta St.Cyr
birth: 15 August 1878 Canada
death: 16 June 1898 West Point, Nebraska
burial:  Manitowoc Co., Wis.
residence: 1898 West Point, Neb.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. ANTOINETTE ST. JOHN

Sister M. Antoinette, 95, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday afternoon at the convent.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in 
the convent cemetery.
Sister M. Antoinette, nee Eugenie St. John, was born July 3, 1876, at Norway, 
Mich., daughter of the late Dumas and Elizabeth Dionne St. John. She entered 
the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1891 and professed her 
vows in 1897. She taught at Manitowoc, Antigo, Kaukauna, Hurley and Plymouth, 
Wis., and also at Ironwood, Petoskey, Manistique and Menominee, Mich. In 1952, 
she returned to the mother house to work in the priest's department after which 
she retired.
Friends may call at the convent until 9 o'clock this Monday evening and Tuesday 
until the time of service.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 27, 1971


SR. M. ELAINE SAMBS

Sister M. Elaine, 68, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Rt. 
1, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ronald T. Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial 
will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Elaine, nee Bertha M. Sambs, was born April 28, 1902, at Tigerton, Wis., 
daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Gitter Sambs. She entered the Order 
of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1917 and professed her vows in 
1921. She obtained a B.A. degree from St. Norbert College and a masters degree 
from Notre Dame University. She had taught elementary school, junior high and 
high school in various cities including Manitowoc. She semi-retired in 1968 
due to illness when she was teaching at Xavier High School, Appleton.
Survivors include three brothers, Frank of Tiberton and Leo and George of 
Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the convent after 7:15 o’clock this Monday evening.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 22, 1970  P. 3


SR. M. JEANETTE SANVILLE

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sanville returned to Milwaukee after visiting with Mr. 
Sanville’s sister, Mary Jeanette, who is a patient at the Holy Family hospital 
here.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 19, 1929  P. 3


SR. M. ELECTA SAWADSKI

Sister Electa Sawadski, 95, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening, November 16, 1986 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 
10:30 am Thursday 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 Convent Cemetery. 
Sister Electa, nee Agnes Martha Sawadski, was born January 21, 1891 at Trenton, 
New Jersey, daughter of the late John and Mary Nacel Sawadski. Sister Electa 
entered the convent in 1907 and professed her vows in 1912. She served as 
homemaker at St. Boniface Parish, Manitowoc; St. Mary's, Bloomington, Wisconsin; 
Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, Wisconsin; Holy Family, Lindsay, Nebraska; St. Francis, 
Manistique, Michigan; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; St. Mary's, Kaukauna, 
Wisconsin; Guardian Angel, West Point, Nebraska; St. Phillip's, Green Bay, 
Wisconsin; Marist Seminary, Washington D.C.; St. Anna's, New Holstein, Wisconsin 
and Catholic Central, Steubenville, Ohio. Since her retirement, Sister Electa has 
been residing at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Mrs. 
Margaret Bain of Trenton, New Jersey and Mrs. Sophia Beauchamp of Rosemead, 
California and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 4 pm to 8 pm Wednesday evening where 
a prayer service will be at 7 pm in the Convent chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1986 page 16


SR. M. JOSEPH PHILIP SHADEBERG

Sister Joseph Philip Schadeberg, 87, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity died Friday Sept. 21, 1990. Born Viola Mary Schadeberg on 
March 30, 1903 at Clarks Mills, she was the daughter of the late William and 
Anastasia Klein Schadeberg. She entered the convent in 1921 and professed her 
vows in 1924. Sister Joseph served the community as a homemaker at Rice Lake, 
Kewaunee, Appleton, Waukesha, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Iron Mountain, Petoskey, 
Ironwood, Michigan; West Point, Nebraska; Yuma and Komatke, Arizona. Since 
her retirement from active ministry in 1974 she has been residing at the 
Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters 
and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Rosemary Karman, Denmark, Mrs. Annette Kahl, St. 
Petersburg, Fla. and Mrs. Flora Ann (Eugene) Nowak, Manitowoc; three brothers 
and a sister-in-law, Eugene Schadeberg, Manitowoc, Kenneth Schadeberg, King, 
Wisconsin, Harold and Marcella Schadeberg, Manitowoc.
Funeral services were Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Mass 
of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Robert B. Reppen O.Praem.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Sept. 27, 1990


SR. M. AIMEE SCHAEFER

Sister Aimee Schaefer, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, January 30, 2003, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2003, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Dolores Schaefer was born November 29, 1909, in Potosi, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late John and Barbara Pluemer Schaefer. She entered the Convent 
in 1924 and professed her vows in 1927. Sister Aime earned a Bachelor of Arts 
Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Science Degree from 
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska.
Sister Aimee served as a teacher and/or principal at St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; 
St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. Joseph, Oneida, 
Wisconsin; San Roque, Santa Barbara, California; Guardian Angels, West Point; Holy 
Family, Lindsay, Nebraska; and St. John, Wellsburg, West Virginia. She also served 
as building coordinator in the Rhinelander Catholic Central School System and 
performed various tasks at St. Agnes Convent, Green Bay. Since 2001, she has been 
residing at St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters 
of Christian Charity.
Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and three brothers 
and six sisters-in-law: Victor and Anita Schaefer, Potosi, Wis.; Paul and Lois 
Schaefer, Dubuque, Iowa; Aelred and Geneva Schaefer, Platteville, Wis.; Gen Schaefer, 
Haines City, Fla.; Eileen Schaefer, Potosi, Wis.; and Calista Schaefer, Lancaster, 
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, February 1, 2003 P. A3


SR. MARY AELRED SCHAEFER

Sister Mary Aelred Schaefer, 77, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday, November 20, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Gerald Walker O.F.M.C.A.P. will officiate at the Mass of Christian 
Burial. Burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Hildegard Schaefer, was born Aug. 17, 1905, at Potosi, Wis., daughter of the 
late John H. and Barbara Pleu Pluemer Schaefer. She entered the convent June 17, 
1924 and professed her vows to Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Aug. 14, 
1927. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College and her 
Masters Degree in education from The St. Louis University. Sister Mary Aelred 
Schaefer taught at Sacred Heart School, Manitowoc, Manitowoc., (sic) Oneida 
Guardian Angels, Holy Family Academy, Chilton, emyyyilton, (sic) New Holstein, 
St. Joseph Oneida, Neopit, Rhinelander, Corpus Christi in Sturgeon Bay, Seymour, 
Wis., Ironwood, Menominee and Petoskey, Mich., St. Willibrord, Chicago and 
Wellsburg, Ohio. She was local director of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 
1966 to 1972.
Survivors include Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity, nine brothers, Thomas 
of Porterville, Calif., Paul of Dubuque, Iowa, Aelred of Platteville, Wis., 
Victor, Alvin, Orville, Joseph, Cyril and Francis Schaefer all of Potosi, Wis.; 
two sisters, Sister Aimee Schaefer of Rhinelander, Wis. and Mrs. Nellie Brooks 
of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday. Prayer 
service 7 p.m. Monday at the Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 21, 1982 P. 3


SR. M. ANNA SCHAERINGER

Sheboygan Falls - Mrs. William Rommelfanger left Thursday afternoon for 
Manitowoc where she attended the funeral of Sister Anna at Holy Family Convent, 
Silver Lake Friday morning. Sister Anna was formerly Miss Mary Scharringer(sic) 
before entering the convent about 54 years ago. Besides Mrs. Rommelfanger, other 
relatives who attended the funeral were Herbert Scharringer of Sheboygan, Mr. 
and Mrs. George Scharringer and John Scharringer of Town Wilson.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Nov. 18, 1936 page 10


SR. M. BARBARA SCHAERINGER

Herbert Scharringer of this city, Mr. and Mrs. John Scharinger and son, David 
Lee, and Mrs. George Scharinger(sic) of the Town of Wilson attended the funeral 
Monday morning of Sister Barbara at Holy Family Convent at Silver Lake. Sister 
Barbara was formerly Elizabeth Scharinger of the Town of Wilson.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Aug. 25, 1937


SR. M. FRANCIS TERESA SCHAERINGER

Sister F. Teresa, Native of County, Dies at Manitowoc
Sister Frances Teresa, 49, native of Sheboygan County, passed away 
Thursday at Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc, following an illness of several 
weeks. Nee, Mary Scharinger(sic), the deceased was born in Town Wilson on 
Feb. 23, 1896, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Scharinger. She 
spent her early life in Town Wilson until 1919 when she entered Holy Family 
Convent.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. William Rommelfanger, Sheboygan Falls, 
Mrs. Emma Seamans, Peoria, Ill., and Sister Mary Teresa, Holy Family Convent; 
four brothers George, Henry and Willliam, Sheboygan Falls and John, Town of 
Sheboygan and a number of nieces and nephews, four of whom are in religious 
orders. Her parents and one sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Saturday. Those attending the rites from this 
vicinity were Mr. and Mrs. George Scharinger, Mrs. William Rommelfanger, 
Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. Waldemar A. Wittmus, John Scharinger, Jacob Schinabeck 
and Emil F. Krueger, Sheboygan and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rommelfanger, Manitowoc.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Dec. 26, 1945 page 8


SR. M. LUCRETIA SCHANTZ

Lucretia Schantz, age 79, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wis., died Friday night, Aug. 8, 2003, at Covenant 
Health Care System, Saginaw, Mich.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial was the Rev. DePaul 
Sobotka O.F.M. with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born May 4, 1924, in Bay Shore, Mich., daughter of the late Isaac and 
Harriet Burke Schantz. Sister Lucretia earned a bachelor of arts degree from 
Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a master of science degree from the 
University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. She entered the convent in 1945 and professed 
her vows in 1947. Sister Lucretia served as a teacher at St. Wendel, Cleveland, 
Ohio; SS Peter & Paul, Kiel, Wis.; Holy Innocents and St. Andrew, Manitowoc; St. 
Bernard, Green Bay, Wis.; St. Mary, Kaukauna, Wis.; St. Gabriel, Neenah, Wis.; 
Holy Rosary, New Holstein, Wis.; St. Michael, Whitelaw, Wis.; St. William and 
St. Joseph, Waukesha, Wis.; St. Francis, Hollandtown, Wis.; and St. Benedict, 
Cambridge, Ohio. She also served as a helper in the Priests' Department and as 
the Directress of Aspirants and Novices at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; six brothers and 
sisters-in-law: Francis and Kate Schantz, Melvindale; John and Mary Lou Schantz, 
Saginaw; Bernard and Joanne Schantz, Mancelona; Louis and Gayle Schantz, Petoskey; 
Isaac and Judith Schantz, Crossville, Tenn.; Peter and Colleen Schantz, Hemlock; 
four sisters and three brothers-in-law: Anne and Richard Ryan, Santa Rosa Beach, 
Fla.; Bertha and Herbert Dellapenta, Medford, Ore.; Theresa and Michael Donnelly, 
Traverse City; Mary O'Rourke Brors, Lorton, Va.; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.
Friends called at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, on Monday evening, Aug. 11, 2003. 
A prayer service was held at 7 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, assisted with the 
funeral arrangements.


REV. JAMES G. SCHARINGER

Rev. Father James G. Scharinger, age 61, of Winnipegosis, Manitoba, Canada, died 
early Tuesday morning, February 23, 1999, at his parish residence in Winnipegosis, 
Manitoba, Canada.
Fr. Jim Scharinger was born at Sheboygan Falls, Wis., on March 20, 1937. He was 
the youngest child of nine children, born to parents, William and Ida Scharinger. 
He was baptized, confirmed, and made his first Holy Communion in St. Mary's Parish 
in Sheboygan Falls. He attended school from kindergarten to grade 12 in Sheboygan 
Falls Public School from where he graduated as valedictorian of his class on (sic) 
1955. Having received scholarships to attend the Lawrence Conservatory of Music in 
Appleton, Wis., he majored in clarinet and minored in piano. The following years, 
in 1956, he entered the Trappist Monastery of New Melleray Abbey, Dubuque, Iowa, 
where he took temporary vows and completed his course in Philosophy and two years 
of Theology. Leaving the monastery after the completion of his temporary vows in 
1961 because of insufficient stamina for the austere monastic life, he was sent to 
study at the Ukrainian College in Rome by Archbishop Maxim Hermaniuk. Having to 
leave his studies the following year due to weak health, he returned to Sheboygan 
Falls to recuperate. He also taught seventh grade at St. Philip's School in Green 
Bay, Wis., for one year. In 1965, he joined the Trappist monks at St. Norbert, 
Manitoba, where he worked and played organ as a family brother. In 1967, the Abbot 
kindly arranged for him to complete his priestly studies at Le Grand Seminaire de 
St. Boniface. On August 3, 1969, he was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop 
Maurice Baudaux at St. Andrew Bobola Church in the Archdiocese of St. Boniface, 
Manitoba. He served St. Bernadette's Parish in St. Boniface, then parishes in Elma, 
Hadashville, Whitemouth, and Ste. Rita. Later he served parishes in Haywood and Elm 
Creek. In 1980, he obtained bi-ritual faculties and was incarnated in the Archdiocese 
if (sic) Winnipeg. He first spent a year at St. Vladimir's College in Roblin where 
he helped teach French and familiarized himself with the Ukrainian Rite. In 1981 he 
was named pastor of The Pas and Flin Flon. In 1984 he was appointed to Winnipegosis 
and missions in Fork Rivers, Meadowlands, Rorketon, Toutes-Aides, Horyn, Winnipegosis 
Farms, also acquiring the parish of Weiden shortly afterwards. In 1988 at the death 
of Fr. M. Klymchak, pastor of Sifton, in addition to these parishes, he was also given 
the care of Sifton, Ethelbert, Rhodes, Venlaw, Zoria, Valley River Town and Farm 
Parishes.
In 1992, Fr. Scharinger obtained permission to work outside the Archdiocese. He spent 
two years working in the Marquette, Michigan Diocese where he was instrumental in 
bringing the monks of Eagle Harbor, Mich., into the Ukrainian Catholic Rite. From 
1994-1997 her (sic) served the three Ukrainian Catholic parishes of North Dakota in 
Belfield, Fairfield, and Wilton. He was active in the Ukrainian Cultural Institute 
there and was elected to the North Dakota Ukrainian Hall of Fame for hie (sic) work 
in promoting Ukrainian culture and tradition.
In 1997, Fr. Scharinger, at the request of the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, 
returned to Manitoba where he was assigned to the parishes of Winnipegosis, Ethelbert, 
Rorketon, Pine River, Cowan, Pulp River, Garland, Fork Rivers, Meadowlands, Weiden, 
Toutes-Aides, Winnipegosis Farms, and Horyn. Throughout his ministry in the Archdiocese, 
Fr. Scharinger has been involved in writing for the Archdiocese newspaper, Progress 
Ukrainian Catholic News, and in translating books and articles from French and Ukrainian 
into English. Fr. Jim was a quiet mannered and gentle priest. The best interests and 
spiritual well-being of those he served were always of primary importance to Fr. Jim. He 
was comfortable in speaking with young and old, and visited his parishioners whether at 
home, in the hospital, or in care facilities. His articles printed in the Progress 
Ukrainian Catholic News, entitle "Father Jim's Story Time" were particularly appreciated 
by children. Fr. Jim was not hesitant to respond to the needs of the church and his 
parishioners. He was a humble and prayerful priest, exemplifying his strong love and 
dedication for Jesus Christ and His Church.
Left to mourn are his sisters, and a brother, Sister Teresa Clair (Teresa), of Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc, Mrs. Genevieve West, Wrightstown, Mrs. Gertrude Reindle, Oostberg, 
Sister Maria Jose (Grace) assigned to Lima Peru, Arthur, Cincinnati, Ohio, Sister Dismas 
(Christian), Holy Family Convent, and his brother priests, deacons, sisters and faithful 
of the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of Winnipeg and Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of Chicago. 
He was predeceased by his parents, William and Ida; sister, Mrs. Dorothy Kuhn; and brother, 
Joseph.
Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Saturday, February 27, 1999, at 11 a.m. at the Ukrainian 
Catholic Church of the Resurrection, 801 Jackson Street, Dauphin, Manitoba. Metropolitan 
Michael Bzde, CSsR (sic), Bishop Stefan Soroka and the clergy of the Archdiocese officiated, 
with responses sung by the parish choir. The 4th Degree Honour Guard of the Knights of 
Columbus Councils of the area will participate. Pallbearers will be Knights from the Mossey 
River and Winnipegosis Councils. Clergy and the faithful of the Winnipeg Archdiocese will 
celebrate the Panakhyda for the soul of Fr. Jim Scharinger on the 40th day after his death, 
on Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Viadimir and Olga Cathedral in Winnipeg.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory and appreciation of Fr. Jim can be made for the 
seminary formation of priests, %Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese, 233 Scotia Street Winnipeg, 
Manitoba R2VIV7.
Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel, Manitowoc, with burial to follow in the Convent Cemetery. Friends may call 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel on Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service 
at 10:30 a.m.
May his memory be eternal! Vichnaya Pam 'Yat!
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 1, 1999 P. A2


SR. MARY THERESA SCHARINGER

Sister Mary Teresa Scharinger, age 93, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Saturday, January 24, 1993, at Holy Familly (sic) Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 1993, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. James 
Scharinger (nephew), with burial in the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Rose Scharinger was born September 15, 1899, in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., 
daughter of the late George and Mary Haen Scharinger. Sister Mary Teresa earned a 
B.A. degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wis. She entered the convent in 1917, 
professing her vows in 1920. Sister served as an elementary school teacher and/or 
principal at St. Boniface and Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, Kaukauna, Rice Lake, Green 
Bay, New Holstein, Appleton, Wis.; Escanaba, Petoskey and Manistique, Mich. After 
retiring from active ministry, she served as Coordinator of St. Rita Health Center 
at the Motherhouse for 11 years. 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. on Wednesday, January 27, 
1993, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 25, 1993 P. A2


SR. M. ALEXINE SCHERER

Sister Alexine Scherer, age 99, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday, June 27, 1993, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 1993, 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, Manitowoc.
The former Julia Scherer was born April 24, 1894, at Newton, daughter of the late 
John and Mary Koelzer Scherer. She entered the Convent in 1913, and professed her 
vows in 1916. Sister Alexine served as a homemaker at Askeaton, Clarks Mills, 
Sturgeon Bay, Clintonville, St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Andrew, Manitowoc, Francis 
Creek, Algoma, St. Theresa, Appleton, Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis.; Menominee, 
Mich., Rapchule, Yuma, Tucson and Covered Wells, Ariz.; and Marist Seminary 
Washington, D.C. Since 1972, she has been residing at the Motherhouse. She is a 
member of the Franciscan Sisters of Chrisitan Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Chrisitan Charity; two sisters, Lucy 
Trainor and Mary McNulty, Manitowoc; two brothers and a sister-in-law, John Scherer, 
Manitowoc, Eugene and Dorothy Scherer, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 1993, 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, June 29, 1993 P. A2


SR. M. PETRINE SCHERER

Sister Petrine Scherer, 81, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Friday morning, April 6, 1990, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Julian C. Resch, O.Praem. 
Burial will be in the Convent Cemetery.
She was born Myrtle Scherer on February 18, 1909, in Gresham, Wisconsin, daughter 
of the late Peter and Martha Kreitzer Scherer. She entered the Convent in 1923 
and professed her vows in 1927. Sister Petrine earned a B.S. Degree from Michigan 
State Normal College, Ypsilanti, Michigan, and a M.A. Degree from Marquette 
University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sister had taught in Bloomington, Waukesha, 
Oshkosh, Oconto Falls, Maple Grove, Potosi, and Cooperstown, Wisconsin; Menominee, 
Escanaba, Petoskey, and Cross Village, Michigan. She was also the Principal at 
Colegio Maria Reina in Lima, Peru, for 16 years. She has been residing at the 
Holy Family Convent since 1984.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four sisters and 
three brothers-in-law, Helen Gehrman of Gresham, Wisconsin, Margaret and Frank 
Stoehr of Greshman (sic), Irene and Owen Pfundtner of Sarasota, Florida, and 
Dorothy and Harvey McKeefry of West Palm Beach, Florida.
Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday where 
a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at the Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


SR. M. CHARLOTTE SCHERRER

Sister Charlotte Scherrer, age 89, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday, April 9, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 1997, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Rev. Louis Fronczek O.F.M. will celebrate the Mass of Christian 
Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Cecilia Scherrer was born November 21, 1907, in New Munster, Wis., daughter 
of the late Henry J. and Sylvia Hemling Scherrer. She entered the Convent in 1926 and 
professed her vows in 1929. Sister Charlotte earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from 
Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Charlotte served as a teacher and/or principal 
at St. Therese and St. Bernadette, Appleton, St. Patrick, Maple Grove, Sacred Heart, 
Oshkosh, St. John, Antigo, St. Mary, Waukesha, St. Agnes, Green Bay. St. Mary, Algoma, 
St. Rose, Clintonville, St. Paul, Wrightstown, St. Francis, Kaukauna, St. Boniface, 
Manitowoc, St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio, St. Willibrord, Chicago, 
Ill., and San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif. Since her retirement from the teaching 
profession in 1974, 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; four sisters and one 
brother-in-law, Alice Odegaard, Dorothy Hessefort, Esther Werwie, Marie Halstead, 
Kenosha, Wis., Robert Scott, Burlington, Wis.; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Henry 
and Irene Scherrer, Burlington, Wis., Esther Scherrer, New Munster, 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, April 10, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. LYDIA SCHERRER

Sister M. Lydia Scherrer, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died 
Monday afternoon at the convent.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial 
will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Lydia, nee Barbara Scherrer, was born Oct. 4, 1887, at New Munster, 
Wis., daughter of the late John and Mary Karkmen Scherrer. She entered the 
Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sept. 5, 1903, and 
professed her vows Aug. 20, 1908. She served the order as a teacher in 
Manitowoc, Hilbert, Chilton, Shorewood, Sturgeon Bay, Green Bay and West 
DePere. She also taught in Arizona, Iowa and Ohio.
Survivors include nieces.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening 
until the time of service Wednesday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 23, 1972


SR. M. CALASANZA SCHETTER

FORMER SISTER SUPERIOR HOSPITAL HERE PASSES AWAY
Sister M. Clacanza, former Sister Superior at the Holy Family
hospital in this city, died at the Silver Lake convent Wednesday
night. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 at St.
Francis.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 30, 1918  p.1
*******
Mary Schetter was admitted September, 1878 age 18.
Sister Calasanza was among the pioneer members of our Community. She taught 
at a number of missions, but Manitowoc ranked first, in the number of years 
she labored.
Sister Calasanz had been a Council Member, Superior at Holy Family Hospital 
in Manitowoc, and later, Candidate's Mistress. 
Sister died at age 58. The Master called and eternity began for her. She was 
professed 36 years.
Rev. Mother Euphrosine was head of the order at this time.
The information is from the archives of Holy Family Motherhouse, Manitowoc, 
Wisconsin.


JOSEPH SCHETTER

Joseph Schetter
birth: 1817 Luxenbourgh, Europe
death: 9 May 1897 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alverno, Wis.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. AGNES SCHEU

Sister Agnes Scheu, age 75, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Tuesday, September 5, 1995, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 8, 
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.
Agnes Scheu was born April 29, 1920, in Rice Lake, Wis., daughter 
of the late Joseph C. and Lillian Swanson Scheu. She entered the 
convent in 1934 and professed her vows in 1938. Sister earned a 
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister 
Agnes served as a teacher in elementary schools at St. Francis, 
Hollandtown, St. Therese, Appleton, St. Joseph and St. Philip, Green 
Bay, St. Mary, Kaukauna, Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, St. Mary, Algoma, 
St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Wendel, Cleveland, Wis. and St. 
Therese, Kekaha, Hawaii. She also served as a librarian at St. 
Aloysius, Kaukauna, St. Joseph, Manitowoc, and was the director of 
media materials at Rhinelander Catholic Central, Rhineland, Wis. 
After her retirement from active ministry in 1992, she resided at 
the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two 
sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Everet Tech, Eau claire, Wis., 
Janet and Norman Anacker, Columbus, Wis., nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday 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, September 6, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. MARINA SCHEU

Sister Marina Scheu, age 88, a a (sic) member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, Janaury 7, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 11, 1993, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel with the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem. officiating and 
burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born October 10, 1904, in Rice Lake, Wis., daughter of the late Bernard 
and Christina Vester Scheu. Agnes Scheu entered the convent in 1918 and professed 
her vows in 1923. Sister Marina earned a B.A. Degree, M.A. Degree and a Doctor of 
Philosophy Degree all from the Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. 
Sister served as an elementary school teacher in Antigo, WI and Menmoninee(sic), 
Mich., a high school teacher and/or principal at Hollandtown, Wis.; Ironwood, 
Mich.; Zanesville, Ohio; Chicago, Ill.; West Point, Neb.; and a Professor of 
Philosophy and Theology at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc for 31 years. After her 
retirement from teaching, she resided in St. Rita Helath Center Facilities at the 
Motherhouse. She is a member of 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. Sunday, January 10, 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 the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 8, 1993 P. A2


SR. MARY CHRISTINE SCHEU

Sr. Mary Christine (Rose Marie) Scheu, 75, died June 19 at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. Sr. Scheu served as an elementary teacher at St. Philip the Apostle 
School, Green Bay; Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Hilbert; St. Wendel, 
Cleveland; Holy Innocents, Manitowoc; St. Anne, New Holstein and St. Therese, 
Appleton. She also served as a helper in the dental department and priest's 
department at the Motherhouse and performed tasks at St. Joseph Home, West Point, 
Neb.; Ozanam Home, New Berlin and Holy Family Convent. Since December, 2004, 
she had resided at St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Sr. Scheu is 
survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three brothers and 
two sisters-in-law, Robert and Delores Scheu and Cletus Scheu, Shell Lake, Wis., 
Maurice Scheu, Carpinteria, Cal., and Margie Nelson, Barron, Wis., nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 
on June 24, by Fr. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
Green Bay Compass, Fri., July 7, 2005 page 5


SR. M. KATHRYN SCHEU

Sister Kathryn Scheu, age 78, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity and a resident of Silver Lake College, died Thursday, October 20, 1994, 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 22, 1994, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Concelebrating the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Donald Brody, OFM, Cap. And Rev. Justin Pierce, SDS, with burial in Holy Family 
Cemetery.
Kathryn Scheu was born January 13, 1916, in Rice Lake, daughter of the late 
Joseph C. and Lillian Swanson Scheu. She entered the convent in 1932 and professed 
her vows in 1935. Sister Kathryn taught in primary and intermediate grades at 
schools in Hollandtown, Brillion, Algoma, Wis., Delaware, Ohio and Petoskey, Mich. 
For many years she served as the Directress of Vocations and assisted the Directress 
of Postulants at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. She also directed the Religious 
Education Program at St. Bernard School of Religion, Appleton and taught Religious 
Education classes at Holy Redeemer Center, Two Rivers. Since 1982, she has been a 
staff member in the Religious Education Center and the Finance Office at Silver 
Lake College. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters and 
two brothers-in-law, Sisters Agnes Scheu, OSF, Manitowoc, Mary and Everett Tech, 
Eau Claire, Janet and Norman Anacker, Columbus, Wis.; two sisters-in-law, Frances 
Bednarek, Rice Lake, Gladys Engel, Whittier, Calif., nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 1994 (TODAY), 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 the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 21, 1994  P. A2


SR. M. FRANCISCA SCHEUREN

Gertrude Or Sr. Francisca Scheurer
birth: 24 February 1873 Wisconsin
death: 11 November 1906 Silver Lake, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1906 Silver Lake
father: Jacob Scheurer
mother: Anna
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. CARINA SCHISEL

Sister Carina Schisel, age 90, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of 
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Holy Family 
Convent.
She was born Cecilia Schisel on Oct. 7, 1917, in Phlox, Wis., daughter of the 
late Frank and Theresa (Koeppel) Schisel. Sister Carina earned a Bachelor of 
Arts degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, and a Master of Arts degree 
from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She entered the 
convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 1936. Sister Carina served as a 
teacher at St. Andrew, Manitowoc; Holy Family College and Silver Lake College, 
Manitowoc; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich.; 
Rosecrans High School, Zanesville, Ohio; Holy Family High School, Lindsay, Neb.; 
and as a homemaker at St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; St. Aloysius, Kaukauna, 
St. Anthony, Neopit; and local director at St. Joseph, Rice Lake. After her 
retirement from active ministry, she preformed various services at St. Francis 
Convent and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1995, she had been a resident 
of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law, 
Reta Schisel, Tucson, Ariz.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, 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.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, 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 with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 8, 2008


SR. M. BLAISE SCHLAEFER

Sister Blaise Schlaefer, 98, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Convent, 
Rt. 5, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Ferdinand DuPont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the 
convent cemetery.
Sister Blaise, nee Mary Schlaefer, was born April 3, 1876, at Montana, Wis., 
daughter of the late John and Anna Herrieges Schlaefer. She entered the order 
of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1898, and professed her vows in 
1902. She had served the community as a teacher at St. Boniface Parochial 
School and also taught at Hilbert, Cooperstown, Reedsville, Clintonville and 
Rhinelander, Wis., Petosky, Mich., and Cambridge and Wellston, Ohio.
Survivors include a brother, John Schlaefer, of Winona, Minn., and two grand 
nephews; the Rev. Richard Siebenand, of St. Louis, Mo., and the Rev. Paul 
Siebenand, of Montebello, Calif.
Friends may call at the convent from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and after 2 p.m. Tuesday 
until the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 13, 1974  P. 12


SR. M. MELITA SCHLIMM

Sr. Melita Schlimm, OSF, 90, (Marie) died June 28, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. Sr. Melita, whose home parish was St. Theresa, Appleton, served 
as a teacher/principal in Wisconsin and Ohio. In the Diocese of Green Bay, 
she served at St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. Patrick Maple Grove; St. Mary, 
Algoma; Sacred Heart and Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Clarks 
Mills; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh and Xavier High School, Appleton. She also 
served as a member of the General Council of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity Community and Plant Manager and math teacher at Silver 
Lake College, Manitowoc.
Sr. Melita is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a 
sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Leighton Larson, Kimberly; two sisters-
in-law, Mary Schlimm, Seymour and Catherine Schlimm, Greenville; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Fr. Samuel O. Jadin O.Praem, on August 1 in the Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. 
Green Bay Compass,  Fri., July 14, 2006 page 5
*********
Sister Melita Schlimm, age 90, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday morning, June 28, 2006, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Marie Schlimm was born Feb. 12, 1916, in Appleton, daughter of the 
late Henry and Helena (Hepfensperber) Schlimm. She entered the Convent in 1931 
and professed her vows in 1934. Sister Melita earned a Bachelor of Science 
degree and a Master of Arts degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister 
Melita served as a teacher and/or principal at St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. 
Patrick, Maple Grove, St. Mary, Algoma,, Sacred Heart and Holy Family Academy, 
Manitowoc, St. Mary, Clarks Mills, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Catholic Memorial,
 Waukesha, Xavier High School Appleton, all of Wisconsin; and Rosecrans High 
School, Zanesville, Ohio. She also served as a member of the General Council 
of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Community and plant manager and 
math teacher at Silver Lake College. In 1996, she retired to Holy Family Convent 
and has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center since 2000. She is a member of 
the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister and 
brother-in-law: Alice and Leighton Larson, Kimberly; and two sisters-in-law: 
Mary Schlimm, Seymour, and Catherine Schlimm, Greenville. Nieces, nephews, the
relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 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, June 30, 2006. 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 Time Reporter, June 29, 2006  P. A3


SR. M. HORTULANA SCHMID

Sister M. Hortulana, nee Schmidt (sic), one of the oldest Nuns at the Holy 
Family convent at Alverno, died Good Friday morning at the convent infirmary. 
She was 78 years old and had been a semi-invalid for several years.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at the convent chapel, with 
interment in the community cemetery.
Sister Hortulana was born in Bavaria on August 22, 1864.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 4, 1942  P. 4


SR. M. CYRILLA SCHMIDT

Sister Cyrilla died at the Holy Family convent Sunday evening, death being 
due to tuberculosis from which she had been a sufferer for some time. She had 
been at the convent since 1917 and is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
John Smith of Kaukauna, two sisters and five brothers. The funeral will be 
held at the convent tomorrow morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 16, 1924  P. 3


SR. MARY EDWARD SCHMIDT

Sister Mary Edward Schmidt, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Sunday, March 3, 1996, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 1996, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. 
Louis Fronczek, O.F.M., with burial in Holy Family Cemetery.
The former Anna Schmidt was born July 5, 1904, in Hollandtown, Wis., daughter 
of the late John and Anna Thiel Schmidt. She entered the convent in 1922 and 
professed her vows in 1925. Sister Mary Edward earned a Bachelor of Science 
Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere. Sister Mary Edward served as an 
elementary school teacher at St. Wendel, Cleveland, St. Joseph, Boyd, St. 
Paul, Wrightstown, St. Augustine, Chilton, St. Andrew and Sacred Heart, 
Manitowoc, SS. Peter and Paul, Kiel, Corpus Christi, Sawyer, St. Mary, Algoma, 
Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Wis.; Sacred Heart Ayrshire, Iowa, and St. Anne, Escanaba, 
Mich. After retiring from teaching, she performed various tasks at Sacred Heart 
Seminary, Oneida and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. She had been living at 
the Motherhouse since 1968.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law, 
Margaret Schmidt, Kaukauna, Wis., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 1996, at Holy Family 
Convent. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 1996 P. A2


SR. M. PELAGIA SCHMIDTBAUER

Sister M. Pelagia, 91, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died there 
Thursday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the convent chapel with the 
Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the convent 
cemetery.
The nun, the former Katie Schmidtbauer, was born Oct. 27, 1876, in Strahlfeld, 
Germany, daughter of the late Michael and Sabina Seidl Schmidtbauer. She 
entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Aug. 1, 1891, and professed 
her vows Aug. 11, 1898. She had been head cook at the convent many years.
Friends may call from 5:30 to 9 o’clock this Friday evening at the chapel.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 20, 1968  P. 11


SR. M. MAROLUS SCHMITT

Sister Marolus Schmitt, 75, of St. Pius X Convent, 513 W. Lindberg, Appleton, 
Wisconsin, died Monday afternoon, October 20, 1986 at Holy Family Medical 
Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Main Celebrant for the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Julian C. Resch, O.Praem. Co-concelebrants will be Bishop Mark F. Schmitt, 
Rev. Charles Shebuski and Rev. Ronald Colombo. Burial will follow at Holy 
Family Cemetery.
Sister Schmitt, nee Evelyn Ann Schmitt, was born December 18, 1910 at Paulding 
(Roseland), Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph J. and Winifred L. Smith 
Schmitt. She entered the convent in 1930 and professed her vows in 1933. Sister 
received a B.A.Degree from St. Norbert College at DePere, Wisconsin and a Masters 
Education Degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sister 
taught middle and upper grades at St. Joseph's in Waukesha, Wisconsin; St. 
Antony's in Marinette, Wisconsin; St. Francis at Petoskey, Michigan; St. Rose 
at Clintonville, Wisconsin; and St. Pius X at Appleton, Wisconsin. Sister was 
also Principal at St. Theresa in Appleton, Wisconsin; St. Joseph at Green Bay, 
Wisconsin; the Catholic Central at Menominee, Michigan and St. Williams at 
Waukesha, Wisconsin. For three years Sister served as Elementary School 
Supervisor in the Marquette, Michigan Diocese and also served as Superintendent 
of Schools for two years in the Diocese.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and three sisters 
and brothers-in-law, Eleanor and Curtis Moore of Green Bay, Marie and Mitchell 
Wypyszinski of Green Bay and Lucille and Clarence Vandenack of Green Bay. 
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, from 4 pm to 8 pm Thursday. Memorial 
services will be held at 7 pm Thursday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 22, 1986 page 22
********
Funeral services for Sister Marolus Schmitt, 75, of St. Pius X Convent, 513 W. 
Lindberg, Appleton, Wisconsin, who died Monday afternoon, October 20, 1986 at 
Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be 10:30 am Friday at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Main celebrant for the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Julian C. Resch, O.Praem and Co-Concelebrants will be Bishop Mark F. Schmitt, 
Rev. Charles Shebuski and Rev. Ronald Colombo. Burial will follow at Holy 
Family Cemetery.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, from 4 pm to 8 pm this Thursday. 
Memorial service will be held at 7 pm this evening at the Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Oct. 23, 1986 page 22


SR. M. MAGDALENA SCHMITZ

Sister Magdalena Schmitz, age 73, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died on Friday morning, Jan. 16, 2009, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Christina Schmitz was born on April 14, 1935, in Eau Claire, 
daughter of the late Peter and Alice (Nix) Schmitz. She entered the Convent 
in 1949, and professed her vows in 1954. Sister Magdalena earned a Bachelor 
of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Magdalena served 
as a primary teacher at St. Andrew, Manitowoc; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. 
Augustine, Chilton; St. Mary, Algoma; SS. Peter & Paul, Kiel; St. Joseph, 
Waukesha, all of Wisconsin; and Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb. She also served 
as a helper in the art department at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, and an 
assistant in the communication department at 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.)
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at 
Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family 
Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009. A prayer service will be held at 
7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 17, 2009


SR. M. THECLA SCHMITZ

Sister M. Thecla, 81, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the 
convent cemetery.
Sister Thecla, the former Alvina Schmitz, was born Aug. 3, 1885, in Germany, 
daughter of the late Anton and Johanna Flaschentrager Schmitz. She entered 
the Franciscan Order of the Sisters of Christian Charity Dec. 3, 1913, and 
professed her vows Aug. 12, 1916. She was a nurse at Zanesville, Ohio, and 
more recently at Holy Family Convent infirmary.
Friends may call at the convent Tuesday afternoon and evening. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 3, 1967  P. 11


SR. M. CONSOLATA SCHMUECKER

Sister Consolata Schmuecker, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday in the convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch O.Praem will officiate 
and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
The nun was born Nov. 24, 1893 in St. Charles, Nebraska, daughter of the late 
Mathias and Juliane Goebel Schmuecker. She entered the Order of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity in 1913 and professed her vows in 1916. She served 
the community as a homemaker in Kaukauna, Manitowoc, Rhinelander, Francis Creek, 
Kellnersville and Whitelaw, Wisconsin; Mingo Junction, Wellston and Cambridge, 
Ohio; Escanaba, Michigan and Holy Family convent, retiring in 1972.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Olga Harstick, West Point, Nebraska and Mrs. 
Ida Wisnieski of Dodge, Nebraska. Friends may call in the convent 7:45 p.m. to 
9 p.m. Thursday. Pfeffer Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald 7imes - Wednesday,Feb. 8, 1978 - page 2


SR. M. ALBERTA SCHNEIDER

Sister Alberta Schneider, 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, April 19, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by a nephew, Rev. Leon Schneider 
and Rev. Julian C. Resch O.Praem. Burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Born Agnes Schneider, February 20, 1902, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Albert and Catherine Loch Schneider. She entered the convent in 1927 and 
professed her vows in 1930. Sister Alberta earned a B.M. degree and a M.M. degree 
in Piano and Theory from the Chicago Conservatory of Music, Chicago, Illinois. 
She taught music in Zanesville, Mingo Junction and  Cambridge, Ohio; Ayrshire, 
Iowa; Escanaba, Ironwood and Petoskey, Michigan; Yuma, Arizona; Antigo, Oshkosh 
and the Holy Family Conservatory of Manitowoc. Sister Alberta retired from active 
ministry in December of 1983 and since then resided at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a sister, Mrs. 
Margaret Hanson of Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. A prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Convent. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


SR. ANGELA MARIE SCHNEIDER

Sister Angela Marie, 64, of Holy Family Convent, died Saturday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9 
am Tuesday at the Convent, the Rev. Ronald Kirk O.Praem officiating. Burial 
will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Angela Marie, the former Ida Schneider, was born July 9, 1902 at Brillion, 
daughter of the late Sylvester and Anna Peischel Schneider. She entered the 
convent Aug. 24, 1919 and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1922. She had been teaching 
at St. Mary School, Reedsville from 1961-65 when ill health forced her to leave 
the post.
Survivors include four brothers, William of Brillion, Michael and Eric of 
Milwaukee and Peter of Houston, Texas and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Schneider, Forest 
Junction.
Friends may call at the convent for 2 to 9 pm Monday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Dec. 3, 1966 page M15


SR. M. MARGARET SCHNEIDER

Sister Margaret Schneider, formerly known as Sister Praxedes, 56, of Holy 
Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Sunday at the convent.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem, will officiate with burial in the convent 
cemetery 
Sister Margaret was born July 22, 1918, at Darboy, daughter of the late Michael 
and Theresa Speel Schneider. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity in 1938, professing her vows in 1940. She was a teacher at 
Francis Creek, Green Bay, Whitelaw, Kiel, Kellnersville, Chicago and Honolulu 
and Kailua, Hawaii. 
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Irene Gehrmann and Mrs. Marie Manderfield, 
of Appleton and an aunt. Sister Bilhildis Speel, who is also a member of the 
Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Friends may call at the convent chapel from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 19, 1975  P. 18 


SR. M. GREGORY SCHOENSTEIN

Sister M. Gregory, 90, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at the convent.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O.Praem., will officiate and burial will be 
in the convent cemetery.
Sister M. Gregory, nee Mary Margaret Schoenstein, was born April 1, 1881, at 
San Francisco, daughter of the late Felix and Magdalen Hoffmann Schoenstein. 
She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1901 and 
professed her vows in 1904. She taught in several cities including Manitowoc, 
Oshkosh, Brillion, Antigo, Kaukauna, Oconto Falls, Green Bay, Wrightstown, 
Ironwood, Mich., West Point, Neb., and Arizona. She served as a clerk in the 
office at Holy Family Hospital, retiring in 1965.
Survivors include two brothers, Erwin and Louis, of San Francisco, and two 
sisters, Miss Cecelia Schoenstein, of Oakland, Calif., and Mrs. Helen Hirth, 
of Richmond, Calif. A sister, Sister M. Irmengard, a member of the same 
religious order, preceded her in death in 1964.
Friends may call at the convent after 5 p.m. Wednesday until the time of 
service.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 29, 1971 P. 6


SR. M. IRMENGARDE SCHOENSTEIN

Sister Mary Irmengard of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, died Sunday morning at
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient six weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The
Rev. Ronald Kirk will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister M. Irmengard, Frances Schoenstine(sic), was born Feb. 10, 1880, at San
Francisco, daughter of the late Felix and Magdalen Hoffmann Schoenstine. She
entered Holy Family Convent in 1901 and professed her vows in 1904. She had 
been a teacher.
Surviving are three sisters, Sister Mary Gregory of Wrightstown and Miss Cecelia
Schoenstine and Mrs. Joseph Hirth of San Francisco; three brothers, Louis J., 
Otto H. and Erwin A. Schoenstine of San Francisco.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening.
Arrangements are by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 27, 1964  p.5


SR. M. HELENE SCHONER

Sister Helene Schoner, 72, of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died 
Sunday morning, April 27, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the convent 
cemetery.
Sister Helene was born Pauline Agnes Schoner, Feb. 21, 1906, at Plymouth, Ind., 
daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Catherine Hillaman Schoner. She entered 
the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1944 and professed her 
vows in 1946. Sister Helene had taught at Komatke, Tuscon and Topowa, Ariz.; 
and was a nurses aide at St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb., and Holy Family 
Convent Infirmary, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a brother, Leo 
Schoner of Bango, Mich., and a sister, Sister Hyacinth, SSPS, of Hyattsville, 
Md.
Friends may call at the convent 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening. 
A prayer service will be conducted at 7 o'clock in the convent chapel.
Herald Times Reporter, April 28, 1980 P.3


SR. M. BERARD SCHROEDER

Sister Berard Schroeder, 100, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon, April 18, 1989 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 10:30 am Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Presiding at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be Rev. Robert B. Rappen O.Praem, with burial at Holy 
Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born November 14, 1888, in Antigo, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Christopher and Mary Rehfeldt Schroeder. The former Elizabeth Schroeder entered 
the convent in 1910. Sister Schroeder earned credits at Holy Family College at 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Creighton University at Omaha, Nebraska, State Teachers 
College at Oshkosh, Wisconsin and St. Louis School of Medicine. Sister Berard 
taught at St. Mary's at Rhinelander, Wisconsin; St. Mary's at Kaukauna, Wisconsin; 
St. Ambrose at Ironwood, Minnesota; St. Nicholas at Zanesville, Ohio; Guardian 
Angels of West Point, Nebraska; St. Andrew, Potosi; St. Anthony at Oconto Falls, 
Wisconsin; St. Anne's at New Holstein, Wisconsin and St. Joseph at Rice Lake, 
Wisconsin. Sister Schroeder also was a medical technologist at Good Samaritan 
Hospital at Zanesville, Ohio for 37 years. She was residing at Holy Family 
Convent since 1979.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; nieces, nephews 
and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm 
to 8 pm Friday. Prayer service will be held at 7 pm at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Apr. 19, 1989 page B8


SR. M. ELVERNA SCHROEDER

Sister Elverna Schroeder, 84, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died 
Monday in the convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch O.Praem, will officiate and 
burial will be in the convent cemetery.
The nun was born Louisa Schroeder March 1, 1893 in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter 
of the late George and Catherine Nelson Schroeder. She was baptized as a 
Catholic by Father Roach O.Praem, Feb. 26, 1922 in St. Thomas Church, Zanesville, 
Ohio and entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Aug. 23, 
1922 professing her vows in 1925. A registered nurse, she did nursing in Holy 
Family Hospital and Holy Family Convent Infirmary, Manitowoc and Good Samaritan 
Medical Center, Zanesville. She was also a homemaker in Pisinemo and Kamatke, 
Arizona, retiring to Holy Family convent in 1970. 
Survivors include two nephews, Robert and Nelson C. Schroeder of Cincinnati. 
Friends may call at the convent after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1978 - page 3


SR. M. THEODEAN SCHROEDER

Sister Theodean Schroeder, age 94, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Saturday morning, May 15, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Marie Schroeder was born on March 5, 1916, in Oshkosh, daughter of 
the late John and Louise (Wolf) Schroeder. She entered the Convent in 1932 and 
professed her vows in 1935.
Sister Theodean Schroeder earned a license to practice as a nursing home 
administrator from the Department of Health, State of Nebraska. She served as 
an elementary teacher at St. Paul, Wrightstown; Holy Rosary, New Holstein; St. 
Mary, Clarks Mills; Holy Innocents, Manitowoc; Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay; 
St. Rose, Clintonville; St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Mary, 
Rhinelander; St. Joseph, Rice Lake; St. Mary, Kaukauna; all in Wisconsin, and 
St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio.
Sister Theodean also served as administrator and local director at St. Joseph 
Home, West Point, NE; a nurse aide at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc; parish 
minister at St. Pius X, Appleton; visitor of the elderly at Holy Redeemer Parish, 
Menominee, Mich.; and performed various services at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc 
and SS Peter and Paul, Kiel. 
Since 2002, Sister Theodean has been a resident at St. Rita Health Center at the 
Motherhouse in Manitowoc. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister: Lucille 
Berndt, Oshkosh, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 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 Monday. 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 16, 2010
************
Silver Anniversary Celebrated
August 15, 1960 marked the silver jubilee of Sister M. Theodean OSF, in her 
religious profession as a sister of the Franciscan Order at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. Sister has been missioned at St. Paul's School, West Wrightstown, 
Wis., Holy Rosary School, New Holstein, St. Mary's School, Clarks MIlls, Holy 
Innocents School, Manitowoc; St. Mary's School, Bloomington, Corpus Cristi School, 
Sawyer; St. Rose School, Clintonville; St. Joseph School, Green Bay; St. Mary's 
School, Delaware, Ohio; and in the past years at St. Mary's School, Rhinelander, 
where she will be missioned during the coming school year.
Sr. Theodean has been taking primary grades for the past 25 years. She has been 
active in catechetical work for the past 20 years, spending Saturday and even 
Sundays between masses to lead souls closer to God. Many summers were spent at 
religion vacation schools in areas where there was no Catholic school. The past 
10 years Sr. M. Theodean has been active in CCD work.
The convent silver jubilee celebration took place Aug. 15. The family will have 
a silver jubilee solemn high mass tomorrow at 8:45 am in Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Oshkosh. There will be reception in the parish hass for all classmates, 
friends, relatives and all parish members from 3 to 5 pm. All are invited to 
participate. Costumed in their Scottish kilts, the Belles of St. Mary's will 
honor Sr. M. Theodean with a surprise program at 1:30 pm on Sacred Heart School 
grounds. Guests and the public are invited.
Rhinelander Daily News, Rhinelander, Wis. Aug. 20, 1960


SR. M. ALICE SCHROEPFER

Sister Alice Schroepfer, age 72, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
January 4, 1992, at Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, at 
Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. will preside with burial 
to follow in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wis.
She was born July 10, 1919 in Antigo, Wis., daughter of the late John and Theresa 
Augustin Schroepfer. She entered the convent in 1933 and professed her vows in 1938. 
Sister earned a B.M. degree from Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI., and her M.M. from 
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Sister Alice taught music St. Francis De Sales, 
Manistique, MI; St. Anges at Mingo Jct., OH; Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, WI; St. Ann, 
Menomonee, MI; St. Mary, Kaukauna, WI; Catholic Central, Menomonee, MI; St. Francis, 
Yuma AZ; St. Gabriel, Neenah, WI; St. Agnes, Green Bay, WI; St. John, Antigo, WI. 
Since 1981, Sister has been teaching music at Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc, 
WI. 
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Mrs. 
Margaret Kosmatka of Mosinee, Wis.; one brother, Mr. Edward Schroepfer of Antigo, 
Wis.; a niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. James and Patty Belohlavek of Mosinee, Wis. 
Friends may call this Monday evening from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home assisted with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 6, 1992 p.B7


SR. M. CLARA SCHUH

Sister Clara Schuh, age 57, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity residing at St. Francis convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, 
April 18, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 22, 1995, 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 Anna Marie Schuh was born May 10, 1937, in Brillion, daughter of the 
late George W. and Lauretta Manlick Schuh. She entered the Convent in 1952 and 
professed her vows in 1956. Sister Clara earned a Bachelor of Science Degree 
from Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. She served as an elementary teacher at Holy 
Innocents and St. Joseph, Manitowoc; St. Therese, Appleton, St. Aloysius, Kaukauna, 
St. Joseph Rich Lake, St. Andrew, Potosi, Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers, St. Joseph, 
Kellnersvile, Ss. Peter and Paul, Kiel, St. Mary, Clarks Mills, St. Anne, Francis 
Creek, Wis. She also served as a librarian at St. Mary, Hilbert, and as an assistant 
in the library at Silver Lake College. Since 1992, she has been residing at St. 
Francis Convent, Manitowoc. She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity.   
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four sisters and two 
brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and Theodore Giese, Hilbert, Helen and Richard Fischer, 
Regina Fischer; Brillion, Monica Dresang, Reedsville; five brothers and sisters-in-
law, Richard and Joyce Schuh, Whitelaw, Norbert and Carol Schuh, Reedsville, Edwin 
and Carol Schuh, Reedsville, Edwin and Rose Mary Schuh, Maribel, Sebastian and Anne 
Schuh, George and Doris Schuh, Patricia Schuh, Brillion; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call on Friday, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 1995 P. A2


SR. MARY LINA SCHULTHEIS

Sister Mary Lina Schultheis, age 61, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Thursday, March 12, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 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 Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Sandra Schultheis was born July 20, 1936, in Zanesville, Ohio, daughter 
of Florence (Milstead) and the late Paul Schultheis. She entered the convent in 
1954, professing her vows with the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 
1956. Sister Mary Lina earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, 
Manitowoc. She served as an elementary teacher at St. Agnes Green Bay; St. 
Willibrord, Chicago; St. Benedict, Cambridge; and St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio. 
She also served as a volunteer at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio; 
a Nursing Assistant in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse; and a Geriatric 
Aide at St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb. Since June 1997, she had been residing 
in St. Rita Health Facilities at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; her mother, 
Florence Schultheis, Zanesville, Ohio; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary 
Agnes and Frank Russo, Mansfield, Ohio, and Dorothy and Tom Durant, Zanesville, 
Ohio; one brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Cathy Schultheis, Niwot, Colo.; 
and 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. in the Holy Family Convent Chapel
The Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 13, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. LOURDELLA SCHUMACHER

Sister Lourdella Schumacher, age 86, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity 
of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at Holy 
Family Convent.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2000, 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 March 17, 1914, in Lindsay, Neb., daughter of the late John and 
Mary Hoegerl Schumacher. Sister Lourdella earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 
Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She entered the convent in 1929 and professed 
her vows in 1932. Sister Lourdella served as an elementary teacher at Sacred 
Heart, Oshkosh, St. Paul, Wrightstown, St. Boniface and Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, 
St. Philip, Green Bay, St. John the Baptist, Plymouth, St. Mary, Hilbert, Saints 
Peter and Paul, Kiel, St. Mary, Waukesha, Wis., St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio, 
and Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb. After retiring from the teaching profession, 
she performed various tasks at St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1994, she 
has been residing in the West. Rita Health Care Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Dorothy 
Schumacher, Norfolk, Neb., a brother-in-law, Paul Gaspers, Lindsay, Neb., nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 17, 2000  P. A2


SR. M. EPHREM SCHUMITSCH

Sister Ephrem Schumitsch, 89, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning, June 9, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, 
June 9, at Holy Family convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Chapel, Manitowoc. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Walker OFM, Cap. 
And burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sister Schumitsch, nee Mary Agnes Schumitsch, was born March 15, 1893, at Oshkosh, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Pitz Schumitsch. She entered the convent in 
1920, professing her vows in 1923. She received a teaching certificate from 
Wisconsin State Board of Health for Nursing, and a State of Nebraska certificate 
for registered nurse. Sister Schumitsch received her PhB.(sic) Degree at Mount 
Mary College, Milwaukee. She was a teacher at Hilbert and Boyd, Wis., and at 
Manistique, Mich. She did nursing and laboratory work at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, and St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, 
Neb. 
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Frank Schumitsch; nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Thursday 
evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 1982  P. 3


SR. MARY JANE SCHUSTER

Sister Mary Jane Schuster, a member of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity, age 94, of Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc, died on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at 
Holy Family Convent. 
She was born Lucy Schuster on Nov. 1, 1913, in Oshkosh, 
daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Drexler) Schuster. 
Sister Mary Jane earned a bachelor's degree from St. 
Norbert College, De Pere and a master's degree from the 
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind. She entered 
the convent in 1929, and professed her vows in 1932. 
She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity. Sister Mary Jane served as a teacher and/or 
principal at St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. Peter, Middleton; 
St. Phillip, St. Agnes, and St. Joseph, Green Bay; Ss. 
Peter and Paul, Kiel; St. Mary, Bloomington; Sacred Heart, 
Oshkosh; St. Boniface, Manitowoc; St. Francis Xavier, 
Petoskey, Mich.; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; and 
St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio. She also served as a 
librarian at St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich., St. 
Mary, Brillion, St. Francis, Hollandtown and performed 
various services at Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, and Holy 
Redeemer, Two Rivers. Since 2001, she has been a resident 
of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, 
Dec. 12, 2007, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. 
Jadin O. Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family 
Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 
2007, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, 
Dec. 11, 2007, at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with 
funeral arrangements . 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 10, 2007 


SR. M. ROSEANN SCHWINN

Sister Roseann Schwinn, 44, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the 
convent cemetery.
Sister Roseann, nee Frances Schwinn, was born May 6, 1930, at Sheboygan, 
daughter of Paul and Mary Schudt Schwinn. She entered the Order of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity Aug. 20, 1950, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 
1952. She served the community as a teacher and directress of postulants. She 
had taught at St. Theresa at Appleton and St. Boniface at Manitowoc. She was 
then directress of postulants from 1959 to 1968. She taught at St. John Vianney 
School of Religion, Hacienda Heights, Calif., from 1969 to 1973.
Survivors include her parents, three brothers, Henry and Paul, of Rt. 1, 
Cleveland, and Marcellus, of Cleveland and a sister, Mrs. Robert (Kathy) Wagner, 
of Cleveland.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 9, 1974  P. 23


SR. M. ANGELIQUE SEEMAN

Sister Angelique Seeman, 96, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Julian Rsch, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the 
convent cemetery.
Sister Angelique, nee Bertha Seeman, was born April 20, 1878, at St. Denis, 
France, daughter of the late John and Angelique Bortholdt Seeman. She 
immigrated to the United States in 1885. She entered the Order of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity Nov. 7, 1902, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 
1905. She had taught schools at Rice Lake, Middleton, Neopit and Algoma, Wis., 
and Petoskey, Manistique, Menominee, Ironwood, Cross Village and Escanaba, Mich.
There are no immediate survivors.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 1974  P. 22


SR. M. ALBAN SEGGELINK

Sister M. Alban, 79, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, the 
Rev. Ronald Kirk officiating. Burial will be in the Convent cemetery.
Sister Alban was born Gertrude Seggelink, April 6, 1886, at Buchannan, Wis., 
daughter of the late George and Theodora Rohlfink Seggelink.
She entered Holy Family Convent, Sisters of Christian Charity, Nov. 3, 1906. 
She professed her vows Aug. 10, 1910, and was a nurse at Holy Family Hospital.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call from 2 to 5 day at Holy Family Convent. p.m. (sic) and from 
7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. 
Funeral arrangements are by Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 18, 1965  P. 14


SR. M. FRANCIS PHILIP SEIDL

Sister Francis Philip Seidl, 82 of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died early 
Thursday morning, October 2, 1986 at the Convent. Funeral services will be 
10:30 am Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial 
will be celebrated by Rev. Flavian Blong O.F.M., Cap., and burial will be in 
Holy Family Cemetery.
The former Theresa Seidl was born May 20, 1904 at Marshfield, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Meidl Seidl. She entered the convent 
in 1919 and professed her vows in 1923. Sister earned a B.S. Degree from St. 
Norbert College, West DePere, Wisconsin and a M.S. Degree from Marquette 
University, Milwaukee. Sister taught at St. Patrick's, Maple Grove, Wisconsin; 
Guardian Angels, Oneida, Wisconsin; St. Francis, Steubenville, Ohio; and St. 
Joseph, Manitowoc. She was a Teacher and Principal at St. Willibrord's, Chicago, 
Illinois; St. John's, Antigo, Wisconsin; and St. Joseph's, Waukesha, Wisconsin. 
Sister also worked in the College Clinic at Silver Lake College, specializing 
in Speech Therapy and Reading Enrichment. Since her retirement from teaching 
in 1976, she had been in charge of the Card and Craft Shop at Holy Family 
convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, 
Wendelin Seidl of Marshfield, Wisconsin and two nephews, Rev. Neal Seidl of 
Bryte, California and Rev. Kampion Baer of Saginaw, Michigan.
Friends may call at the Convent Chapel from 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. 3, 1986 page 14


SR. M. GERVASE SEIDL

Sister Gervase Seidl, age 100, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died early Monday morning, Jan. 31, 2005, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Flora Seidl was born Aug. 9, 1904, in Kellnersville, daughter of the 
late John and Teresa Augustine Seidl. She entered the convent in 1920 and 
professed her vows in 1923. Sister Gervase earned a Bachelor of Science degree 
from Michigan State Normal, Ypsilanti, Mich., and a Master of Arts degree from 
Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister Gervase served as a teacher at St. Mary, 
Kaukauna; St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; 
St. Mary, Waukesha; St. Agnes, Green Bay; St. Anthony, Neopit; St. Francis, 
Hollandtown; St. Therese, Appleton, all of Wisconsin; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey; 
St. Ambrose, Ironwood; St. Ann & St. John, Menominee; St. Anne, Escanaba; St. 
Francis De Sales, Manistique, all of Michigan; and St. Mary, Delaware, Ohio. 
She also served as secretary at St. Mary, Greenleaf; and for the Central Region. 
After retiring from active ministry, she performed various tasks at Ozanam Home, 
New Berlin; San Damiano Convent, Slinger; and St. Francis 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; niece, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, where a prayer service will be held at 
7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 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, February 1, 2005  P. A3


SR. M. IGNATIA SEIDL

Death in the Cloister at Silver Lake on Mon. of Sister Ignazia 
of consumption. The burial took place yesterday.
Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1896 
********
Mary Ignatis
birth: 1871
death: 26 November 1896 Alverno, Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alverno, Wis.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SR. M. MYRON SHANDONAY

Sister Myron Shandonay, 73, of Holy Family Convent, died Thursday evening, 
August, 25, at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Rev. Gerald Walker OFM Cap will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and 
burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery.
Sister Myron Shandonay, the former Margaret Shandonay, was born July 8, 1910, 
at Gladolane, Mich., daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah Ward Shandonay. She 
entered the Convent in 1926 and professed her vows in 1929. She received her 
diploma for nursing at Holy Family Hospital in 1939. Sister Myron received her 
major nursing degree in 1963 at Marquette University. She was Licensure for 
registration in Wisconsin, Ohio and Nebraska. Sister Myron taught at Zanesville, 
Ohio, Antigo, St. Andrew School, Manitowoc and Hollandtown, Wis. She did nursing 
at Holy Family Hospital, Holy Family Convent, The Good Samaritan Hospital, 
Zanesville, St. Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital, West Point, 
Neb., Clinica Anglo Americana, Lima, Peru, St. Paul Home, Kaukauna. Sister Myron 
did general supervision, general nursing, pediatric supervisor, nursing supervisor 
and O.B. supervisor.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a brother, Arthur 
of Galt, Calif., a niece, Donna Kiladonk of Appleton; a nephew, Thomas Shandonay 
of Neenah, other relatives include Mrs. Margaret Ganbert of Green Bay and Mrs. 
Nancy Maffei of Daly City, Calif.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday. 
Memorial service 7 p.m. Sunday in the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 26, 1983 P. 3


SR. M. ANCILLA SHEURER

Sister M. Ancilla, 90, of Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake, died 
Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she made her 
home the last six years.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the convent chapel. 
The Rev. Ronald T. Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will 
be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Ancilla, the former Margaret Mary Scheuren, was born Jan. 
24, 1877, in Germany, daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Neumann 
Scheuren. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity 
Order Oct. 30, 1915, and professed her vows July 3, 1918. She is 
survived by nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the convent from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. 
Friday.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is handling arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 9, 1967 P.20

SR. M. LORETTA SHIMONDLE

Sister Loretta Shimondle, age 80, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Tuesday morning, May 4, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
The former Mary Rita Shimondle was born on April 5, 1930, in Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Emil and Eva (Lauzon) Shimondle. She entered the Convent in 1945, and professed her vows in 1947. Sister Loretta earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc; a Masters from Ann Arbor, Michigan; and a Masters of Public Health rom University of California, Berkely, Calif. Sister Loretta served as a teacher at Sacred Heart and Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Oneida; St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Mary, Greenleaf; Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; Catholic Memorial, Waukesha; St. Joseph, Rice Lake, Wis.; Rosecrans High School, Zanesville, Ohio; Catholic Central High School, West Point, Neb. She was an instructor and worked in a Research Lab for six years in Berkeley, Calif., and for eight years worked on Special Projects for Business and Industry in Green Bay, Wis.; Baltimore, Md.; Mt. Pleasant and Auburn, Mich. Since 1984, Sister Loretta performed a variety of tasks at the Motherhouse and in 2000 had been residing at St. Rita Health Center, Manitowoc, Wis. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. 
Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; and two sisters-in-law: Mrs. Angie Shimondle and Mrs. Ruthie Shimondle. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 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. Friday, May 7, 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.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 6, 2010

SR. M. AGATHA SIEHR

Sister Agatha Siehr, 96, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died early Sunday 
morning, December 2, 1990 at Holy Family Convent.  Funeral services will be 
10:30 am Tuesday in the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Robert Reppen O.Praem 
will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will follow in the 
Holy Family Cemetery.
Born Clara Siehr, August 20, 1894 in Mishicot, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Nicholas and Magdalen Wegner Siehr. She entered the convent in 1914 and professed 
her vows in 1918. Sister Agatha earned a Teachers Certificate from the State 
Normal School at Oshkosh. Sister taught at Oshkosh. Sister taught in Elementary 
Schools in New Holstein, Clarks Mills, Boyd, Kaukauna, Clintonville, Boyd, 
Kaukauna, Clintonville, Oshkosh and Rhinelander, Wisconsin, also at Yuma, 
Pisinermo, Bapchule and Topawa, Arizona.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Clarence and Sylvia Siehr of Two Rivers; nieces; nephews; cousins; 
other relatives and friends.  Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
4 pm to 8 pm this Monday evening, where a prayer service will be held this 
evening at 7 pm in the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon, Dec. 3, 1990 page B8


SR. MARY MARTIN SIMKO

Sister Mary Martin Simko, age 86, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Friday, April 28, 2000, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
Rev. Samuel Jadin, O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born Mary Catherine Simko, March 20, 1914, at Brookside, Ala., daughter 
of the late Martin and Mary Jarabko Simko. Sister Mary Martin earned a Bachelor 
of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She entered the Convent in 
1928 and professed her Vows in 1932. Sister Mary Martin served as an elementary 
teacher at St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St. Mary, Hilbert, St. Mary, Algoma, St. 
Andrew, Manitowoc, St. Mary, Kaukauna, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, St. Joseph, Rice 
Lake. St. Mary, Waukesha, St. John, Antigo, St. Michael, Whitelaw, St. Wendel, 
Cleveland, St. Bernadette, Appleton, St. Joseph, Kellnersville, St. Mary, Clarks 
Mills, Wis., and St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio. She also served in the learning 
Center at St. Gabriel, Neenah, SS. Peter & Paul, Kiel, teacher aide at St. 
Pius X, Appleton, and receptionist at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, in 1992 and has been 
a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1997. She is a 
member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four brothers and 
three sisters-in-law, Steve and Ann Simko, Brookfield, Wis., Ben and Hermine 
Simko, Milwaukee, Edward and Melrose Simko, Nixa, Mo., Paul Simko, Sun Lakes, 
Ariz. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday May 1, at Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at 
Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 2000  P. A2


SR. M. JUDITH SIMONS

Sister Judith Simons, 46, of Holy Family Convent, died Wednesday, December 5, 
at the Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Justin Pierce S.D.S. with 
burial in the convent cemetery.
Sister Simons, nee Judy Simons, was born March 28, 1938, at Green Bay, daughter 
of Donald and the late Lauretta Seidl Simons. Sister Simons entered the convent 
in 1956 and professed her vows August 15, 1958. She received her BA degree at 
Holy Family College, receiving a major in History and a minor in French. She 
received her MS degree at University of Wisconson-Oshkosh. Sister Simons taught 
school at St. Andrew School, Manitowoc; St. Ambrose School, Ironwood, Michigan; 
St. Joseph School, Waukesha; St. Peter School, Marquette, Michigan; St. Willibrord 
High School, Chicago; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; St. Benedict-
Rosecrans High School, Crambridge and also at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc from 
1980 to 1983.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity; her parents, Donald 
and Agnes Simons of Green Bay; two brothers, Patrick of Green Bay and Larry of 
Pueblo, Colorado and a sister, Ms. Karen Simons of Encinitas, California.
Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent, from 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Thursday evening. Prayer service at the Convent Chapel this Thursday evening at 
7 o'clock. Memorials would be appreciated to Silver Lake College. A Memorial Mass 
will be at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Green Bay, Monday evening, December 10, 
at 7:30. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of local arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 6, 1984 P. 3


SR. M. ADELINE SINKOVITZ

Sister Adeline Sinkovits(sic), 89, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, 
died Tuesday evening at the convent.
Funeral service 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.
Sister Adeline, nee Mary Cecelia Sinkovits, was born Nov. 14, 1887, at Waukesha, 
daughter of the late John and Catherine Zinsitz Sinkovits. She entered the Order 
of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1903 and professed her vows in 
1908. She served the community as an elementary teacher and parish organist at 
Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Oconto Falls, Kiel, Bloomington, Marinette, Francis Creek, 
Sherwood, Wrightstown, St. Andrew and Sacred Heart, Manitowoc, Clintonville, St. 
Anna, New Holstein, Cooperstown, Oneida, Whitelaw, Chilton and Kewaunee, Wis.; 
Wellston and Woodsfield, Ohio and Lindsay, Neb., retiring in Ozanam Home at New 
Berlin in 1967 and Holy Family Convent in 1971.
Survivors include a brother, Conrad A. Sinkovits of Milwaukee and a sister, Ann M. 
Sinkovits of Waukesha. Two nieces, members of the same religious community, Sisters 
Theophane and Vernard Tompitch, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until 
the time of services. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 19, 1977  P. 3 


SR. M. OTHELIA SKOWRONSKA

Sister Othelia Skowronska, age 101, of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday, October 29, 1992, at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, November 3, 1992, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. 
Praem. Burial will follow in the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Rose Skowronska was born November 18, 1890, in Cleveland, Ohio, 
daughter of the late Frank and Rose Muroski Skowronski. Sister Othelia entered 
the Convent in 1908 and professed her vows in 1912. She earned teaching credits 
from State Normal School, Oshkosh, and Holy Family Normal and College, Manitowoc. 
Sister Othelia served as an elementary teacher at Kaukauna, Sturgeon Bay, Algoma, 
Marinette, Ashton, Oneida, Mackville, New Holstein, Green Bay, Wis,; Delaware, 
Zanesville and Wellston, Ohio. Since her retirement from active ministry, she 
resided at St. Agnes Convent, Green Bay, St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc and St. 
Rita Health Center. She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Frances 
Horton, Trenton, N.J., a sister-in-law, Edna Lerch, Trenton, N.J.; nieces, nephews, 
cousins, other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, 
November 2, 1992. A memorial service will be held Monday at 7 p.m. on the Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 1, 1992  P. A2


SR. M. CLAUDINE SMITH

Sister Claudine Smith, age 85, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died on Tuesday morning, Aug. 7, 2007, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. 
The former Helen Marie Smith was born on April 27, 1922, in Yukon, Okla., 
daughter of the late Claude and Minna (Sullivan) Smith. She entered the Convent 
in 1949, and professed her vows in 1951. Sister Claudine earned a Bachelor of 
Arts degree from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Sister Claudine served 
as a teacher at St. Ambrose, Ironwood, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; St. 
Mary, Delaware, Ohio; and St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz.. She also served as a social 
worker in the Zanesville, Dover and New Philadelphia, Ohio area. After her 
retirement from social work, she served as a Parish Minister at Sacred Heart 
Parish in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Since 2003, 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 two sisters: 
Fern Greenlee, Houston, Texas; and Blanche Harms, North Olmsted, Ohio; nieces, 
nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, 2409 S. Alverno Road, 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 Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007. 
A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 8, 2007 


SR. M. ROLAND SMITH

Sister Roland Smith, age 94, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Tuesday, July 14, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, 1998, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, will celebrate the Mass 
of Christian Burial, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Catherine Smith was born December 19, 1903, in Lindsay, Neb., 
daughter of the late Fred J. and Theresa Fritchen Smith. She entered the 
convent in 1921 and professed her vows in 1924. Sister Smith earned a Bachelor 
of Arts degree from St. Norbert College, DePere. She served as a teacher at St. 
Boniface and Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; St. Joseph and St. Williams, Waukesha; 
St. John, Seymour; St. Therese, Appleton and Potosi, Wis.; St. Anne, Escanaba, 
Mich.; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; St. Nicholas Zanesville, Ohio; and 
Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb. After retiring from the teaching profession, 
she performed various tasks at Ozanam Home, New Berlin; St. John, Seymour; St. 
John, Antigo; St. Mary, Rhinelander; and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since 
1992, she has been residing at St. Rita Health Facilities at the Motherhouse. 
She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity; a sister and 
brother-in-law, Eleanor Smith, Alhambra, Calif., and Robert Hanson, Smithfield, 
Neb.; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. 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, July 15, 1998 P. 2 


SR. M. REGINE DOLORES SOBLESKI

Sister Regine Dolores Sobleski, 82, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity 
of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2000, at 
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Concelebrating the Mass of Christian Burial was the Rev. 
Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem and the Rev. Camilus Janas, O.F.M. Burial followed 
at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Dec. 1, 1917, in Petoskey, the duaghter of the late John and Agnes 
(Stawicki) Sobleski. Sister Regine Dolores earned a bachelor of arts degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc and a bachelor of music degree from Alverno 
College, Milwaukee, Wis.
She entered the convent in 1932 and professed her vows in 1936. Sister Regine 
Dolores served as a teacher of music at St. Paul, Wrightstown; Guardian Angels, 
Oneida; St. Mary, Kaukauna; Holy Family Conservatory, Maonitowoc; Sacred Heart, 
Oshkosh; St. Philip, Green Bay; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey; St. Nicholas, 
Zanesville, Ohio; Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb.; Topawa Elementary and St. Catherine, 
Topawa, Ariz. Since 1986, she taught music lessons at Holy Family Conservatory, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and 
a brother-in-law, Dolores Barkley of Harbor Springs, and Mary Rita and Glenn 
Brooks of Cadillac. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Visitation was held 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
where a prayer service was held at 7 p.m. that evening.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc assisted with funeral arrangements. 
Petoskey News-Review, Thursday, August 31, 2000: 


SR. MARION SOLTIS

Sister Marion Soltis, 89, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday, January 21, 
1990 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 24, 10:30 am 
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 was born June 6, 1900 at Mingo Junction, Ohio, daughter of the late Matthew and 
Anna Jacobs Soltis. The former Catherine Soltis entered the convent April 17, 1915, 
professing her vows in 1919. Sister received her Normal from Holy Family Academy and 
Normal with subsequent teacher training from Northern State Normal, Michigan. Sister 
taught at St. John Baptist, Plymouth, Wisconsin; Guardian Angels, West Point, Nebraska; 
St. Sylvester, Woodfield, Ohio; St. John, Antigo, Wisconsin; St. Francis de Sales, 
Manistique, Michigan; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Michigan; St. Anne, Escanaba, Michigan; 
Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Arizona; St. Xavier Missioin, Tucson, Arizona; San Jose 
Indian Mission, P??, Arizona; St. John Indian Mission, ?? Arizona; St. Anthony, ??, 
Arizona, St. Theresa, Appleton, Wisconsin; St. Anthony, Neopit, Wisconsin, St. Philip, 
Green Bay, Wisconsin. Since her retirement in ??, Sister has been residing at the Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; Sister Loyola ??; nieces 
and nephews.  Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday where a 
prayer service will be held at 7 pm at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home 
is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Jan. 22, 1990 page B7


SR. M. CELINE SOPKO

Sister Saline (sic) Sopko, 77, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday at Holy Family 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 Saline, nee Anna Sopko, was born April 10, 1899, at Ironwood, Mich., 
daughter of the late John and Katherine Troyan Sopko. She entered the Order of 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1916 and professed her vows in 1919. 
She served the community as a homemaker at Rice Lake, Sherwood, Oshkosh, Waukesha, 
Reedsville and st. Boniface, Manitowoc; Lindsey, Neb., Manistique and Ironwood, 
Mich., and Covered Wells, Bapchule, Ariz. 
Survivors include a brother, Leo Sopko, of Ironwood and three sisters, Mrs. Marie 
Kimball, of Chicago, Mrs. Arthur Scharding, of Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. Julia Singer, 
of Kinkwood, Mo.
Friends may call at the convent from 5 to 9 o’clock this Thursday evening, where 
a memorial service will be at 7:15 o’clock. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 3, 1977  P. 22


SR. M. CLEOPHA SPAHN

Sister M. Cleopha Spahn, 88, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday afternoon at the convent.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel, the Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be 
in the convent cemetery.
Sister Cleopha, nee Mary Spahn, was born Aug. 24, 1885, at Sevastopol, Wis., 
daughter of the late William and Sabina Hagemann Spahn. She entered the Order 
of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1905, professing her vows in 
1909. She taught in schools in Oshkosh, Manitowoc, Waukesha, Sherwood, Oneida 
and New Holstein, in Delaware, Ohio, Menominee, Mich., and West Point, Neb.
Surviving is a sister, Miss Rose Spahn, of Sturgeon Bay.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 
morning until time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge 
of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 8, 1973


SR. M. MERCEDES SPAULDING

Sister Mercedes Spaulding, 93, member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
died early Friday morning, February 10, 1989 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday 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.
The former Mary Catherine Spaulding, was born April 23, 1895 in Petoskey, Michigan, 
daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha Purcell Spaulding. She entered the Convent 
in 1911, professing her vows in 1914. Sister earned a B.A. Degree from Catholic 
University, Washington D.C. She also taught at St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 
and worked in the Admissions Office and Records Department at Good Samaritan Medical 
Center in Zanesville, Ohio and the St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, 
Nebraska and Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Since her retirement 
from active ministry, she has been residing at Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, 
cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm 
to 8 pm Monday. Prayer service will be held at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Feb. 10, 1989 page B7


SR. M. BILHILDIS SPEEL

Sister Bilhildis Speel, 100, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
May 25, at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday 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 wiil be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Speel, nee Elizabeth B. Speel, was born Sept. 30, 1881, at Arboy, Wis., 
daughter of the late Frederick and Jacobina Toonen Speel. She entered the 
convent in 1900 and professed her vows in 1904. She served as a homemaker at 
St. Wendel for a short time and worked at the Good Smaritan Medical Center, 
Zanesville, Ohio, as Sacristan and laundry manager for 63 years. Sister Speel 
retired to Holy Family Convent in 1967. She celebrated her 75th anniversary of 
her religious profession in 1979 and her 100th birthday in 1981 with her 
community and nieces.
Survivors include Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, and two nieces, Mrs. 
Frank Manderfield and Mrs. Steven Gehrmann of Appleton.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter,May 25, 1982 P. 3
*******
Sister Speel to be feted on her 100th birthday
Sister Bihildis Speel, O.S.F. claims she can't see, hear or walk. You'd never 
know it by her ready smile and quick wit.
On Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity community at 
Holy Family convent will celebrated her 100th birthday. The e (sic) Most Rev. 
Aloysisus J. Wycislo, bishop of Green Bay is also planning to attend.
The former Elizabeth Speel was born Sept. 30, 1881, at Darbay, Wis., the daughter 
of Frederick and Susanne Speel. She had one older brother and three older sisters.
Perhaps one of the oldest living Franciscans in the United States, sister came to 
the Manitowoc convent on the feast of St. Francis, Oct. 4, 1900. She was received 
as a novice, July 9, 1901 and made her first profession of vows on July 16, 1904.
From 1904 until her retirement to Holy Family convent in 1967, where she now 
resides in the infirmary, Sister Bilhildis was staioned at Zanesville, Ohio, where 
she had charge of the linen service at the hospital.
No matter what the subject she steers the conversation back to religion and the 
faith she holds so dear. She became a sister because "I was called". Few will see 
this many years service as a sister, but she said, "You will if God wants you to" 
said Sister, "People are always asking me to pray for them. Their prayers are just 
as good as mine. I just pray ordinary prayers. But I've always got room for more."
When asked how she spends her days, she said, "I just pray and do whatever they 
tell me to do." One of her weekday tasks is to cut foam rubber for pillows.
While her hearing is impaired, she is able to walk with a walker. The one thing 
that has not diminished with time is her sense of humor and her happy smile.
Herald Times Reporter, September 28, 1981 P. 3


SR. M. MARGARET SPEIGL

Sister Margaret Speigl (formerly known as Sister Margaret Louise), age 93, a 
member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, died on Thursday morning, 
Dec. 10, 2009, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Edith Speigl was born Dec. 2, 1916, in Bay Shore, Mich., daughter of 
the late Wolfgang and Margaret (Diermeier) Speigl. She entered the Convent in 
1938 and professed her vows in 1941. Sister Margaret served as a homemaker at St. 
Mary, Hilbert, Xavier High School, Appleton, Wis.; Our Lady of Guadalupe, Cowlic, 
San Jose Indian Mission, Pisinemo, St. Anthony, Topawa, Ariz.; Marist Seminary, 
Washington, D.C., and Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb. She also served as gardener at 
Holy Family Convent and ministered to the poor and elderly in the Manitowoc area 
and St. John, Komatke, Ariz. Since 2005, she has been residing in St. Rita's 
Health Center. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters: Frances 
Umlor, Grand Rapids, Mich., Louise Speigl, Boyne City, Mich.; one brother: Louis 
Speigl, Petoskey, Mich.; and a sister-in-law: Margaret Speigl, Charlevoix, Mich. 
Nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. 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. 11, 2009


SR. M. JOHNITTA SPENNER

Sister Johnitta Spenner, 68, of Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio, 
died unexpectedly Monday, August 19, at Zanesville.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Julian C. 
Resch, O. Praem, and burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery.
Sister Spenner, nee Elizabeth Spenner, was born December 4, 1916, at West Point, 
Nebraska, daughter of the late Ignatius and Anna Risse Spenner. She entered the 
Convent in 1931, professing her vows in 1935. She received a B.S. Degree in Foods 
and Nutrition from St. Theresa College in Winona, Minnesota, and a Degree in 
Medical Technology form Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sister was 
a Medical Technician at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Zanesville, Ohio, and 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She was a Nuclear Medical Technician at Peralta 
Hospital in Oakland, California, and at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. 
She also worked in the Pastoral Ministry Program at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha 
and Good Samaritan Medical Center at Zanesville, Ohio.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Henry and Eleanor Spenner of Beemer, Nebraska, Ferdinand and 
Pauline Spenner of Hartington, Nebraska, Paul and Rite Spenner of West Point, 
Nebraska, and Bernard and Eva Spenner of Tekamah, Nebraska; seven sisters and 
four brothers-in-law, Sister Leovigild Spenner, O.S.F., of West Point, Sister 
Ann Spenner, O.S.F., of Kaukauna, Ms. Catherine Spenner of Omaha, Ann and Othmar 
Steffen of Crofton, Nebraska, Mathilda and Dr. Elno Zikmund of Central City, 
Nebraska, Dorothy and Ralph Steffen of Hartingon, Nebraska, and Frances and 
Norbert Bockholt of Fordyce, Nebraska.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 
where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. at the Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 21, 1985 P. 3


SR. LEOVIGILD SPENNER

Sister Leovigild Spenner, age 94, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 
2009, at the convent.
She was born Agnes Spenner on April 8, 1915, in West Point, Neb., daughter of 
the late Ignatz and Anna (Risse) Spenner. Sister Leovigild earned a Bachelor 
of Science degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, and a master’s degree in 
hospital and health administration from Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
She entered the convent in 1929 and professed her vows in 1933. Sister Leovigild 
served as a teacher at St. Paul, Wrightstown; St. Anne, Francis Creek; Sacred 
Heart, Oshkosh; St. Joseph, Waukesha; and St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio. She 
also served as a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, West Point, Neb., 
and administrator of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and St. Francis Memorial 
Hospital, West Point, Neb. She also served as director of public relations and 
development at St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, and volunteer at Good Samaritan Medical 
Center, Zanesville, Ohio. Sr. Leovigild retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc,
 in 1999. Since 2003 she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center.
She is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four sisters and 
one brother-in-law: Sister Ann Spenner, OSF, Manitowoc, Dr. Elno and Matilda 
Szikmund, Omaha, Nebraska, Dorothy Steffen, Hartington, Neb., Frances Bockholt, 
Fordyce, Neb.; two brothers and four sisters-in-law: Ferdnand and Pauline Spenner, 
Hartington, Neb., Rita Spenner, West Point, Neb., Bernard and Eva Spenner, Takamah, 
Eleanor Spenner; Beemer and Elizabeth Spenner, Dodge, Neb. Nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive. She is also preceded in death by two sisters: 
Sister Marie Paula Spenner and Sister Johnitta Spenner. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial to follow at Holy Family 
Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, from 4 
until 8 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. A prayer service will 
be held at 7 p.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 23, 2009


SR. MARIA PAULA SPENNER

Sister Marie Paula Spenner, 64, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
October 22, at the Archbishop Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha, Neb.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Julian C. Resch, O. Praem, will officiate at the Mass of Christian 
Burial and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Marie was born Helen Spenner, Dec. 28, 1917, at West Point, Neb., daughter 
of the late Igantius and Anna Risse Spenner. She entered the Convnet (sic) June 18, 
1931, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1936. She received her B.A. Degree from 
Silver Lake College and Certificate for Registered Record Librarian from St. Louis 
University, St. Louis, Mo.
She taught school at Kaukauna, St. Mary, Kewaunee, Potosi, Gisho Rosecrans High 
School, Zanesvile, and was Administrator of Record Librarian at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. She was Medical Record Transcriptionist at Memorial Hospital, 
Appleton, Record Librarian at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio, and 
was in charge of Pastoral Care at Holy Family Hospital.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity, five brothers, the 
Rev. Conrad J. Spenner of Omaha, Neb., Henry of Beemer, Neb., Ferdinand of Hartington, 
Neb., Paul of West Point, Neb., and Bernard of Tekamah, Neb., and nine sisters, 
Sister Leovigild of West Point, Sister Ann of Yuma, Ariz., Sister Johnitta of 
Zanesville, Mrs. Mary Gentrup of Bloomfield, Neb., Miss Catherine Spenner of Omaha, 
Mrs. Ann Steffen of Crofton, Neb., Mrs. Mathilda Zikmund of Central City, Neb., Mrs. 
Dorothy Steffen of Hartington and Mrs. Frances Bockhoff of Fordyce, Neb.
Friends may call at the convent from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 25, 1982 P. 3


SR. M. ST. JOHN SPRANGERS    (d. 1996)

Sister St. John Sprangers, age 94, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Monday, April 15, 1996, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 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 Mary Sprangers was born January 16, 1902, in Kaukauna, Wis., daughter 
of the late John and Mary Roschek Sprangers. She entered the convent in 1916 and 
professed her vows in 1921. Sister St. John earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree 
from St. Norbert College, DePere. Sister served as a teacher at St. John the 
Baptist, Plymouth, St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Philip, 
Green Bay, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Thomas More and St. Terese, Appleton, St. 
Mary, Greenleaf, Wis.; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, St. 
John, Menominee, St. Francis, Manistique, St. Anne, Escanaba, St. John, Marquette, 
Mich.; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb; St. Benedict, 
Cambridge, Ohio. Since retiring from teaching in 1978, she had been residing at 
the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the  Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Anna 
Yanggen, Kaukauna, Wis., nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Holy Family Convent. A prayer service 
will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 1996 P. A2


SR. M. ROSALEEN SROMOVSKY

Sister Rosaleen Sromovsky, age 91, a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Anna Sromovsky was born Jan. 4, 1911, in Manistique, Mich., daughter of 
the late George and Caroline Barnes Sromovsky. She entered the convent in 1925 and 
professed her vows in 1929. Sister Rosaleen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. 
Norbert College, De Pere. Sister Rosaleen served as a teacher of primary grades at 
Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Mary, Bloomington, St. Paul, Wrighttown, St. Paul, Manitowoc, 
all of Wisconsin; St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; 
Catholic Central, Menominee and St. Ambrose, Ironwood, both of Michigan. She also 
served as librarian at Catholic Central, Menominee and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. 
Since 1998, 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, Margaret 
Sromovsky, Milwaukee; a sister-in-law: Dorothy Sromovsky, Amberg, Wis. Also surviving 
are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy family Convent from 4 to 8 p.m. 
Wednesday where a prayer service will be held at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 17, 2002 


SR. M. ROSALITA SROMOVSKY

Sister Rosalita Sromovsky, 79, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening, June 24, 1988 at the Appleton Medical Center. Funeral services will be 
10:30 am Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by Rev. Julian C. Resch, O. Praem, and burial will be in Holy 
Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Sister Rosalita was born November 24, 1908 at Lesnica, Czechoslovakia, daughter 
of the late Albert and Caroline Barnes Sromovsky. She entered the convent in 1922 
and professed her vows in 1927. Sister Rosalita earned a B.A. Degree from St. 
Norbert College and a M.A. Degree from Marquette University. She taught at St. 
John the Baptist, Plymouth, Wisconsin; St. Augustine, Chilton, Wisconsin; Holy 
Family, Lindsay, Nebraska; Guardian Angels, West Point, Nebraska; Cross Village, 
Minnesota; St. Therese, Appleton, Wisconsin; St. Joseph, Rice Lake, Wisconsin; 
and Xavier High School, Appleton, Wisconsin. Since December, 1985 she has been 
residing at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and two 
sisters-in-law, Dr. Andrew and Dorothy Sromovsky of Wausaukee, Wisconsin, and 
Margaret Sromovsky of Two Rivers and two sisters, Sister Rosaleen Sromovsky of 
Menominee, Mich., and Margaret Sromovsky of Wausaukee, Wisconsin.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday where a prayer 
service will be at 7 pm at the Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., June 26, 1988 page 21


SR. MARY CECILE STALP

Sister Mary Cecile Stalp, 74, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening, April 9, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 10:30 am Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Flavian Blong, O.F.M., Cap., and burial will 
be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister was born Rose Catherine Stalp on February 22, 1913, at West Point, Nebraska, 
daughter of the late Gerhard and Teresa Spenner Stalp. She entered the convent in 
1930 and professed her vows in 1933. Sister earned a B.A. Degree from Holy Family 
College, Manitowoc and a M.A. Degree from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. 
Sister Mary taught at St. Theresa's, Appleton; St. Willibrord's, Chicago; Holy 
Innocents, Manitowoc; St. Peter and Paul, Kiel; St. Andrew, Potosi, Wisconsin; 
St. Francis, Manistique, Michigan; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; Guardian Angels, 
Oneida, Wisconsin; St. Peter's, Middleton, Wisconsin; St. Michael's, Whitelaw; St. 
Boniface, Manitowoc; St. Thomas More, Appleton; Xavier High School, Appleton; and 
Holy Family High School, Lindsay, Nebraska. She also was a member of the staff 
at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. Since her retirement from active ministry, she 
has been residing at Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include a brother, Joe Stalp of West Point, Nebraska; three sisters and 
a brother-in-law, Mrs. Gertrude Maresh of Dodge, Nebraska, Mrs. Helen Timmerman 
of West Point, Nebraska and Margaret and Ferdinand Uhing of West Point, Nebraska. 
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday where a prayer service 
will be at 7 pm in Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Apr. 10, 1987 page 18


SR. M. WENZELA STANGEL

Sister Wenzela Stangel, 93, of Holy Family Convent, died Sunday morning, Dec. 
16, at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Rev. Gerald Walker OFM Cap. will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and 
burial will be in the Convent Cemetery.
Sister Stangel, nee Rose Stangel, was born Sept. 4, 1891, at Tisch Mills, Wis., 
daughter of the late Wengel M.(sic) and Catherine Prausa Stangel. She entered 
the convent in 1913 and professed her vows in 1916. Sister received her nursing 
diploma from Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She worked as a nurse at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, The Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio, St. 
Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb. Sister retired in 1979.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, 
Richard J. Stangel of Two Rivers and two sisters, Mrs. Francis Berg of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Dorothy Leahy of Sauk City, Wis.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening, where a prayer service will be 7 o'clock in the Convent Chapel. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 16, 1984 P. 3


SR. M. ASPIRANDA STAUSS

Theresa Stauss 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
birth: 15 September 1872 Chatham, Canada 
death: 13 February 1902 Alverno, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial: Alverno, Wis. 
residence: 1902 Alverno, Wis. 
father: John Stauss 
mother: C. Asmussen 


SR. MARY CELSUS STEBELTON

Sr. Mary Celsus (Amelia) Stebelton, OSF, 97, died August 23, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. Sr. Stebelton, a graduate of St. Norbert College, served 
as school teacher in Wisconsin, Ohio, Nebraska and Michigan. In the Diocese 
of Green Bay she taught at St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; St. 
Paul, Wrightstown; Holy Rosary,, Kewaunee and St. Anthony, Neopit. Following 
her retirement from teaching, Sr. Stelbelton resided at St. Francis Convent 
in Manitowoc and had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the 
Motherhouse since 201. She is survived by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity; a sister-in-law, Genevieve Stebelton, Lancaster, Ohio; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by 
Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem, on August 27, at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
Green Bay Compass, Fri., Sept. 2, 2005 page 5
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Sister Mary Celsus Stebelton, age 97, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 23, 2005, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Amelia Stebelton was born Oct. 31, 1907 in Lancaster, Ohio, daughter 
of the late John and Mary Guisinger, Stebelton. She entered the convent in 1924 
and professed her vows in 1927. Sister Mary Celsus earned a Bachelor of Science 
degree from St. Nobert College, De Pere. Sister Mary Celsus served as an 
elementary teacher at St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. Michael, Whitelaw; St. Mary, 
Clarks Mills; St. Paul, Wrightstown; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. Joseph, Waukesha; 
St. Anthony, Neopit, all of Wisconsin; St. Mary, Delaware; St. Nicholas, 
Zanesville, both of Ohio; guardian Angels, West Point; Holy Family, Lindsay, both 
of Nebraska; and St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich. After her retirement from 
the teaching profession, she resided at St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, and has 
been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 2001. She is 
a member of the Franciscan sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; and a sister-in-law: 
Genevieve Stebelton, Lancaster, Ohio. Nieces, nephews, other relative and friends 
also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 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 family will greet relatives and frends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 
4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 2005, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. 
at Holy family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 24, 2005  P. A3


SR. MARY RUTH STEIL

Sister Mary Ruth Steil, 73, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died 
Tuesday morning 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 Ruth was born Marie Steil, May 5, 1897, at Zanesville, Ohio, daughter 
of the late Charles and Mary Ann Greten. She entered the Order of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity in 1920 and professed her vows in 1923. Her 
assignments included teaching at St. Boniface, Manitowoc. She also served as 
bursar for the Franciscan sisters for 18 years and since that time had worked 
in the bookkeeping department.
Survivors include a brother, Bernard; and three sisters, Miss Florence, Mrs. 
Geraldine Burgess and Mrs. Robert Nicol, all of Zanesville.
Friends may call at the convent Thursday afternoon and evening. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 6, 1970


SR. M. LUELLA STEINBACH

Sr. Luella Steinbach, OSF, 96 (Alice), died on July 4, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. Sr. Luella served as a homemaker in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Ohio and 
Michigan. In the Diocese of Green Bay, she served at St. Boniface, Manitowoc; 
St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Paul, Wrightstown; St. 
Augustine, Chilton; St. Philip the Apostle, Green Bay; Ss. Peter and Paul, 
Kiel; St. Francis, Hollandtown and St.Ann, St. Anna. She also served as a 
seamstress and laundress at Marist Seminary, Washington D.C., and performed 
various tasks at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1999 she had resided 
at St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. Sr. Luella is survived by the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Frieda Krall of Gilman, 
Wis.; a brother-in-law, Alvin LaNou; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem 
on July 6 in Holy Family Convent Chapel.
Green Bay Compass, Fri., July 14, 2006 page 5


SR. M. SERENA STEINBACH

Sister Serena Steinbach, age 83, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday, January 5, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 1997, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem, will officiate at the Mass 
of Christian Burial with burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The former Luella Steinbach was born October 23, 1913, in Boyd, Wis., daughter of 
the late Joseph and Catherine Kramer Steinbach. She entered the Convent in 1930 
and professed her vows in 1933. Sister Serena earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from 
Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master's Degree from St. Louis University, St. 
Louis, Mo. Sister Serena served as a teacher at St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Mary, 
Kaukauna, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Andrew, Potosi, Wis.; Rosecrans High School, 
Zanesville, Ohio; Holy Family High School, Lindsay, Central Catholic High School, 
West Point, Neb.; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; St. Ambrose/Ironwood Catholic 
Central High, Ironwood and Cross Village, Mich. After retiring from the teaching 
profession, she performed various tasks at Guernesy Catholic High School, Cambridge, 
Ohio, and the bursar's office and sewing room at the Motherhouse. Since 1987, she 
had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center. 
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters and a 
brother-in-law, Sister Luella Steinbach, O.S.F., Manitowoc, Freida Krall, Gilman, 
Wis., Alvin and Theonilla La Nau, Cadott, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends. 
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. 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, January 6, 1997 p.A2


REV. F.X. STEINBRECHER

DEATH CLAIMS REV. FATHER STEINBRECKER (sic)
Retired Priest Was Born at Cooperstown 62 Years Ago. Funeral Tuesday 
The Rev. Father Francis Xavier Steinbrecker, for years pastor of the New 
Holstein Catholic parish and widely known throughout Manitowoc county, passed 
away yesterday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital, in this city, death 
coming as a relief from years of untold sufferings through which he bore up 
patiently. News of the death does not come unexpectedly though it is received 
as a great shock by many county friends and those of his parish at New Holstein.
Father Steinbrecker retired from active work last December. During the last 
year he has suffered constantly, being a patient at the local hospital from 
June of last year until November, at that time going back to his duties at New 
Holstein. The rally proved short lived, however, and he was forced to resign 
completely from his work and return to the local hospital, where he has been 
a patient since the first of the new year.
Life History
Father Steinbrecker was born at Cooperstown, June 3, 1865, and entered St. 
Francis Seminary at the age of 18 years. In June, 1884, he completed his classics 
and philosophy and went to Europe where for two years he studied theology at 
Salsburg, Austria, later going to Innsbruck, Tyrol, where he completed his work 
in 1888. He was ordained to the priesthood at Feldkirch, Voralbeg, Tyrol, Austria, 
on March 12, 1888 and celebrated his first mass in the House of Loretto, Italy, 
March 19, 1888. He returned to this country in the spring of that year, coming to 
his birthplace, Cooperstown, where he conducted a mass celebration on June 13, 
1888. 
Surviving Father Steinbrecker is his stepmother, Mrs. Mary M. Steinbrecker, and 
three brothers, Walter of Stephenson, Mich., Carl of Milwaukee, Eugene of Swanson, 
Mich., and four sisters, Mrs. Mark Nachtwey, Maribel; Mrs. Nic Wegner, Maribel, 
and Frances and Matilda Steinbrecker, of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Anna Steinbrecker, 
widow of his brother, Henry.
Burial at Alverno
Father Steinbrecker took an active interest in affairs of his community and was 
held in high regard where he was known. He was a member of the Leo society, 
Eucharistic league, the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Foresters and Catholic 
Knights. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at Alverno and burial will take 
place in the convent cemetery there. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 2, 1927  P. 1


SR. M. FRANCIS HENRY STEINBRECHER

Sister Francis Henry Steinbrecher, 92, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died 
early Thursday morning, September 20, 1990 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral 
services will be 10:30 am Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Presiding the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Robert B. Reppen, O. Praem. Burial will 
follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
She was born Isabel Mary Steinbrecher on May 7, 1898 at Cooperstown, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late Henry and Anna Griese Stenbrecher. Sister entered the Convent 
in 1917 and professed her vows in 1920. Sister Francis Henry earned a Bachelor of 
Music Degree from Chicago Conservatory at Chicago, Illinois. Sister taught Music 
at Petosi, Hilbert and Holy Family Conservatory and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc; 
Cambridge, Wellston and Zanesville, Ohio; Lindsay, Nebraska; Menominee, Michigan 
and Honolulu, Hawaii.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, Leo 
Steinbrecher of Green Bay; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mabel Steinbrecher of Oshkosh; 
nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Friday evening. Prayer 
service will be held Friday evening at 7 pm at the Holy Family Convent chapel. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs. Sept. 20, 1990


SR. M. HELENA STEPHANY

SISTER HELENA IS DEAD AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
Aged Nun, Native of Manitowoc, Was a Teacher For Many Years
Sister M. Helena, 83, nee Rose Stephany, oldest nun at the Holy Family
convent at Silver Lake, in point of years in the order, died this morning at
10 o'clock at the Holy Family hospital.  She has been seriously ill several
days.
Sister Helena, who celebrated her diamond jubilee at the convent Aug. 15,
1940, was a native of this city and former teacher of many persons living
here.  She entered the convent 64 years ago and was received into full
sisterhood 62 years ago.
She was born in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John
Stephany and went to school here.  After she entered the convent, she was
given training in the teaching profession and taught schools maintained by
the order in a number of communities.  It was during her teaching days in
this county that she numbered among her students many who are now business
and professional men of Manitowoc.
For about 10 years she was in charge of the reception office at the Holy
Family hospital and hundreds of persons who called to see patients at the
hospital stopped at her desk to get room cards, when the card system was in
effect there.
Funeral Thursday - Sister has a brother and sister in this city, Mrs. Anna
Westphal and Charles Stephany.  Another sister, Mrs. Mathilda Regan, lives
at Waukesha.  Sister also has several nieces and nephews in this city.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8 a. m. at the Holy Family
convent.  Burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 21, 1942  p.2
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(Oct. 14, 1859/Apr. 20, 1942/Charles Stephany and Anna Westphal are in #43)
(from researcher/see contributors page)
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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


SR. MARY AGNES STEUTER

Sister Mary Agnes Steuter, 84, a member of the Franciscan sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Saturday, March 31, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Walker, O.F.M. Cap. 
and burial will follow in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
The former Rose Steuter was born May 22, 1899, at Monterey, Nebraska, daughter 
of the late Frank and Elizabeth Glaha Steuter. She entered the Order in 1916 
and professed her vows in 1919. Sister Steuter received her B.A. Degree at Holy 
Family College with a major in Education and a minor in English. She also had a 
Michigan Life Certificate. Sister has taught at Manistique, Petoskey, Iron Wood, 
Escanaba, Oconto Falls, St. Michaels of Whitelaw, Menominie, Wis., Cross Village, 
Michigan, Ayrshire, Iowa, San Miguel and Cowlic, San Jose, Pisenimo, Arizona, 
Lindsay and West Point, Nebraska. Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity; four sisters, Sister Mary Clare Steuter of Holy Family Convent, 
Mrs. Cresentia Halbur of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Mrs. Catherine Schueth of West 
Point, Nebraska, and Mrs. Miriam Henson of Bakersfield, Calif., and a niece, Mrs. 
Anton Bracht of West Point, Nebraska.
Friends may call at Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Monday evening where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2, 1984 P. 3


SR. MARY CLARE STEUTER

Sister Mary Clare Steuter, age 97, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Monday morning, December 5, 1994, at Holy Family Convent.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 1994, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem. will offiicate at the Mass 
of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Holy Family Cemetery.
The former Margaret Steuter was born March 24, 1897, in Monterey, Neb., daughter 
of the late Frank and Elizabeth Glaha Steuter. She entered the Convent in 1916 
and professed her vows in 1919. Sister Mary Clare earned a diploma from Holy 
Family School of Nursing, Manitowoc. She was a certified X-Ray Technician and 
Junior Physical Therapist, and served as a registered nruse, x-ray technician 
and/or physical therapist at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, St. 
Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb. and as a nurse assistant at St. Joseph 
Retirement Community, West Point, Neb. She planned and directed the construction 
of an adjustable x-ray table which was patented in 1933. She also served as an x-ray 
technician at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio. After retiring from 
health care ministry in 1979, she has been residing at Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Mrs. 
Crecentia Halbur, Wheat Ridge, Colo.; nieces, nephews, 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 Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 5, 1994 P. A2


SR. M. BENEDICTA STICH

SISTER DIES AT HOSPITAL 
Former Sister Superior Was 83 Years of Age at Death 
Sister M. Benedicta, 83, former sister superior of the Holy Family hospital, 
died at the hospital yesterday shortly after noon. She had made her home 
there.
Funeral services will be held Friday at the Holy Family Convent at Silver 
Lake. Rites will be held in the chapel at 8 a.m. 
Sister Benedicta, nee Miss Stich, was born near Manitowoc Rapids Feb. 8, 
1851?. She attended school in Manitowoc and entered the Convent of the Order 
of St. Francis at Silver Lake Nov. 9, 1869. She taught school in the county 
and went to the hospital here as superior in 1907. She was in active service 
at the hospital until April 1, 1936, when she retired. Sister Benedicta 
continued to live at the hospital, however.
Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Three nephews and two nieces survive. They are Joseph DeGuire, city; A. J. 
Pfeffer, Chilton; Edward Pfeffer, Waukesha; and Mrs. H. W. Schwake, Two 
Rivers and Alma DeGuire of Algoma.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 16, 1936  P. 2

LEOPOLD STIEGER

(First publication Nov. 9, 1893.) No. 67
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Leopold Stieger, deceased.
An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Leopold Stieger of the town of Manitowoc Rapids, in said county, having been delivered into said court:
And John Franz of the city of Manitowoc in said county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Leopold Stieger, died testate, at said town, in said county, on the 27th day of September 1893, that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that John Franz is named therein as executor and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to John Franz.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a general term of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc on Tuesday the fifth day of December 1893, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county.
Dated November 7th, 1893.
By the Court,
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 23, 1893 P. 1

SR. M. INNOCENTIA STOEHR

Funeral Services for Sister Innocentia Stoehr, age 87, a member of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity, who died Monday, February 23, 1998, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 27, 1998, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O Praem will celebrate the Mass of 
Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m., 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, February 25, 1998  P. 2


SR. M. BENIGNA STOFFEL

Sister Benigna Stoffel, age 95, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of 
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Holy Family 
Convent.
She was born Genevieve Stoffel on May 25, 1913, in Appleton, daughter of the 
late John and Nellie (Williams) Stoffel. Sister Benigna served as a homemaker 
at St. John the Baptist, Plymouth; Guardian Angels Boarding School, Oneida; 
St. Patrick, Maple Grove, Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Oneida; 
Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida; Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc; Ozanam Home, 
New Berlin; St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc; and Marist Seminary, Washington, 
D.C. Since 2004, she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the 
Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and 
one brother-in-law: Therese and Carl Schroeder, Appleton, Dolores Vander Heiden, 
Appleton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, 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.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, 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 with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 8, 2008


SR. M. JOANELLA STOFFEL

Sister Joanella Stoffel, age 86, a member of the Franciscan Sisters 
of Christian Charity, died Saturday, September 9, 1995, at Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. today, Monday, September 11, 
1995, at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was 
celebrated by Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem. with burial in Holy 
Family Cemetery.
The former Margaret Stoffel was born March 27, 1909, in Appleton, Wis., 
daughter of the late John and Nellie Williams Stoffel. She entered 
the convent in 1929 and professed her vows in 1932. Sister Joanella 
earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. 
Sister served as an elementary school teacher at St. Boniface, Manitowoc, 
St. Anna and Holy Rosary, New Holstein, St. John, Antigo, Holy Rosary, 
Kewaunee, Immaculate Conception, DePere, St. Joseph, Green Bay, St. 
Rose, Clintonville, St. Mary, Hilbert, and Corpus Christi, Sturgeon 
Bay, Wis. She also served in the Outreach Ministry Program at Xavier 
High School, Appleton, Wis. Since 1990, she has been residing at the 
Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four 
sisters and one brother-in-law, Sister Theresa Ann Stoffel, Kaukauna, 
Sister Benigna Stoffel, Manitowoc, Therese McGinnis and Dolores and 
George Vander Heiden, Appleton, Wis.; three brothers and three sisters-
in-law, Clemont Stoffel, Fred and Lorraine Stoffel, Herbert and Frances 
Stoffel, all of Appleton, and Ethel Stoffel, Brookfield, Wis.; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Sunday at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. There 
was a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 11, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. THERESA ANN STOFFEL

Sister Theresa Ann Stoffel, age 96, a member of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, 2007, 
at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
The former Georgiana Stoffel was born April 22, 1910, in Appleton, 
daughter of the late John and Nellie (Williams) Stoffel. She 
entered the Convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 1934. Sister 
Theresa Ann served as a homemaker at St. Mary, Clarks Mills; St. 
Joseph, Waukesha; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Mary, St. Aloysius 
& St. Paul Home, Kaukauna; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; St. Francis, 
Hollandtown; all of Wisconsin; Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C.; 
St. Agnes, Mingo Junction; St. Mary, Delaware; both of Ohio; 
Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz.; and Sacred Heart, Ayrshire, 
Iowa. She retired to St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, in 1996 and 
had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center since 2005. 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: Sister Benigna Stoffel, OSF, 
Manitowoc; Theresa and Carl Schroeder; and Dolores Vander Heiden, 
Appleton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, 
with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007. 
A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 8, 2007 


SR. MARY BONIFACE STOHR

Sister Mary Boniface Stohr, age 93, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of 
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, April 13, 2002, at Holy Family 
Convent.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Samuel D. Jaden, O. Praem with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born Mary Magdalen Stohr, on June 20, 1908 in Boyd, WI., daughter of the 
late George and Magdalen Kroy Stohr. Sister Mary entered the convent in 1938 and 
professed her vows in 1941. She served as a homemaker at St. Mary, Brillion, St. 
Patrick, Maple Grove, St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, St. Anthony, Neopit, St. Pius X., 
Appleton, St. Augustine, Chilton, St. Joseph & Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay, St. 
John, Antigo, St. Mary, Clarks Mills, WI; St. Ambrose, Ironwood, St. Anne, 
Menominee, St. Francis Xavier, Petosky, Mich.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, St. Agnes, 
Mingo Junction, St. Mary, Delaware and St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio. She also 
performed various services for the Sisters at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, and 
Ozanam Home, New Berlin, WI. Since January 1996, she has been a resident of St. 
Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a brother and sister-
in-law, William and Grace Stohr, Wausau, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2002, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 14, 2002 P. A3


SR. M. THADDEUS STRATMAN

Sister Thaddeus Stratman, age 75, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Saturday, June 14, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem. with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Lucille Stratman was born February 4, 1922, in West Point, Neb., 
daughter of the late Frank and Anna Baumert Stratman. She entered the Convent in 
1939 and professed her vows in 1942. Sister Thaddeus earned a Bachelor of Science 
Degree from Mercy College, Detroit, Mich., and a Master of Science Degree from West 
Virginia University, Morgantown, W.V. Sister Thaddeus served as an elementary school 
teacher at St. Joseph, Green Bay, and St. Joseph, Waukesha, Wis. After earning her 
degree from Mercy College, Detroit, Mich., she served as a lab technologist at Good 
Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio; Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, St. Vincent 
Hospital, Green Bay, St. Mary Hospital, Kewaunee, Wis.; Memorial Hospital, West Point, 
Neb; St. Francis Hospital, Escanaba, Mich., Mount Pleasant Hospital, Battle Creek, 
Mich., and the Medical Center at Flagstaff, Ariz. She was also an instructor at Holy 
Family Academy, Manitowoc, and a helper nurse at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, Wis. From 
1978 until the present, she served as a Lab Technologist and LPN at 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; a brother-in-law, 
William Schmitt and a sister-in-law, Angeline Stratman, West Point, Neb.; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with the funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. ANN STRAUSS

Sister Ann Strauss, age 80, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Monday, October 11, 1999, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 1999, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem. Burial will be at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
She was born Anna Strauss on November 9, 1918, in Cambridge, Ohio, daughter of 
the late John and Christine Supan Strauss. Sister Ann earned a Bachelor of Arts 
Degree from Mount St. Mary College, Los Angeles, Calif. She entered the Convent 
in 1933 and Professed her vows in 1937. Sister Ann served as a teacher in 
elementary schools at St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. Mary, 
Kaukauna, St. Paul, Manitowoc, St. Philip, Green Bay, St. John, Antigo, St. 
Joseph, Waukesha, Wis., Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz., San Roque, Santa 
Barbara, Calif., St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich., St. Agnes, Mingo Junction and SS. 
Peter & Paul, Wellston, Ohio. She also served as teacher and/or Religious Education 
Coordinator at St. Benedict, Cambridge and Religious Education Coordinator and 
helper in Village Ministry and San Jose, Pisinemo, Ariz. After her retirement from 
active ministry in 1990, she performed various tasks at the Motherhouse and has 
been a resident of St. Rita Health Facilities since 1997. Sister Ann is a member 
of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister, Catherine 
Strauss; one brother-in-law, Robert Cesner, Cambridge, Ohio; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 1999, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 12, 1999 P. A2


SR. M. FLORENZA STUTZ

Sister Florenza Stutz, age 96, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, 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 Hazel Stutz was born March 23, 1907, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of 
the late Erich and Mae Kaufman Stutz. She entered the Convent in 1925 and 
professed her vows in 1928. Sister Florenza earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree 
from Mount St. Mary College, Los Angeles, Calif. Sister Florenza served as a 
teacher at St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. John, Antigo; Guardian Angels, Oneida; Sacred 
Heart, Oshkosh, St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. Andrew, Potosi; Immaculate Conception, 
Yuma, Ariz.; St. John, Komatke, Ariz.; San Xavier, Tucson, Ariz.; St. Anthony, 
Topawa, Ariz.; St. Peter, Bapchule, Ariz; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; 
and St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. She also served as a librarian at St. Joseph, 
Waukesha, St. John, Komatke, Ariz.; St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz.; a teacher of CCD 
at St. John Vianney, Hacienda Heights, Calif.; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; 
and as a secretarial aide at San Xavier, Tucson, Ariz. After her retirement from 
active ministry, she resided at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, 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, other relatives 
and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 8 p.m. (TONIGHT) 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, January 27, 2004  P. A3


SR. MARY SULKO

Sister Mary Sulko, age 89, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died on Thursday morning, June 7, 2007, at Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
The former Mary Frances Sulko was born on Oct. 4, 1917, in Mingo 
Junction, Ohio, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Rasko) Sulko. 
She entered the convent in 1936, and professed her vows in 1939. 
Sister Mary earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family 
College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Arts degree from Notre Dame 
University, Notre Dame, Ind. Sister Mary served as a teacher at St. 
Anthony, Neopit; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; Guardian 
Angels, West Point, Neb.; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; St. 
Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; Pisinemo Religion Center, Sells, Ariz.; 
St. Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii; and as a guidance counselor and teacher 
at Xavier High School, Appleton; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; Holy 
Family High School, Lindsay, Neb.; and Bishop Amat High School, La 
Puente, Calif. After her retirement from active ministry, she 
performed various tasks at San Damiano Convent, Slinger; St. Joseph 
Home, West Point, Neb.; St. Agnes, Green Bay; and Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. Since 2002, she had been residing in St. Rita Health Center 
at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity. 
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with 
burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2007. A prayer service 
will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 2007


SR. M. ALOYSIA SULLIVAN

(The following is Sr. Aloysia's sister)
FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES AT CHICAGO
Mrs. G.B. Wright, nee Anna Sullivan, Passes Away
Chicago papers publish the following obituary notice which will be of interest 
in this city where the subject formerly resided and was known as Anna Sullivan. 
She was a sister of Sister Aloysia of the St. Boniface order of this city and 
an aunt of Judge John Chloupek, of this city. The announcement in Chicago papers 
is as follows:
"Mrs. George B. Wright of 1545 Sixty-sixth place, one of the founders of St. 
Mary's Settlement and a charter member of the Catholic Women's League, died 
Thursday at Mercy Hospital. She was 63 years old and was born in Manitowoc, Wis. 
Her husband is with the Meacham & Wright Brick company. Funeral services were 
held at St. Cyril's church, Sixty-fourth street and Dante avenue. Burial will 
be at Calvary cemetery. A husband, two daughters and a son survive her."
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday September 29, 1914 P. 5


SR. M. PATRICIA SULLIVAN

Sister M. Patricia, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, died Wednesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9 am Friday at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. The Rev. Roland Kirk, O.Praem, will officiate and burial will 
be in the convent cemetery.
Katherine Sullivan was born Feb. 18, 1881 at Champion, Mich., daughter of the 
late Eugene and Bridgett Dourina Sullivan. She entered the convent of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity June 30, 1900 and professed her vows July 16, 1904. 
Sister M. Patricia observed the golden jubilee as a sister in the order in 1954. 
She taught school in the community on the secondary level. She obtained her 
Master's degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee.
Sister M. Patricia is survived by a sister and several nieces and nephews. Friends 
may call at the convent from 2 pm to 5 pm and from 7 to 9 pm Thursday. Arrangements 
are by Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., March 9, 1966 page T7


SR. M. VICTORINE SULLIVAN

Sister Mary Victorine, former nurse at Holy Family Hospital and first
superintendent of Holy Family School of Nursing, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly
Wednesday afternoon at the hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel,
Silver Lake. The Rev. D.F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the
convent cemetery.
Sister Mary Victorine was born June 1, 1884, at Sycamore, Ill., daughter of
the late John and Mary Sullivan. She was received into Holy Family Convent
in 1917 and took her first vows in 1919.
She had been a nurse at Holy Family Hospital and when Holy Family School of
Nursing was opened in 1921, she was superintendent.
Friends may call at the convent from 7 to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, has charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 13, 1962  p.20


SR. M. ANN CATHERINE SUM

Sister Ann Catherine Sum, 80, of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
who resided at Ozanam Home in New Berlin, Wisconsin, died Friday, April 16, 
1987 of injuries resulting from a car accident which occurred in Waukesha County, 
Wisconsin. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel, Manitowoc. The Main Celebrant will be Rev. Joseph Sum, brother of the 
deceased and the co-concelebrant will be Rev. Julian C. Resch, O.Praem. Burial 
will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Ann Catherine was born Mary Teresa Sum, May 2, 1906 at Newbold, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late John and Anna Vaubel Sum. Sister Sum entered the convent in 
1920 and professed her vows in 1925. She earned a BA Degree in History and English 
from St. Norbert College, DePere. Sister Sum taught middle and upper grades in 
Sawyer, Oshkosh, Kaukauna, Hollandtown, Green Bay, Neopit, Waukesha, New Holstein, 
Kiel, Greenleaf, St. Andrew, Manitowoc, Holy Innocents, Manitowoc and St. Michael, 
Whitelaw, Wisconsin; Cambridge, Ohio; Yuma, Arizona; Honolulu, Hawaii; West Covina, 
California; and Kauai, Hawaii. Since her retirement from active ministry in 1983 
she has resided at the Ozanam Home in New Berlin.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother, Rev. 
Joseph Sum of Santee, California; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Jerry 
Hetfeld of Wabeno, Wisconsin; a sister-in-law, Hazel Sum of Rhinelander; nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday, where 
a prayer service will be 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of 
funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Apr. 18, 1987 page 14


SR. M. PHILOMENE SUMMERS

Among those here for the funeral of Sister Philomene at the Silver Lake convent 
and who have returned to their respective homes were Miss Stella Murphy, Menominee, 
Mich., Mrs. M. Coniff and Miss B. Carrol, Green Bay and Mrs. M. Flattley, Forest 
Junction.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 5, 1925


SR. M. SAMUEL SURKOS

Sister M. Samuel, 73, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Sunday at 
Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Sister Samuel, nee Louise Surkos, was born Aug. 29, 1895, at Rosenberg, Austria, 
daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Glonciak Surkos. She entered the Order of 
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Nov. 2, 1929, and professed her vows 
Aug. 15, 1932. Sister Samuel had been a hospital record librarian serving Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, from 1932 to 1946.
Survivors include a brother, Bert, of Irvington, N.J. 
Friends may call at the convent from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until 
the time of service Wednesday.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 12, 1969  P. 8 


SR. M. ENGELBERT SVAB

Hold Final Rites for Sister Mary Engelbert
Kaukauna - Funeral services for Sister Mary Engelbert, 52, nee Elizabeth Schwab(sic), 
Manitowoc, formerly of Kaukauna, who died following a lingering illness at Manitowoc 
Sunday afternoon, where held Tuesday morning at Holy Family Convent. The Rev. William 
Koutnik, a cousin, conducted the requiem high mass service. Interment was in the 
convent cemetery.
Born in Bohemia, Sister Engelbert came to Kaukauna where she lived for a time before 
she went to the Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc, where she had been for 31 years. She 
is survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank Hubeny, Kaukauna, three nephews and three nieces 
of this city and one brother, Anthony Schwab of Bohemia.
Appleton Post Crescent, Wed., Nov. 30, 1932 page 16


SR. M. MARK SZCZEPANIK

Sister Mark Szczepanik, 61, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died late morning, 
May 2, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 
am Monday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Rev. Flavian Blong, O.F.M. Cap., 
will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister was born Leona Szczepanik on January 31, 1925 at Wausaukee, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late Walter and Rose Stronzek Szczepanik. She entered the convent 
in 1939 and professed her voews in 1943. She received her B.A. Degree in 1965 from 
Holy Family College, Manitowoc and her M.A. Degree in 1973 from the University of 
Rochester, New York. Sister taught primary grades at St. Anthony School, Oconto 
Falls; Guardian Angels School at Oneida; St. Mary School at Kaukauna; St. Peter 
School at Middleton; St. Mary School at Reedsville; St. Theresa School at Kekaha, 
Kauai, Hawaii; St. John School at Laveen, Arizona; St. Peter School at Bapchule, 
Arizona; Sacred heart School at Covered Wells, Arizona; and St. Anthony School at 
Topawa, Arizona. Since 1983 Sister has been a Librarian Resource Coordinator at 
House Ear Institute of Los Angeles, California.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Stanley and Leota Szczepanik of Ft. Aransas, Texas and Edward 
and Mary Agnes Sepanik of Pinellas Park, Florida and a sister, Mrs. Sophie Wall 
of Denmark, Wisconsin.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday evening where a 
prayer service will be at 7 pm at the Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., May 3, 1986 page 13


SR. M. PETRA TENNESSEN

Sister M. Petra of Holy Family Convent died Friday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Raymond Kirk will officiate and burial will be in the convent 
cemetery.
Sister M. Petra, Gertrude Tennessen, was born Sept. 4, 1895, at Hollandtown, 
Wis., daughter of the late John and Gertrude Hain Tennessen. She entered Holy 
Family Convent May 7, 1913, and had been a practical nurse at Holy Family 
Hospital.
Friends may call at the convent from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Two Rivers Reporter, November 16, 1963 P. M-9


SR. M. VINCENTINE THEISEN

Sister Vincentine Theisen, 91, a resident of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
died Wednesday morning, February 5, at the Convent. Funeral services will be 
10:30 am Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Rev. Flavian Blong, 
O.F.M. Cap., will officiate and burial will be in Holy Family Convent 
Cemetery.
Sister Vincentine, nee Laura Theisen, was born July 28, 1894 at Kaukauna, 
Wisconsin, daughter of the late Michael and Katherine Loderbauer Theisen. She 
entered the convent on December 28, 1914 and professed her vows on July 5, 1917. 
Sister received her RN Degree from Holy Family School of Nursing at Manitowoc, 
Wisconsin. Sister served as a nurse at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, St. 
Joseph Home, West Point, Nebraska, and Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, 
Ohio. She served as resident nurse at Silver Lake College from 1963 - 1979. 
Sister resided in St. Rita's Health Care Center since her retirement in 1979.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a niece, Mrs. 
Helen Loderbauer of Menasha and a nephew, Paul Stordock of Neenah.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, 7:30 pm to 9 pm Friday evening where 
a prayer service will be at 7 pm. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge 
of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Feb. 6, 1986 page 3



SR. M. LAURA THOMPSON

Sister Laura Thompson, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002 at Holy 
Family Convent.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12 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 as born Lucy Thompson on Nov. 12, 1913 in Harbor Springs, Mich., daughter of 
the late George and Catherine Cruise Thompson. Sister Laura entered the Convent 
in 1932 and professed her vows in 1935. She served as a homemaker at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc; St. Joseph and St. William, Waukesha; St. Anthony, Oconto 
Falls; St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; St. Therese, Appleton; Silver Lake College, 
Manitowoc; Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida; Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc; 
St. Mary Delaware, St. Benedict, Cambridge, OH; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; 
and Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz.
After her retirement from active ministry, she performed various services at Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc, and San Damiano Convent, Slinger. Since 1996, she has 
been a resident of St. Rita Health Center in the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law, 
Leaneda Thompson, Redford, Mich.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 10, 2002 P. A8
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Sister Laura Thompson, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002 at Holy 
Family convent.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12 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.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 (TODAY) at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m Monday (TODAY).
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assiting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 11, 2002


SR. SEAN MARIE TOBIN

Sister Sean Marie Tobin, age 71, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Beverly Ann Tobin was born on March 3, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wis., 
daughter of the late Bernard J. and Evelyn (Hecker) Tobin. She entered the 
Convent in 1960 and professed her vows in 1962. Sister Sean Marie earned a 
Bachelor of Science Degree from Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, Wis., and a 
Master of Science Degree from A & T State University, Greensboro, N.C. Sister 
Sean Marie served as a teacher and/or principal at St. Therese, Appleton, St. 
Joseph, Green Bay, Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, St. Joseph, Kellnersville, 
St. Peter & Paul, Kiel, St. Joseph, Alverno, St. Ann, Francis Creek, and St. 
Willibroard High School, Chicago, Ill. She also served as an activity and 
outreach coordinator, mentor and tutor at Holy Family Convent and performed 
various tasks at Roncalli High School, Manitowoc. She is a member of the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother: 
Terry T. Tobin, Spring Hill, Fla., along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 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. Wednesday, June 30, 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, June 29, 2010


SR. M. THEOPHANE TOMPITCH

Sister Theophane Tompitch, 68, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Waukesha. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem, officiating and a nephew, 
Deacon Richard Pettey, homilist. Burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Theophane, nee Catherine Tompitch, was born Sept. 1, 1907, at Milwaukee, 
daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Sinkovitz Tompitch. She entered the 
convent in 1926 and professed her vows in 1929. She had been a teacher and 
parish organist at St. Mary of Kaukauna, Petosi, Kiel, Neopit, St. Philip of 
Green Bay, Reedsville, Seymour, Sawyer and Sacred Heart and St. Andrew of 
Manitowoc. She had also been a teacher at St. Pius of Appleton and St. Gabriel 
of Neenah and was the accountant at Azanam Home of New Berlin.
Survivors include a brother, Paul Tompitch, and two sisters, Mrs. William 
(Elizabeth) Schippe and Mrs. Victor (Mary Jane) Schipp, of Waukesha. Three 
sisters, Sister Venard, Mrs. Frances Deck and Mrs. Dorothy Pettey, preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at the convent from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the 
time of services. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of local 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 31, 1976  P. 3


SR. M. VENARD TOMPITCH

Sister Venard Tompitch, 62, of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon at the hospital. Funeral services will be at 4 pm Thursday at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Alverno. The Rev. Julian Resch, O. Praem, will officiate 
and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Venard, nee Margaret Tompitch, was born Feb. 4, 1911 at Milwaukee, daughter 
of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Sinkovitz Tompitch. She entered the Order of the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in June of 1930 and professed her vows 
Aug. 15, 1933. She was a registered nurse and was administrator of Holy Family 
Hospital for many years.
Survivors include a brother, Paul J. Tompitch of Waukesha; four sisters, Sister M. 
Theophane of St. Gabriel School, Neenah, Mrs. W.J. Schippe and Mrs. V.J. Schipp, 
of Waukesha and Mrs. L.J. Deck of Pewaukee.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 pm Wednesday and Thursday prior to the 
time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., May 22, 1973 page 3
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Hospital Head Dies; Was Native of City
Sister M. Vernard Tompitch, 62, a native of Waukesha, who became administrator 
of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, died Monday at that hospital of cancer. She 
had been ill for the last three years.
Sister Vernard served in various capacities at Holy Family Hospital and its 
school of nursing, beginning as a nursing instructor in 1935. She served as a 
staff nurse, head nurse, supervisor, anesthetist and nursing service director 
before being appointed administrator in 1970. Sister Vernard held other nursing 
and administrative appointments in the health care field at hospitals and clinics 
including Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio and at Lima, Peru.
The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob M. Tompitch, Waverly Place, Sister 
(Margaret) Vernard was educated at St. Joseph's Grade School and Waukesha High 
School. She attended Holy Family College, Manitowoc in the early 1930's and 
continued her education at St. Theresa's College, Winona, Minn., Catholic 
University of American, Washington D.C., St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo., 
and Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. She was a graduate of Holy 
Family School of Nursing and St. John's Hospital School of Anesthesia, Springfield, 
Ill.
Survivors include sisters, Sr. Theophane (Catherine) of Neenah, Wis., Mrs. W.J. 
Schippe (Elizabeth) Waukesha, Mrs. L.J. Dick (Frances), Pewaukee and Mrs. V.B. 
Schipp (Mary Jane) Waukesha and brother, Paul J. Tompitch, Waukesha. Funeral 
services will be at 4 pm Thursday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc with burial 
in the convent cemetery. The body will lie in state at the convent motherhouse 
from 2 pm to 9 pm today. Pfeffer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Waukesha Daily Freeman May 23, 1973
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 
To the Editor:
She has left us for a better life; but she will long live in our thoughts, 
memories and prayers. I am one of the fortunate people who has known and 
loved Sr. Venard over a span of 30 years, first as a teacher, then anesthetist, 
director of nursing service and finally administrator of Holy Family Hospital. 
She was a firm and demanding master, accepting only the best in us, but this 
was tempered with understanding, love and compassion. I thank God I was 
fortunate enough to know, serve and love this woman. I am certain I speak for 
all R.N.S. of my generation who really knew this remarkable woman. She will be 
deeply missed. 
Mrs. Wm. G. Rohrer
(Mary Ann Rohrer, R.N., Class of HFH 1945)
Herald Times Reporter, June 4, 1973  P. 23


SR. MARY REGIS TRAUBERT

Sister Mary Regis Traubert, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died on Friday, July 2, 2010, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Gertrude Traubert was born on June 22, 1919, in Wellsburg, W. Va., 
daughter of the late George and Grace (Densmore) Traubert. She entered the 
Convent in 1941 and professed her vows in 1943. Sister Mary Regis earned a 
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Masters of 
Science Degree from St. Mary College, Winona, Minn. Sister Mary Regis served 
as a teacher at: St. Philip, Green Bay; St. James, Cooperstown; St. Joseph, 
Waukesha; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Theresa and Xavier High School, 
Appleton; Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; St. Willibrord, Chicago, 
Ill.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Rosecrans High School, Zanesville, Ohio; and 
Central Catholic High School, West Point, Neb. She also served as a librarian 
at St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio, and San Damiano, Slinger, Wis. Since 2003, 
she had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three brothers 
and sisters-in-law: Chester and Christine Traubert, Wellsburg, W. Va., Dr. Paul 
and Rose Traubert, Albuquerque, N.M., Donald and Virginia Traubert, Bozeman, 
Mont.; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 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, July 5, 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, July 3, 2010


SR. M. BERNADELLE TRISCHLER

Sister Bernadelle Trischler, age 82, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Thursday, January 2, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 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 Catherine Trischler was born March 3, 1914, in Crooksville, Ohio, 
daughter of the late Harry and Florence Amerine Trischler. She entered the 
Convent in 1929 and professed her vows in 1932. Sister served as a homemaker 
at St. Joseph, Waukesha, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; Guardian Angels Boarding School, 
Oneida; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; St. Anna, New Holstein; St. Mary, Rhinelander; 
St. Mary, Kaukauna, Wis.; Cowlie; St. John's Boarding School, Komatke; Covered 
Wells; San Miguel; San Xavier Mission, Tucson, Ariz. Since 1963 Sister Bernadelle 
has been residing at the Motherhouse. 
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister-in-law, 
Lottie Trischler, Camridge, Ohio; 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, January 2, 1997 p.A2


SR. M. EVELYN TROST

Sister M. Evelyn Trost, 79, died last week at the Holy Family convent. Burial 
rites took place at the convent.
Before her profession in the religious life, she was Anna Trost, daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Trost of Newton. Her education was obtained at 
St. Joseph school a _____ Lake and at the convent academy. Sister Evelyn entered 
the convent in 1887 and celebrated her golden jubilee in August, 1940.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Mary Ruchhoeft, and a brother, George Trost, both 
of Newton, and a number of nieces and nephews. Three brothers and two sisters 
preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 26, 1948  P. 2


SR. M. IMELDA TROST

Miss Mary Trost, one of the sisters of Silver Lake Convent, died in Milwaukee 
on Monday last. Her remains were brought to Silver Lake for interment.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 26, 1890  P. 3


SR. M. INNOCENTIA TROST

SISTER INNOCENTIA, LOUISE TROST DIES AT THE HOSPITAL AFTER AN OPERATION THERE
Sister M. Innocentia, (Louise Trost), died at the Holy Family Hospital 
last night following an operation which she failed to withstand. She 
was 39 years of age and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles 
Trost. Born and reared in this city, Sister Innocentia took the veil at 
St. Francis, Silver Lake, at the age of 24 and was a member of the 
teaching force of sisters. Of late years she has been at Rice Lake where 
she was the sister superior of the teaching corps in the parochial school 
there. Two brothers and two sisters survive being Misses Frances and Lillian 
of this city, Frank of Spokane, Wash., and Albert of Waukegan, Ill. Sister 
Innocentia will be sincerely mourned for her endearing qualities. She will 
be especially missed in the communities where she taught and where her sweet 
disposition and kindly ministrations will be cherished in loving memory. She 
consecrated her life to the Master at an early age and served long and 
faithfully in His vineyard. Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 at 
the Convent.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, July 25, 1919 Page 1


SR. MARY ELIZA TUCKER

Sister Mary Eliza Tucker, age 86, a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Saturday, January 14, 1995, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 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.
The former Florence Tucker was born in Mohawk, Mich., August 26, 1908, daughter 
of the late Albert R. and Lila Foley Tucker. Florence entered the convent in 1934 
and professed her vows in 1937. Sister Mary Eliza earned a B.A. Degree from College 
of St. Teresa, Winona, Minn., and a Master of Science Degree from Immaculate Heart 
College, Los Angeles, Calif. Sister Mary Eliza served as an elementary school teacher 
at Menominee and Petoskey, Mich., and as a high school teacher at Ironwood, Mich.; 
Zanesville, Ohio; Komatke, Ariz.; Lindsay, Neb.; Potosi, Wisconsin and Holy Family 
Academy, Manitowoc. She also served as the local director at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, 
Wis., and as a librarian at Yuma and Komatke, Ariz. After her retirement from active 
ministry, she helped in the Priests' Department and Communications Department at the 
Motherhouse. She was a member of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Mrs. Helen 
McGurk, Lake Mills, Wis., Mrs. Alice Aley, Munising, Mich.; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 1995, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. FIRMENA TUSCHEL

Sister M. Firmina (sic), 81, of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake, following a 
lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Friday at the convent chapel. The Rev. D.F. 
Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Frances Tuschel was born in the Town of Liberty, Oct. 10, 1874, daughter of 
the late Frank and Frances Vogel Tuschel, and entered the convent at the age 
of 11. She was a music teacher.
Surviving Sister M. Firmina are a brother, Frank, of Cato Falls and three 
sisters, Mrs. Frank Kolbeck and Mrs. Edwin Kasbaum of Clarks Mills and Mrs. 
Lena Siegel of Kohler.
Friends may call at the convent until the hour of service. Funeral arrangements 
were made by the Pfeffer Funeral  Home of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 28, 1956  P. 31


SR. M. FRANCIS UHLERS

Sister Francis Uhlers, age 84 a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 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 former Dorothy Uhlers was born Feb. 6, 1918 in Carlton, Wis., daughter of the 
late Frank and Mary Ledvina Uhlers. Sister Francis earned a Bachelor of Arts degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Science degree from Creighton 
University, Omaha, Neb. She entered the convent in 1931 and professed her vows in 
1936. Sister Francis served as a teacher at St. Joseph and Holy Family College, 
Manitowoc; Xavier High School, Appleton; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; 
Guardian Angels/Central Catholic High School, West Point, Holy Family, Lindsay, 
all of Nebraska; Rosecrans, Zanesville, Catholic Central, Steubenville, all of 
Ohio; and St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich. She also served in the bursar’s 
office and mail room at Holy Family Convent. Since January 2002, she has been a 
resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister-in-law: 
Marcella Uhlers, Milwaukee; 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, Sept. 22, 2002, where a prayer service will be held at 
7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 20, 2002  P. A3


SR. M. SILVANA ULBRICH

Sister Silvana Ulbrich, 93, resident of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
died Saturday, January 30, 1988 at the convent. The former Olive Ulbrich was 
born October 29, 1894, daughter of the late August and Johanna (Patzner) 
Ulbrich. She entered the convent in 1912, professing her vows on August 12, 
1915. She was a teacher at St. Joseph Parish, Kellnersville and St. James 
Parish, Cooperstown. Sister retired to the Mother House in 1972.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Edmund and Willie Ulbrich, Farmington Hills, Mich.; a brother-
in-law, Ed Schmit, Prairie du Chein; two sisters-in-law, Catherine Ulbrich, 
Farmington Hills, Mich. and Dorothy Ulbrich, San Raphael, Calif.
The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Julian C. Resch, O.Praem 
on Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Burial was in Holy Family 
Convent Cemetery.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Feb. 4, 1988


SR. M. DOLORES ANN UPPENA

Sister Dolores Ann Uppena, age 100, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Sunday, February 8, 1998, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, 1998, at 
the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. James Uppena will celebrate the Mass of 
Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Florence Uppena was born February 20, 1897, in Potosi, Wis., daughter 
of the late Henry B. and Catherine Niemer Uppena. She entered the Convent in 
1932 and professed her vows in 1935. Sister Dolores Ann earned a Bachelor of 
Science Degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis. Sister Dolores Ann 
served as a teacher and or principal at St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Mary, 
Hilbert, St. Philip, Green Bay, St. Mary, Rhinelander, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, 
St. Mary, Reedsville, St. Augustine, Chilton, St. Patrick, Maple Grove, St. Ann, 
New Holstein, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich. After 
retiring from the teaching profession, Sister served as a homemaker at St. 
Joseph, Oneida, St. John, Seymour, and performed various tasks at Ozanam Home, 
New Berlin, Wis. and Holy Family Convent. Since 1987, she had been residing in 
St. Rita Health Care Facilities at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister-in-law, 
Mary Inez Uppena, Memphis, Tenn.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A 
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 9, 1998 P. 2


SR. M. ADRIAN VANDERBLOOMEN

Sister Mary Adrian, 80, died Sunday night at Holy Family Convent, Silver Lake, 
where she had resided 56 years.
Funeral services will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the convent chapel with the 
Rev. D. R. Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery.
The daughter of the late Anton and Mary Hiess Vanderbloom (sic) was born June 19, 
1876, at Clarks Mills. 
Friends may call at the convent.
Funeral arrangements were handled by the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 20, 1956  P. 17 


SR. M. JOSEPHA VAN DERHYDEN

Sister Josepha Van Derhyden, age 92, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Friday, February 21, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 1997, at 
Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin will officiate O. Paem. at 
the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Anona Van Derhyden was born April 25, 1904, in Green Bay, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Ida Meadie Van Derhyden. She entered the Convent in 1927 
and professed her vows in 1930. Sister Josepha earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Library 
Science from College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minn. Sister Josepha served as 
a teacher at Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; 
St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich.; and Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz. After earning 
her degree in library science, she taught courses in library science and served 36 
years as College Librarian at Holy Family/Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. After a 
year serving as library consultant and residing at St. Philip, Green Bay, she 
returned to Silver Lake College for another 12 years. After her retirement from 
active ministry, she resided at San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Wis., for two years. 
Since 1988, 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; a sister, Lauretta 
Hyde, Denniston, Ken.; a sister-in-law, Olive Van Derhyden, Wabeno, Wis.; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 24, 1997 P. A2
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One of the ten children of Joseph and Ida Wilhelmina Medie Van Derhyden.
ANONA VIROQUA ELIZABETH VAN DERHYDEN, b. 25 April 1904, Green Bay, Brown County, 
Wisconsin. Anona Viroqua Elizabeth Van Derhyden graduated from Wabeno Normal 
School in 1921, and River Falls Normal in 1923. She earned a B.A. from Holy 
Family College in 1940, and BSLS from the College of St. Catherine in 1944. 
She also did graduate work at Catholic University in L.S. in the Summer of 1955. 
Anona entered Holy Family Convent in 1927; Res'd into the Novitiate on June 17 
(or 19), 1928; Professed in 1930. Her name in Religion was Sister Mary Josepha. 
In 1967 she resided at Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, 
Wisconsin, 54220. She worked as Librarian at Holy Family College. 
On 2 September 1973 a Testimonial Dinner for Sister Mary Josepha was given. 
Following is a transcript of the speech given by Sister Teresita Kittell:
"It is a joy and a privilege this evening to speak to Sister Josepha's family, 
her fellow faculty members and her friends about some of her little publicised 
accomplishments in the field of conservation.
In the early days of our tenure at Holy Family College when the faculty was small, 
when Sister Josepha was the only librarian and I was the biology department, we 
got together on many a project. It was then that I found that her love of nature 
and of the out-of-doors dated from early childhood.
The Van DerHeyden moved to Wabeno when Anona was about five years old and she 
began her educational career in the first grade in that little lumbering town 
surrounded by all the beauty and grandeur of Wisconsin's northland.
Before the day of commercialized entertainment and before cars were common, father 
and mother and the entire Vander Heyden family would go to the woods for a picnic 
every Sunday, weather permitting, taking the baby in the carriage and the lunch 
in the little red wagon. The river bank, Range-line Lake--now sophisticated Lake 
Lucerne--the maple woods or the pine lands meant trips of fascinating interest. 
It was there that she learned to know and love all nature--the trees and the 
wildflowers, the fishes and the birds.
Her teen age years in the local high school only deepened this love and knowledge, 
for all their recreation was oriented to the local environment. You know the old 
adage, "As the twig is bent." Is it any wonder that her interest in nature and 
conservation is strong?
This interest was demonstrated early in our careers at Holy Family when the problem 
of planting trees on the badly eroded slopes in the west pasture became acute. Her 
enthusiastic support was contageous. Soon all the junior girls in her advisor group 
were lugging spades and water buckets out to the field, eagerly and energetically 
planting pine trees. That initial planting gradually developed into a Federally-
funded Program, but Sister Josepha and her junior girls got it all started with 
that beginning reforestation bit.
In other ways, too, while she was director of the juniors, she stimulated in many 
a young student a love of nature corresponding to her own. Who can tell the good 
these trips around the lake accomplished in a genuine love of God's creation?
During the years many other projects were started in which she was vitally envolved, 
and she was, therefore, an important member of the team which won for the college 
the Isaac Walton Award in 1962.
The citation stresses the following points for which the award was given:
Establishment of courses in conservation and conservation education
Providing a section in the library featuring modern conservation and ecological 
materials
Cooperation with Conservation Education Incorporated in their workshops and other 
activities
Attendance by the faculty and staff at Audubon Workshops
Shall we glance at these points for a moment?
The courses in Conservation, as in all college courses, lean heavily on the 
library both for the choice of books and periodicals as well as for making them 
available to the students. Sister's energetic work in this area needs no 
explanation.
As for the Conservation section in the library as mentioned in the citation, it 
is evident that Sister carried this project through in large measure by herself.
As for the Conservation section in the library as mentioned in the citation, it 
is evident that Sister carried this project through in large measure by herself.
Regarding the cooperation with Conservation Education Incorporated, she has been 
a member of that organization and has cooperated with all its projects.
Lastly, she is one of the faculty members mentioned as having attended the Audubon 
Workshops.
Then in 1964, when the college won the Award of Merit from the National Isaac 
Walton League of America, she was again, and for the same reasons, an important 
part of the team to whom credit is due.
Her general interest in conservation and nature study is well known through our 
area. She joined the Manitowoc Nature Study Club at its inception and was an 
enthusiastic member of that organization. Frequently she was invited to join with 
the members of the Wisconsin Ornithological Society in their annual Bird Breakfast 
and Bird Count and if at all possible, she never missed an Audubon Screen Tour. 
Her conservation and nature displays in the library showcases have been an 
inspiration and an enlightenment to many.
Another of her interests is the restoration and preservation of the wildflower 
population in Saint Joseph's Woods. Her generally hopeful attitude has been a 
source of encouragement in the face of numerous tragedies and failures. Now that 
much has been accomplished, we hope she will return when the wildflower display 
is at its best next spring. There are multitudes of trilliums there now on the 
west slope because we guarded them so fiercely; marsh marigolds in the hollow 
because we tried again and again to reestablish them where they had been destroyed, 
and finally succeeded. She has jealously watched the spread of her favorites, the 
spring beauties on the hillsides.
But whether her work permits her to come or not, wherever she is her love of nature 
will always remain with Sister Josepha for it is deep and true--an appreciation of 
the eternal beauty of God in His universe and may she continue to hear with 
Gertrude von le Fort, 'the credo of the suns, the gloria of the stars, and earth 
pregnant with flowers offering love's prayers.'" 


SR. M. JAMES VANDE HEY

Sister James Vande Hey, age 75, a member of the Franciscan Sisters 
of Christian Charity, died Tuesday, August 22, 1995, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 25, 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 Codell Vande Hey was born December 12, 1919, in Hatley, 
Wis., daughter of the late William and Anna Zimmerman Vande Hey. She 
entered the convent in 1934 and professed her vows in 1938. Sister 
James earned a B.A. Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Wis., 
and a M.A. Degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister James 
served as a teacher in elementary schools at St. Francis Xavier, 
Petoskey, Mich., St. Anne, Menominee, Mich., St. Theresa, Kekaha, 
Hawaii and as a teacher and/or administrator at Catholic Memorial 
High School, Waukesha, Wis., St. Francis Xavier High School, Petoskey, 
Mich. and Xavier High School, Appleton, Wis. She also served as guidance 
counselor at Xavier High School, Appleton, Wis., and served on the 
congregations' administrative council for 10 years, was a directress 
in the Formation Program for three years and director of vocations for 
the Congregation for five years. Since 1988, she has been residing at 
the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four 
brothers and three sisters-in-law, James and Jean Vande Hey, Austin, 
Texas, William and Doris Vande Hey, Oregon, Wis., Raymond and Betty 
Vande Hey, Eagle River, Wis., Edward Vande Hey, Antigo, Wis.; two 
sisters and two brothers-in-law, Jayne and Leonard Teske, Ponte Verda 
Beach, Fla., Betty and Roger Stake, Palm City, Fla.; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at Holy Family Convent. 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, August 22, 1995 P. A2


SR. MARY ALICE VANDE YACHT

Sister Mary Alice Vandeyacht(sic), 52, of Holy Family Convent, died Saturday 
evening, July 13, at Holy Family Convent.
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, OFM, 
Cap. and burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery.
Sister Mary Alice Vandeyacht was born Feb. 5, 1933, at Little Chute, Wis., 
daughter of the late John and Josephine Verkuilen Vandeyacht. She entered the 
religious life in 1953 and professed her vows in 1955. She attended High School 
at Holy Family Academy, Manitowoc, Wis. Sister was a Homemaker at St. Ann's in 
Escanaba, Mich., St. Joseph in Sturgeon Bay, Holy Family in Lindsay, Neb., 
Sacred Heart Seminary at Oneida, St. John The Baptist at Seymour, Corpus 
Christi at Sturgeon Bay and at St. Agnes in Green Bay and Marist Seminary in 
Washington D.C. She had been residing at the Convent since 1981.
Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Arthur and Joanne Vandeyacht of Combined Locks, Mark and Pat 
of Combined Locks and Lloyd and Edie of Wauwatosa; sisters and brothers-in-law, 
Mrs. Norbert (Maymie) Van Lanen of Little Chute, Mrs. Alice Brotz of Kaukauna, 
Rita and Tom Eicherl of San Angelo, Texas, Irma and Ken Levy of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Friends may call at The Convent Chapel, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer 
service will be 7 p.m. A memorial fund has been established in her name for 
The Holy Family Conveht (sic). Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge 
of local arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1985 P. 3


SR. M. MAURICIA VAN DYKE

Sister Mauricia Van Dyke, age 94, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, April 11, 2002 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at Holy Family Convent Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Monday, 
April 15, 2002. The Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O Praem will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Barbara Van Dyke was born on Feb. 2, 1908, in Freedom, daughter of the 
late Matthew and Delia Vanden Berg Van Dyke. She entered the convent in 1932 and 
professed her vows in 1935. Sister Mauricia served as a homemaker at St. Boniface, 
Manitowoc; St. Rose, Clintonville; St. Paul Home, Kaukauna; St. John, Antigo; Holy 
Innocents, Manitowoc; St. Agnes & St. Joseph, Green Bay; Holy Rosary, Kewaunee; St. 
John the Baptist, Seymour; Guardian Angels, West Point; Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb.; 
St. Mary, Delaware; St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; St. Ann, Menominee; and St. 
Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich. She also served as a helper in the infirmary and 
kitchen at the Motherhouse. Since 1986, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health 
Center. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters-in-law: 
Martha Van Dyke, Kimberly; and Laura Van Dyke, 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. Sunday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 12, 2002 P. A3


SR. MARCELLINUS VAN LAARHOVEN

Sister M. Marcellinus Van Laar Hoven, 71, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will 
be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Marcellinus, nee Elizabeth Van Laar Hoven, was born March 18, 1907, 
at Maergestel, Holland, daughter of the late Peter and Christine Ver Ouden 
Van Laar Hoven. She entered the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Society Sept. 15, 1921 and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1924. She served as 
a homemaker at Marinette, Cooperstown, Hollandtown, Rhinelander, Sacred 
Heart Seminary, Antigo, Oshkosh, Appleton, Kaukauna and Holy Family 
Hospital.
Survivors include five brothers, George, of Two Rivers, Peter, of Escanaba, 
Mich., Christian, of Pound, Adrian, of Lena and Willian, of Milwaukee; five 
sisters, Mrs. Leo Santkuyl, of Kimberley, Mrs. Hattie Rysewyk, of Kohlman, 
Mrs. Louis Brusky, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Mark Pholenhauer, of Marinette and 
Mrs. Joseph Glass, of Wind Lake.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening until 
the time of service Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1972


SR. M. SERAPHIA VAN ROY

Sister Seraphia Van Roy, age 93, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
September 3, 1992, at Holy Family Convent.
Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 1992, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem officiating, 
with burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Alice Mary Van Roy on September 28, 1898, in Preble, Wis., daughter 
of the late Martin and Elizabeth DeGreef Van Roy. She entered the convent in 1923, 
professing her vows in 1926. Sister Seraphia served as a homemaker at Maple Grove, 
Rice Lake, Oshkosh, Antigo, Neopit, Guardian Angel Boarding School and Sacred Heart 
Seminary, Oneida, Wis., Ironwood and Manistique, Mich., Ayrshire, Iowa, and worked 
in the kitchen and bakery at Good Samaritan Hosptial, Zanesville, Ohio. For many 
years, Sister helped with various household tasks at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters, Mabel Van 
Roy and Valeria Van Roy, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent this evening, 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 is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 4, 1992 P. A2


SR. M. LURANA VAN STRATEN

Sr. Lurana Van Straten (Rosa) OSF, 94, died April 10, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. Sr. Lurana, a graduate of St. Norbert College was a member of St. 
Dennis Parish of Shiocton, when she entered the order in 1934. She served as 
an elementary teacher in Wisconsin and Nebraska. In the Diocese of Green Bay 
she taught at St. John, Antigo; Holy Innocents, St. Andrew, St. Boniface and 
Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Therese and St. Pius X, 
Appleton; Ss. Peter and Paul, Kiel; St. Edward, Mackville and St. Frances, 
Hollandtown. She also served as a teacher at St. Thomas More, Appleton and 
as an office assistant and part time librarian at St. Rose, Clintonville. Sr. 
Lurana retired to Holy Family Convent in 1992 and had been a resident of St. 
Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 1996. She is survived by the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters and a brother-in-law, 
Erna and Elmer Warning, Shiocton and Agnes Brownson, Seymour; three sisters-
in-law, Dorothy Van Straten, Lilas Van Straten and Nona Van Straten of Appleton; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was 
celebrated by Fr. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem on April 12, at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. Burial followed at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Green Bay Compass, Fri., April 28, 2996 page 5


SR. M. CARA VANEVENHOVEN

Sister Cara Vanevenhoven, age 45, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Friday evening, July 14, 1995, at the Holy Family convent, where 
she has been residing since the fall of 1994.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 17, 1995, at the Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Mass of Christian Charity will be celebrated by Rev. David 
Koch, of Neenah, with burial in the Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Judy Ann Vanevenhoven was born January 10, 1950, in Neenah, Wis., 
daughter of Raymond and Rita Mennen Vanevenhoven. Sister Cara earned a B.A. Degree 
from Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, and a M.A. Degree from the University of San 
Francisco, San Francisco, Calif. She entered the convent in 1964 and professed her 
vows in 1971. Sister Cara served as a teacher of middle grades at Holy Innocents 
and St. Paul, Manitowoc, St. Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich.; and principal at St. 
Christopher, West Covina, Calif.; Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay; St. Rose, 
Clintonville, Wis. and St. Anne, Francis Creek.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; her parents, Raymond 
and Rita Vanevenhoven, Neenah; three sisters, Lynn Vanevenhoven, Neenah, Kathy Micke, 
Kimberly, Jean Vanevenhoven, Roswell, Ga.; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, 
Thomas and Pamela Vanevenhoven, Neenah, Joseph and Janette Vanevenhoven, Appleton, 
Gary and Mary Vanevenhoven, New London, Richard Vanevenhoven, Hollidaysburg, Pa.; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, at the Holy Famiy Convent. A prayer service 
will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1995 P. A2


SR. MARY BENEDICT VAS

Sister Mary Benedict Vas, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. 
The former Helen Vas was born on Sept. 25, 1915, in Milwaukee, daughter of 
the late Joseph and Victoria (Polk) Vas. She entered the convent in 1930 
and professed her vows in 1934. Sister Mary Benedict earned a Bachelor of 
Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Mary Benedict served 
as an elementary teacher at St. John, Antigo; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; St. 
Therese, Appleton; Holy Innocents, Sacred Heart and St. Boniface, all of 
Manitowoc; St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. Francis, Hollandtown; St. Mary, Algoma; 
Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers; St. Paul, Wrightstown; St. Edward, Mackville; Holy 
Family, Lindsay, Neb.; and St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich. She also served 
as a homemaker at St. Pius X, Appleton; teacher aide and staff member in the 
audio visual department at Silver Lake College; librarian at St. John, Komatke, 
Ariz. and St. Anne, Francis Creek. After retiring from active ministry, she 
performed various tasks at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, and St. Francis Convent, 
Manitowoc. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. 
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 1, 2007, at the 
Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial 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 Thursday, May 31, 2007. A prayer service will be held at 
7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 2007


SR. M. PETRONIA VASCO

Sister M. Petronia, 70, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will 
be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Petronia, nee Elizabeth Vasko, was born April 8, 1899, in 
Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late George and Mary Kolinovski Vasko. 
She entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity 
Jan. 30, 1926, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1928.
Sister Petronia was stationed at Holy Family Hospital for nearly 20 years 
and had also been located at Sacred Heart Seminary, Green Bay,, from 1953 
to 1965.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Paul Riley and Mrs. Anna Shema of 
Ohio and Miss Barbara of Czechoslovakia; and a niece, Sister M. Confirme, 
a teacher at St. Boniface Catholic School, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the convent until the time of services Tuesday. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 22, 1969 P.28
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(VASKO, M/Apr 08, 1899/Dec 15, 1969/SSDI)


SR. M. PASCALITA VELASQUEZ

Sister Pascalita Velasques(sic), age 82, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at the convent.
She was born on Oct. 20, 1927, in Whiteriver, Ariz., daughter of the late Jesus 
and Belle (Ivins) Valasquez. Sister Pascalita earned a Bachelor of Science 
degree from Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. The former Juanita Velasquez entered 
the convent in 1945 and professed her vows in 1947. Sister Pascalita served as a 
primary teacher at St. Patrick School, Aesketan; St. John the Baptist School, 
Plymouth; St. Therese School, Appleton; Holy Rosary School, New Holstein; St. 
Joseph School, Rice Lake; St. Peter School, Bapchule; St. John School, Komatke 
and San Xavier School, Tucson, Ariz.
After retiring from teaching, she served as a part-time librarian/homemaker or 
tasks assigned at St. John School, Laveen, Ariz.; San Xavier, Tucson, Ariz., 
Immaculate Conception, Yuma, Ariz.; San Damiano, Slinger, and St. Francis Convent, 
Manitowoc. Since 2005, she had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at the 
Holy Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem., with burial to follow at Holy Family 
Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc 
from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, where a prayer service will 
be held at 7 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 9, 2010


SR. M. LUCILLA VERHAAGH

Sister Lucilla Verhaagh, 88, of Holy Family Convent, died Wednesday morning, 
January 24, 1990 at Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be Saturday, 
January 27, 10:30 am at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial 
will be presided by Rev. Robert B. Reppen O.Praem. Burial will be in Holy Family 
Cemetery.
Sister was born January 3, 1902 at DePere, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John 
and Mary ?? Verhaagh. The former Anna Verhaagh entered the convent in 1922 and 
professed her vows in 1925. Sister Lucilla served as housekeeper in St. Ann, 
Menominee, Michigan, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, Wisconsin, St. Francis, Manistique, 
Michigan; St. Peter, Middleton, Wisconsin, St. Anthony, Neopit, Wisconsin. Sister 
was a laundress at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville, Ohio and at Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc. Sister resided at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
Wisconsin since ??.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four sisters, Sister 
Stella Margaret Verhaagh, OSF of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Mrs. Mary ?? of Green Bay, 
Mrs. Martha ?? of Green Bay, Mrs. D? Vanden Langenberg of Green Bay; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Francis and Katherine Verhaagh of Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other 
relative and friends.
Friends may call at the Holy Family Convent on Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm where a 
prayer service will be held at 7 pm at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Jan. 25, 1990


SR. M. STELLA MARGARET VERHAAGH

Sister Stella Margaret Verhaaugh, age 84, of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, died May 18, 2001 at Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc Wisconsin.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 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, 
Wisconsin.
Sister Verhaagh was born November 20, 1916 at Green Bay, Wisconsin, daughter of 
the late John and Mary Schadrie Verhaagh. Sister Stella Margaret earned a bachelors 
of arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She entered the Convent in 1936 
and professed her vows in 1939. Sister Stella Margaret served as a teacher at St. 
Mary, Rhinelander, St. John the Baptist, Seymour, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, St John, 
Antigo, St. Joseph, Green Bay, St. Anna, New Holstein, St. Mary, Bloomington, and 
performed a variety of services at St. Joseph Home, West Point, Nebraska, St. 
Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii, San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Catholic Memorial, Waukesha 
and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1989 she has been residing in St. Rita 
Health Center at the Motherhouse, Ozanam Home, New Berlin. She was a member of the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a sister, Martha Heim, 
two sisters-in-law, Genevieve Verhaagh, and Katherine Verhaagh, all of Green Bay, 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2001 at Holy Family Convent 
Manitowoc where a Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 20, 2001  P. A4


SR. M. EXILDA VERRETTE

Sister Exilda Verrette, 86, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening, March 5, 1987 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 10:30 am Monday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Flavian Blong O.F.M. Cap., 
will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at Holy 
Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Verrette, nee Yvonne Josephine Verrette, was born March 16, 1900 at Iron 
Mountain, Michigan, daughter of the late Joseph and Exilda Gay Verrette. She 
entered the convent in 1915 and professed her vows in 1921. Sister served as 
a homemaker at St. Anne's at Francis Creek, Wisconsin; St. Peter and Paul at 
Wellston, Ohio; St. Bendict's at Cambridge, Ohio; St. Joseph's at Rice Lake, 
Wisconsin; Holy Rosary at Kewaunee, Wisconsin; St. Joseph's at Sturgeon Bay, 
Wisconsin; Sacred Heart at Oshkosh, Wisconsin; St. Mary's at Hilbert, Wisconsin; 
St. Edward's at Mackville, Wisconsin; St. Mary's at Greenleaf, Wisconsin; St. 
Paul's at Wrightstown, Wisconsin; St. Andrew's at Potosi, Wisconsin; St. Joseph's 
Home at West Point, Nebraska; St. Joseph's at Green Bay, Wisconsin; St. Mary's 
at Delaware, Ohio; St. John's at Wellsburg, West Virginia; St. Anthony's at 
Neopit, Wisconsin; Covered Wells and Cowlic at Arizona; San Jose Indian Mission 
at Pisineme, Arizona and Marist Seminary at Washington D.C. Sister has been 
residing at Holy Family Convent since retiring from active ministry in 1973.
Survivors include the Franciscan sisters of Christian Charity; a nephew, Louis 
Verrette of Iron Mountain, Michigan and two nieces, Mrs. Flora Mae Hawley of 
Tulsa, Oklahoma and Mrs. Dolores Cowell of Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday. 
Prayer service will be held at 7 pm at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., March 6, 1987 page 18


SR. M. CAJETAN VOGEL

New Holstein - Sheboygan Press, January 18, 1956 - (From news tidbits)
Mrs. Leonard McMunn, Mrs. Edgar Depies, George Vogel, of this city, Mrs.
John Vogel, Frank Vogel, Chilton, attended the funeral services of their
aunt, retired Sister M. Cajetan, 84, at Silver Lake Convent Monday morning.


SR. M. LOUIS VOGEL

Sister Mary Louis, 67, instructor in the School of Nursing of Good Samaritan 
Hospital, died Monday at Good Samaritan Hospital following a seven month 
illness.
She was a native of West Point, Neb., and entered Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
Wis., in 1900. Surviving are two sisters of Nebraska.
The body will be taken tonight fromt the Hillis Funeral Home to Manitowoc for 
burial.
Zanesville Signal, (Ohio), Tues., July 18, 1950 page 14


SR. M. ROBERT VOGEL

Sister M. Robert Vogel, 91,of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, 
died Monday at the convent.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand DuPont will officiate and burial will be 
in the convent cemtery.
Sister M. Robert, nee Teresa Vogel, was born Sept. 10, 1881, at Whitelaw, 
daughter of the late John and Mary Spaeth Vogel. She entered the Order of 
the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1899 and professed her vows 
in 1901. She served the order as a music teacher at Lindsay, Neb., Yuma 
and Komathke, Ariz., Auburndale, Sherwood, Hilbert, Rhinelander, Manistique, 
Oshkosh, Menominee, Mich., Hollandtown, Petoskey, Mich., Blommington, Ill., 
Reedsville and Manitowoc.
Survivors include three brothers, Bernard, of Manitowoc, Frank, of Rt. 4, 
Manitowoc, and Richard, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday and 
Wednesday prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 31, 1973


SR. M. THERESA VOGEL

Sister Theresa Vogel, age 62, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, Manitowoc, died Friday evening, March 1, 1996, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 1996, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Rev. Louis Fronczek, OFM will officiate at the Mass of Christian 
Burial. Burial will be in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Theresa was born September 13, 1933, at West Point, Nebraska, daughter 
of the late William and Anna Lummel Vogel. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree 
from Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. Sister entered the convent in 1947, and 
professed her vows in 1952. She served as a primary grade school teacher at 
St. Andrew, Manitowoc; St. Joseph and St. Philip, Green Bay; St. Therese, 
Appleton; Holy Rosary, New Holstein; St. Mary, Rhinelander; St. Peter, 
Middleton; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; St. Andrew-Thomas, Potosi, Wis.; Holy 
Name, Escanaba, Mich; Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb. and Immaculate Conception, 
Yuma, Az. She also served as secretary at St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; 
driver and mail room attendant at the Motherhouse; volunteer worker at Brown 
County Health Center, Green Bay, and Outagamie County Health Center, Appleton, 
Wis. She has been residing at the Motherhouse since 1990.
Survivors include Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters and 
two brothers-in-law, Agnes and Robert Martin, Brighton, Col., Leona and Virgil 
Nelson, Omaha, Neb., and Dorothy Davis, Englewood, Col.; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Richard and Linda Vogel, Galena, Ms., Robert and Debra Dinslage, 
West Point, Neb.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. on Monday 
evening, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 3, 1996 P. A2


SR. M. WALBURGA VOGEL

Sister M. Wallburga(sic), 80, died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, after a long illness. Funeral services will be at 8 am Wednesday 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel, Silver Lake. The Rev. D.E. Hurley will officiate 
and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister M. Wallburga was born at Whitelaw, July 3, 1876, daughter of the late 
John and Mary Vogel. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity 
at Manitowoc in 1897 and had been at Holy Family Hospital for 40 years. 
Surviving are five sisters Sister M. Robert of Neopit, Wis., Mrs. Anna Klingeisen 
and Mrs. Peter Holschbach of Manitowoc, Mrs. Charles Brandl of Cato and Mrs. 
Daniel Geiger of Brillion and five brothers, John of Antioch, Ill., Frank and 
Richard of Manitowoc and Louis and Bernard of Cato.
Friends may call at the convent chapel.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., April 2, 1957 page 11


SR. MARY PAUL VOLLMER

Sister Mary Paul Vollmer, age 99, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday, August 3, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 8, 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 Louise Marie Vollmer was born January 22, 1898, in Hilbert, daughter of 
the late Fred and Anna Grones Vollmer. She entered the Convent in 1915 and professed 
her vows in 1918. Sister Mary Paul earned a Bachelor of Music Degree and a Master of 
Music Degree from Chicago Conservatory of Music, Chicago, Ill. Sister Mary Paul 
served as a teacher of music at St. John, Antigo, St. Rose, Clintonville, St. Philip, 
St. Agnes, St. Bernard, Green Bay, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, Holy Family Conservatory, 
Manitowoc; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, St. Agnes, Mingo Junction and St. Benedict, 
Cambridge, Ohio. After retiring from active ministry in 1969, she continued to give 
music lessons at the Motherhouse and worked for the craft room. Since 1984, she had 
resided at St. Rita Health Care Facilities.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. 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, August 5, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. ADALBERT VONDRACEK

Sister M. Adalbert, about 73, of the Holy Family convent at Silver Lake, died 
Sunday night at Holy Family hospital after an illness of a few days.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the convent, the Rev. Frank J. 
Svatek, the deceased’s nephew, officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining 
cemetery.
Sister Adalbert was born Mary Vondracek. She taught in most of the parochial 
schools in the northern half of the county, including Kellnersville, Francis 
Creek, Whitelaw and Reedsville. Until she was taken ill she was teaching at 
the Guardian Angels boarding school at Oneida.
She is survived by six sisters, Mrs. Frances King of Wautoma, Mrs. Emil Svatek 
of Reedsville, Mrs. Wenzel Sinkaula of Kewaunee, Mrs. Caroline Tikalsky of 
Brillion, Mrs. Anton Hochman of route 1, Whitelaw and Mrs. Frank Schneider of 
Chicago; and three brothers, Frank Vondracek of Kaukauna, Daniel Vondracek of 
Menomonie and Steve Vondracek of Greenleaf.
The body may be viewed any time tomorrow at the convent chapel.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 30, 1947  P. 2


SR. M. EULOGIA WALL

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


SR. M. PATRICIA ANN WALSH

Sister Patricia Ann Walsh, age 92, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity died Thursday, April 8, 2004, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Blanche Walsh was born Aug. 15, 1911, in Potosi, Wis., daughter of the 
late Joseph and Anna Wallenhorst Walsh.
She entered the convent in 1927 and professed her vows in 1930. Sister Patricia Ann 
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Norbert College, De Pere, and a Master of 
Education degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Sister Patricia Ann served 
as a teacher and/or principal at St. John, Antigo; St. Joseph, Waukesha; St. Joseph, 
Kellnersville; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; St. Paul, Manitowoc; 
St. Pius X., Appleton; all of Wisconsin; and St. Agnes, Mingo Junction, Ohio.
She also served as a librarian at St. Agnes, Green Bay. 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; a sister: Patricia 
Langmeier, Prairie du Chien, Wis.; two brothers and three sisters-in-law; Donald 
and Helen Walsh, Marvin and Dorothy David, Potosi, Wis.; and Isabelle Walsh, Dubuque, 
Iowa. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 
4 to 8 p.m. Monday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held at 
7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 10, 2004  P. A3


SR. M. RICHARD WAGNER

Sister M. Richard Wagner, 90, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. F.F. Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the 
convent cemetery.
Sister M. Richard, nee Sophia Wagner, was born Feb. 20, 1881, at Ashton, 
Wis., daughter of the late Carl and Josephine Glockner Wagner. She entered 
the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Jan. 26, 1916, and 
professed her vows July 3, 1918. She taught at St. Boniface Parochial School, 
Manitowoc, Oconto Falls, Waukesha, Rice Lake, New Holstein, Sherwood and 
Antigo. Following her retirement she performed general work at St. Joseph 
Home, West Point, Neb. Later she worked as seamstress for the aspirants at 
Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the convent this Tuesday afternoon and evening and 
Wednesday until the time of service.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 2, 1971


SR. M. LEONETTE WAHL

Sister Mary Leonette, 57, former Xray technician at Good Samaritan Hospital 
was a native of Woodsfield, died Monday at the Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc, 
Wis., where she had been the past two years. She left Zanesville a few years ago 
for West Point, Nebraska and had been ill for some time.
Sister Leonette was born in Woodsfield, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wahl. 
She entered the Franciscan Convent in 1917. She attended parochial schools in 
Woodsfield before becoming associated with the hospital at Zanesville and taught 
school at Cambridge. She leaves her mother of Cuyahoga Falls; three sisters, Mrs. 
Joseph Bender, also of Cuyahoga Falls, Mrs. Eloise Donahue of Akron and Mrs. 
Angela Cheslock of Stow; a brother, Francis Wahl of Cuyahoga Falls; an aunt, Miss 
Agnes Wahl of Zanesville and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial will be in Manitowoc.
Cambridge Daily Jeffersonian, Wed., March 26, 1958 page 7


MOTHER M. ODELIA WAHL

Death on Thurs. morning in the Cloister at Silver Lake after a long 
difficult illness of Sister O'Delia of consumption. The deceased, 
who was 50 yrs. of age, was born in Dayton, Ohio. The funeral took 
place Sat.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1899
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Sister Odella of Silver Lake Convent died on Monday after years of ill heath. 
She was at one time Mother Superior of the Convent.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 5, 1899 p.7
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FIRST MOTHER GENERAL OF THE FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF CHARITY
Passes Away in Alverno, Wisconsin; Was Born in Dayton and Has a Sister Here
Mother Mary Odelia, the foundress and first mother general of the Franciscan 
Sisters of Charity, passed away at the mother house, Alverno, Wis., Thursday, 
Sept. 25. Her death was due to consumption of the throat, from which she had 
been suffering more or less acutely for a number of years. Archbishop Katzer 
officiated at her requiem service which took place Saturday morning.
Mother Odelia was born in Dayton, Ohio nearly fifty-three years ago. Early 
manifesting a desire to embrace the religious life, she was placed by her 
mother at the age of fifteen in charge of the Sisters of the Precious Blood, 
who then conducted a boarding school for young ladies at Munster, Ohio. It 
was at this place and at the convent of Notre Dame, Milwaukee, where she 
subsequently spent two years, that she received the solid religious training 
which fitted her so well for her future work.
At the age of nineteen, she with two other young ladies similarly disposed, 
accompanied a colony of settlers to St. Nazianz, Wis.  Shortly after her arrival 
she made the acquaintance of the late Rev. Joseph Fessler and from his hands she 
and her companions received the habit of the Third Order of St. Francis, Nov. 9, 
1869. This little band of four, who chose her as their mother, formed the nucleus 
of the present flourishing community.
Mother Odelia was a woman of remarkable ability and directed the community with 
great prudence from 1869 to 1876 and again after a brief interval until 1891 when 
her failing health rendered it necessary to release her from the cares of the 
office. A surviving sister of Mother Mary Odelia (who is better known by the name 
of Miss Rosa Vahl) is Mrs. Minnie Kruetzmann, living at 106 Washington Street, 
this city.
Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio  Oct. 30, 1899


SR. M. BEATA WARNECK

Sister M. Beata Warneck, 91, Holy Family Convent, Route 5, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday of injuries following an auto accident. The former Josephine Warneck 
was born July 4, 1882 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late George and 
Constance Kubacki Warneck. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity in 1907. She taught at Antigo, Rhinelander, Kaukauna, Oneida, Sturgeon 
Bay and Greenleaf. She retired in 1967. 
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Wage, Milwaukee; a niece, Sister Theresa 
Serrogy, St. Paul School, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services were held Saturday at Holy Family convent Chapel, the Rev. 
Ferdinand Dupont officiating. Burial was in the convent cemetery.
Denmark Press, Thursday, Nov. 15, 1973 page 6


SR. M. HUBERT WASCHBISCH

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


SR. M. ETHEL WEBER

Sr. M. Ethel (Elizabeth) Weber, OSF, 98, died May 13 at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. Sr. Weber served as a teacher in Wisconsin, Ohio, Nebraska and 
Illinois. In the Diocese of Green Bay she served at St. John, Antigo; St. Mary, 
Kaukauna; St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. Therese, Appleton and St. Joseph, Manitowoc. 
She also served as a librarian in the Diocesan Office in Green Bay, at Xavier 
High School in Appleton and at Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sr. Weber, a 
graduate of St. Norbert College, DePere and St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minn., 
retired to Holy Family Convent in 1992 and had been a resident of St. Rita 
Health Center at the Motherhouse since the summer of 1998. She is survived by 
the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters, Minnie Krammin, 
Allegan, Mich., Josie Schnurer, Manistique, Mich., and Grace Gonyea, Morrison, 
CO; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Matthew and Frances Weber and Frank and 
Evelyn Weber, all of Manistique, Mich., nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Samuel D. Jadin, 
O.Praem, on May 17 at Holy Family Convent Chapel followed by burial in the 
Holy Family Cemetery.
Green Bay Compass, Fri., May 20, 2005
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Sister Ethel Weber, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
age 98, of the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Friday, May 13, 2005 at 
Holy Family Convent.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. The 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 Elizabeth Weber on Sept. 22, 1906 in Manistique, Mich., daughter 
of the late Sebastian and Theresa Schweiger Weber. Sister Ethel earned a Bachelor 
of Arts degree from St. Norbert College, DePere, and a Bachelor of Science degree 
from the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minn. She entered the convent in 
1920 and professed her vows in 1925. She is a member of Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity. Sister Ethel served as a teacher of primary grades at St. Mary, 
Rhinelander; St. John, Antigo; St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Joseph, Green Bay; St. 
Therese, Appleton; St. Joseph, Manitowoc; St. Mary, Delaware; SS Peter & Paul, 
Wellston, Ohio; Holy Family, Lindsay; Guardian Angels, West Point, Neb.; and St. 
Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. She also served as a librarian in the Diocesan office, 
Green Bay; Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha; Xavier High School, Appleton; 
Holy Family College, Manitowoc; St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill.; Holy Name of 
Escanaba, Mich., and performed various tasks at St. Francis de Sales, Manistique, 
Mich. She retired to Holy Family Convent in 1992 and has been a resident of St. 
Rita Health Center since the summer of 1998.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters: 
Minnie Krammin, Allegan, Mich.; Josie Schnurer, Manistique, Mich.; Grace Gonyea, 
Morrison, Colo.; two brothers and two sisters-in-law: Matthew and Frances Weber, 
Frank Weber and Evelyn Weber, all of Manistique, Mich.; nieces, nephews, other 
relative and friends also survive.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 pm. Monday, May 6, 2005 at  the Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A prayer service will beheld at 7 p.m. on Monday.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 15, 2005  P. A3


SR. M. LEAH WEBER

Sister Leah Weber, age 97, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
died Tuesday afernoon, May 25, 2004, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2004, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O.Praem with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Mary Catherine Weber was born April 20, 1907, in Marinette, daughter 
of the late Matthew and Mary Krcma Weber. She entered the convent in 1935 and 
professed her vows in 1938. Sister Leah earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy 
Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Leah served as an elementary teacher at St. 
Michael, Whitelaw; Sacred Heart, Sherwood; Corpus Christi & St. Joseph, Sturgeon 
Bay; SS Peter & Paul, Kiel; St. Mary, Algoma; St. Bernard, Green Bay; Immaculate 
Conception, Oneida; St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio; Guardian Angels, West Point; 
and Holy Family, Lindsay, Neb. After her retirement from active ministry in 1986, 
she resided at Ozanam Home, New Berlin, and St. Francis 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, nieces, nephews, the 
relatives and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 
4 to 8 p.m. Thursday (TODAY), where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 27, 2004.  P. A3


SR. M. VALERIUS WEBER

Sister M. Valerius, 77, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 4 pm Friday at 
Holy Family Convent Chapel, Rt. 1, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ronald T. Kirk, O. Praem., 
will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Valerius, nee Amelia Weber, was born July 13, 1892 at Tower City, N.D., 
daughter of the late John and Katherine Valerius Weber. She entered the convent 
in January, 1916 and professed her vows July 3, 1918. Sister Valerius was a 
homemaker and helped with the teaching at San Xavier Indian Mission, Tucson, 
Ariz., for eight years. Other assignments included caring for the sick at St. 
Joseph Home, West Point, Neb., and she spent the last 31 years at Holy Family 
Convent.
Survivors include two brothers, Fred Weber of Rice Lake, Wis., and Edward Weber 
of Escanaba, Mich., and a sister, Mrs. Lewis Leibly of Milwaukee. Friends may 
call at the convent this Thursday evening and Friday until time of service.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., July 2, 1970 page T11


CASPER WEGEMER

LIFE SPAN OF 85 YEARS IS ENDED Sunday
An active life of 85 years was brought to a close for Kasper (sic) Wegemer at 
the Holy Family hospital here last ngiht, death coming as he was fully conscious 
and aware of what was taking place about him. Up until the time of his death, he 
remained active and was about the hospital as usual only a short time before he 
died as he sat on the edge of his bed.
Born in St. Mary's Pennsylvania on September 18, 1845, he later moved to Petoskey, 
Michigan, where he followed his trade of a mason for 46 years prior to his coming 
to the hospital here six years ago to make his home. His death occurred two years 
and one day following that of Mrs. Wegemer. His only immediate survivor is a 
daughter, Sister Magna at the hospital here.
Funeral services will be held at the Holy Family convent chapel on Wednesday 
morning at 8:30 o'clock with burial taking place at the convent cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 21, 1930 P. 6


SR. M. EMILY WEGEMER

Sister Emily Wegemer, 87, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Mantiowoc, died Monday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Chapel of Holy Family 
Convent. The Rev. Rondald Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in 
the convent cemetery.
Sister Wegemer was born Adeline Wegemer Feb. 6, 1883, at Petoskey, Mich., daughter 
of the late Francis and Mary Fochtman Wegemer. She entered the Order of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity in 1900 and professed her vows in 1904. She obtained 
a M.A. degree from Catholic University, Washington, D.C., and had taught in 
elementary and high schools at Kaukauna, Plymouth, Brillion, Oconto Falls, Potosi, 
Zanesville, Ohio, and Ironwood, Mich.
Survivors include a brother, the Rev. Ludger Wegemer, O.F.M., of Cleveland, Ohio, 
and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Paulus, of Petoskey, Mich.
Friends may call at the convent Wednesday afternoon and evening. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 17, 1970
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(b. 06 Feb 1883/d. Feb 1970/SSDI)


SR. M. REGIS WEGEMER

Sister M. Regis, 91, of Holy Family convent, Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the convent chapel. 
The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O Praem, will officiate and burial will be in 
the convent cemetery.
Sister Regis was the former Emma Wegemer and was born Nov. 28, 1876, 
at St. Mary's, Pa., daughter of the late Frank and Mary Fochtman 
Wegemer. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian charity 
July 15, 1892, and professed her vows Aug. 4, 1897. She taught 
schools at St. Joseph, Green Bay, Holy Redeemer, Two Rivers, and 
St. Paul Wrightstown.
Survivors include a brother, the Rev. Ludger Wegemer, of Cleveland, 
Ohio; two sisters Sister M. Emily at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
and Mrs. Joseph Paulus of Petoskey, Mich.
Friends may call at the convent until 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening 
and from 1:30 p.m. Wednesday until time of services. 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 9, 1968 P.17


SR. CLARE WEGMANN

Sister Clare Wegmann, age 83, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Friday, November 18, 2011 at Holy Family Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc. The former Clara Wegmann was born on April 8, 1928, in Bloomington, 
Wisconsin, daughter of the late Henry and Emma (Osterhaus) Wegmann. She entered 
the convent in 1947 and professed her vows in 1949. Sister Clare earned a 
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Sister 
Clare served as a Primary teacher at St. Philip and St. Joseph, Green Bay, St. 
Mary and St. William, Waukesha, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. Francis, 
Hollandtown, St. Augustine, Chilton, St. Bernadine, Appleton, Holy Innocents, 
Manitowoc, Holy Rosary, New Holstein, St. Paul, Wrightstown, St. Mary, Brillion, 
St. Mary, Bloomington, St. Mary, Clarks Mills, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, St. 
Aloysius, Kaukauna, Wisconsin; Guardian Angels, West Point, Nebraska. Also, she 
was a helper, a tutor and performed various activities at St. Francis and Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc, St. Phillip, Green Bay, Holy Rosary, New Holstein and 
taught Religious classes at St. Peter the Fisherman, Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Since 
2008, she had been a resident at St. Rita Health Center, Manitowoc.
Survivors include The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, one sister and 
brother-in-law, Jerry and Norma White, Madison; two brothers and sisters-in-law, 
Joseph and Elizabeth Wegmann, Oscar and Coletta Wegmann, Bloomington, Wisconsin; 
nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by close family member including her sister, Sister St. 
Thomas Wegmann, also a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 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 friend at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc from 
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2011. A prayer service will be held at 
7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 2011


SR. M. ST. THOMAS WEGMANN

Sister St. Thomas Wegmann, 68, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died early 
Sunday morning, December 28, 1986 at the Convent. Funeral services will be 
10:30 am Tuesday at Holy Family convent Chapel. Rev. Flavian Blong, OFM, Cap., 
will officiate with burial to follow at Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Wegmann, nee Viola Wegmann, was born September 8, 1918 at Bloomington, 
Wisconsin, daughter of the late Henry and Emma Osterhaus Wegmann. She entered 
the Convent in 1938 and professed her vows in 1941. Sister earned her B.A. 
Degree from Mt. St. Mary University at Los Angeles, California and her M.A. 
Degree from Marquette University at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sister taught at St. 
Joseph at Waukesha, Wisconsin; St. Phillip at Green Bay, Wisconsin; San Rouge 
at Santa Barbara, California; St. John at Antigo, Wisconsin; St. Rose at 
Clintonville, Wisconsin; Catholic Memorial High School at Waukesha, Wisconsin; 
Holy Name High School at Escanaba, Michigan; St. Francis Xavier High School at 
Petoskey, Michigan; Holy Family Academy at Manitowoc; Silver Lake College at 
Manitowoc and St. Ambrose High School at Ironwood, Michigan. Sister served as 
local director at Holy Innocents of Manitowoc, Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc 
and Xavier High School at Appleton. Since her recent illness, Sister had been 
residing at Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; four sisters and 
three brothers-in-law, Sister Clare Wegmann, O.S.F., of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, 
Marie and Ray Errthum of Cassville, Wisconsin, Frances and Leonard Schauff of 
Cassville, Wisconsin and Norma and Gerald White of Madison, Wisconsin and two 
brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Elizabeth Wegmann and Oscar and Colette 
Wegmann, all of Bloomington, Wisconsin.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 8 pm this Monday. 
Prayer service will be held at 7 pm at the Holy Family Convent Chapel. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 29, 1986 page 18


REV. MATHIAS WELBES

Death, following an illness of five days, claimed Rev. M. Welbes, for years 
one of the best known priests of the Green Bay diocese, his demise occurring 
Saturday at the Holy Family hospital where he had made his home for four 
years. Father Welbes was 74 and had been in charge of parishes at New Franken, 
Two Rivers, Sherwood and Francis Creek. He was born at Luxemburg. A brother 
is also at the hospital. The burial was held at Silver Lake today.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 8, 1908
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Death Saturday in local Holy Family Hospital, where he had been a patient 
for four years, of 74-year old Rev. M. Welbes. The funeral was held Tuesday 
in the cemetery at Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1908 


THOMAS WELBES

Thomas Welden(sic), who lived at the Holy Family Hospital for over twenty years, 
died last Friday. He was seventy-nine years of age and but for cousins and nephews 
was alone in the world.
Mr. Welden was born in Germany but came to this country when a child. For many 
years he acted as a sexton to a brother who was a priest and came with that 
brother to the hospital here. The brother died a number of years ago. A cousin, 
Rev. Alphonse Roder at Kiel and a nephew, Rev. Memmers at Bridgewater, South Dakota 
and another nephew, Dr. Michael Weldon at Gilbertville, Tennessee survive him.
The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Paul's Church. Interment was in the 
cemetery at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 2, 1925


SR. M. VIRGINESE WELCH

Sr. Virginese Welch, OSF, 97, died March 3, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. 
Sr. Virginese, a graduate of St. Norbert college whose home parish was St. 
Patrick, Maple Grove, served as an elementary teacher and/or principal in 
Wisconsin, Delaware, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan. In the Diocese of Green Bay, 
she served at St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay St. Patrick, Askeaton; Sacred Heart, 
Sherwood; St. Joseph, Kellnersville; St. Anne, Francis Creek; St. Aloysius 
and St. Mary, Kaukauna; St. Mary, Clarks Mills; Ss. Peter and Paul, Kiel; St. 
Gabriel, Neenah and Sacred Heart, Oshkosh. Following her retirement from 
education in 1990, she performed various tasks at Holy Family Convent. Since 
2000, Sr. Virginese had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the 
Motherhouse. 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 March 7 at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel.
Green Bay Compass, Fri., March 10, 2006 page 5


SR. M. ALMA WESTENBERGER

Sister Alma Westenberger, age 103, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Saturday, October 1, 1994, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 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 Olive Westenberger was born October 5, 1890, in Sherwood, Wis., daughter 
of the late Peter and Catherine Wirtz Westenberger. She entered the convent in 1907 
and professed her vows in 1912. Sister Alma earned a B.A. Degree from St. Norbert 
College, De Pere. She served as an elementary school teacher at Oshkosh, Rhinelander, 
Maple Grove, Appleton, New Holstein, Hilbert, Clintonville, Mackville, Brillion, 
Kellnersville; Cambridge and Zanesville, Ohio, Ironwood and Menominee Mich. After 
retiring from teaching in 1970, she worked at St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, for 14 years 
and then resided at St. Francis Convent, Hollandtown, until 1986, at which time she 
cared for her sister in Sherwood, Wis., for four years. After the death of her sister, 
Sister Alma resided at St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, for several months and in 1991 
retired to the Motherhouse. She was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; friends and relatives.
Friends may call on Tuesday, October 4, 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 3, 1994  P. A2


SR. M. ROSE ANTHONY WESTERMAN

Sister Rose Anthony Westerman, age 84, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Sunday, April 9, 2000, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 14, 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 Gertrude Westerman on February 16, 1916, in Creighton, Neb., 
daughter of late Anton and Elizabeth Burkhardt Westerman. Sister Rose Anthony 
earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere and a Master 
of Arts Degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee. She entered the convent in 
1930, and professed her vows in 1934. Sister Rose Anthony served as an elementary 
teacher and/or principal at Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, St. John, Antigo, St. Mary, 
Rhinelander, St. Mary, Brillion, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, Guardian Angels, Oneida, 
St. Philip and St. Bernard, Green Bay, St. Mary and St. Joseph, Waukesha, St. 
Gabriel, Neenah, St. Peter, Middleton, Wis., St. Willibrord, Chicago, Ill., San 
Xavier, Tucson, Ariz., and St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio. She also served as 
Librarian at St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich., and as Administrator of Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 1992, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health 
Center. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three sisters and 
a brother-in-law, Theresa Uhing, Rosemary and Ray Lang, West Point, Neb., Ella 
Hoesche, Crete, Neb.; one brother and three sisters-in-law, Joseph and Betty 
Westerman, West Point, Neb., Viola Westerman, Seymour, Helen Westerman, Green 
Bay. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent and 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, April 12, 2000  P. A2


SR. M. ANITA WESTPHAL

Sister M. Anita, 76, of Holy Family Convent died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, where she was a patient three weeks. Funeral services will be at 9 
am Wednesday at the convent chapel, the Rev. Ronald Kirk O.Praem, officiating 
and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Anita was Julitta Westphal and was born May 27, 1893 at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Henry and Anna Stephany Westphal. She entered the convent 
in May, 1913 and professed her vows in July, 1916. She had her master's degree 
from Marquette and had taught at Oconto Falls, Sturgeon Bay and St. Joseph, 
Alverno before retiring.
She is survived by a brother, Henry of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Marie 
Van Weedle of Appleton, Mrs. Gertrude Shimek of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Mrs. 
Evangeline Lodl of Black River Falls, Wis. Friends may call at the chapel from 
2 to 9 pm Tuesday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 16, 1969 page 16


SR. M. SYRA WHITMAN

Sister Syra Whitman, age 88, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity and currently residing at A Peace Place for Children in Williamsburg, 
Ky., died Tuesday, March 10, 1998, at Jellico Community Hospital, Jellico, 
Tenn.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 1998, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Rev. DePaul Sobotka O.F.M. will celebrate the Mass of 
Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Florence Whitman was born May 9, 1909, in Rhinelander, Wis., daughter 
of the late Henry Whitman and Anna Cihanski. She entered the Convent in 1924 and 
professed her vows in 1928. Sister Syra earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. 
Norbert College, DePere, Wis., and a Master of Education Degree from Loyola 
University, Chicago, Ill. Sister Syra served as an elementary school teacher at 
St. Joseph, Oneida, St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Ann, New Holstein, St. Joseph, Rice 
Lake, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., St. Nicholas, Zanesville, Ohio, St. 
Willibrord, Chicago, Ill. For nearly 30 years, she served as a teacher of the 
deaf through Catholic Charities of Chicago and St. Francis de Paul Elementary, 
St. Mary of Perpetual Help, Leo High School and as a principal of Marian South 
at Most Holy Redeemer, Chicago, Ill. Since her retirement from active ministry 
in the field of education, she has been caring for children at A Peace Place for 
Children in Williamsburg, Ky. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister and 
brother-in-law; Nellie and Ronald Lewis, Rhinelander, Wis.; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 13, 1998, 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 is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1998  P. 2
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Sister M. Syra Specializes in Work with Deaf
Photo
Outstanding work in the fiend of deaf education is being accomplished by 
Sister Mr. Syra, a native of Rhinelander. Sr. M. Syra, the daughter of the 
late Henry and Anna Whitman, attended St. Mary's School, the McCord School 
and Rhinelander High School. She entered the Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc 
in 1924.
Two years later, she was received into the order and became a Franciscan Sister 
of Christian Charity. She attended Holy Family college of Manitowoc and St. 
Norbert's College, West DePere where she received her bachelor of arts degree. 
Her masters in education was obtained at Loyola University, Chicago, Ill.
Sister Syra has been teaching deaf children in the archdiocesan schools of 
Chicago for the past five years. This summer she was instructor in a training 
course for teachers of the deaf at Loyola. Prior to her work with the deaf she 
taught in various schools of Wisconsin, Ohio and Michigan. Sister Syra is the 
sister of Mrs. Ronald (Nellie) Lewis, 803 Randell Ave., James Whitman, Woodruff 
and of the late Eugene (Ike) Whitman. She will be visiting her sister and brother 
August 23 and 24 before continuing instruction in St. Francis DePaul School for 
the Deaf where she is principal.
Rhinelander Daily News, Rhinelander, WI  Aug. 21, 1958


SR. AGNES MARIE WICKESBERG

Funeral services of Sister Agnes Marie Wickesberg, 75, of Holy Family convent, 
who died Saturday afternoon, August 10, at The Holy Family Convent, will be 
10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Gabriel Hinkes O. 
Praem will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Holy 
Family Convent Cemetery.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 7:30 o'cock to 9 o'clock this 
Tuesday evening, where a prayer service will be 7 o'clock this evening. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 13, 1985 P. 3
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(Continued from page 3)
Sister Agnes Marie Wickesberg, 75, of The Holy Family Convent, died Saturday, 
August 10, at The Holy Family Convent. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Gabriel Hines O. Praem will 
officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Holy Family 
Convent Cemetery.
The former Elizabeth Clare Wickesberg, was born Jan. 19, 1910, at Appleton, 
daughter of the late Julius and Agnes Becher Wickesberg. She entered the Convent 
in 1936 and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1939. Sister Agnes Marie received her BA 
degree from Holy Family College at Manitowoc. Sister taught at St. Joseph at 
Waukesha, St. Patrick at Maple Grove, St. John at Antigo, St. Joseph and St. 
Phillip at Green Bay, St. John the Baptist at Seymour, St. Peter and St. Paul 
at Kiel, St. Anthony at Octonto (sic) Falls, St. Mary at Rhinelander, retiring 
to The Holy Family convent in 1983.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Anton and Marie Wickesberg and Herbert and Ceil Wickesberg of 
Appleton; two sisters, Sister Julius Wickesberg, OSF of St. Mary Convent, 
Kaukauna and Agnes Wickkesberg (sic) of Appleton.
Friends may call at The Holy Family Convent Chapel, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 
where a prayer service will be 7 p.m. in The Convent Chapel. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter August 12, 1985 P. 5 


SR. M. BERDELLE WIESE

Sister Berdelle Wiese, age 83, a member of the Francis Convent, Manitowoc, 
died Thursday, January 15, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 19, 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 Marie Wiese was born August 15, 1914, in Lindsay, Neb., daughter of 
the late Bernard and Mathilda Solinger Wiese. She entered the convent in 1930 
and professed her vows in 1934. Sister Berdelle earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree 
from College of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande, Albuquerque, N.M.; a Master of 
Arts Degree from Loyola University, Los Angeles, Calif.; and a Master of Science 
Degree from Mankato State College, Mankato, Minn. Sister Berdelle served as a 
teacher and or principal at St. Mary, Kaukauna, St. Mary and St. John, Antigo, 
St. Therese, Appleton, Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Mary, 
Brillion, St. Rose, Clintonville, St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio, Sacred Heart, 
Covered Wells, St. John Indian School, Komathke, Ariz., San Roque, Santa Barbara, 
Calif. She is also a 27 year faculty member of Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. 
Since 1988, she had been residing at St. Francis Convent. Sister Berdelle is a 
member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; two sisters-in-law, 
Theresa Wiese, Genoa, Neb., Bertha Wiese, Columbus, Neb.; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 1998


SR. M. ELEANORE WILHELM

Manitowoc Nun Dies
Sister Mary Eleanor Wilhelm, 21, of the Holy Family Convent at Manitowoc, 
died Friday at a Madison hospital.
Madison Capital Times, Sat., Mar. 15, 1941 page 5
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reindl returned to their home in Madison after attending 
the funeral of Sister Mary Eleanor Wilhelm, Monday at the Holy Family Convent 
in Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Mar. 19, 1941 page 22


SR. MARY ARNOLD WILS

Sister Mary Arnold Wils, age 83, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Thursday, June 1, 2000, at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2000, at Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Samuel D. 
Jadin, O.Praem, with burial in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Margaret Wils was born March 17, 1917, in Escanaba, Mich., daughter of the late 
Joseph and Stephanie Boes Wils. She attended high school and Cloverland Commmercial 
College. She entered the convent in 1952 and pronounced her vows in 1957. Sister 
Mary Arnold served as an office worker at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, and at 
St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point, Neb. She also performed household tasks 
at Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Cowlic, Ariz., Sacred Heart Seminary, Oneida, Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc, Ozanam Home, New Berlin and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, Wis. 
Since 1997, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, Mary Wils, 
Escanaba, Mich.; other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday, June 4, 2000, from 4-8 p.m. at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 2000 P. A2


SR. M. JUANITA WILSON

Sister Juanita Wilson, age 86, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died Sunday evening, April 14, 2013 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
The former Mary Wilson was born on June 26, 1926 in Komlick, Arizona, a Native 
American belonging to the tribe Tohono O'Odham, daughter of the late John Wilson 
and Maria Noriego Wilson Moreno. She entered the Convent in 1948 and professed 
her vows in 1950. Sister Juanita earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Holy 
Family College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Sister Juanita served as a teacher of 
Kindergarten through fifth grade at Holy Cross, Cross Village, St. Peter, Bapchule, 
St. John, Komatke, San Xavier, Tucson, and St. Anthony, Topawa, Arizona and St. 
Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii. In her semi-retirement, she served in various ministries: 
remedial teacher, librarian, secretary, food service, driver and helper at Sacred 
Heart, Sherwood, St. Mary, Greenleaf, St. Thomas Moore, St. Pius X, Xavier Convent, 
Appleton, San Damiano, Slinger, Holy Innocents and Roncalli, Holy Family Convent, 
St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc, Catholic Memorial Convent, Waukesha, Wisconsin. 
She also took care of her Mother and helped at St. Catherine, Topawa, Arizona. 
She had been a resident of St. Rita Health Center since 2009. She is a member of 
the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a stepbrother: 
Anthony Moreno, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
Fr. Placid Stroik, OFM with burial at Holy Family Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013. A prayer service will 
be held at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 2013 


SR. MARY PASCHAL WILSON

Sister Mary Paschal Wilson, 53, of Holy Family Convent, Alverno, died Sunday 
morning at the convent.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Alverno. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O Praem, will officiate with burial in the 
convent cemetery.
Sister Mary Paschel nee Rose Ann Wilson, was born 4th June, 1920, at Escanaba, 
Mich., daughter of the late William and Almira Lasalle Wilson. She entered the 
order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1935 and professed her vows 
in 1938. She taught at Waukesha, Lindsay and West Point, Neb., and Holy Family 
Academy and College, Manitowoc. 
Survivors include four brothers; William of Sheboygan, Walter of Milwaukee, 
Wallace of Tacoma, Wash., and Willard, of Shirley, Mass.;four sisters, Miss Mary 
Alice Wilson, of Milwaukee, Miss Cecile Wilson, of Crystal Falls, Mich., Mrs. 
John Banks, of Beaver Dam and Mrs. Urban Dahl, of Cedarburg.
Friends may call at the convent from 2 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and 
Tuesday prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, is in 
charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Harold Times, Monday 7th May, 1973 p.3
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The record of death at the Manitowoc County Court House notes she was born 
4th June, 1920 in Michigan. It notes she had a religious vocation. She died 
6th May, 1973 at the Motherhouse rural Manitowoc, WI.


SR. M. ELISE WINKLER

Sister Elise Winkler, age 92, a member of the Franciscan Sisters 
of Christian Charity, died Monday, November 27, 1995, at Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 
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 Helen Winkler was born October 14, 1903, in Lindsay, Neb., 
daughter of the late Louis and Mary Galligan Winkler. She entered 
the convent in 1924. Sister Elise earned a Bachelor of Music Degree 
and a Master of Music Degree from Chicago Conservatory, Chicago, Ill. 
She served as a teacher of music at St. John, Antigo, Sacred Heart, 
Manitowoc, Holy Family Conservatory, Manitowoc, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh, 
St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, Wis.; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; 
St. Mary, Delaware; St. Nicholas, Zenesville, Ohio; Guardian Angels, 
West Point, Neb. After retiring from active ministry in 1986, she had 
been residing at Holy Family Convent.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; three 
sisters and a brother-in-law, Ethel Tibbels, Oakland, Neb., Luigene and 
Roy Broberg, Dodge City, Kan., Elizabeth Winkler, Omaha, Neb.; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 1995, 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, November 28, 1995 P. A2


SR. M. EVA WISSBAUM

Sister Eva Wissbaum, 91, a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, 
died Tuesday, January 5, at St. Mary Convent Chapel in West Point, Neb.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Convent Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Walker OFM, Cap. will celebrate the Mass of 
Christian Burial and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Eva was born Gertrude Anna Wissbaum, March 7, 1890, at Lancaster, Wis., 
daughter of the late Jacob and Justina Ohlert Wissbaum. She entered the Order 
of Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity in 1906, and professed her vows in 
1911. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Catholic University, 
Washington D.C. and continued her education at St. Norbert College, Loras College 
of Dubuque, Iowa, and Holy Family College, Manitowoc. She taught schools at 
Mackville, Rhinelander, Chilton and St. Boniface of Manitowoc and at Escanaba, 
Mich. She was principal of schools at Antigo, Kaukauna, Appleton and Rosecrans, 
Ohio. She taught high school at Potosi, Wis., and Ironwood, Mich. Since 19168 (sic), 
Sister Eva was secretary to the Central High School in West Point, Neb.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, a newphew, Francis 
Wissbaun of Lancaster, Wis., and a niece, Mrs. Leo Wissbaum of Belleville, Ill.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 6, 1982 P. 3


SR. M. ROBERTA WOLFF

Sister Roberta Wolff, age 100, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died on Monday evening, Oct. 19, 2009, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Gertrude Wolff was born on Jan. 31, 1909, in Petoskey, Mich., daughter 
of the late Robert and Veronica (Thomas) Wolff. She entered the Convent in 1924 
and professed her vows in 1927. Sister Roberta earned a Bachelor of Arts degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Education degree from 
Marquette University, Milwaukee. Sister Roberta served as an elementary teacher 
and/or principal at St. John, Antigo; St. Andrew and Holy Innocents, Manitowoc; 
St. Mary, Bloomington; St. Patrick, Maple Grove; Holy Family, Marinette; St. 
Anthony, Oconto Falls; Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay, all of Wisconsin; St. Nicholas, 
Zanesville, Ohio; St. John, Marquette, St. Anne, Menominee, St. Francis Xavier, 
Petoskey, and St. Anne, Escanaba, all of Michigan. In 1958-60, she co-authored THE 
MADONNA SPELLER Series, an outstanding series of text-workbooks planned especially 
for the Catholic school system. She also served as administrator of St. Joseph Home, 
West Point, Neb. After her retirement from active ministry, she performed various 
tasks at St. Rose, Clintonville, Holy Innocents, Manitowoc, St. Pius X, Appleton, 
Sacred Heart, Manitowoc; and St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich. Since 2000, she 
has been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse. She is a member of 
the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 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. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. 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, Oct. 21, 2009


SR. M. DOROTHY WOOD

Sister Dorothy Wood, 85, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening 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 Dorothy, nee Mary Elizabeth Wood, was born June 14, 1891, at Creston, Neb., 
daughter of the late Rufus and Margaret Helderbrand Wood. She entered the convent 
in 1908 and professed her vows in 1913. She taught school at St. Mary School at 
Kaukauna, Francis Creek, Chilton, Antigo, Plymouth, Oneida and Seymour, Wis.; 
Mingo Junction, Ohio and Escanaba, Manistique, Petoskey and Iron Wood, Mich., 
retiring to Holy Family Convent in 1972.
Friends may call at the convent from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 28, 1976 P. 3


SR. MARY JOHN WOOD

Sister Mary John Wood, 82, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, at 
Holy Family Convent.
She was born Rita Wood on March 5, 1924, in Appleton, Wis., daughter of the 
late John and Mary (Manning) Wood. Sister Mary John earned a Bachelor of Arts 
Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a Master of Science in Library 
Science from the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. She entered 
the convent in 1942 and professed her vows in 1945.
She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Sister Mary 
John served as a teacher at St. Andrew, Potosi, St. Anthony, Oconto Falls, St. 
Mary, Algoma, St. Mary, Hilbert, St. Mary, Waukesha and as a librarian at 
Appleton Xavier High School and Silver Lake College, Manitowoc. She also served 
as a homemaker at Cathedral, Honolulu, Hawaii; secretarial assistant at St. Paul 
Manor, Kaukauna; and performed various tasks at San Damiano Convent, Slinger 
and St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc. Since November 1997 Sister Mary John had 
been residing in the 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 until 8 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at the Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc, where prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., in the 
Holy Family Convent Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem. Burial will be in the Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements
Appleton Post Crescent


SR. M. JAMES ELLEN WOOLSEY

Sister James Ellen Woolsey, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, age 86, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died 
March 11, 2007, at Holy Family Convent. 
She was born Bernardine Woolsey, on Dec. 2, 1920, in Detroit, daughter 
of the late Peter and Florence Lauck Woolsey. Sister James Ellen earned 
a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, and a 
bachelor's of music degree from Alverno College, Milwaukee. 
She entered the Convent in 1935 and professed her vows in 1939. She is 
a member of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Sister James Ellen 
served as an elementary teacher at St. Mary, Hilbert; St. Mary, Kaukauna; 
St. Mary, Rhinelander; San Roque, Santa Barbara, Calif.; St. John, 
Komatke, Ariz.; St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio. Sister James Ellen served 
as a music teacher at St. Theresa, Kekaha, and St. John Vianney, Kailua, 
Hawaii; Central Catholic, West Point, Neb.; St. Willibrord, Chicago; St. 
Ambrose, Ironwood, Mich. and as an instructor of music at Holy Family 
College, Manitowoc. 
After retiring from active ministry, Sister James Ellen served as a 
homemaker at St. Francis Xavier, Petroskey, Mich., and performed various 
services at St. Joseph Retirement Community, West Point, Neb.; St. Francis 
of Assisi, Greenwood, Miss.; St. Mary, Clarks Mills and San Damiano Convent, 
Slinger. 
Since 2002, she had been residing in St. Rita Health Center at the 
Motherhouse. 
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister, 
Isabelle Metty, Flatrock, Mich.; two sisters-in-law, Stella Woolsey, 
Allen Park, Mich., Jean Woolsey, Westland, Mich.; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem. Burial will be at Holy family 
Convent Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on 
Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 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, March 12, 2007


SR. M. ESTHER YAEST

Sister M. Esther, 89, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday 
at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Ronald T. Kirk, O. Praem, will officiate 
and burial will be in convent cemetery.
Sister Esther, nee Clara Yaest, was born Dec. 10, 1880, at Zanesville, Ohio, 
daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Christ Yaest. She entered the Order of 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1899 and professed her vows in 1902. 
She taught in elementary schools in various cities including Manitowoc, retiring 
in 1956.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Harry Paul, of Zanesville.
Friends may call at the convent after 7:15 o'clock this Wednesday evening.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 23, 1970


SR. M. BARBARA ANN YOBST

Sister M. Barbara Ann, 52, of Holy Family Convent, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she has been a patient since 
August, 1963.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the convent chapel with the Rev. 
Ronald Kirk officiating. Burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Barbara Ann, the former Kathryn Wobst (sic), was born Jan. 24, 1912, at Bay 
Shore, Mich., daughter of the late John and Barbara Basil Wobst. She entered the 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity convent Aug. 27, 1932 and professed her 
final vows Aug. 15, 1935.
Prior to her illness she had been superior and principal of Holy Rosary Catholic 
School at Kewaunee. She was superior and principal from 1950-1956 at St. John Parish, 
Plymouth, and also taught at Kiel and Waukesha and other Wisconsin cities.
Survivors are four brothers and four sisters, including Sister M. Francella of St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Green Bay, and Sister M. Leola of the state of Arizona.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 12, 1964  P. 3


SR. M. LEOLA YOBST

Sister Leola Yobst, age 91, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died on Monday afternoon, Feb. 25, 2008, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc. 
The former Helen Yobst was born on Sept. 20, 1916, in Petoskey, Mich., daughter 
of the late John and Barbara (Basil) Yobst. She entered the convent in 1933, 
and professed her vows in 1936. Sister Leola earned a Bachelor of Science degree 
from Holy Family College, Manitowoc. Sister Leola served as a homemaker at St. 
Mary, Reedsville; St. Anthony, Neopit; SS. Peter & Paul, Kiel; St. Anne, Escanaba, 
Mich.; St. Francis Xavier, Petoskey, Mich.; Queen of Angels Mission, San Miguel, 
Sacred Heart, Covered Wells, and Immaculate Conception, all of Yuma, Ariz.; Girls' 
Prefect at Guardian Angels, Oneida; and an elementary teacher at St. Philip, 
Green Bay; Corpus Christi, Sturgeon Bay; St. Andrew, Manitowoc; St. William, 
Waukesha; St. John Indian Mission, Komatke, Ariz.; St. Anthony, Topawa, Ariz.; 
St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz.; San Xavier, Tucson, Ariz.; San Jose Mission, Pisinemo, 
Ariz., St. Theresa, Kekaha, Hawaii and St. John Vianney, Kailua, Hawaii. She also 
performed various tasks at St. Francis Xavier, Petosky, Mich., and Holy Family 
Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2002, she has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center 
at the Motherhouse. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. 
Survivors include: the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, and a sister, 
Sister Francella Yobst, OSF, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem, with burial at Holy Family Convent 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, 
from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. A prayer service will be held at 7 
p.m. at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 27, 2008 


SR. M. LOLA ZANDALA

Sister Lola Zandala, age 85, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, died on Thursday morning, Dec. 11, 2008, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
The former Celestine Zandala was born on Nov. 20, 1923, in Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Anthony and Salome (Norkowski) Zandala. She entered the Convent in 
1952, and professed her vows in 1954. Sister Lola earned a licensed practical 
nurse's diploma from the Vocational School of Practical Nursing, Omaha, Neb. 
Sister Lola served as a nurse's aide and/or licensed practical nurse in St. 
Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse, Manitowoc, St. Francis Memorial Hospital, 
and St. Joseph Home, West Point, Neb. She also served as a helper in the kitchen 
at the Marist Seminary, Washington, D.C., and secretary at St. Joseph Home, West 
Point, Neb. After retiring from active ministry, Sister Lola performed various 
tasks at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. Since 2002, 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 two sisters 
and a brother-in-law: Lucille Leist, Manitowoc; and Genevieve and Gunther Perlwitz, 
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, 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, Dec. 14, 2008. 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, Dec. 12, 2008


SR. M. SERAPHICA ZANDER

Sister Seraphica Zander, 87, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning, July 19, at the convent.
The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Holy 
Family Convent Chapel by the Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem. Burial will be in 
Holy Family Convent Cemetery.
Sister Seraphica was born Josephine Zander Aug. 19, 1893, at Cross Plains, 
Wis., daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Kalscheur Zander. She entered 
the Order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1916 and professed her 
vows July 15, 1919. She served the Order as a homemaker at St. Joseph Parish, 
Oneida, St. Mary Parish, Rhinelander, and Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, two sisters, Mrs. 
Leona Hoffman of Madison and Mrs. Clara Statz of Sun Prairie and three brothers, 
Leo of Sauk City, Joseph of Cross Plains and Frank of Verona.
Friends may call at Holy Family Convent 7:30 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening. A prayer service will be at 7 o'clock in St. Mary Chapel. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 20, 1981 P. 3


SR. MARIBETH ZEHNPFENNIG

Sister Maribeth Zehnpfenning, age 82, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity, died Friday, September 19, 1997, at Holy Family Convent, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 1997, at 
Holy Family Convent Chapel. Rev. Samuel D. Jadin O.Praem. will celebrate the 
Mass of Christian Burial with burial at Holy Family Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Mary Elizabeth Zehnpfenning was born July 23, 1916, in Madison, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa Wissbaum Zehnpfenning. She entered the 
convent in 1934 and professed her vows in 1937. Sister Maribeth earned a Bachelor 
of Arts Degree from St. Norbert College, DePere. Sister Maribeth served as a 
teacher at St. Mary, Algoma, St. Boniface, Manitowoc, St. Agnes and St. Philip, 
Green Bay, St. Mary, Waukesha, St. Joseph, Rice Lake, Wis.; St. Nicholas, 
Zanesville, Ohio; St. Anne, Escanaba, Mich. she also served as the director of 
the Instructional Media Center at Rhinelander Catholic Central, Rhinelander, Wis.; 
librarian at St. Willilbrord, Chicago, Ill.; Xavier High School, Appleton, St. 
William, Waukesha, St. Rose, Clintonville, Wis.; St. Francis, Yuma, Ariz.; tutor 
at Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha and visited residents at St. Paul Manor, 
Kaukauna, Wis., and the Sisters in St. Rita Health Care Facilities. Since 1994 
she had been residing 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. Wednesday at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc. A 
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. at Holy Family convent chapel.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 22, 1997 P. A2


SR. M. PRISCA ZEHREN

Sister Prisca Zehren, age 92, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc died Sunday, 
October 4, 1992 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 8, 1992, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, O. Praem will officiate with 
burial in the Holy Family Cemetery.
The former Rose Zehren was born August 1, 1900, at Clintonville, Wis., daughter 
of the late Nicholas and Roseann Cavanaugh Zehren. She entered the Convent in 
July 1915, and professed her vows in 1920. Sister earned a B.A. Degree from Mount 
St. Mary, Los Angeles, Calif. and M.Ed. from Marquette, University, Milwaukee. 
Sister Prisca served as a teacher at Chilton, Clarks Mills, Kewaunee, Kaukauna, 
Waukesha, Sturgeon Bay, Oshkosh, Manitowoc, Antigo, all in Wisconsin and Petoskey, 
Mich., Yuma, Ariz., and Santa Barbara, Calif. She served as principal of Menominee 
Catholic Central, Menominee, Mich., and Maria Reina, Lima, Peru. After her 
retirement from active ministry, she was the coordinator of retirement activities 
at the Motherhouse and Sacristan at San Damiano Convent, Slinger, Wis. She retired 
to St. Rita Health Center in 1969. She is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of 
Christian Charity.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; a sister and brother-
in-law, Catherine and Leon McCandless, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. at the Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, on Wednesday, 
October 7, 192, where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Holy Family 
Convent Chapel. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 6, 1992 P. A2


SR. M. PALMA ZEILBECK

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zeilbeck returned yesterday from Manitowoc, Wis., where they 
attended the funeral of their daughter, Sister Palma, who passed away a week ago 
Saturday at the Silver Lake Convent near that city. The deceased was formerly 
Miss Theresa Zeilbeck of this city, who left here some ten to fifteen years ago.
Escanaba Daily Press, Sat., Feb. 11, 1933 page 8


SR. M. PAUL FRANCIS ZOCH

Sister Paul Francis Zoch, age 96, a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity of 
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Holy Family 
Convent.
She was born Aug. 3, 1912, in Clintonville, daughter of the late Paul and Frances 
(Alft) Zoch. Sister Paul Francis earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Holy 
Family College, Manitowoc. She entered the convent in 1933 and professed her vows 
in 1936. Sister Paul Francis served in the health care ministry at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc; Ozanam Home, New Berlin; St. Paul Home, Kaukauna; Good 
Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio; St. Joseph Home, St. Francis Memorial 
Hospital, West Point, Neb.; and British-American Hospital, Lima, Peru. She also 
served as a secretary at St. Peter, Bapchule, Ariz.; San Xavier Mission, Tucson, 
Ariz.; Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, Ill.; St. Philip, Green 
Bay; and performed various services at Casa Reina, Gallup, N.M.; St. Charles 
Lwanga, Chicago; St. Francis Convent, Manitowoc; and St. Clare Convent, Manitowoc. 
She has been a resident of St. Rita Health Center at the Motherhouse since 2000.
Survivors include the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity; one sister: Dolores 
Soletske, Green Bay; one brother: Anthony Zoch, De Pere; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Holy 
Family Convent Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. Samuel D. Jadin, with burial to follow in Holy Family Convent Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, 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 with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 6, 2008


SR. M. PIUS ZOCH

Sister Pius Zoch, 84, of Holy Family convent, Rt. 5, Manitowoc., died 
Thursday noon at the convent.
Funeral servies will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. 
The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in 
the convent cemetery.
Sister Pius, nee Magdalene Zoch, was born Feb. 3, 1889, at Appleton, 
daughter of the late Henry and Josephine Zoch. She entered the order of 
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in 1909 and professed her vows in 
1912. Sister Pius had taught at Holy Innocents, Sacred Heart, St. Paul and 
St. Boniface Parochial schools of Manitowoc. She also taught at Rice Lake, 
Sturgeon Bay, Waukesha, Appleton, Plymouth, Ironwood and Petoskey, Mich., 
and Delaware, Ohio, prior to retiring in September of 1973. Survivors include 
two sisters, Mrs. Marcella Werner, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Josephine Kuehne, of 
St. Paul, Minn. four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at the Convent from 7 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening and 
Saturday prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 14, 1973
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(b. 3 Feb 1889/d. Dec 1973/SSDI)