Sister Mildred (Eloise) Nachtman, OSF, died Monday, June 5, 2023 at the age of 89.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023. Masks are optional. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans To read her full obituary, visit: https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-mildred-nachtman-osf/
Sister Therese Maher, OP, died May 27, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Manor, Footville, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Michaelita. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, June 2, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery. Sister Therese made her first profession as a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa Aug. 5, 1953, and her perpetual profession Aug. 5, 1956. She served students, often simultaneously, as teacher for 29 years and counselor for 26 years. In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Sister Therese served in mail and transportation at St. Dominic Villa, Dubuque, 1984-1985. To read her entire obituary, visit: https://www.sinsinawa.org/news-events/obituaries2023.html
Sister Alda (Florence) Thilges, OSF, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the age of 103.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Masks are optional. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at:
www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans
Florence, daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Reding) Thilges, was born May 15, 1920 in St. Joseph, IA.
She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph. She entered the Sisters of St.
Francis in Dubuque on September 8, 1939 and was received with the name Sister Mary Alda on August
12, 1940. Sister made her final profession of vows on August 12, 1945.
Brief Personal Information: Sister attended Loras College, Dubuque, IA. As a homemaker in Iowa she
ministered at Bancroft, Ionia, and Dubuque. Missions in Illinois included Mary of the Woods, Chicago and
St. Christopher, Midlothian.
Sister is survived by her nieces, nephews, and her Franciscan sisters.
Sister was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Alida (Walter) Bradley; and brothers Harold
(Katie) Thilges, Henry (Doris) Thilges, and Alvin Thilges.
Memorials may be given to the Sisters of St. Francis - 3390 Windsor Ave. - Dubuque, IA 52001
Sister Mary Catherine Perkins, OP, died April 16, 2023, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Mary Cronan. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, April 28, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery. In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Sister Mary Catherine taught at Wahlert High School, Dubuque, 1959-1966. To read her full obituary, visit: https://www.sinsinawa.org/news-events/obituaries2023.html
Sister Joanna Rettenmeier, BVM, 89, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Visitation of cremated remains will be from 9-9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. To read Sister Joanna's full obituary, visit: https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-joanna-rettenmeier-bvm/
Sister Marian (Joanna) Klostermann, OSF died on Sunday, April 3, 2023 at the age of 90. The Rite of Final Committal was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023 followed by burial at the Sisters of St. Francis natural burial site. A Memorial Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 17 at Mount St. Francis Center. Livestream of both services can be viewed at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans. Her full obituary is available here: https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-marian-klostermann-osf/
Sister Shirley (Luetta) Kamentz, OSF, died Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the age of 86. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023. To view the livestream of the Mass, visit: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans Sister Shirley's full obituary is available here: https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-shirley-kamentz-osf/
Sister James Marie Gross, PBVM, 97, died on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Sisters of the Presentation (Mount Loretto), 2360 Carter Road.
On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, friends may call from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation, where there will be a wake service at 9:30 a.m. and funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West. Visitors are asked to wear a mask if they have any symptoms or to refrain from coming. To read Sister James Marie's full obituary, visit: https://dbqpbvms.org/news-events/obituaries/
Sister Joan M. (John Annette) Opatts, BVM, 87, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Dr., Dubuque, Iowa, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022.
Visitation will be from 9-9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 9:30 a.m. followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. To read Sister Joan's full obituary, visit: https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-joan-john-annette-opatts-bvm/
Sister Dolores Becker, BVM, 83, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Dr., Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Visitation will be from 9-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. To read Sr. Dolores full obituary, visit:
https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-dolores-becker-bvm/
Sister Marie Therese (Mary Margaret) Kalb, OSF, died Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the age of 88.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Francis House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022. Masks will be required. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans Read Sister Marie Therese's full obituary: https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-marie-therese-kalb-osf/
Sister Constance “Connie” Lennartz, OP, died Oct. 3, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Manor, Footville, Wis. Natural burial took place in the Motherhouse Cemetery. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, Oct. 14. Read Sister Constance's full obituary at: https://www.sinsinawa.org/news-events/obituaries2022.html
Sister Genevieve M. Freund, BVM, (Leonine), 88, of Mount Carmel Bluffs – Gables, 1160 Carmel Dr., Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.
Visitation was from 9-9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Read Sister Genevieve's full obituary, visit: https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-genevieve-m-leonine-freund-bvm/
Sister Virginia Beattie, formerly known as Sister John Louise Beattie, died on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 90 years of age and in the 71st year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.
Due to COVID-19 mitigation protocols, the Dominican Life Center is closed to all guests or visitors until further notice. All are welcome to participate in Sister’s services via live stream. The Vigil Prayer was held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Catherine Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2022. Prayers of Committal will be held in the Congregation Cemetery. Read Sister Virginia's full obituary at: https://adriandominicans.org/Meet-Dominicans/In-Memoriam
Sister Aimee Marie (Amy Margaret) Spahn, OSF, died Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the age of 102.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Masks will be required. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans Sister Aimee's obituary can be read in full here: https://www.osfdbq.org/news/obituaries/
Sister Rebecca (Adele) Rosemeyer, OSF died on September 6, 2022 at the age 100. The Rite of Final Committal will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022 followed by burial at the Sisters of St. Francis natural burial site. A Memorial Mass will be held at the Clare House Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022. Visitors will be required to wear masks. Livestream of the services can be viewed at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans. Read Sister Rebecca's full obituary:
https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-rebecca-rosemeyer-osf/
Sister Mary Benjamin Duschner, PBVM, 81, died Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the Sisters of the Presentation (Mount Loretto), 2360 Carter Road.
Friends may call from 3:30 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation, where there will be a wake service at 7:00 p.m. The Celebration of Eternal Life will be held on August 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. followed by burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West. To read Sister Mary's obituary, visit https://dbqpbvms.org/news-events/obituaries/
Sister Jean Margaret Black, BVM, 98 of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the Sharing of Memories at 9:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. All services may be viewed through live videostream beginning at 9:15 a.m. at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. To read Sister Jean's obituary, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-jean-margaret-black-bvm/
Sister Mary Josita Zieser, PBVM, 87, died on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Sisters of the Presentation (Mount Loretto), 2360 Carter Road.
On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, friends may call from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation, where there will be a wake service at 9:30 a.m. and funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West. Visitors will be required to show proof of vaccination or wear a mask. For more on Sister Mary Josita, visit https://dbqpbvms.org/in-memory-of-sister-josita-zieser/
Sister Verna (Clarence) Gaul, OSF, died Monday, July 4, 2022 at the age of 98. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Masks will be required. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/user/dubuquefranciscans Read Sister Verna's full obituary: https://www.osfdbq.org/news/obituaries/
Sister Margaret “Peggy” Devereux, BVM (Williamette), 93, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 7, 2022, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. (Mask are required.) Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the Sharing of Memories at 9:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. All services may be viewed through live videostream beginning at 9:15 a.m. at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. To read Sister Peggy's obituary, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-margaret-peggy-williamette-devereux-bvm/
Sister Geraldine Moorman, BVM (St. Geraldine), 99, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, June 24, 2022.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 1, 2022, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. (Mask are required.) Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the Sharing of Memories at 9:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. All services may be viewed through live videostream beginning at 9:15 a.m. at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/ Read more about Sister Geraldine here: https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-geraldine-st-geraldine-moorman-bvm/
Sister Vivian C. Wilson, BVM (Lauren), 94, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
A Memorial Gathering will be Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. (Mask are required.) The Sharing of Memories is at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Sister Vivian donated her body to science. Burial will be at a later date. The services may be viewed through live videostream beginning at 9:15 a.m. at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. To read Sister Vivian's full obituary, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-vivian-c-lauren-wilson-bvm/
Sister Catherine (Michael Ann) Dominick, BVM, 93, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Saturday, June 11, 2022, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. Funeral services were Thursday, June 16, 2022, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Visitation was at 9 a.m., followed by the Sharing of Memories at 9:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial began at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. To read more about the life of Sister Catherine Dominick, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-catherine-michael-ann-dominick-bvm/
Sister Veronica (Herman) Schafers, OSF, died Monday, May 30, 2022 at the age of 100. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2022. Masks will be required. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans. To read Sister Veronica's full obituary, visit: https://www.osfdbq.org/news/obituaries/
Sister Mary Lou Anglin, BVM, 61, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Dr, Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, May 29, 2021.
Funeral services will be Friday, June 3, 2022, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. (Mask are required.) Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the Sharing of Memories at 9:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial of cremated remains will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. All services may be viewed through live videostream beginning at 9:15 a.m. at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. To read Sister Mary Lou's full obituary, visit: https://www.bvmsisters.org/mary-lou-anglin-bvm/
Sister Otilie Sana, BVM, 86, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Dr., Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the Sharing of Memories at 9:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. All services may be viewed through live videostream beginning at 9:15 a.m. at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. To read Sister Otilie's full obituary, visit: https://www.bvmsisters.org/20228-2/
Sister Virginia “Ginny” Crilly, BVM, 82, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Private funeral services will be Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Visitation will be 9 – 9:45 a.m. followed by the Sharing of Memories at 9:45 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. All services may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. To read Sister Virginia's full obituary, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-virgina-crilly-bvm/
Sister Monica (Chabanel) McMahon, OSF, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the age of 84. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Masks will be required. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans Read Sister Monica's full obituary at https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-monica-mcmahon-osf/
Sister Kathleen Franklin, BVM, (Joselle), 89, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Dr., Dubuque, Iowa, died Thursday, March 17, 2022. Private funeral services will be Thursday, March 24, 2022. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by a virtual visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. Services may be viewed at: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. To read Sister Kathleen's full obituary, visit: https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-kathleen-joselle-franklin-bvm/
Sister Donalda (Rosemary) Kehoe died February 5, 2022 at the age of 95. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 10, 2022. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, guests may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Read Sister Donalda's obituary: https://www.osfdbq.org/news/obituaries/
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2022. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, guests may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans Read Sister Rachel's full obituary: https://www.osfdbq.org/news/obituaries/
Sister Jean Marie Brady, BVM, 88, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1170 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. Private funeral services will be Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation of cremated remains. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. All services may be viewed through livestream at: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/ Read Sister Jean Marie's obituary at: https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-jean-marie-brady-bvm/
Sr. Jolene (Louise) Wingert died Monday, January 31, 2022 at the age of 96. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2022. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, guests may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans Read Sister Jolene's full obituary: https://www.osfdbq.org/jolene-wingert-osf/
Sister Joan Redden, BVM (James Irene), 92, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.
Private funeral services will be Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. All services may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. To read Sister Joan's obituary, visit: https://www.bvmsisters.org/joan-james-irene-redden/
Sister Jacquelyn Rice, BVM (Vianney), 88, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Dr., Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Private funeral services will be Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation of cremated remains. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. All services may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. To read Sister Jacquelyn's full obituary, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-jacquelyn-vianney-rice-bvm/
Sister Bona Joan (Johanna) Hebig, OSF, died Friday, December 17 at the age of 96. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2021. For more information about Sister Bona Joan (Johanna) Hebig, visit: https://www.osfdbq.org/news/obituaries/
Sister Marilyn Skluzacek, OP, died Dec. 10, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Valerio. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, Dec. 18, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery. In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Sister Marilyn taught at St. Joseph the Worker, Dubuque, 1972-1975. For more information on Sister Marilyn's life and ministry, visit: https://www.sinsinawa.org/news-events/obituaries2021.html
Sister Corinne (Lorraine) Kutsch died on December 8, 2021 at the age 98. The Rite of Final Committal was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021. A Memorial Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Mount St. Francis Center. Natural Burial occured at the Sisters of St. Francis Motherhouse, 3390 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA. For more on Sister Corinne's life and ministry, visit: https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-corrine-kutsch-osf/
Sister Regina Callahan, OP, died Dec. 5, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, Dec. 14, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery. In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Sister Regina taught at St. Joseph the Worker, Dubuque, 1969-1970. For more information on Sister Regina, visit https://www.sinsinawa.org/news-events/obituaries2021.html
Sister Colane (Martinella) Recker, OSF, died Friday, November 19, 2021 at the age of 81.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 pm Monday, December 6, 2021. Livestream of the service can be viewed at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans. Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Sister Colane, daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude (Hansen) Recker, was born May 19, 1940 in Alton, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary, Alton. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in Dubuque from St. Mary on September 3, 1958. She was received with the name Sister Mary Martinella on August 10, 1959 and made her final profession of vows August 12, 1966. For more on her life and ministry, visit: https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-colane-recker-osf/
Sister Concetta Naba, BVM, 100, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.
Private funeral services will be Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. All services may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. To view her entire obituary, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-concetta-naba-bvm/
Sister Catherina Walsh, BVM, 90, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1170 Carmel Dr., Dubuque, Iowa, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center. Private funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. All services may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. To read Sister Catherina's full obituary, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-catherina-walsh-bvm/
Sister Patricia “Pat” Cherry, OP, died Sept. 28, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Edwina. Natural burial took place Sept. 30 in the Motherhouse Cemetery, Sinsinawa. The funeral Mass was held at the motherhouse Oct. 9. In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Sister Pat ministered at St. Dominic Villa, Dubuque, as a nurse aide, 1976-1981 and 1982-1984, and as a registered nurse, 1989. To read Sister Pat's full obituary, visit https://www.sinsinawa.org/news-events/obituaries2021.html
Sister Ellen Mary Garrett, PBVM, (formerly Sister Mary Luke), 77, died on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Sisters of the Presentation Motherhouse (Mount Loretto), 2360 Carter Road. On Wednesday, September 29, friends may call from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation, where there will be a wake service at 9:30 a.m. and funeral service at 11 a.m. Masks are required. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West. For more information on Sister Ellen Mary or to view her full obituary, visit: https://dbqpbvms.org/in-memory-of-sister-ellen-mary-garrett/
Sister Elizabeth (Martin) Brady, OSF, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the age of 98. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Clare Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 pm Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Masks will be required. Livestream of the service can be viewed at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans For more on Sister Elizabeth, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/news/obituaries/
Sister Kathleen McGrath, BVM, (Johnine), 84, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Dr., Dubuque, Iowa, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021.
Private funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. All services may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. For more information on Sister Kathleen, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-kathleen-johnine-mcgrath-bvm/
Sister Agnes Marie Lynch, PBVM, 88, died on August 24, 2021, at Sisters of the Presentation Motherhouse (Mount Loretto), 2360 Carter Road, Dubuque, Iowa. There will be a welcome and vigil service on Friday, August 27, at 9:30 a.m., in Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation, and a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West. For more information on Sister Agnes Marie, visit https://dbqpbvms.org/in-memory-of-sister-agnesmarie-lynch/
Sister Monica M. Lowry, BVM (St. Reginald), 99, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, August 20, 2021. Private funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. All services may be viewed through livestream at
https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/
Sister Mary Joan Lickteig, PBVM, 92, died on August 18, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa. On Saturday, August 28, friends may call from 12:30 – 1 p.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Road, where there will be a sharing of memories at 1 p.m. and funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West. The Hoffman-Schneider & Kitchen Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements and will be livestreaming the funeral Mass on their Facebook page. For more on Sister Mary Joan Lickteig, visit https://dbqpbvms.org/in-memory-of-sister-joan-lickteig/
Sister Maureen (Barbara Ann) Smith, OSF, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the age of 85. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Francis House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Masks will be required. Memorials may be given to the Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque, IA. For more on Sister Maureen's ministry, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/news/obituaries/
Sister Margaret M. Kasper, BVM (Martha Ann), 91, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. For more information on Sr. Margaret's ministry, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-margaret-m-kasper-bvm/
Private funeral services will be Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. All services may be viewed through livestream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. . For more information on Sr. Margaret's ministry, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-margaret-m-kasper-bvm/
Sister Dolores (Eugene) McAllister, OSF, died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 96. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Francis House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021. For more on the life of Sister Dolores, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/news/obituaries/. Memorials may be given to the Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque, IA
Sister Nicholas “Nic” Catrambone, BVM, 85, died Monday, July 12, 2021, at Mount Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque, Iowa.
Private funeral services will be Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by virtual visitation. The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.
In-person attendance is not permitted due to COVID-19 restrictions, but services will be livestreamed at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. For more in formation on Sister Nicholas, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-nicholas-catrambone-bvm/
Sister Mary Angela Buser, BVM, 94, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1170 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Private funeral services will be Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Sister Mary Angela donated her body to science, so burial will be at a later date. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. All services may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/.
Sister JoAnn (Vernon) Lohrman, OSF, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the age of 90. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021. For more on Sister JoAnn, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/news/obituaries/
Sister Cora Keegan, BVM, 85, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Mount Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque, Iowa.
Private funeral services will be Friday, July 2, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. All services may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/.
Sister Norma Jean (Nathan) Holthaus, OSF, died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the age of 87. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Francis House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2021. For more information on Sister Norma Jean, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/news/obituaries/
Sister Priscilla (Patricia) Stork, OSF, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the age of 94. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2021. For more information on Sister Priscilla, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-priscilla-stork-osf/
Sister Therese Mackin, BVM (Jeremy), 93, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Private funeral services will be Monday, June 21, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation. The Mass of Christian Buril begins at 10:30 a.m. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation. Services are private, but may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/. For more information on Sister Therese, visit: https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-therese-jeremy-mackin-bvm/
Sister Germaine Scholl, OP, died June 15, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, June 21, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery. In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Sister Germaine served at St. Dominic Villa, Dubuque, helping make Mass breads, 1963-1964, and in the culinary arts, 1970-1972. For more about Sister Germaine visit https://www.sinsinawa.org/news-events/obituaries2021.html
SINSINAWA, Wis.—Sister Guadalupe Soria, OP, died June 14, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, June 19, with the burial June 21 in the Motherhouse Cemetery. In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Sister Guadalupe served at St. Dominic Villa, Dubuque, as nurse aide 1956-1961 and 1971-1973, and as support staff, 1990-1991. For more on Sister Guadalupe, visit https://www.sinsinawa.org/news-events/obituaries2021.html
Sister Loretta McIlvenna, OP, died June 4, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Marie Simeon. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, June 9, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery. In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Sister Loretta taught at St. Joseph the Worker, Dubuque, 1953-1956. For more information on Sister Loretta visit https://www.sinsinawa.org/news-events/obituaries2021.html
Sister Angela Donovan, OP, died May 23, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Natural burial took place May 25 in the Motherhouse Cemetery. The funeral Mass will be held at the motherhouse, Sinsinawa, June 2. Sister Angela made her first religious profession as a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa Aug. 5, 1950, and her perpetual profession Aug. 5, 1953. She taught for 29 years and served as principal for six years and tutor for one year. In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Sister Angela taught at St. Joseph the Worker, Dubuque, 1967-1968. Sister Angela ministered as chaplain for eight years, in mission effectiveness for 11 years and as convent prioress for six years. She served in Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana and Arizona. Sister Angela's wake and funeral Mass will be livestreamed: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/sinsinawa/
Sister Marie C. (Jane Frances) Fitzpatrick, BVM died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Mount Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque, Iowa. She was 95.
Virtual funeral services will be Monday, May 10, 2021. All events may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/.
Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. To view Sister Marie's entire obituary, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-marie-c-jane-frances-fitzpatrick-bvm/
Sister Joanne (Lisbeth) Simonini, BVM died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Mount Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque, Iowa.
Virtual funeral services were on Monday, May 3, 2021. Sharing of Memories began at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m.
Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.
All events may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/
More information about Sister Joanne is at: https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-joanne-lisbeth-simonini-bvm/
Sister Helen Marie Macatee, BVM died Monday, April 19, 2021, at Mount Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque, Iowa. She was 93.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by virtual visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m.
All events may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/.
Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Sister Helen's obituary is available on her congregation's website: https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-helen-marie-macatee-bvm/
Sister Elizabeth “Liz” Barribeau, OP, died Feb. 3, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Valerian. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, Feb. 9, followed by burial of the cremains in the Motherhouse Cemetery. In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Sister Elizabeth taught at St. Joseph the Worker, Dubuque, 1960-1962. For more information, visit https://www.sinsinawa.org/news-events/obituaries2020.html
Sister Mary Margretta (Dolores) Trumm, OSF, died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the age of 104.
A private Celebration of Life and Rite of Final Commendation was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021. For more information, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-mary-margretta-trumm/
Sister Mary Michelle Gallagher, PBVM, 90, died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Sisters of the Presentation Motherhouse (Mount Loretto), 2360 Carter Road. Private visitation and funeral services will be held on February 13, 2021, in Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West.
For more information, visit https://dbqpbvms.org/in-memory-of-sister-michelle-gallagher/
Sister Francesca “Fran” Koller, OP, died Jan. 19, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, Jan. 28, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery. In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Sister Fran served as assistant prioress at St. Dominic Villa, Dubuque, 1981-1985. For more information, visit https://www.sinsinawa.org/news-events/obituaries2020.html
Sister Mary Judine Bruch, BVM died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at Caritas Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Virtual Visitation at 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:45 a.m.All events may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/
Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. For more information, visit: https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-mary-judine-bruch-bvm/
Sister Josephine (Philip) Schmitz, OSF, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age of 98.
A private Celebration of Life and Rite of Final Commendation will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2021. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. For more information, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-josephine-schmitz-osf/
Sister Mary Rosanne Rottinghaus, PBVM, 87, died on Friday, January 15, 2021, at Sisters of the Presentation Motherhouse (Mount Loretto), 2360 Carter Road.
Private visitation and funeral services will be held on January 19, 2021, in Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West. For more information, visit https://dbqpbvms.org/in-memory-of-sister-rosanne-rottinghaus/
Sister Marcelline (Alfrieda) Arndorfer, OSF, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the age of 102. A private Celebration of Life and Rite of Final Commendation will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2021. For more information, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-marcelline-arndorfer-osf/
Sister Catherine Jean Hayen, BVM, 78, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at Caritas Center.
Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:45 a.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. For more information, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-catherine-jean-hayen-bvm/
Sister Catriona M. K. MacLeod, OP, died Dec. 19, 2020, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Teresa Avila. Natural burial took place Dec. 22 in the Motherhouse Cemetery. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, Jan. 6, 2021. For more information, visit https://www.sinsinawa.org/news-events/obituaries2020.html
Sister Mary Donahey, BVM, (Thomas Daniel), 82, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Marian Hall.
Natural burial Rite of Committal was Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. Burial was in the Mount Carmel cemetery. Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, from 9:30-10:15 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10:45 a.m. Fore more information, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-mary-thomas-daniel-donahey-bvm/
Sister Paulina Sullivan, BVM, 95, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Marian Hall.
Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. A virtual visitation will be held from 10:30 – 10:40 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:45 a.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. For more information, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-paulina-sullivan-bvm/
Sister Virginia McCaffrey, BVM (Justinian), 95, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Natural burial Rite of Committal was Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. Burial was in the Mount Carmel cemetery. Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, from 9:30-10:15 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10:45 a.m. For more information, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-virginia-justinian-mccaffrey-bvm/
Sister Anita Montavon, BVM, (Felicity), 82, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. A virtual visitation will be held from 10:30 – 10:45 a.m., followed immediately by the funeral service. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. For more information, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-anita-felicity-montavon-bvm/
Sister Edith (Marvin) Halbach, OSF, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 90. A private Celebration of Life and Rite of Final Commendation will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2020. For more information, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-edith-halbach-osf/
Sister Noreen (Celestine) Pearce, OSF, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the age of 97. The Rite of Final Commendation and Celebration of Life will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. For more information, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-noreen-pearce-osf/
Sister Veronica (Cheryl) Bagenstos, OSF, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at the age of 72.
A private Rite of Final Commendation was held at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the OSF Natural Burial Site. A private Celebration of Life will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020.
Natural Burial, Sisters of St. Francis, 3390 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA. For more information, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-veronica-bagenstos-osf/
Sister Theresa McNerney, BVM, (Grace Michele), 88, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at Caritas Center.
Sharing of Memories via Zoom was from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. A virtual visitation was held from 10:30 – 10:45 a.m., followed immediately by the funeral service. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. For more information, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-theresa-grace-michele-mcnerney-bvm/
Sister Martha Ann Luedtke, OSF, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the age of 79.
The Celebration of Life and Rite of Final Commendation was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2020. For more information, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/sister-martha-luedtke-osf/
Sister Lucilla Oberbroeckling, OSF, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the age of 95.
The Celebration of Life and Rite of Final Commendation was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2020. For more information, visit https://www.osfdbq.org/sr-lucilla-oberbroeckling-osf/
Sister Betty Bowen, BVM, (Florence Therese), 80, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Caritas Center.
Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. A virtual visitation will be held from 10:30 – 10:45 a.m., followed immediately by the funeral service. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. For more information, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-betty-florence-therese-bowen-bvm/
Sister Anne Marie (St. Bridget) Mullen, BVM died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Caritas Center in Dubuque, Iowa. She was 87.
Sharing of Memories, Virtual Visitation, and Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. For more information, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-anne-marie-st-bridget-mullen-bvm/
Sister Dorothy Gaffney, BVM (Irene Patricia), 93, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Caritas Center.
Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. A virtual visitation will be held from 10:30 – 10:45 a.m., followed immediately by the funeral service. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. For more information, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-dorothy-gaffney-bvm/
Sr. Lois (Raphaela) Friedman, OSF, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the age of 84.
The Rite of Final Commendation was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020. Learn more at https://www.osfdbq.org/
Sister Barbara Jean Tascher, BVM, (Jean Vincent), 85, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at Marian Hall.
Sharing of Memories, visitation, and funeral services were held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. Burial was in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.
All events may be viewed on live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/
For more information, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/sister-barbara-jean-jean-vincent-tascher-bvm/.
Sister Jane Haslwanter, BVM, (Janette), 87, of 1315 Acre St, Guttenberg, Iowa, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at the Guttenberg Care Center, Guttenberg, Iowa.
Visitation and natural burial Rite of Committal were held on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Burial was in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Sharing of Memories and a memorial service were held Friday, Oct. 16, 2020.
For more information, visit https://www.bvmsisters.org/jane-janette-haslwanter-bvm/