June 10, 1929 — September 10, 2016 I love you, God, and thanks for the good things you have done for me! Sister Louise Olberding was born into eternal life on September 10, 2016 at 9:40 a.m. She died peacefully surrounded by sisters and caregivers. She will be...
September 11, 1924 — June 6, 2016 “I entered to do great things for the Lord and I learned that just living a religious life is a great thing.” Sister Lucy Keaney, OSB, of the Monastery of St. Gertrude was born into eternal life on June 6, 2016. She died peacefully...
July 19, 1935 — May 12, 2016 Bringing the gift of music… Sister Angela Uhlorn, OSB was born into eternal life on May 12, 2016. She died peacefully surrounded by sisters and caregivers. Sister Angela will be remembered for her service in education, music, and parish...
August 22, 1931 ~ December 19, 2015 “Thank you, God. It’s over, and it’s beautiful.” Sister Carolyn Miguel was born into eternal life on December 19 at 9 am. Her daughter Nan was with her, along with her “grand-dog” Joey and members of her monastic...
April 14, 1933 – April 8, 2015 “A life in God is a life of adventure and discovery.” Sister Bernice Wessels was born into eternal life on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at her home, the Monastery of St. Gertrude. She leaves an inspiring, spiritual, and intrepid legacy...
April 30, 1924 ~ October 3, 2014 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” Matthew 25:35 Sister Bernadine (Bernie) Ternes was born into eternal life on Friday, October 3 at 12:02 p.m. She was...
October 28, 1917 – July 22, 2014 “There is nothing as strong as gentleness; there is nothing as gentle as real strength.” Sister Mary Catherine Manderfeld was born into eternal life on Tuesday, July 22 at approximately 11:30 a.m. She was 96 years old and had lived 80...
“Enjoying the beauty and eventual harvest…” Sister Theresa Dvorak was born into eternal life on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, at approximately 11:30 p.m. She will be remembered for her commitment to education, her passion for nature, and...
January 18, 1936 – May 11, 2013 “You will suffer in the world but take courage! I am with you always.” ~ Gospel of John Sister Emagene Uhlenkott Warren, OSB was born into eternal life at the Monastery of St. Gertrude on May 11, 2013, at 1:15 p.m. Sister Emagene will...
April 22, 1925 – February 14, 2013 “The Sunshine Nurse” Sister Mary Bernard Lieser, OSB was born into eternal life at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center on February 14, 2013, at 2:15 a.m. She took her last breath among some of her Sisters of the Monastery of St....
