This summer we will celebrate the Golden Jubilees of Sister Barbara Ann Bielenberg, Sister Margie Schmidt, and Sister Elisa Martinez on July 25 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel. Sister Barbara Ann is the Director of Mission Integration at St. Mary’s Hospital and Clearwater...
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....
August 10, 1933 – May 18, 2012 A profound faith, freely shared Sister Ida Mae was peacefully born into eternal life on Friday, May 18 at 12:25 a.m. Her unexpected death brought sadness to her Sisters at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, to her family and friends....
December 16, 1911 – October 22, 2011 “Serving Christ, Serving Others” Sister Mercedes Martzen was born into eternal life on Saturday, October 22 at 7:35 p.m. at her home, the Monastery of St. Gertrude. She was 99 years old. Clara Lucille Martzen entered this...
April 4, 1918 – October 20, 2011 “Reflecting the unsurpassed warmth of the Mother of God” Sister Josephine Vincke was born into eternal life at 2:15 p.m. on October 19 at the age of 93. She took her last breath among her Sisters and caregivers at her home, the...
