Obituaries

“Yours are the hands through which [God] blesses all the world.” —Saint Teresa of Ávila

Sister Josephine Bustos was known for her energetic spirit and sense of humor.

“There is real joy in being called to live a selfless life.” – Sister Bernadette Marie Teasdale

Sister Bernadette Marie Teasdale was known for her vivacious spirit and highly-extroverted nature.

“You have been told … what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do the right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

Sister Jane Albert Mehrens believed that loving one’s neighbor—especially the poor and needy—was a scriptural imperative deeply rooted in the nature of a just and caring God.

“Lord, make me a channel of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring love.” – From the hymn version of the Prayer of Saint Francis

Sister Regina Ann Green was known for her sense of humor and her commitment to family. She loved music, playing keyboard, dance and watercolor painting. She especially valued charity as a defining characteristic of her religious community and sought to reflect this in her life and work.

“When I reflect on my life, the recurring theme is ‘blessing!’ I truly have been blessed throughout my life with family, friends, the SCL Community, the opportunities that have been given to me and the challenges I have encountered.” – Sister Roberta O’Leary

Sister Roberta O’Leary was known as a lover of college athletics, especially Notre Dame football. Though kind, she could be no-nonsense and was an able leader. Friends remember her as a funny and gifted storyteller.

“You shall speak your words in foreign lands, and all will understand. You shall see the face of God and live.” —From the song, “Be not afraid,” by Bob Dufford, SJ

Sister Lucille Harrington was known for her love of nature, birdwatching, and animals. She felt that every part of creation revealed the glory of God, whether she was in her native Kanas or on the mountain ranges of South America where she ministered to the Aymara Indians.

“Dear Jesus, help me to spread Thy fragrance everywhere I go. Flood my soul with Thy spirit and life.” –Cardinal John Henry Newman

Sister Marie Brinkman was known as a polymath with immense curiosity. She was highly industrious and often had several projects going on at once.

“Love of [humanity] should be exceeded only by love of God. One can better love [their] neighbor if [they] know them (through history).” – Sister Rose Dolores

Sister Rose Dolores Hoffelmeyer was known as a life-long learner, an avid reader, and a strong advocate for social justice.

“To [the one] who wishes to walk in the path of virtue, nothing is more necessary than the reading of spiritual books.” – St. Athanasius

Few people loved great Catholic spiritual literature more than Sister Mary Vincent Fritton…

“In my search for happiness, I have seen your reflection in many people and events.” —Sister Margaret Quirk in a letter to God

Those who knew her well likewise saw the reflection of God in Sister Margaret Quirk — beloved sibling and aunt, loyal friend…