Obituaries

“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” –1 Peter 4:10

Sister Mary Bridget Mullen passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021, at Ross Hall. Sister was 94. She entered the SCL Community on August 14, 1946. Eternal rest grant unto her.

“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” –1 Peter 4:10

Sister Mary Josepha Talle, 92, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth, died on March 13, 2021, in Ross Hall at the SCL Motherhouse, Leavenworth, Kansas. Sister celebrated her 70th year anniversary as an SCL in 2016.

“Everything about being a Sister makes me happy…I am blessed to be able to enjoy life to its fullest!” —Sister Mary Sharon Verbeck

For almost 60 years, Sister Mary Sharon devoted her life to a ministry of education and school administration.

“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.