Sister Mary Kevin Bissell, CHM, (Katherine A. Bissell) a former teacher in the Diocese of Davenport, died March 31 in …Read More
Category: Obituaries
Sr. Greiner loved teaching
OMAHA — School Sister of St. Francis Madeline Mary Greiner died March 28 at the age of 94. Sr. Greiner …Read More
Sr. Hawker demonstrated resilience
CLINTON — Sister Yvonne Hawker, OSF, died Feb. 26 at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, Calif., at age 67. Sr. …Read More
Sr. Collins was first female, non clergy diocesan superintendent
JOHNSTON, Iowa — The first female and first lay diocesan superintendent of schools, Sister Ann Therese Collins, CHM, 96, died …Read More
Sr. McCann served schools, hospitals
Sister Mary Janice McCann, CHM, died Feb. 24 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, Iowa. She was 91 years …Read More
Former news editor’s wife produced diocese’s annual directory
DAVENPORT — Mary Ann Wessling, 86, died Jan. 16 at Ridgecrest Village, Davenport. She was the wife of Frank Wessling, …Read More
Sr. Daly was principal, superior
DUBUQUE —Sister Gracita Daly, BVM, 92, died Jan. 15 at Marian Hall. A native of Burlington, she was born Sept. …Read More











