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Category: Obituaries

Sr. Burke was an educator

Posted on Dec 3, 2024 in Obituaries
Sr. Burke was an educator

CLINTON — Sister Mary Francis Burke, OSF, a former educator, died Nov. 15 at The Alverno. She was 98. Elizabeth …Read More

Sr. Beeson served as a teacher, principal

Posted on Oct 29, 2024 in Obituaries
Sr. Beeson served as a teacher, principal

JOHNSTON, Iowa — Sister Rachel Beeson, CHM, 92, died Oct. 22 at Bishop Drumm Care Center.  Marietta Marie Beeson was …Read More

Father Robert Busher 1944-2024

Posted on Oct 22, 2024 in Obituaries, People
Father Robert Busher 1944-2024

DAVENPORT — Father Robert Busher, 80, a retired priest of the Diocese of Davenport, died Oct. 16 at the Kahl …Read More

Dr. Nancy Thompson – Sept. 20, 2024

Posted on Oct 1, 2024 in Obituaries
Dr. Nancy Thompson - Sept. 20, 2024

Dr. Nancy Thompson, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and tireless advocate for her faith and community, passed away peacefully, Friday, …Read More

Sister Doran was a talented artist

Posted on Sep 17, 2024 in Obituaries
Sister Doran was a talented artist

CLINTON — Sister Mary Jeannette Doran, OCD, 83, died Sept. 10 at The Alverno. Mary Jeannette Doran was born April …Read More

Sr. Hagedorn had passion for learning

Posted on Aug 27, 2024Aug 27, 2024 in Obituaries
Sr. Hagedorn had passion for learning

  DES MOINES — Sister Elaine Hagedorn, CHM, 88, died Aug. 20 at the Jewish Senior Life Center. Elaine Claire Cecilia …Read More

Sister Kelley was an educator

Posted on Aug 27, 2024 in Obituaries
Sister Kelley was an educator

Sister Shawn Kelley, OSF, 95, died Aug.19 at The Alverno in Clinton. Lois Audrey Kelley was born July 23, 1929 …Read More

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