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Category: Obituaries

Sr. Sheil worked in libraries

Posted on Jan 7, 2025Jan 7, 2025 in Obituaries
Sr. Sheil worked in libraries

JOHNSTON, Iowa — Sister Joan Sheil, CHM, 90, died Dec. 24 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. Margaret Joan Sheil, born …Read More

Father Patrick Lumsden 1946-2024

Posted on Jan 2, 2025 in Obituaries
Father Patrick Lumsden 1946-2024

DAVENPORT – Father Patrick Lumsden, 78, a retired priest of the Diocese of Davenport, died Dec. 29 at MercyOne Genesis …Read More

Sister Fitzgerald was an educator

Posted on Dec 19, 2024 in Obituaries
Sister Fitzgerald was an educator

Sister Margaretha “Greta” Fitzgerald, CHM, died Dec. 17 at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center in Davenport. She was 82. Margaretha Ann …Read More

Sister Martinek was an educator

Posted on Dec 17, 2024 in Obituaries
Sister Martinek was an educator

DAVENPORT — Sister Ann Martinek, OSF, a former educator, died Dec. 10 at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center. She was 91. …Read More

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

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