Sister Ann Stephen (Judy Marie) Stouffer, 82, died Dec. 9, 2021, in Clinton, Indiana.

Born in Indiana, she entered the Sisters of Providence in 1960 and professed final vows in 1967.  Of her 62 years as a Sister of Providence, she ministered in education for 44 years in Indiana, Illinois, and California. In 2008, she returned to the Motherhouse to serve as administrator of Providence Hall. In 2019, she committed herself totally to the ministry of prayer.    

In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she taught at St. Angela (1964-1966).

She is survived two brothers, Stephen and John Stouffer.

Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Marie Malachy Griffin, 82, died Dec. 10, 2021, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin.

Born in Oak Park, she made her first religious profession in 1961 and her perpetual profession in 1966. She taught for 15 years and was principal for six years before she served as campus minister for 26 years, ministering in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Oklahoma and Texas.

Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Nancy Rae (Paolo) Reisdorf, 83, died Dec. 10, 2021, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin.

Born in Wisconsin, she made her first religious profession in 1960 and her perpetual profession in 1965.

She was a teacher, professor, teacher trainer, department chair, and educational innovator, as well as a librarian, principal and administrator, writer, facilitator, speaker and tutor in Illinois and Wisconsin.

In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she taught at St. Mary, Evanston (1960-1967).

She is survived by three brothers: Paul, Danieland Tom Reisdorf.

Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Marilyn (Valerio) Skluzacek, 81, died Dec. 10, 2021, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin.

Born in Minnesota, she made her first religious profession in 1960 and her perpetual profession in 1965. She was a teacher, principal, director of religious education, pastoral associate, family care partner and volunteer in Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska.

In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Marilyn taught at St. Basil (1962-1965) and St. Richard (1981-1988) and was principal of Our Lady of Lourdes (1988-1990).

She is survived by four sisters: Janette Sticha, Loretta Hauer, Bernadine Bissonette, and Valeria McHale; and a brother, Jack Skluzacek.

Sister of Christian Charity Joan Clare (Clarette) Daleiden Cooney, 90, died Dec. 17, 2021, at Sacred Heart Convent, Wilmette.

Born in Chicago, she became a postulant in 1947, professed first vows in 1950 and professed final vows in 1956. She taught at St. Raphael, St. Teresa and St. Alphonsus, Prospect Heights, as well as in Michigan, Minnesota and Louisiana. She was the reading consultant for the Archdiocese of Chicago (1967-1969), and then served as curriculum coordinator at Holy Trinity School starting in 1971.

At the end of 1972 she asked for a dispensation from her vows, and she married Jack Cooney the following year. During this time, she taught at Queen of All Saints School.

Her husband died in 1991, and in 1997, Sister Joan Clare re-entered the Sisters of Christian Charity, professing first vows in 1998 and final vows in 2001. She lived at Josephinum, where she was director of the SCC Literacy Program. From 1998 until 2016, she taught numerous women to read and write. In 2016 Sister Joan Clare retired to Sacred Heart Convent.

Deacon Francis “Leonard” Steinbeigle, 87, died Nov. 25. He was ordained in 1979 and ministered at St. Damian, Oak Forest, where he was instrumental in the development of many programs.

His wife, Jennie, predeceased him. He is survived by his children Margaret Graham, Juliann Steinbeigle and Leonard Steinbeigle; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Resurrection Sister Mary Julianne Maciuszek, 95, died Nov. 20 at Resurrection Life Center.

Born in Chicago, she was baptized at St. Ann Parish and later attended elementary school at St. Casimir Parish. She entered the Sisters of the Resurrection in 1944 and professed vows in 1946.

Sister Mary Julianne spent 17 years ministering in education as a teacher in Illinois, Nebraska and Indiana. In the Chicago area, she taught at St. Casimir; St. Mary of the Angels; St. Bede, Ingleside; and Queen of the Rosary, Elk Grove Village, before serving two years as principal of St. Thecla.

In 1971, she began 21 years ministering in health care at Resurrection Medical Center as a patient visitor, supervisor of the admissions office and in medical records.

After her service in health care ministry, Sister Mary Julianne was superior of the Queen of the Resurrection House of Prayer, the retirement home for her community. Her last ministry before retiring in 2012 was serving as portress at the Provincial Home. 

School Sister of Notre Dame Dolores “Lori” Keen, 91, died Nov. 23 in New Lenox.

Born in Chicago, she was a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for 69 years.

Sister Lori served as teacher, administrator, pastoral associate and adult education program director in Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois; as a personal advocate at Resurrection Life Center; and was a friend to many at Marian Village. She is survived by her siblings Katherine Frank, Eleanore Dzike, Angeline Skowron, Jacob Keen and Raymond Keen.

Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Mercedes (Mary Meloria) Kucera, 86, died Nov. 26 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin.

Born in Chicago, she made her first religious profession in 1957 and her perpetual profession in 1960. She taught, tutored, served in pastoral care and pastoral ministry, and as switchboard operator, driver, secretary, receptionist and parish volunteer in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Iowa and Florida.

In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Mercedes taught at St. Sabina (1963-1969) and tutored in the GED program at the Westside Center (1992-2000). She also served as the secretary in the guidance office at Trinity High School, River Forest (1989-1991) and as receptionist at the Dominican Conference Center, River Forest (1991-1992).

Adrian Dominican Sister Theresa (Josette Marie) Sinnamon, 92, died Nov. 26 in Adrian, Michigan.

Born in Detroit, she was in her 73rd year of religious life.

Sister Theresa spent 27 years ministering in education and as an administrative worker in Michigan, Illinois, Florida and Ohio. She became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 2015.

In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she taught at St. Nicholas of Tolentine (1949-1956).

She is survived by two brothers, James and Edward Sinnamon.