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  • Sr. Suzanne Schuman

    Educator

    Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Suzanne Schuman, 92, died March 23 in Footville, Wisconsin.

    Born in Chicago, Sister Suzanne made her first religious profession in 1950 and her perpetual profession in 1953. She was a teacher and principal and she served in Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Alabama, California, Iowa and Illinois.

    In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Suzanne taught at St. Barnabas (1983-2009), taught religious education at St. Barnabas Parish (2009-2018) and volunteered as a tutor at Visitation School (2009-2018).

    She is survived by two sisters, Marian Mullen and Fran Clausius.

  • Sr. Regina Marie Dubickas

    Congregational Leader

    Sister of St. Casimir Regina Marie Dubickas, 75, died March 26.

    Sister Regina was born in a refugee camp in Schleswig, Germany, after her parents left Lithuania. As a child, she immigrated to the U.S. with her family, who settled in East St. Louis. She made her first profession of vows in 1967 and her perpetual vows in 1972.

    Sister Regina ministered in Illinois for 54 years as a teacher, director of formation, psychologist and congregational leader.

    In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Regina taught at Immaculate Conception School (44th Street, 1967-1968), Nativity BVM School (1968-1970) and Providence of God School (1970-1973), and she was a guidance counselor at Maria High School (1978-1979). She was formation director for the community from 1978 to 1989. She ministered as a psychologist at Michael Reese Hospital, as well as in private practice, from 1994 to 2006.

    In 1998, Sister Regina was elected to congregational leadership, where she served first as general councilor (1998-2003), then as assistant general superior (2003-2013), and, from 2013 until her death, as general superior.

  • Sr. Mary Jane Herlik

    Educator

    Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Mary Jane (Querin) Herlik, 91, died April 4 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

    Born in Wisconsin, Sister Mary Jane made her first religious profession in 1950, and her perpetual profession in 1953. She taught and was a coprincipal, and served in pastoral ministry and HIV/AIDS ministry.

    She noticed in the early 1980s that medical personnel and clergy were afraid to enter hospital rooms of those dying of AIDS, so she responded to their needs, saying, “I felt I was being called to minister to those dying with AIDS,” according to an article in the Tampa Bay Times. She served in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi and Florida.

    In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Mary Jane taught at Visitation (1950-1955) and Trinity High School, River Forest (1964-1969, 1973-1978).

    She is survived by a sister, Rosalyn Simonar, and a brother, Querin “Quin” Herlik.

  • Sr. Arturo Cranston

    Educator

    Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Arturo Cranston, 91, died April 10 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin.

    Born in Washington, D.C., Sister Arturo made her first religious profession in 1956, and her perpetual profession in 1959. She taught music for 24 years and then studied recreation and natural resources and combined all her passions as director of Camp WeHaKee in Winter, Wisconsin, for 24 years, followed by three years of consulting. Sister Arturo dedicated herself to building up the physical camp and developing young women who were confident and compassionate.

    She served in Illinois, Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.

    In the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sister Arturo taught at St. Cajetan (1956-1958) and Sts. Faith, Hope and Charity, Winnetka (1975-1982).

    She is survived by a brother, James “Ray” Cranston.

  • Sr. Dolores Fisher

    Educator

    Sister of St. Joseph-Third Order of St. Francis Dolores Fisher, 93, of Bartlett, died April 12.

    Born in Chicago, she entered her religious community in 1946.

    She was a teacher, principal and special education teacher. She served at St. Mary of Perpetual Help, St. Roman, Queen of the Universe, St. Mary Star of the Sea, St. Clare of Montefalco, Transfiguration and Bartlett Learning Center and Immaculata Congregational Home.

    She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Source.

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