OA-Spring 2023

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She was having trouble walking at that time but is doing better after treatment. She is very excited that her grandson, Charles Jagusah will play football for the University of Notre Dame. Julia Rice King continues to work at her parish four mornings a week. She enjoys traveling with her family and visiting by Zoom. She and Marty (deceased) were recognized by the Ozark Fly Fishers at a dinner on January 22, 2023. Her theme is GRATITUDE! Mary Howard Brown had another busy year in 2022: the family celebrated Bart’s 90th birthday in February; one grand was married in June; 18th great grandchild arrived, and Mary managed a trip to San Francisco, California, to see granddaughter, Allie, 12, as Alice in her school’s play, “Alice in Wonderland” in November. Janis Rapier Brown (with us freshman year) says hello and sends blessings! She moved from her home in Fort Pierce, Florida, to a nearby retirement community in January 2022. She has nine great-grandchildren, with two more due in the spring. Carol Baker Cardenas and husband, Luis are living in an apartment for retired people in Foster City near San Francisco, California. Their daughter, Marlena, gave them a 60th wedding anniversary party on January 5, 2023. “We are reasonably healthy, with some aches and pains.” Sheila Sullivan McIntyre writes: “After five years, I’m still so happy to be back in Vermont full time and able to enjoy its wonderful outdoor offerings.” She continues to play the Ukulele. “I try to justify my existence on the planet by working with Asylum Seekers from Latin America.” Mary Hayes Garvin keeps in touch with Rosalie McGlynn , who is in an assisted living home near her family. Mary has 18 grandkids and two greats. “Blessings! I think of the Woods and our enriching experience often.” Patricia “Pat” McDonald King had a trip to Alaska with family members in January 2022. She claims 13 grands and four great-grandchildren. She keeps busy tending to the needs of a 97-year-old friend, volunteering at her church and playing “quite a bit of bridge.” I’m doing well, but definitely slowing down.” Camille Grafe Rust reports doing well and enjoying playing with different ukulele groups. Her husband, Bill, has a surgical hip wound that is not expected to close, uses a crutch to walk a bit, but keeps positive. They have three married sons, a daughter and six grandchildren. Marilyn Marschall Antonik continues to live part of the year in “Wilmette, Illinois, near Jolynn and family, and the remaining months in Ashburn, Virginia, near Steve and family.” She continues to be involved in eco-justice, anti-racism and women’s issues. Marilyn became a Providence Associate in a ceremony at the Woods in October 2022. Angela “Angie” Miller McNamara is doing quite well. “My daughter and I take care of each other, with the rest of our wonderful family helping in so many ways. I stay quite busy with the yard, pool and friends, as well as volunteering at our parish.” Nancy Neagle reports, “Nothing of importance happening in Iowa.” She helps at The Catholic Service Board, plus visits residents at the Kahl Home (nursing). Sorry to get news of Trudy—-great gal! I think back and am so thankful for the four years we all had together at SMWC. I am doing well, keeping relatively busy writing a history of the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, 1983 to present, and helping wherever I can. Peace and blessings to each of you!

Blessed Virgin Mary. Her new address will be Carmel Bluffs, Apt. 260, 1040 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003. Laura “Lolly” Trauscht Holland walks daily to stay healthy. In November, Lolly and I visited Rosemary “Roe” Fratto Malec at her new apartment in Mequon, Wisconsin. We enjoyed lunch and shared memories. We learned that Roe and Bruce went to Philadelphia for the baptism of their first great grandchild Beau. Grandson Jack graduated from Notre Dame in May and works in California. Joan Mellican Dickson said they were fortunate in not sustaining much damage from Hurricane Ian. Husband Bob recovered from an infection in his shoulder that was replaced three years ago. In May, they attended grandson Aidan’s graduation from Cornell University. In August they flew to San Diego to witness granddaughter Elisabeth and husband Paul renew their wedding vows. The original ceremony was during Covid and with only her parents and sister present. Janice Searles Vanderhaar writes that it was a blessed year. Pax Christi USA celebrated its 50th anniversary. She has been an active member of this International Catholic Peace group for all those years and worked on planning and attending the August conference in DC. She is also active in the local Pax Christi Memphis group, which partners with the Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope. Rosemary “Roz” Burke Ciaudelli writes that when the pandemic started, she dropped out of Renaissance adult learning classes, Meals on Wheels and choir and never went back. Seven of her eight grandchildren celebrated her 85th birthday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Oldest daughter Gina turned 60. Roz’s son Joe is on a United Nations Panel, traveling to Geneva, Switzerland twice a year. Daughter Maria Ciaudelli Cholak ’90 enjoys teaching school. Patricia “Trish” Slattery Henry and her family spent ten glorious days in Cedar Park, Texas enjoying family dinners, cousin play dates, late nights and sharing lots of memories. She commented that family gatherings are always enjoyable. Mary Ellen Gase writes that she is enjoying her new home in an excellent location that affords numerous activities. She likes living close to her two sisters. She is upgrading her Saginaw Community Foundation college scholarship started after her retirement. Currently, she is adding two more high schools to the present three schools. One former student sent a $5,000 donation! Two former students are choir teachers. Patricia “Pat” Needham Burns and John avoided traveling during Covid but are doing well. Pat hopes the Washington Nationals Baseball team does better next year. I hope the same goes for the Chicago Cubs! Mary “Maggie” Burns Gage and family spent Thanksgiving in London. Bill Jr. and wife Rachel previously worked there, and Maggie and Bill visited often. In October, she visited Eileen Fleming Doherty , and to celebrate their 85th birthdays, Maggie and Peggy Gardner Gallagher spent a relaxing and fun week in Naples. In June, Peggy traveled to Vail for her granddaughter’s wedding on top of a mountain. At the end of the ceremony, it hailed! In September, she went on a Green Bay Botanical Garden Tour. After that trip, she contracted Covid. In 2022, Peggy rode 1,025 miles on her bike. Her 2023 goal is 1,000 miles. Keep pedaling! Mary Burtch Fetters writes that her wrist is healthy, and she prepared her lake house for winter. She added that the years are passing too quickly. Grace Ann “Dace” Doran McLaughlin feels blessed to live in a continuing care community, taking advantage of many opportunities. Camping and

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Carole Marzano Bersinger reported that the winter cold spell made the tropical plants suffer but the weather is usually sunny. Ellen Narolewski Lau enjoyed a trip through the Panama Canal and is planning a trip on the Danube River with her daughter, Margaret. Marilyn Caserotti Kostenski enjoyed a visit from Elmer’s daughter and family and is planning to go to our 65th Reunion. Letizia “Tish” Fiore Lowman is also planning to attend with her daughter and granddaughter. Sandra “Sandy” Chabot Landay is in good health, teaches voice lessons and sings in the church choir. Sylvia Dickas Coma and Bob are joyful great grandparents. Mary Catherine “Katie” Miller has no news but keeps in touch. Virginia Senicka Wirtz lives in a senior center, and her son picks up her mail. Carole Lattus Liggett and Jim are still able to drive and enjoy helping others. They have managed to avoid Covid but miss getting together with family and friends. Carole spends time on a scholarship committee. Their parish, like many others, suffers from the shortage of priests. Bernice “Berni” Schmitt Ridgway has moved from Gulf Breeze to Pensacola, Florida. Mary Zavatone Pearl lives with her sister in rural Pennsylvania, rich in colonial history, architecture and cultural opportunities. Jan Lauber Hummel and Jim aren’t traveling these days, but their health is all right. I am feeling well, but the winter weather limits my activities. Friends are always ready to help. With deep sadness, I report that two classmates who were Sisters of Providence passed away in 2022. Sister Catherine “Cathy” Buster died June 26, and Sister Thomas Jeanne “Maggie” Doriot died December 19. Both lived at The Woods for several years. Sister Cathy worked for the Diocese of Venice, Florida, establishing homes for migrant farmers. She also arranged various activities in Rome when Mother Theodore was canonized. Sister Maggie taught English in several high schools in Illinois and Indiana and later taught English as a second language in California for one year. She also worked in journalism for many years. Her final ministry years were in Santa Monica, serving in various roles for the St. John Health Center and its Foundation. Zoa Pol Gonzalez passed away on March 5. She lived at the Villages in Florida for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Juan and the family. Our sympathy to Judith “Judy” Haley Giesen on the passing of husband Jim on Sept. 27. Jim was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease about seven years ago. Judy will be leaving her home of 36 years in March when she moves into an independent living apartment at Mount Carmel Bluffs, the newly remodeled motherhouse for the Sisters of Charity of the ’59 Agnes Piszczek 6410 N Leona Ave Chicago, IL. 60646-4225 (773) 363-4775 (h) (773) 562-2227 (c) agnespiszczek@icloud.com

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