Sister Mary Eugenia Tremblay, OSM, celebrated her 75th jubilee at age 95. Throughout her religious life, she primarily worked as an educator, and she also authored poetry and a biographical novel. As a member of the Order of Servants of Mary, she devoted her life to religious service, gaining recognition for her faith and dedication to her community. Her impactful contributions in her areas of service earned her respect as a devoted leader within the order.
Sister Mary Eugene Baiardo, a 70-year jubilarian, dedicated 54 years to teaching and religious education. As a member of the Order of Servants of Mary (OSM), she was committed to helping others, earning recognition for her compassion and strong faith. Her community service demonstrated kindness and an ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Born on March 25, 1925, in Chicago, she joined the Order in 1943 and took her final vows in 1949. Throughout her career as a teacher and principal in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Nebraska, she inspired her students and was highly appreciated. After retiring in 1995, she continued volunteering in education and community service until her passing on September 15, 2023. Her lasting legacy is built on unwavering faith, dedication, and a positive impact on many lives. She was also educated at Loyola University, Chicago.
Sister Mary Eileen McGing (19212010) was born in Derreendafderg, County Mayo, Ireland. She had four sisters and eight brothers. At 20, she moved to Chicago, worked as a maid, met Servite Father Clarence Brissette, and joined the Servite Third Order. She met Mother Mary Alphonse Bradley, who invited her to Ladysmith. Sarah entered the Servants of Mary on Aug. 9, 1942, became a novice on Aug. 14, 1943, and took her vows in 1944 and 1950. Her early days in religious life made her humor shine, joking about the silence. Her first assignment was teaching at Saint Paul School in Weirton, W.Va., then in Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. She was academic dean at Mount Senario College. She served as principal of Saint Domitilla School for 20 years, then assistant principal and principal at Saint Eulalia School. She earned degrees from DePaul University and Duquesne University. In 2007, she moved to Addolorata Villa, where she died in 2010 at age 88 from Alzheimer's. Father Heskin, an Irish priest and childhood acquaintance, officiated her funeral.tery in Ladysmith.
Sister Mary Dominica Effertz is a 70-year jubilarian who has dedicated 50 years to teaching and serving as a music minister. She is also a hospice volunteer. Sister Mary Dominca Effertz was born on March 3, 1929, in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. She entered the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict in 1947 and made her final monastic profession in 1952. Sister Mary Dominca earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the College of Saint Benedict and a Master of Arts degree in education from the University of Minnesota. She dedicated her life to teaching, serving in various schools in Minnesota, including Saint Joseph Lab School, Saint Boniface, and Saint Augustine. Sister Mary Dominca also served as a principal and was involved in religious education programs. She retired in 1999 but continued to volunteer in various capacities. Sister Mary Dominca passed away on October 15, 2023, at the age of 94. Sister Mary Dominica Effertz, as the spiritual assistant to the Secular Servites Mother of Compassion Community in Spooner, welcomed 10 new members. Sister Mary Dominica Effertz was honored as this years recipient of the Archdiocesan award. Sister Mary Dominica Effertz went on a camel ride during her Holy Land pilgrimage. Sister Mary Dominica Effertz enjoys fruit picking in northern Wisconsin, especially cherries in Bayfield, and likely consumed nearly as many cherries as she picked. Sister Mary Dominica Effertz performed at an organ concert in Spooner, WI on August 12, 2018, and threw the first pitch at a softball game on May 31, 2018.
Sister Clarice Gierzak serves as the Assistant to the Twin City Confraternity of Our Lady of Sorrows. Sister Clarice Gierzak, as the spiritual assistant to the Maplewood Confraternity, sent Lenten notes to 108 retired priests. Sister Clarice Gierzak organized and serves as the spiritual guide for the Maplewood, Minnesota branch of the Servite Confraternity of Our Lady of Sorrows, which recently welcomed four new members. Sister Clarice (Mary Dolorosa) Gierzak is a 70-year jubilarian who served as a teacher and principal for 47 years, working with impoverished children.
Mary Wanbaugh ObituarySister Mary Frances Wanbaugh, OSM, age 85, of the Servants of Mary Community in Ladysmith, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2003, at Saint Mary's Hospice in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
She was born on July 7, 1917, in Park Rapids, Minnesota, to Samuel H. Wanbaugh and Emiline S. Scanlon Wanbaugh. Sister entered the Servants of Mary Convent in Ladysmith on August 28, 1939, and took her vows on August 16, 1941.
She trained as a certified teacher in Park Rapids and taught at the local country school and at Emerald. Later, she attended River Falls State Teachers College and earned a Bachelor's degree in Education from Saint Catherine's College in Saint Paul. After teaching for 16 years in parochial schools across Saint Paul, Carteret, N.J., Wenton, W.Va., Hillsdale, Illinois, and Menomonee Falls, she studied at Divine Word Center in London, Ontario. The remaining years of her life, until her health declined, were dedicated to ministering to the disadvantaged, the elderly, and the infirm at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Chicago, Saint Matthew's Parish in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and on the San Xavier Nation American Reservation to the Tohono O'odham people in Tucson, Arizona.
She retired to the Motherhouse in Ladysmith in 1995, where she continued her ministry by caring for the sick and dying at Rusk County Hospital and Nursing Home.
Sister Mary De Lourdes Plourde participated in a peaceful protest and was pictured in Ladysmith. Sister Mary De Lourdes Plourde attended Sister Alice Henke's jubilee celebration.
Mary Damien's collection includes photographs, newspaper clippings, certificates, and medical records. This suggests that her documentation may cover various aspects of her life, including personal milestones, public recognition, and health history.
Sister Mary Damian Powers was honored as a Hidden Hero by the Codman Square Neighborhood Council in Dorchester, Massachusetts. A 70-year jubilarian, she served as a medical technician, pastoral associate, and food pantry coordinator in Dorchester. Sister Mary Damian Powers (1931-2020) was a medical technologist, pastoral minister, and food pantry coordinator who lived to 88.
Sister Mary Rita Thompson is a 65-year jubilarian who has served as an elementary school teacher in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and New Jersey, and has also worked as a CNA and caregiver.
