Sister was born in Forest City, Ill., of Irish parents, Jan. 18, 1878. She entered in 1914 at the age of 36, after caring for her widowed mother until her death. She made her first profession in Aug. 1915, perpetual vows in Feb. 1922, and was consecrated a virgin on Nov. 16, 1952.

Well-educated, a capable and understanding teacher, Sister taught for some years at St. Benedict's school in Clyde, at the orphanage, and later was a teacher and prefectress in our Academy. After its close, she worked in the altar bread department, the sewing room, and elsewhere. She taught English to our German workmen and tutored three boys (the Brennan brothers) who worked at the convent. Many a recreation period was sacrificed for their sake, and they in turn loved and esteemed her highly. Sister spent a few months in Tucson in 1945.

Being afflicted with arthritis, Sister kept an austere diet to hold it in check, and even in advanced years cleaned halls regularly to keep agile. She was very neat and orderly; had a pleasant smile for everyone, and in fact radiated the joy of her deep love of God and ready acceptance of His holy Will in all things. She once said to a newly-professed Sister: "You think you are happy now! Wait till you are as old as I am, you'll be so happy you won't be able to hide it. Happiness grows each day if we love Jesus more each day." Sister loved prayer, and used many little "home-made" ejaculations: "Jesus, don't let me disappoint You!" - "Jesus, make me the saint you brought me here to be." - She told the younger Sisters, "There's nothing God would not do for us if it is for our good." In sufferings and trials she would say: "Whatever He above wants is just perfect!" Whenever she left chapel, when nearing the door she would turn to give a last loving glance and smile at Jesus on His altar Throne.

With declining health Sister was confined to the infirmary the last few years of her life. She died on June 14, 1961, at the age of eighty-three years.