Dcn. Snavely was in first deacon class
TIPTON — Deacon Bob Snavely, 87, died on Jan. 6. He was ordained in the first permanent diaconate classs for ...Read More The post Dcn. Snavely was in first deacon class appeared first on The Catholic...
View ArticleFr. Beyer brought a ‘touch of love’ to the sick
With no warning, no knowledge of previous or extended illness, the death of Father Richard Beyer took us by surprise. ...Read More The post Fr. Beyer brought a ‘touch of love’ to the sick appeared...
View ArticleSr. Lynne Elwinger was prioress of Carmelite Monastery
Sister Lynne Therese Elwinger, OCD, prioress of the Carmelite Monastery in Eldridge, died March 11 at age 79 in Iowa ...Read More The post Sr. Lynne Elwinger was prioress of Carmelite Monastery...
View ArticleSr. Kraus was an educator
Sister Marilyn Kraus, CHM, 91, died March 24 at LaHarpe Davier Health Care Center in LaHarpe, Ill. Born July 26, ...Read More The post Sr. Kraus was an educator appeared first on The Catholic Messenger.
View ArticleSister Marilyn Kraus, CHM
Sister Marilyn Kraus, CHM, 91, died at 10:36 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 2019, at LaHarpe Davier Health Care Center in ...Read More The post Sister Marilyn Kraus, CHM appeared first on The Catholic...
View ArticlePriest’s father was active volunteer
John Joseph Hennen, 92, of Ottumwa, father of Father Thom Hennen, died April 19 at Hospice House in Ottumwa. John ...Read More The post Priest’s father was active volunteer appeared first on The...
View ArticleSr. Rehm taught in Keokuk
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Sister Patricia Rehm, D.C., an educator and counselor, died April 20 at Seton Residence in Evansville. She ...Read More The post Sr. Rehm taught in Keokuk appeared first on The...
View ArticleSr. Talarico taught, was librarian
Sister JoAnne Talarico, CHM, died May 10 at her home in Des Moines. Her body has been donated to science ...Read More The post Sr. Talarico taught, was librarian appeared first on The Catholic...
View ArticleAdam was father of three diocesan priests
Elmer A. (Bud) Adam, 93, the father of three diocesan priests — Fathers Nick, Rich and Chuck Adam — died ...Read More The post Adam was father of three diocesan priests appeared first on The Catholic...
View ArticleDicocese’s most senior priest passes away
Msgr. Robert Walter, also known as “Bucky,” passed on in the echo of fireworks on July 5 at the Kahl ...Read More The post Dicocese’s most senior priest passes away appeared first on The Catholic...
View ArticleJack Goetz was father of Fr. Goetz
Jack Goetz, 85, of Keokuk, father of Father Marty Goetz, died July 21 in West Burlington. Jack was born Aug. ...Read More The post Jack Goetz was father of Fr. Goetz appeared first on The Catholic...
View ArticleFr. Mark Spring was involved in Scouting
Father Mark Spring, 71, died Sept. 1 at Fort Madison Community Hospital, one day after his retirement. He was born ...Read More The post Fr. Mark Spring was involved in Scouting appeared first on The...
View ArticleSister Hoverman was first woman editor in Dubuque
By Dan Russo Catholic News Service DUBUQUE, Iowa (CNS) — Sister Carol Hoverman, a Sister of St. Francis, who was ...Read More The post Sister Hoverman was first woman editor in Dubuque appeared first...
View ArticleSr. Schmitt was an educator
Sister Donna Schmitt (Mary Angelita), CHM, a former educator in the Diocese of Davenport, died Oct. 25 at Bishop Drumm ...Read More The post Sr. Schmitt was an educator appeared first on The Catholic...
View ArticleSr. Vandeberg was 101
DAVENPORT — Sister Cecelia Vandeberg (Mary Cecelia), CHM, 101, died Oct. 26 at the Humility of Mary Center. She was ...Read More The post Sr. Vandeberg was 101 appeared first on The Catholic Messenger.
View ArticleSr. Hanigan taught in Clinton
CLINTON — Sister Celeste Hanigan, OSF, 86, a former teacher in the Diocese of Davenport, died Nov. 30 in Escondido, ...Read More The post Sr. Hanigan taught in Clinton appeared first on The Catholic...
View ArticleSr. Krogmeier was Fort Madison native
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Sister Irene Krogmeier, O.S.B., 97, died Dec. 10 at St. Mary Monastery. A native of Fort ...Read More The post Sr. Krogmeier was Fort Madison native appeared first on The Catholic...
View ArticleSr. Takes worked throughout diocese
DAVENPORT — Sister Carla Takes, CHM, (Mary Carla) 94, died Dec. 21 at Humility of Mary Center. Lucille Catherine Takes ...Read More The post Sr. Takes worked throughout diocese appeared first on The...
View ArticlePriest who served in Davenport dies
Liguori, Mo. — Father Martin Stillmock, C.Ss.R., who served at St. Alphonsus Parish in Davenport from 1981 to 1987, died ...Read More The post Priest who served in Davenport dies appeared first on The...
View ArticleJoan Marilyn Mattingly
Joan Marilyn Mattingly died peacefully at home in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 25, 2020. Born May 30, 1934, near ...Read More The post Joan Marilyn Mattingly appeared first on The Catholic Messenger.
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