Archives: Deceased Sisters

Sister M. Marcella Haggerty, MM

It has been known for some time that Sister Marcella Haggerty would not be with us for long. As is often the case, the day and the time were a surprise. About 5:00 a.m. on October 4, 1996, at the age of 94, and after a long...

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Sister Godfrey Fuhr, MM

At 10:10 a.m., October 20, 1992, Sister Mary Godfrey Fuhr passed from life here with us to life in eternity. Her passing was quiet, accompanied by some of her dear Maryknoll Sister friends, Community members and health care...

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Sister Mildred Fritz, MM

Born: October 8, 1908 Entered: October 13, 1925 Died: August 9, 2005″It was on a perfect October day — cool, crisp and colorful” wrote Millie Fritz, “that I first met Mother Mary Joseph. The year was 1925 and I...

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Sister Marcella Fitzgerald, MM

We gather today as a family to celebrate our 88th Anniversary of Canonical Recognition and to celebrate the entrance into New Life of our Sister Marcella Fitzgerald. In a deep and sacred moment, Sister Marcella Fitzgerald died...

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Sister M. Emmanuel Donahue, MM

Sister M. Emmanuel Donahue died on May 9, 1923. She was 22 years old and a Maryknoll Sister for one year. Catherine (M. Emmanuel) was born on August 17, 1900 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Sophia (Ehlinger) and Joseph Francis...

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