Sister Mary Jo Toll, SND (formerly Sister Mary Teresa)
Sister Mary Jo Toll, SND (Formerly Sister Mary Teresa) March 22, 1944 – February 16, 2025 Professed August 18, 1964 Sister Mary Jo was in her 61st year of religious life and entered the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1964. Sister left her two years of elementary school teaching at Christ the King and St. Mary […]
Sister Rose Maria Moser, SND
Sister Rose Maria Moser (Formerly Sister Mary Ferdinand)July 13, 1923 – June 11, 2024Professed: August 10, 1943 Sister Rose Maria was 100 years old and in her 81st year of religious profession.She served God and the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame through 30 years of teaching and 30 years as adoration Sister and […]
Sister Susan Marie Scherger, SND (Formerly Sister Mary Louise)
Sister Susan Marie Scherger (Formerly Sister Mary Louise) July 25, 1945 – May 30, 2024 Professed: August 21, 1965 In 1963, Sister joined the Sisters of Notre Dame taking the name Sister Mary Louise (later changed to her baptismal name). Throughout her life Sister Susan was an avid reader and swimmer spending her leisure time […]
Sister Mary Ross Burgard, SND
Sister Mary Ross BurgardNovember 11, 1930 – March 3, 2024Professed: August 16, 1951 Having moved to Rosary Care Center in Sylvania on December 28, Sister Mary Ross had only one thing left to do during her life of dedication to God: to give thanks and praise. With this gift—and to her every day was a […]
Sister Joan Marie Recker, SND
Born Joan Marie to Joseph and Agnes (Schroeder) Recker in Leipsic, Ohio, the fourth of eight children, she attended St. Mary School before becoming an aspirant at Notre Dame Academy, Toledo. Having made her vows in 1960, she began teaching grade seven at Christ the King School, Toledo. The next year she became the Aspirant […]
Sister Mary Michaelyn Hempfling, SND
(Toledo, OH Region)Professed: August 17, 1954 Sister Mary Michaelyn Hempfling, age 89, died at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania on the morning of September 9, 2023. If a life could be summarized in one word, hers would be “gratitude.” “Thanks a million!” was her favorite expression, and graciousness was her lifestyle. Born on May 5, 1934, […]
Sister Mary Rosellyn Theisen, SND
Born on April 2, 1945, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Donald and Irene (Fisher) Theisen, she was baptized Elizabeth Jean. She was the oldest daughter among three other daughters and two sons. Having attended St. Paul School in Norwalk, Ohio, she graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Toledo in 1963, the year she entered the Sisters […]
Sister Mary Estella Perkins, SND; September 6, 1928 – May 29, 2023
Born on September 6, 1928, in Toledo, Ohio, Joan was the fourth child born to Frank and Stella (Geoffrion) Perkins. Her childhood was spent with three brothers and four sisters attending St. Louis School. Their mother died when Joan was only ten years old. Joan attended Notre Dame Academy as an aspirant graduating in 1946. […]
Sister Mary Jamesetta Krafty, SND; June 13, 1921 – February 6, 2023
Born on June 13, 1921, Sister Mary Jamesetta Krafty was given the gift of long life and lived the century with vibrancy, humor and grace. Baptized Roseline Mary, she was the youngest of nine children born to Michael and Helena (Lilly) Krafty in the village of Venice, Ohio. Sister Mary Jamesetta professed vows with the […]
Sister Mary Cyrilla Hellman, SND; December 11, 1922-December 12, 2022
Sister Mary Cyrilla Hellman was a woman of extraordinary wit, talent, and vision, who lived her life in seemingly ordinary but highly effective ways. A century of generous community spirit, creative work to benefit others, and life-giving friendships proved her dynamic, evangelizing spirit. Celebrating her 100th birthday with a small party, Sister claimed she was […]