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Th ree more sisters, including two who had just made fi rst vows, arrived in December 1870. Mother Mary, as Hogan called her, went with them to open the school in Chillicothe at Christmas time. However, it was closed a year later as the promised convent and school did not materialize.

Bishop Hogan had recommended to Bégel that property be purchased in the diocese to make the foundation more permanent. Hogan realized that the religious community’s growth would depend on new members from the west. Th erefore, he obtained property for the sisters in Easton; they paid him fi ve dollars for the deed. Mother Mary signed Articles of Incorporation Th e Sisters of Humility go West on February 6, 1872. Th e sisters had by Sister Mary Rehmann, CHM permission to accept new members [Th is is the second in a series of four both Catholic and Protestant parents, but Mother Anna, Mother Superior of articles about the 150-year history of the Bishop Hogan had opened a school in the Pennsylvania community, insisted Sisters of Humility in the U.S.] Chillicothe, MO, where he taught the that they make their novitiate year older students and, in turn, the older before profession in Pennsylvania. n less than a decade after their students taught the younger ones. Four local women had already entered I1864 arrival in the United States, the community, three of whom were the Sisters of Humility were off ered Bishop Hogan had diffi culty fi nding eventually to become Mothers General another missionary opportunity. sisters to teach in rural schools and of the western Sisters of Humility. John Hogan, Bishop of the poor villages. Members of the August new diocese of St. Joseph in Missouri, Gladieux family, who had moved from With the Chillicothe school closed, wrote a letter to Father John Bégel, Louisville, OH, to Chillicothe, told Bishop Hogan asked the sisters to open co-founder of the Sisters of Humility, their pastor about the Humility Sisters. a school in Liberty, now a suburb of asking for sisters to come from Th e pastor then spoke to Hogan who Kansas City. Mother Mary and two Pennsylvania to teach in his diocese. thought the sisters might be the answer sisters did so in April 1873. A year later to his need. Following correspondence Mother Mary wrote to Hogan that, with As a border state during the Civil War, with Bégel, four sisters, including Sr. the agreement of the people, she would Missouri was torn by strife between Mary of the Angels, made the trip west begin raising money for a building. On those for or against slavery. All aspects from Pennsylvania. Th ey arrived in April 11, 1874, “Th e Liberty Tribune” of life were disrupted. Lacking funds, Easton, MO, in mid-September 1870. wrote, “Th e Catholics never half-do schools were closed. Families were Sr. Mary was one of the 11 sisters who -150th continued on page 3 disrupted by the war whose toll of dead had come from France in 1864. Th e and wounded exceeded any other other three sisters had made their vows confl ict. In the absence of fathers and within the previous year. Fifteen sisters Photos: Mother Mary of the Angels older brothers, children lacked healthy remained in New Bedford, PA, as the and the 2nd CHM Motherhouse in adult role models. At the request of community had already grown in that Liberty, Missouri, 1874. short time.

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Spring 2014 Volume 12 Issue 1

Th e Flame is published three times a year for the Congregation of the Humility of Mary and its friends.

Our Mission: We, the members of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary, call one another to live the Gospel with simplicity and joy following the example of Mary. Th e CHM President & Cabinet meets regularly at Our Lady of the Prairie Like our founders, we strive to be Retreat for future planning. Sr. Jeanie Hagedorn, who lives in Des Moines, attentive to the call of the Spirit in the signs of our times, especially the sometimes joins in the meeting via the internet. L-R: Sr. Greta Fitzgerald, CHM needs of the poor and the powerless. vice president, Sr. Johanna Rickl, CHM president, Sr. Mary Ann Vogel, Sr. Bea Snyder, Sr. Jeanie Hagedorn via SKYPE, and CHM Associate Diane Schlachter. We commit ourselves as individuals and as a congregation to work for Dear Friends, justice within the human family and to care for the earth itself. As spring tries to overtake the bitter cold and snow we’ve been experiencing for several months, I think it is appropriate for us to look at our human challenges as we try to move into a better future. All around us we see For I know the plans I have for you, says the people struggling to move forward in an environment that can seem Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, cold and bleak, whether through spiritual, economic, political, physical, environmental or other limiting factors in our collective journey. to give you a future with hope.

- 29:11 Th e good news is that regardless of the environment, there are committed persons ready to step forward and address the needs in one way or another. In this issue of “Th e Flame” you will see names of many who give of Congregation of the Humility themselves and their resources to support ministries of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary. We are so grateful for your partnership in our eff orts of Mary “ “to be attentive to the call of the spirit in the signs of our times, especially 820 W. Central Park Avenue the needs of the poor and the powerless” (excerpt from the CHM Mission Davenport, IA 52804-1900 Statement). We thank you and look forward to continued collaboration. 563/323-9466 ” [email protected] Another reason to celebrate is that this year the Congregation is completing www.chmiowa.org 150 years of service in the United States. We are celebrating the blessings of God who has accompanied us on this journey as well as our own Editorial Staff : contributions toward the creation of a better world. Th e second segment of Lisa Martin, Communications Director a four-part series about the CHM history is the lead article of this issue. Karen Brooke, Development Director Th e Leadership Team, that is, the CHM President and Cabinet, have been Communications Advisory dedicating extra time in recent months to shape a process for the Sisters to Committee: engage more intensely in a long-range planning eff ort. Just as we “celebrate Chair - Marcia Eckerman, CHM the legacy”, we must also “pursue the vision”, charting our response to God’s Kathleen Collins, CHM Associate call in the next ten years. We welcome your prayers for the success of this Mary Rehmann, CHM important venture. Joan Sheil, CHM Blessings, Elizabeth Th oman, CHM Sister Johanna Rickl CHM President

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CHM 150th anything they attempt in the school line, did not go to Liberty. One can only Anniversary Events and….Th e sisters…come recommended imagine the confl icted feelings of each as accomplished teachers and of these women as Mother Anna and Friday, April 4, 7pm cultivated ladies.” Mother Mary had been close friends. Sr. Teilhard de Chardin: Francis took music lessons from Mother Scientist, Mystic (1881-1955) Th e new building was larger than Anna, was professed in Pennsylvania, Presenter: Father Don Goergen, OP originally planned with class rooms, and taught at least a year there before sponsored by The Prairie Retreat dining room and kitchen on the fi rst returning to Missouri. fl oor and living quarters for the sisters at Our Lady of Victory in and boarding students on the second. Soon after the separation, the Missouri Davenport, . Jeanne Gladieux, from the family that sisters changed from their bright blue For reservations call 563-336-8414. fi rst suggested inviting the Humility habit to a black one. It was diffi cult to sisters to Missouri, attended this school procure the blue material plus the black Saturday, April 26, 7 pm even though there was another Catholic color was less conspicuous. Changes “Climate Action Now - school in Chillicothe. were also made by Bishop Hogan to The Moral Challenge Of Our Time” correct errors in the English translation Presenter: IA State Senator Robb Hogg From the time the community was of their rule, and copies were given to sponsored by CHM Care of Earth Comm. separately incorporated, Hogan all sisters. at Humility of Mary Center. had been talking to Mother Mary, not to Bégel, about opening new During all this time the sisters lived the schools. Having heard rumors about missionary life. With only two or three Thursday, May 1, 5pm-7pm possible division of the two religious sisters at any one place, their lives were Humility of Mary Housing, Inc. communities, Fr. Bégel went to Missouri quite isolated. Th e sisters grew much (HMHI), 25th Anniversary Launch in August 1874, taking a sister with of their food and cut wood for cooking A public open house and thank you him whom he intended to appoint and and heating. Th ey walked to school and celebration for community support leave there as superior. Mother Mary church, no matter the distance. Upon at HMHI Offi ce and Donation Center would return with him to New Bedford. arriving at a new location, the living and 3805 Mississippi Ave., Davenport, Iowa. Upon meeting Bishop Hogan, Bégel was school accommodations were often informed by the Bishop that he planned minimal. Since Catholic families were to write to and seek approval usually in the minority, they taught Saturday, May 24 for a separate Missouri institute. Th ere Protestant children as well. Indian Hills Community College were several reasons for this, primarily Anniversary celebration on the Ottumwa, the depressed economy and the high When Mother Mary went to Liberty the IA, campus—the site of the former cost of communicating between residence became the principal Missouri motherhouse of the CHM congregation. Pennsylvania and Missouri. Following convent instead of Easton. Because there a retreat in Easton, Fr. Bégel returned to were so few , Mass was off ered Saturday, June 28, 5 pm Pennsylvania with only two sisters, the only one Sunday a month although the one he intended to leave as superior and sisters off ered catechetical instruction Celebration of the Eucharist just one of the original seven. every Sunday. All of the sisters, except by Bishop Martin Mother Mary, were “young professed” In Christ the King Chapel at Bégel then asked Mother Anna to in that they entered the community in St. University, Davenport, Iowa. go to Easton to bring back all of the the U.S. and had lived under their vows sisters who wanted to return; those for only two or three years. Mother Mary Saturday, October 11 who chose not to return would no knew that, for the community to thrive, Great Falls, Montana longer be members of the New Bedford new candidates, as well as the other community. In October 1874 Mother sisters, needed more access to Service at cemetery followed by reception. Anna went to Missouri and four the sacraments and to education sisters, including novice Sr. Francis, and training. Sunday, October 12 returned east with her. Having learned Lewistown, Montana that Mother Mary was in Liberty and Th e next issue of the Flame will reveal Mass and reception. that she intended to establish a new how these needs were addressed. community in January, Mother Anna Call 563-323-9466 for more information. theFLAME | SPRING 2014 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 3 CONGREGATION OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY

Sprinkled with Star Dust by Kathleen Storms, SSND, Director, Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat ister Cathy Talarico, sacred walking path Board members and SCHM, in “One Among •Antique dealers who Advisory Committee Many” (a tribute to Sister scoured through barns and members who ensure the Bernadine Pieper and the basements for furniture ongoing vibrancy of the Sisters of Humility written to embellish the Victorian ministry of Th e Prairie. by Kathleen Mullen, 2012) House captures the heart of •Landscapers who laid What would Sister Bernadine in this one out, planted and trimmed Bernadine say if she saw simple phrase: multiple gardens which Th e Prairie today? I am sure rendered erodible hillsides she would fl are forth with a “She was the earthiest into places of beauty grand applause and burst of woman I have ever known, •Gardeners and growers who gratitude. It is this sprinkling an earth woman sprinkled till and toil to insure that of stardust, from hundreds of with stardust.” Th e Prairie has a bountiful volunteers since the birthing source of locally grown foods of Th e Prairie in 1997, that Bernadine’s “stardust” to serve to guests sparks our mission. For is displayed by how she, •Donors of memorial this shining example, we partnering with other statues, benches, swing and are grateful. Sisters of Humility, Father gazebo who honor their Vincent Fabula, Sister Joann loved ones and provide Kuebrich, CHM, and many serene resting places volunteers, fashioned “Th e •Neighbors who are a Prairie” into a spiritual steady presence and source haven for those seeking of encouragement and serenity and peace in their practical assistance lives. Her love of Earth and •Hospitality providers and people, her commitment to cleaners who welcome lift people up and improve guests and are shining their lives continues to examples of love in action shine in the lives of those •New Horizons of Faith connected with Th e Prairie.

Th roughout its history We are put in the garden to till Th e Prairie has grown and and care for it, not destroy it. thrived with the support of a constellation of volunteers: (Gen. 2:15) •Boy Scouts who created, trimmed and enhanced the trails, positioned benches, birdhouses and cosmic walk markers •Carpenters who etched Photos: A constellation wooden crosses for each of volunteers through room the years have made it •Knights of Columbus who possible for Our Lady housed and placed the Stations of the Cross, of the Prairie Retreat to •Labyrinth designers who grow and thrive. positioned and created this

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atricia Kilgore learned Pearly the importance of and somewhat mysterious, shared blessings and the and we were helping keep grace that comes with giving. her ‘uniform’ at its best. It MBA. She and her family As a young girl she liked to made us feel special, and we subsequently moved to baby-sit, so she asked her worked harder.” Chicago and she took a father how she could get with a large corporation. more families to call her to Sr. Jude Fitzpatrick, then In 1995, she founded her baby-sit. Her father gave her a young music teacher at own very successful public wonderful advice; he told her Lourdes, went from teacher relations company, where she to give 10% of her earnings to continues today. to treasured friend. Patricia A graduate of Marycrest her church every Sunday and remarks, “When my father College, Patricia Kilgore more business would follow. passed away last October, Sr. In her words, “I am still learned life lessons from the She trusted him and followed Jude drove from Des Moines using the skills I learned at his wise words. Not only did to the Quad Cities for his Sisters of Humility that she Marycrest. Mentoring is an it work, but it has become her Wake service. Her presence uses to this day. important part of my career; lifelong philosophy of doing and kindness meant so much my classroom is larger and business and generosity. to me and my family.” the students are taller, but Michelle was not only a many of the lessons are the After Lourdes, Patricia supportive instructor, but same. Being fl exible and Being fl exible and open to attended and graduated from she was also engaged in open to change, trusting in change, trusting in God’s Assumption High School. broader education issues God’s presence and knowing of the day, often inviting who’s really in charge allows presence, and knowing Under the infl uence of the BVM sisters she visited and Patricia to participate with for growth and infi nite who’s really in charge allows was accepted at Mundelein her when she presented at possibilities.” for growth and infi nite College in Chicago. In her conferences. “Here was a strong, independent woman, Every year Patricia continues possibilities. junior year she met her future husband. It was the so together and articulate. to give back 10% of her Viet Nam War era, so when I not only learned how to company’s profi ts to the Th e Sisters of Humility were her husband enlisted in the be a good teacher, but also Sisters of Humility in honor of also an important infl uence service, Patricia returned how to present myself. She the infl uence they have had on Patricia beginning in grade to Bettendorf to live with was a huge infl uence on my on her life, as well as to other school. Patricia, daughter of her parents. life, a grace-fi lled brilliant charities that are close to her Charles and Beverly Smith sister who paved the way heart— and her company of Bettendorf, Iowa, and her Patricia had always wanted for so many women of our continues to thrive. four siblings all attended to be a classroom teacher generation.” Lourdes Catholic School. and since Mundelein didn’t Her fi rst grade teacher was have an education program, After graduating from Sr. Celeste Funaro, a CHM Marycrest College, by both Marycrest in 1972, Patricia in full habit, as was the location and the fact it off ered taught in the classroom for custom of the time. Sister an education major, was the ten years. She then continued emphasized reading, and natural choice. It turned out her studies at St. Ambrose Patricia, being a good reader, to be a perfect fi t. As a young University, receiving an was rewarded by being bride in a college setting she allowed to “brush the habit.” didn’t have many friends. Sr. Th is was an honor because as Michelle Schiff gens became Patricia recalls, “In our minds her friend and mentor. Sr. a sister’s habit was magical

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2013 Donors *Indicates CHM Associate Justin Beeson Margaret Bohr Msgr. Lawrence A. Beeson Rosio Bojorquez Patrice Accola Sr. Rachel Beeson, CHM Terri & Randy Borkgren Helen & Elmer Ruth Behrends Elzbieta & Bruce Borne Linda Akers Carole & James R. Belisle Roberta & Mark Bowden Betty & Maurice Albrecht Jeannette R. Bell Krista Bowersox Susan Albrecht-Felt Roberta & Raymond Bellock John Bowman Janet Alex John Bellus Boy Scout Troup #92, DeWitt, IA Isolda Alfaro Mary & Ed Beltrame, Jr. Janice Boyd Algona Rotary Club Rita Benker Lea Bradley Mary Joy Allaert Feeney Laura Bennett Elizabeth & Walter Bradley Kathleen Allison Mary R. Brady Dr. Scott Alpen, D.D.S. Mary Brand Phyllis* & Gary Ammeter Shirley & Robert Brandser Nancy Amos Brandt Nielsen & Associates Judy & Joseph Anania Kathleen & Dr. Alex Brandtner Mary J. Andersen Virginia & Richard Breaker Marelu & Don Anderson Diana Brennan Judy & Gene Anderson Maxine & Th omas Brice Susan & Anderson Sr. Roberta Brich, CHM Philip Andrew Elaine Briel Anonymous (37) Jean & Terry Briggs Eleanor Anstey Evonne Brimmer Cecelia E. Arnold Sr. Marilyn A. Brinker, CHM Joyce & John Arth Patricia Brock Olivia Atcherson Mary Brogan Dorothy & Glenn Atkinson Karen Brooke Colleen Augustine Sister Carla Takes lights a candle on the advent Catharine Brothers Michael Auliff wreath in the Magnifi cat Chapel where Mass is Jeanne & Steve Brown Nancy & Johnny Austin celebrated every day and guests are welcome! Mardella & Larry Brown Magdi Awad Sally Brown Catharine Ayers Sr. Margaret Bennett, CHM Sheila Brune Bainter & Th omas Law Offi ce, Maureen Bennett Stephanie & John Bryan Mt. Pleasant, IA Richard Bennett Janyce & Dave Buchanan Joanne Bair William Bennett Eleanor & Robert Budd Frances & Edward Baker Lisa Bensmiller Gail & Craig Bunge Patricia & Norman Baldus Margaret & Robert Benson Rose Burgus Bonnie & William Ball Gert Bent Ramon Burke Barbara* & Kendall Barber Howard Berchtold Lou Ann Burkle & Joe Fagen Doris Bareis Bernice & Jim Bergman Steve Burns Shirley & James Barloon Patricia Bergman Mary Ellen Burr Doris Barnes Tim Bernemann Eileen Burtle Jo Ann C. Barnes Ty Bernier Gloria Byrd Marjorie Barrett family Gloria Bersi Phyllis & Richard Cacciatore Joy & D.J. Barsetti Michele Birdsell Connie & James Cade Lisa Barton Paddy & John Blackman Joan Cahill Rosemary Barton Ann & Jeoff rey Block Cecilia C. Cairns Jean Ann & William Basinger Ann Blough Mary Ellen Callahan Margaret Bates Joe Blough Dianne Cameron Susan Battani Mary E. Blunck Colleen Campanella Monica Bauer Julie Bockenstedt Shirley Campbell Kathleen & William Bauman Rita Boedeker Mary Campos Sharon Beard James F. Boesen Columba Carbonell Rosemary & Robert Beckman Elizabeth Bohls Mildred Carlson

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Carmelite Sisters, Eldridge, IA Kathleen Corrigan Margaret Dawson Pamela Carmichael Mary L. Corrin Frank De Bartolo Bob Carr Barbara & John Cortesio Helen & Jim Debartolo Judith P. Carr Sr. Barbara Costello, CHM Mary Kay & DeBolt Glenda & Paul Carr Maura Costello Fr. Tom DeCarlo Nancy & William Carr Cottage Realty LLC, Mt. Pleasant, IA Dr. Christine Deignan M.D. Sr. Judith Carrara, CHM Betty & William F. Cottrell Paul Del Corso Carrasco Family Lorraine Coupland Helen Delacluyse Janice Carroll Julie & John Delaney Bill Carroll Maria C. Delsing* Rev. Lynne Carver Senator Patrick & Mardi Deluhery Elizabeth Casillas Mary Ellen DeMarco Mary & Jack Castro Wilfreda DeMille Th e Catholic Messenger Sheila & Gary Denning Molly Caven* Sr. Justine Denning, CHM Fr. William Cawley Angie DePaepe Janet Cermak Nancy R. DePauw Susan Ceyte Tammy Detrick Florence Challman June Detwiler Barbara Chaney Sr. Emily Devine, RSM Robert Chanez Elizabeth Devlin Lillian & Henri Chapdelaine Stacie & K. Daniel DeVries Sr. Dorothy Chevalier, CHM Denise Dexter Clare J. Cholet Th e CHM Care of Earth committee plans the Mary Jane & Larry Dideriksen Mary & Jon Chown annual CHM Holiday Movie and Gift Swap, Lolita Dierickx Toni & Gary Church Care of Earth presentations and monthly Mary J. Dierickx Lori Clancy documentaries at the Humility of Mary Center. Dorothy & Nick DiGregorio Beth Clarke* L-R: Lisa Martin, CHM communications Stephanie Dirks* Mary & David Clearman director, Sr. Kathleen Henneberry, Sr. Cathleen Mary & Leonard Disis Linda Clewell Real, Associate Joan Resnick & Sr. Bea Snyder. Th e Dispatch/Th e Rock Island Argus John Coath Cathy Dodds Linda Cockrell Doris Barton Cox Peggy Dodds Joseph L. Coco Elaine A. Stratner Coyle Kathy Donahue Catherine Cody Doris Craig & Family Sr. Donna Donovan, CHM Connie & Larry Coe Constance Cramblit Comfort Marlene Donnolly Martin Coe Eloise Cranke Jane Dorman Jeanette & Paul Coleman Gayle & David Cratty Judy & Richard Downey Sr. Ann Th erese Collins, CHM Sr. Regina Mary Cratty, CHM Gene Doyle Janet Colson Susan Croatt Kathryn Doyle Karen Comes Jane Cronkleton Patricia Doyle Barb J. Comito Beatrice & Lupe Cruz Elizabeth A. Dreas* Christine & J. Brendan Comito Arthur Cunningham Janet Drew Margaret Ann & Joseph Comito Margaret Cunningham Betty & William Drobnick Community Foundation of the Lillian Curtis Judith Droll Great River Bend Sr. Micheline Curtis, CHM Karen Duda Edward C. Conaway Diana & Timothy Curtis Beverly Duff y Mary Kay & Gerald Conley Sherrill Custer Joseph Duff y Sr. Maxine Connaway, CHM Mary Alice Daly Sara Duff y Helen Connell Nancy & John Danico Greta Dugan Fr. Paul Connolly Agnes Daniel James Dunn Sr. Martha Mary Conrad, CHM Jennifer & David Daniel Louise & Raymond Durbala Keith Cook John & Rita Daniel Charitable Dianne & Jerry Durian Renee Cooley Giving Fund Fr. Daniel Durken, OSB Dorothy & Leonard Cooney Patricia & Th omas Daniel Marilyn & Donald Duwelius Maxine Cooperbrand Regina Darda Ann Dwyer Helen & Ronald Corbin Donna & Laurence d’Autremont Donna & Fred Ebeling Sharon & Richard Corken Mary Jo Dawe* Tammy & Mark Ebensberger

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Sr. Marcia Eckerman, CHM Donna Fiems Laurie Gilbert Mary Agnes Eckerman Ligaya Figueras Sr. Susanne Gill, HM Helene Edel Colleen Finch Jack Gilroy Betty Edenson Marsha Findlay Madonna Gilroy* Barbara A. Edsall Ollie & Bert Finn James T. Gimbel, DDS Judith Edwards Jean & Chuck Finnegan Margaret & Michael Gimbel Phyllis & Paul E. Fisher Cheryl & Michael Giudicessi Chris & John Fitzgerald Tony Giudicessi Sr. Margaretha Fitzgerald, CHM Joan Giudici Suzanne & Eugene Fitzpatrick Jean Glancy Sr. Jude Fitzpatrick, CHM Myles Glasgow Anabel Flaherty Sr. Jeanne Marie Glorioso, HM Joy & Dennis M. Flaherty Sandy & Don Glowacki Mary Flaherty Sharon & William Glowacki Patricia Flaherty Shirlee & Donald Goaley Mary Fleege Kathlyn Goeken Ann & Dan Flood Alice Ann Golby Sr. Corrine Foley, CHM Julie & Charles Goldberg Susan M. Foley Dr. Eleonor Mendoza Gonzales, M.D. Eunice Fong Dr. Ernesto C. Gonzales, M.D. Sister Greta Fitzgerald helps a Girl Scout Beverly & Jim Fontanini JoAnn & Th omas Goodall answer questions about saving energy. Kay Forkenbrock Susan Goodwin Mary & William D. Edwards Jane Calkins Forster Jean M. Gossman* Rose Mary Egan Patricia Fortini-Kilgore Phyllis S. Gottfried Celeste & James E. Egger William Fortune Patricia Grabenbauer Janice Egger Irene & Francis C. Fosdick Marcia Gracey Gabriela & Louis Egging Craig Foster Agnes & Charles B. Gradoville Carol Ehemann Mary Foster Patrick Grady Marie & Vern Ehrecke Sue & Harlan Fournier Nancy Graham* Sr. Miriam Ehrhardt, CHM Mary & Robert Francione Jane Grahlmann Margery Eichorn Lynn Frank Angie Granger* Cindy & Paul Elgatian Patricia Frederking Marie Gray Mary Elliott Jeanine Freeman Rita & F. Sully Greaber James Ellis Sr. Mary Ellen Freeman, CHM Ann & Dr. Fred Green Alice Ellison Pat & Tom Freiburger Donna & Jack Green Sr. Rae Elwood, CHM Edna & Duane Freking Loretta & Keith Greiner Richard H. Elwood Ruth & Leroy Frericks Joanne Griesbach W. Aaron Ensenat Sandra* & Deacon Donald Frericks Eileen Grigals Larisa Epatko Steven & Barb Arland-Fye Mary & Joseph Grimes Mary Catherine Epatko Tina Gabeline Debbie & Michael Gripp Mary Erickson Patricia Gade Mary Grochala Erica Ertl Audry Gagnon Mary Gross Christine & David Evans Daniel Gallagher Mona & Steve Gude Paula Evitts* Grace Gallagher Shirley Guff ey Dee Ewing* Irene Gannon & Diane Steckel Margaret & Richard Guhin Patricia Faley Joan Gannon Chester Guinn Sheila Falk Rebecca Gannon Karen Gutierrez Billie Farrington Kathy & William Ganoe Louis Haas Judy Fausch Phyllis Garrison Frances Hackett Tish Fazio Toni & Joseph Garvey Helen Hackett Jane Feddersen Margaret & Ronald Gass Mary & Lawrence Haeg Lynn Fedler Wayne Gass Sr. Elaine Hagedorn, CHM Mary Jo & Harold Feeney Mary E. Gauthier Sr. Marilyn Jean Hagedorn, CHM Sylvia Feeney Teresa Gavin Rita Hagner* Vicki Felger Carol & Marc Gellerman Donna & LeRoy Halbur Dr. Walter D. Felker Jeanette & Donald Genereux Dorothy Halliburton Sharon Fennell Maureen Gentry Kathy Halter

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Margaret Halvorson* Dr. Lyle Hellyer* Marylin Hogan Carol & Ray Hammersley Sr. Mary Elizabeth Henaughan, HM Marjorie Holcombe Patricia & Robert Hammons Rosemary Hendricks* Linda Holloway Angela Handley Patricia Hendrickson Doris Holt Mary C. Handy Patricia & James Henkel Holy Cross Church, Springfi eld, MA Donna & David Haney Sr. Kathleen Henneberry, CHM Karen & Donald Homerding Sandra Hanford Marion & Robert J. Henneberry Shirley Homrighausen Sr. Kathleen Hanley, CHM Joan & John Hennen Joan Hoover-Wallace Patty & Tom Hannam Linda Hennes* Fr. Richard J. Hopkins Myrna Hannemann Msgr. Francis Henricksen Sheila & Gordon Horras Mariellen Hanrahan Jen & Jerry Henry Mary M. Horras Barbara Hans Bernard Herber Maureen & Horsley Karen Hansen Simon Mary & Frank Herkes Sunny & Bill Horstmann Barbara Hansen Camilla & Dr. Kenneth G. Hermann JoAnne Horstmann Ann Hanson Ann Herndon Irelan William Hoskins Loretta Hanson Julianne Herold Darlene Hoskinson* Patricia J. Hanson Chong-Ae Hertlein Pauline & William Hotek Mylene & Richard Hanzelka Jerilyn Hess Margaret & George House Fr. Robert Harness Kathleen Hesse Rachel & Dan Huber Donna Hart Marguerite Hiebing Dianne & Bruce Huddleson Paul Hart Lynne Higgins Marie Hudyma Mary Hartman Pauline Hildebrand Peter Huettl Suzanne Hartung* Connie Hildebranski Laurie & Werner Huget Lynn Harvey Nancy Hill Patricia Hughes Rose Ann & James Hass Nancy Jo Hillard Rosemary & Timothy Hughes Kenneth Hatch Gerald Himmelberg Rev. Sheryl Hughes-Empke* Yluminada & Scott Hull Marjorie Hult Gertrude Hundt Hunsaker Trucking, Inc. Ann & Hollis Hunter Marilyn & Peter Husak Kathleen Huse Mary E. Hussman Hedy & Michael Hustedde Davie & Fred Hutton Regina Hyde Msgr. John Hyland Fr. John F. Hynes Mary Iacovazzi Iowa Lions Eye Bank, Iowa City, IA Iowa State Bank, Algona, IA L-r: Sr. Donna Schmitt, Sr. Caridad Inda and Gary Lane Jerry Irving go for a golfcart tour at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Marieta Jacobs during the annual Spirit of the Prairie party. Deborah Jacobsen Peg & Dr. Alan Hathaway Diane Hindman Dorothy Jahnke Diane Hausch Mary Hittner Mary Ellen & Roger Jansson Wilma Hauser Lisa Hixon* Nancy Jebsen Margaret Healy Julia & Steve Hlebichuk Kathleen & Richard Jinks Sr. Kayleen Heff ron, CHM Carol Hodgden Angela & Fred Joers Jean & Richard Heger Rose & Anthony Hoenig John & Florence Nottolini Family Trust Sr. Pat Heidenry, CHM Barbara Hoerner John F Kennedy Catholic School- Dianne & Paul Heinen Jeanne & James Hoff mann Grades 3 & 4 Jane Heinz Eda & Dr. William B. Hofmann Edith Johnson Linda Heise Denise Hogan Judy & Kenneth Johnson Joanne & Robert Heise Jean Hogan Mary Lu Johnson Th eresa A. Hellman Kathleen Hogan Mary T. Johnson

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Barbara & Michael Johnson Barbara Korbelik Helen & Charlie Lickteig Helen & Mike Johnson Jane Kozielek Lydia Liedman Margaret & William Johnson Sharon & Dan Kraus Th eresa & James Liewer Rita & Charles W. Jones Janel & Phillip Krezowski Robert Lillis Carol & Gayle Kaalberg Carol Kroeger Joyce & Terry Lillis Kory Kaalberg Margaret Kroeger Marjorie & Marty Linehan Sr. Ramona Kaalberg, CHM Jean Kruse Emma & Chester Ling Henry Kadavy Peggy & Paul Krzmarzick Catherine Linn Susan Kamp Delores Kuebrich Kathryn & Edward Lioen Amy Kane Sr. Joann Kuebrich, CHM Jayne Lipovac Mary Kangley Kathleen & Ted Kulaga Jacqueline Litchfi eld Beverly & Carl Kautz Dolores Kunkel* Annarae & Anthony Livorsi Mary & Raymond Keables Bernard D. Kurtz, Jr. Kristin Lizak Roberta & John Kealey Cindy & William Kurtz-Hopkins Th eresa Lo Leo Kearney Patricia Lammers Liz Loescher Marcella Kearney Mary Jean & David Lanaghan Mary Anna & Richard J. Loftus Hortense Keays Mary Jane Landhauser Shirley Long Barbra Keiper Gerda & Gary M. Lane Millie & Jerry Longbons Annabelle G. Keith Mary Martin Lane* Mary Longhurst Mary Kella Patricia Longwell Marilyn Kelley Patricia & Joseph Lord Mary J. Kelley Jody Louck Madeleine Kelly Shirley Loui Marylee Kelly Lynn Loula Barb Kendall* John Lovison Kathleen Kendall Marilyn Lowe Richard Kennedy Susan K. Lucke Mary & Donald Kent Lindsey & Michael Ludwig family Sr. Ursula Keough, CHM Deanna & Dr. Gary Ludwin Lois & Dennis Kern Phyllis & Edward Lueninghoener Karen Kerr LeRoy Luepker Amy & Todd Kersten Carol & Maynard Luetkehans Barbara & William Ketelaar Sister Liz Th oman, co-coordinator of CHM Patricia & John Lujack Nancy Ketelaar membership and Mary DeMars, a communications Jean* & Anthony* Luke Shiela Kielly intern from St. Ambrose University. Gladys & Edward C. Lustgraaf Fr. James W. Kiernan Barbara & Gerald Luthin Carla Kinchen Betty Lange Lorraine Lynch Karlene & Dennis Kingery Diane Lannan Patricia Lynch Kings Daughter Prince of Peace Circle Mary V. Lantzky Patricia A. Lynch Sally Kipp Mary Lappe Marlys Lyons Frank Klauda Michel E. Larson Brenda & Tim Lyons Mary & Dennis Klewin Linda Laughlin Helen & Geoff Macalister Th eresa & Francis Klocke, Sr. Lora Lavin Robert Mace Betty & William Klodt Barbara & Bill Lawrence Mary J. Mack Patricia A. Knopick* Vernon E. Leach John Macksey Dixie & William Knowles Mindy & Edward G. Leahy Sr. Karen Macksey, CHM Audrey & Jeff Knox Maurita & George Leahy Patricia Madigan Fr. Eugene Koch Kathleen & Donald Learn Dorothy Magrane Sharon Koens Sr. Joan LeBeau, CHM Sr. Campion Maguire, RSM Th elma Kolar Yvonne Leemans Mary & Daniel C. Maher Mary Alyce Konesky Mildred Lenaghan Margaret Maher Jean Kono Margaret & Frederick Lenhart Marilyn Maher Kathleen & Fred Kopatich Th omas Leonard Sara Maher Kathleen A. Kopatich Melody & James Lessner Dr. Suzanne Mahmoodi Sr. Barbara Kopel, CHM Sherry & Lee Letchford Nancy Malaspina Sr. Jeanette Kopel, CHM Raymond Leto Elaine Malay Teresa & Eldon Kopel Melva Lewis Anne & Tim Malecek

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Rosanne Malek Liz Meegan Sr. Patricia Miller, CHM William Malek Lawrence Meek Patricia & Rex Miller Kimberly & Daniel Malloy Katie Meenan Linda Minich Suzanne Manhard Mary Brown Mehalovich Clyde Mitchell Janette & John Manion Joan Meierotto Twila & Jim Mitchell Robert Mannhardt Jean Meimann Christen Ly & Hugh Mitten Mary Kay Manning Mary Melroy Carol Mizeur Norma & Everett Manning Roxanne Memmolo Ann Mohr Katherine Marchello Mardelle Menke Betty L. Molchan Jane & Edward Marinich Sharon & Phillip Menke Jacqueline Moll Judith Marlin Linda Menzel Molyneaux Insurance, Davenport, IA Marion Masengarb Mercy Villa, Omaha, NE Katie & Daniel A. Molyneaux Lawrence Mason Jack Merdian Linda Molyneaux* Paul Mason John Merritt John Monroe Stephanie Masteller Anne & David Merschman Tom Montgomery Maryetta & Edward Masterson Ina Merschman Mary & Carl Mooney Sandra & Robert Masterson Mary Jo Mertens Benita Moore Carla Matheson Marlene Metzgar De De Moore Patricia & Dr. Itzhak Matusiak Donna & Deacon Charles Metzger Karol & George Moore Lorene & Don R. Mauro Kathleen & Dr. Kenneth Meyer Grace Moore Sr. Joanne Mauro, CHM Mary A. Meyer Jane Moore Aubrey May Rosalie Michalski Joan Moore Mary Mayer Linda & Kenneth Michels Anna & Roger L. Moore Diane & Michael McAndrews Mary & Regina Michl Roberta & Paul Morano Joan & Dr. John F. McAreavy Evalee Mickey* Joseph Moroney Janet & Robert McCabe Mary J. Moroney Sue McCabe Esther H. Morrissey Mary Iris McCampbell Barbara Mosley Sr. Janice McCann, CHM Bernard Mottet Kevin M. McCarthy Teresa Mottet JoAnna & William McCarthy Phyllis & Simon Moughamian Patricia L. McCormick Sr. Lynn Mousel, CHM Ann McCoy Judy Mowry Sarah McCoy Doris & Edward McDunn Mary Ann & William McCoy Mt Pleasant MLS Committee, Kathy & Gerald McCright SE Iowa Board of Realtors Dorothy & Richard McCright Eveleen Muehlethaler Doris McCue Patricia Mulay Mary* & Jim* McCue Mary & Joseph Mullarkey M. Joyce McCue Kathleen Mullen Dennis McDermott Lisa & Larry Mullins Sue & Dr. Paul McDevitt Jeanine & Mark Mulvihill Donna McDonald Virginia Mulvihill & Larry Rodl Joan & Art McGiverin Sister Rosalia Riedel celebrates her 90th birthday Trini Munoz de Velasquez* Joseph McGrane at the tradional CHM red hat birthday lunch. Sr. Irene Munoz, CHM Sherby & James McGrath Rosalia leads the Humlity Center volunteer Bernadette Murphy Mary Lou McGrath group who assist with many mailing projects. Joyce Murphy Mary McGraw Marilyn Murphy Joani McKay Kathryn Mikel Nan R. Murphy Sr. Gretchen McKean, CHM Mary Mikel Elena & William Murphy Patrick McKeon Patricia Mikus Fr. Eugene Murray Kathryn McLain Connie* & Jerry Millard Lila Murray Patricia McLaughlin Sarah & Donald Miller Martha & Paul Murray Nancy McManus Shirley & Dr. Jon Miller Arlene Myers Jan & L. J. McMichael Janet Miller Barbara Nagle Douglas & Angela Mead Marvin Dorice & John Miller Mary M. Nagle Kathleen & Glenn Medhus Mary F. Miller Constance Narmi

theFLAME | SPRING 2014 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 11 2013 CHM Donors God-inspired

Sherry & Brian Nauman Doris Peterson Sr. Mary Rehmann, CHM Mary & Gary Neece Rosemary & James Peterson Mary & William Rehmann Needham Construction, Joe Needham Carol & Richard Petri Tom Reicks Janice & David Nelson Bach-Tuyet Pham Bob Reid Suzanne & Th omas Nestor Nancy & James Phelan Mary Reiff Mary & David Neuhaus Sr. Elizabeth Picken, CJ New Melleray Abbey, Peosta, IA Ruth Piesinger Newman Catholic Student Center, Rose & Anthony J. Pigneri Iowa City, Iowa Patricia Pilmaier Ann Newman Sr. Harriett Ping, CHM Nancy Newton Rosie Ping Carol K. Nieman Jan Pinnow Elsbeth Noel Mary & George Pitcher Colleen Nolan Teresa & Gary Place Heather Norberg Eric Plaut Northwest Teens Encounter Christ Carole Podlashes Sherrard, IL Pohlmann Family Foundation Rosemary Noth Catherine & Ray Pohlmann Beverly & Robert Nusbaum Shirley Polejewski John O’Brien, Jr. Fr. David Polich Susan & Jim O’Brien Carmelita Wood Sister Lillian Stevens is the CHM co- Rosemary Ocar Rena Jo Posey coordinator at Bishop Drumm Retirement Jane O’Donnell Julene Powell Center in Johnston, Iowa. In her spare time Connie & Joe O’Heron Family Charlotte Powers she creates jewelry which can be found in Joel Olah Robert Pratt the gift shop at Th e Prairie Retreat. Sr. Mary Charlene Olear, CHM Barbara & H. E. Prein Joyce Ollie Dianne Prichard Jane Reinhold Sr. Kathryn O’Meara, CHM Kathy & John Prochaska Stan Reinhold Janet & Michael O’Neill Steven Prottsman Mary & Dr. Peter Reiter Sr. Luz Maria Orozco, CHM Luanne & James Pruett Sonja Rekers Mary & Jim Orr Joan Puck Remillard Diana Ortega* Janet Pullella* Joan Marie Resnick* Linda Ortiz Quad-City Times Sr. Rosalind Restelli, CHM Con-E* & Robert Osmers Beverly Quigley Sr. Marilyn Reyes, CHM Sr. Mary Margaret O’Toole Edna Quinn Dennis Rhodes Kathleen Ott Cecilia & James Quinn Mary K. Rhomberg Steve Ott James Quinn Rich Family Charitable Foundation Patricia & Arnold Outzen Florence & James Raab Larry Rich P J. Overton Radish Magazine Sr. M. Johanna Rickl, CHM Alicia Owens* Judy K. Rainey Mary C. Rickl* Sr. Connie Pailliotet, CHM Th eresa & William Ratcliff Anne Marie Riedel Kathleen Panschar Sandra & Francis J. Raucci Donna Riedel Eileen Pappas Margaret Rawland Barbara & Paul Riedel Msgr. James Parizek Liz Rea Sr. Rosalia Riedel, CHM Sr. Rene Parman, HM Sr. Cathleen Real, CHM Lawrence Ripperger Bridget & Alan W. Pasker Margaret Real Margaret Ristau Bishop Richard Pates Joseph Reardon Jenny Rizk Kelly Peccole Rita & Ken Reasoner Nancy* & James Roberson Gregory Peck K. J. Rebarcak Deanna Roberts Linda Pedersen Elizabeth Redmond Frances Jane & John Robnet Jo Rae & Norman Peiff er Melanie Redmond Diane Rodgers Sr. Claudellen Pentecost, CHM Karen & William Reece Sam Rodgers Helen Perrott James Reed Sue & Stephen Rodi Loretta & Michael Peters Karen Reese Barbara J. Roeder Florence Peterschmidt Ted Reese Pamela Roeder Dave Petersen Catherine Regan Roberta Roehlk Suzanne Petersen Elizabeth Reha Elsa Romero

12 theFLAME | SPRING 2013 | Volume 11 | Issue 1 2013 CHM Donors Living Christian Simplicity with Joy

Mary & Joseph Rosenthal Mary Ann & William Seaver Mary Ellen & Larry E. Smith Dana & Dale Rossmiller Sarah K. Sedgwick Leona Smith Carol Roth Joseph N. Segura Sr. Marian Smith, CHM Jeanne & Gary Roths Russell E. Sellers Robert Smith Peter Roudebush Sr. Sue Sellers, CHM Carolyn A. Smith-Hensley Barbara* & James Rouse Michael Seng Billie M. Smith-Uitermarkt Mary & Rodger Routh Carol Seydel Joseph Snyder Randy Ruggles Roberta Shadensack* Rita & Joseph V. Snyder Fr. Philip Ryan Joanne M. Shaff er Sr. Mary Bea Snyder, CHM Rita Ryan Th eresa Shannon Soar Chapter 11-4, Bettendorf, IA William Ryan Barbara Shaw Beverly & Gerald L. Sofranko Jean Sage Virginia & Leon Shaw Janette Sofranko & Gene Duchardt Maria Salemi Jean Sheedy Irene Spaletto Kathleen C. Santry Sr. Joan Sheil, CHM Brenda & Alvin Spencer Anita Sasaki Pauline Shen Sandra Spencer Irene Saunders Joan & John Sherwin Mary Ann Spicer Tillie Savala Geraldine Shibley Rev. Th omas Spiegel Jennie M. Scalise Barb & John Shie Mary Helen & William Spoja Phyllis Scarff Arlene Shindelar Patricia A. Spratt Eloise & Robert Scarpino Marcella Shovlain Rose & Jerry Springer Dr. Novella Schafer Cheryl & Greg Sprott Helen Schartz Elvarose Squires Ruth Schau St. Anthony Church, Davenport, IA Maureen Schebler St. Patrick Church, Neola, IA Sr. Patricia Scherer Judith Staack Margaret E. Schierbrock Linda & Tom Stahler Elaine Schilling Staley-Nehring Construction Co. Helen* & Anthony Schiltz Lucy Starr Rogene & Paul Schimanski Jacqueline Steakley Diane Schlachter* Georgia & Robert W. Steeber Virginia Schlapkohl Jennifer Steff ensmeier Maribeth & John G. Schleier Jr. Jean & Michael Steff enson Joseph Schloemer Rita & Walter Stegemann Sr. Donna Schmitt, CHM Dr. Mary Ruth Stegman Rosemary Schmitt Sister Roberta Brich, CHM co-coordinator of Rose Ellen Stelton Joyce & Dr. Th omas Schneider membership, speaks to junior high students at a job fair. Msgr. Gerald Stessman Sr. Elizabeth Anne Schneider, Jan* & Raymond M. Stewart CHM Kelvin Sidney Emilie Stichnoth Karen Schneider Jane Siefers Helen Stoessel LaRhea M. Schnepel Monica Siefken Mary Martha Stoessel Lolita Schnitzius Patricia Siemsen Stephanie Stoessel Carroll M. Schoenfelder Judy Sieren Jean & Larry Stolmeier Bonita Schroeder Shirley Sieren Mary Fran & Michael Stopulos Dan Schueneman Patricia Sierk Sr. Kathleen Storms, SSND Sr. Dolores Schuh, CHM Gloria Sigler Mary Stoughton Mary & Robert Schulze Teresa Simon-Harris Doris & George Straetker Fr. Anthony Schuster Sally Simonson Betty* & John Stratman Sr. Joan Marie Schuster, CHM Ellen Sinnott Fr. Th omas Stratman Donna Schwab Katherine Sircy Karen Strefl ing Jonella & Richard Schwaller Sisters’ Council, Des Moines, IA Anne & Nick Strittmatter Sr. Darlene Schwarte, CHM Ann Skoglund Maryln Strohman Lisa Schwarz Patricia Sloan Skinner* Cynthia Strowbridge Audry Scigliano Marietta Smeaton Sonna & William Struyf Beth & Greg Scott Joan Smith Cleota Studt* Donna & Joseph Scott Kathleen Smith Norma Stutzman Ralph Scott Loretta & Kenneth Smith Dolores & Harold Suchomel Susan & John Scripp Sally & Larry W. Smith Joan L. Suchomel

thetheFLAMEFLAME || SPRINGSPRING 20142013 || VolumeVolume 1211 || IssueIssue1 1 13 2013 CHM Donors Independent and Intelligent

Judy & Harlan Sugars Rose Williams Keri & John Suiter Sharon Williams Elizabeth E. Sullivan Sharon & Basil Williams Mary Jean & Gerald Sullivan Suzanne & Lawrence Williams Flora Sun John Willits Daughn & Michael Sutter Geri Wilson Julie & Dan Swick Jane Wilson Molly & Ray Swiercek Kathleen Wilson Wilma Swift Lonny Wilson Sr. Carla Takes, CHM Roye Wilson Mary Lu & Frank Takes Catherine Witte Sr. Cathy Talarico, CHM Larry Witte & Teri Woloksky Sr. JoAnne Talarico, CHM Sue Witte* Sheila Tallman Brenda Wolf James Tank L-r: Sisters Pat Heidenry, Caridad Inda, Johanna Virginia B. Wolf Sr. Trudy Tanner, OP Rickl and Bea Snyder brave the cold in support of Dave Wolfe Maureen & Terrence Taylor fair pay. Kathleen Wolfe Patricia Taylor Margaret & Raymond Vittetoe Jean & David Wolski Judith Teerlinck Gertrude Vogel* Rita & Dr. Robert Woodham Th e Dicey Ladies Sr. Mary Ann Vogel, CHM Lonna Woods Bonnie Th eisen Fr. Michael E. Volkmer Janet & John Woolway Richard W. Th iede Anita & Robert Vosen Jennifer B. Worley Judy & Terrance Th iessen Th u & Dr. Hau N. Vu Gloria & Robert Wrage Sr. Elizabeth J. Th oman, CHM Shirley & James Wadle Anita Wubbena Rick Th omas Helen Wafer WVIK (90.3 FM) Carole Th omsen Donna Wahlert Sr. Karen Yarkosky, RSM Barbara Timmer Jerry Wala Don Yeast Alyce Timmerman Joanne & Vern Waldenberg Bernard Yochum Margaret Tinsman Betty Walker Kathleen Yochum Mary Tio John Walker Dolores & Richard Young Frances Toal Patricia Walker Frances & Francis Zeller Doris Tometich Elizabeth Wallace* Ginny & Rick Zeller Sr. Kathleen Tomlonovic, CHM Marcia & Robert Walsh Shirley & Mario Zenti Robert Tracy Janet M. Walther Mary Kay & William Zeter Jackie & David Trees Mary Warren Elizabeth Zimmer Trinity Lutheran Church, Davenport, IA Patricia & Gola Waters Mary Kathleen Zimmerman Shirley & Gordon Twohey John Waters Marian C. Uhde Wayland State Bank, Mt. Pleasant, IA This spring issue of The Flame contains a listing of all friends who Wendy & James Urkevich have made contributions to the Congregation of the Humility of Mary Donna & Van Daele Catherine Weaver from January 1 through December 31, 2013. Every effort has been Marian & Emmanuel Van Nierop Judith Weber made to provide a complete and accurate listing. If there are errors, omissions, or questions, please contact the development offi ce at Sr. M. Clare Van Vooren, OSF Bonnie J. Wedeking Murray 563-336-8401. Kathleen Wedlock Sr. Cecelia Vandeberg, CHM Thank you for your generosity and support. William S. Weichman Kay & John Vandello I thank God always, when I remember you in my prayers. Kenneth Vandersnick Irene Weinberg Philemon 1: 4 Cleon Vandervennet William J. Welch T. Vandyke Wells Fargo Community Support Sr. Delphine Vasquez, CHM Jane Wells Your contributions Nancy Vedral David A. Werthmann help support our Sr. Hilary Veith, CHM Mary West sponsored ministries. Sally & Herman Ven Horst Terri Wiese Sr. Marie Ven Horst, CHM Margaret & Edward Wilkinson Gregory Vens Joanne & Robert Wilkinson Teresa Vens & John Priester Jean Willadsen Mary & Marvin Verscheure Laurie Willard Rose & Leo Vittetoe Mary & Charlie Williams Sr. Marie Vittetoe, CHM Nancy Williams

14 theFLAME | SPRING 2014 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 2013 CHM Donors Contemporary CHM Magnifi cat Society

Susan Alden hartered in 1999 by the Sisters of Humility, Eleanor Anstey Cthe CHM Magnifi cat Society was established Mrs. Lois Barrett to identify and honor those donors whose Donna Beatty commitment, vision and concern for the future Justin Beeson of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary is Mrs. Maddy Beran demonstrated by their planned giving support. Fr. Richard Bevenour Elaine Briel Responding to the needs of the Church in the Mildred Carlson modern world, the Sisters of Humility serve in Lenore F. Clark Kathleen Collins Sister Miriam Ehrhardt with Russell ministries that include support for the homeless Renee Cooley Sellers at the annual Magnifi cat and underserved (especially Humility of Mary Mary Alice Daly Society luncheon. Housing, Inc. and Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc.), Mrs. Regina Denman immigration and healthcare advocacy, education, Barbara Detaeye-Dvorak Esther H. Morrissey pastoral care in parishes, Our Lady of the Prairie Robert & Donna Dobbels Barbara Mosley Retreat, care of Earth and prayer. Planned gifts Kathleen Dooley Msgr. Marvin Mottett ensure that these vital ministries will continue. Linda Frear Eli Jane O’Donnell Sue Foley Leslie A. Poletto Eunice Fong John & Kathy Prochaska Membership in the Magnifi cat Society Mary E. Gauthier Sandra & Francis Raucci Raymond P. German Janet Rossmiller-Dolan Membership in the Magnifi cat Society is granted Rev. Robert Harness Gary & Rose Marie Schmedding to each friend who makes a will provision/planned Wilma Hauser Jonella & Richard Schwaller gift for the Congregation of the Humility of Mary as Dr. Lyle Hellyer Sarah K. Sedgwick part of his or her estate planning. Rosemary Hendricks Russell E. Sellers Msgr. Francis Henricksen Joseph Simmons Mary Hittner Billie M. Smith-Uitermarkt Benefi ts of Making a Planned Gift Paul Hittner, in memoriam Patricia A. Spratt Richard & Iona Inman George & Doris Straetker  Provide a lasting tribute that off ers ongoing Marilyn Kelley Dr. Richard W. Th iede support for the Sisters of Humility. Shiela Kielly Martha M. Trescott  Make a gift today without spending current William & Betty Klodt Kenneth Vandersnick income or retirement resources. Sr. Barbara Kopel, CHM Gertrude Vogel  Realize income tax and future estate tax Douglas & Angela Mead Marvin Carol Vogel Janet M. Walther advantages while providing for heirs. Glenn & Kathleen Curry Medhus Dr. Betty Whitted  Become a partner in ministry Evalee Mickey Don & Jerri Leinen Moeller Sue Witte with the Sisters of Humility. Benita A. Moore  Receive a glass etching of the Magnifi cat fresco from the Ottumwa Heights Chapel as a tangible token of appreciation for support. My soul proclaims the greatness of  Be remembered in the prayers of the Sisters of Humility during Masses in the Magnifi cat the Lord, my Spirit rejoices in God Chapel at the Humility of Mary Center. my Savior who has looked with favor on this lowly servant...the For information contact: Karen Brooke, Almighty has done great things for CHM Development Director 563-336-8401 [email protected] me, and holy is God’s name. “ -Luke 1:46-50 theFLAME | SPRING 2014 | Volume 12 | Issue 1 ” 15 Non-Profi t U.S. Postage PAID Permit #3033 820 W. Central Park Avenue Davenport, IA Davenport, Iowa 52804 chmiowa.org

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