Franciscan Sister of Chicago Mary Francine (Theresa) Labus, 89, died Dec. 15.

She was born in Chicago and began as a postulant in her congregation while attending Madonna High School. She professed first vows in 1953 and final vows in 1960.

In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she taught at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr and St. Louise de Marillac, La Grange Park.

She studied at Loyola University Chicago and ministered in novice direction for her community before serving as principal and superior at St. Pancratius, teaching at Madonna High School and then serving as principal at Five Holy Martyrs.

She then served in the leadership of her congregation, including as a councilor and secretary general. She later ministered in Crown Point, Indiana, and worked in formation and mission integration.

She retired in 2013.